Photo: Parks Project.
Taking a reprieve from the stresses of city life couldn’t be any easier. Simply snag some new, camp-ready goods that are necessities for hanging out beneath the tress, pack them up in your car and hit the road. Bonus points if you’re up for an adventure by way of public transportation. Just pack light, get on a bus or hit the train, hop off at a place near a state park, and live off the land (and those granola bars stashed in your pockets).
Come equipped with some scout’s honor, and make sure to leave your camp or trail exactly as it was, if not better than you found it. Make it a point to pick up trash, properly put out fires, and don’t feed the animals! While you’re at it, you should probably look the part.
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Luckily, brands like Topo Designs have taken to modernizing the straight-forward yet classically cool looks of campers from bygone eras. Try the Climb Shorts, to feel like you just got your latest merit badge, but pair with this anti-work tee (and a PBR) to show you really know what camping’s about.
No matter how you mix and match the pieces featured here, we bet you’ll not only manage the great outdoors just fine, but prove that street style spans far outside the city limits.
Camp City: Scout’s Honor
Promise to serve nature, and meanwhile benefit thyself. Go camp, and get a reprieve from busy city life.
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Topo Designs, Climb Shorts
Looking like a grown up pair of the ones you had as a kid in camp club, the Climb Shorts, by Topo Designs, $89, we guarantee will look grown up (and cool) when paired with a laid back flannel and flat brimmed hat.
Photo: Topo Designs
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Appalachian Hammock, Highland Hammock
The Highland Hammock, $115, from Appalachian Hammock backs a lifetime guarantee but with the way it's constructed we doubt you'll need it.
Photo: Appalachian Hammock
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L.L. Bean, PrimaLoft Packaway Jacket
The PrimaLoft Packaway Jacket, $139, by L.L.Bean is the perfect emergency coverage. Lightweight and compact, tote this with you just in case of colder-than-expected weather.
Photo: L.L. Bean
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Parks Project, Leave It Better Crew
The Leave It Better Crew, $36, is how we live. Also pictured at right, the Denali Racerback, $34.
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R.E.I., Evrgrn Campfire Rocker
Exclusively at R.E.I. the evrgrn Campfire Rocker, $99, is that portable rocking chair you've always dreamed about while sitting around a campfire.
Photo: R.E.I.
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Darn Tough, ATC Sock Micro Cushion
The ATC Sock Micro Cushion, $20, by Darn Tough are marino wool, made in Vermont, and guaranteed for life. Plus 5% of sales from this sock help support the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
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Best Made Company, The Hudson Bay Axe
The slim profile on the head of the Hudson Bay Axe, $162, from Best Made Co. was designed to make chopping things down easier.
Photo: Best Made Compay
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Nalgene, 32oz. Wide Mouth Glow
Nalgene's water bottles come in so many varieties, but this one, $10.99, will glow in the dark to help you find your H2O.
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Sorel, Ankeny Boot
While ideally you have all sunny skies, in the event things get wet, bring a pair of waterproof rain boots. The Ankeny Boot, $125, by Sorel is good at the camp site, and in the city.
Photo: Sorel
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Benchmade, Bushcrafter
The Bushcrafter Family, $215, truly lives up to the quality you should expect from Benchmade.
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Benny Gold, Camping Heather Grey Tee
Part of Benny Gold's Camping Collection, this tee, $30, is a 100% cotton, soft ring-spun shirt. Part of the Summer '16 collection.
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MSR, Elixir 2 Backpacking Tent
The Elixir 2 Backpacking Tent, by MSR, $249.95, is the tent for when you don't want to rely on the car. Put everything you need in your pack, including this shelter, and head for the woods.
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