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Adrienne So
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Enjoy nature with WIRED’s favorite outdoor products and essentials.
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Saucony Switchback 2
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Stellar Pictures
DJI Air 2S
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A Stink-Free Shirt
Icebreaker Sphere Short Sleeve Crewe
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A Customizable Tent
REI Co-op Kingdom 4
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The weather is getting warmer, and as more and more people get vaccinated, millions of Americans are feeling more comfortable heading to the great outdoors. I asked my WIRED colleagues for their favorite camping picks from this long, strange year. Now that the sun is out, we want to help you get as much fresh air and socially distanced fun as possible.
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Updated May 2021: We removed older picks and added new ones, like the DJI Air 2S.
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Adrienne So is a senior associate reviews editor for WIRED, where she reviews consumer technology. She graduated from the University of Virginia with bachelor’s degrees in English and Spanish, and she previously worked as a freelance writer for Cool Hunting, Paste, Slate, and other publications. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
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