Aerial view of people on beach and in water
Aerial view of people on beach and in water

All the Best Summertime Essentials (That We’ve Written About)

Though we’re still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and cases continue to rise across the country, we’re also in the dog days of summer — and the beach or the park or the backyard are the safest places to socialize these days. That means lots of people are spending more time outdoors than usual, and we’ve spent the last couple of months writing about everything you need to keep yourself comfortable, and have a good time, in the heat. To help you make the most of what is left of the season — whether you’re braving the great outdoors or trying to make your indoor space more hospitable — we’ve rounded up our must-have summertime essentials below.

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Why use a plastic bag when you can simply screw on this end cap, specifically designed for Sawyer water filters?

Zoe Gates
Editor at Backpacker

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In future, I’ll use gravity when I can, and squeeze when I have to.

Richard, aka "LowRange
Hiker

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For longer hikes, it’s convenient to carry a small backcountry water filter, such as a Sawyer Mini or Micro, which allows you to replenish your water from natural sources like streams or ponds.

Philip Werner
Author and Backpacker