A lady with a lantern
A lady with a lantern

27 Camping Products Reviewers Say You “Need”

1. A Coleman lantern perfect for car camping trips — it's essential to keep your path illuminated (and stay safe) with this classic piece of gear.

The lantern requires four D batteries, but is also available in a rechargeable version!

Promising review: "I bought this product because we get a lot of storms where I live, and sometimes we lose power. This lantern is perfect for that it is super bright, you can go from bright to brighter and the batteries last a long time. I recommend this product for anyone who needs an emergency light or of course for camping. Buy it you won't be disappointed." —lynx7437

Continue reading to learn ore about camping products reviewers say you need, written by Rachel Dunkel.

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