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  Outdoor camping brings with it the enjoyment of communing with nature, and allows campers the opportunity to get away from life's hassles and the rigid structure of the real world. Gifts for those who enjoy camping can range from practical to extravagant, leaving recipients well prepared for their next adventure.
  
  

Cookware

• Campfires provide easy roasting and cooking possibilities, assuming the camper has the right implements. Consider giving camping cookware basics, such as grill baskets, kettles, and cast iron skillets and pots. Tuck items such as coffee, tea, and aluminum foil into the gifts for an added touch. Including a book or instructional guide on campground cooking provides important instructions and suggestions for those new to camping or looking for alternative meal ideas. For serious campers, consider giving a portable gas or charcoal grill. Finish off any cooking-based gift with implements, such as spatulas, spoons, oven mitts, and other basic kitchen items.
  
  

Gear

• Though camping enthusiasts will already have a tent and some gear, those new to camping may require the basics. To get someone started with camping, consider giving tents, mosquito net canopies, and sleeping bags. Include a tarp to place on the ground under the tent and folding chairs to relax in around the fire. For experienced campers, consider upgrading their current equipment or providing camping gear acceptable for all-year use. Other options include hiking boots, a backpack, an air mattress, a weather radio, a compass or GPS unit, a lantern, and rain gear.
  
  

Supplies

• Prepare gift bags or baskets full of needed supplies. Include everyday camping basics, such as bug repellent, matches, grill lighters, and a first aid kit. Pack supplies in a camping backpack for easy transport and storage. Include first aid handbooks and wilderness survival books for a more comprehensive gift. Use a cooler as a gift basket and place gifts such as can and bottle holders, reusable plates, eating utensils, table covers, and yard games inside. Run with a campfire theme and arrange marshmallows, chocolate bars, and graham crackers in a gift basket. Be creative and place a book on local ghost stories in the basket with a flashlight for nighttime entertainment.