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After a long winter, spring will be here soon, opening the door to some much-need outdoor activities. But making the seasonal switch means getting the right gear, so you'll be ready for the great outdoors when the warm weather arrives. Whether your big reunion with nature means a camping trip, hitting the hiking trails, or trying out a new chilled-out pursuit like fishing, you’ll find all the gear you need at Bass Pro Shops. Shift into spring mode with a few of our fav outdoor must-haves:
Get a real-deal travel mug and stop wasting paper cups
Sip chai at a campsite or take your iced coffee to go, with a 14-ounce, stainless-steel mug designed to keep beverages hot or cold under the most rugged conditions — or while you’re chipping away at a work deadline. The lid even shades the ice in your drink to keep it from melting in the morning sun.
Pack sustenance and keep it cool
Switch up your WFH routine with a picnic in the park, head out for a weekend in the woods, or just get your ice cream home safely from the supermarket, thanks to this leakproof, cold-as-ice soft cooler. Indoors idea: Fill it with refreshments to minimize couch-to-fridge trips when you’re camped out in the lounge watching a good movie.
Enjoy the sunshine safely and fashionably
Protect your peepers from the sun (which emits more blue light than your smartphone screen) or style your next social vid with these futuristic aviators. They have lightweight polyamide lenses for blocking UVA and UVB rays — and haters.
Angle for a well-matched fishing setup
Bundle and save on a rod-and-reel combo during the Spring Fishing Classic. For smooth action and a responsive feel, the lightweight graphite reel features a braid-ready aluminum spool and the rod has a split-grip EVA handle for great balance. Translation: gone fishin', back later.
Organize and optimize your fishing tackle
Untangle that hot mess of a tackle box with an ultra-portable tackle backpack. It has plenty of room for stashing and cataloging your multitude of hooks, swivels, sinkers, bobbers, and tools in up to 10 utility boxes.
Paddle on your own terms
Thinking about making the leap and buying a kayak? For a solid, entry-level option, this sit-on-top kayak is designed for easy maneuvering and stability, and has a comfy, removable seat for taking a break onshore.
Take a comfy seat wherever you go
Camp chairs are great for roasting marshmallows by a fire, securing your spot at a music fest (when we start going to those again), or providing spare seating in a small apartment. This fold-up option has its own carry bag, built-in cupholder, and a shady canopy, which means you can actually see your devices outdoors.
Bed down with a sleeping bag you have room to store
This space-saving, multifunctional sleeping bag system can be configured in five ways for different seasons — and different situations. Create your own perfect nest with cushioned layers underneath, zip up a sleeping bag for two, or snooze side by side.
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