Best value with wheelsIgloo
Igloo Trailmate 52 Qt Roller Cooler
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- Capacity: 52 qt
- Empty weight: 19.5 lb
- Dimensions: 25.62 x 20.26 x 16.70 in
Mid-range$100 – $300
View detailsBeginner Camping Gear
A first trip goes better with gear that is hard to get wrong. Fast setup and clear instructions beat specifications you do not need yet.
These are products from our catalog that we have tagged as suiting beginner camping. Each one also lives in its own gear category — nothing here is a duplicate listing.
Gear for beginner camping
7 of 7 researched products
Best value with wheels
Best budgetIgloo
Igloo Latitude 52 Qt Cooler
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- Capacity: 52 qt
- Empty weight: 11.68 lb
- Dimensions: 24.94 x 14.57 x 15.20 in
BudgetUnder $100
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Best compactIgloo
Igloo Playmate Elite 16 Qt Cooler
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- Capacity: 16 qt
- Empty weight: 4.175 lb
- Dimensions: 15.88 x 10.19 x 14.88 in (interior top 13.375 x 8.5 x 8.63 in)
BudgetUnder $100
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Best 3-season all-rounderKelty
Kelty Cosmic Down 20
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- Temperature rating: 20 °F
- Insulation: down
- Fill power: 550
Mid-range$100 – $300
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Best for couplesKelty
Kelty Tru.Comfort Doublewide 20
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- Temperature rating: 20 °F
- Insulation: synthetic
- Weight: 9 lb 8 oz (4.31 kg)
Mid-range$100 – $300
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Coleman Brazos 30 Fleece Sleeping Bag
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- Temperature rating: 30 °F
- Shape: rectangular
- Sizes / fits to: 75 x 33 in; fits campers up to 5 ft 11 in
BudgetUnder $100
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Fastest setupCORE Equipment
CORE Equipment 6 Person Instant Cabin Tent
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- Capacity: Sleeps 6 (industry standard) / 3 + gear (most comfortable) — manufacturer's own dual figure
- Trail weight: 23 lb (10.4 kg)
- Peak height: 72 in (6 ft) centre height
BudgetUnder $100
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