2025 Summer Gear Guid<span class="fr-marker" data-id="0" data-type="true" style="display: none; line-height: 0;"></span><span class="fr-marker" data-id="0" data-type="false" style="display: none; line-height: 0;"></span<span class="fr-marker" data-id="0" data-type="true" style="display: none; line-height: 0;"></span><span class="fr-marker" data-id="0" data-type="false" style="display: none; line-height: 0;"></span>10 Summer Camp Gear Must-Haves for Campers, Adventurers, and Backyard Explorers Summer is around the corner, and if your kid is gearing up for camp, sports, or just nonstop outdoor play, you’ll want them equipped with gear that keeps up. Here’s our 2025 Summer Gear Guide—handpicked favorites to make this the best summer yet. 1. Family-Friendly Bug Spray Picaridin-based and parent-approved, this bug spray is a summer camp essential. It’s strong on mosquitoes but gentler on sensitive skin—without the sticky DEET feel. Buy Now 2. Bright Sun and Swim Shirts UPF 50+ protection in vibrant colors that are easy to spot at the beach, pool, or lake. Bonus: these dry quickly and are comfy enough for a full day of camp fun. Buy Now 3. Personalized Water Bottle Hydration meets personalization. This durable bottle has a convenient handle that can clip to a backpack with a carabiner, and keeps kids from losing their drinks in a sea of identical camp gear. Buy Now 4. Closed Toed Water Sandals Perfect for canoeing, kayaking, or rocky beach walks, these water-friendly sandals offer full toe protection and grip—so your kid can adventure safely and comfortably. Buy Now 5. Camper Cards (Play date Contact Cards) After summer camp ends, these make it easy for kids to stay in touch. Share parent contact info and let friendships live on beyond summer. Buy Now 6. Adjustable Sun Hat with Neck Protection Will your kids be outside in the sun all summer? Vitamin D is great, but sunburn isn't. Keep the sun off their face and neck with this lightweight and adjustable sun hat. Buy Now 7. Hot Food Insulated Container Packing lunches all summer? These Thermos containers come in a wide variety of kids' favorite colors, and keep their food hot and safe. Buy Now 8. Instant Camera Sending a kid to overnight camp? Check and see if they allow cameras. These instant cameras are a blast for kids, so they can capture memories with new friends and take mementos home. Buy Now 9. Rain Boots with Easy Grip Handles If your family loves outdoor nature-focused summer camps, the kids will need some sturdy water-proof footwear for days when it rains. These rainboots offer easy grip handles kids can use to pull them on independently. Buy Now 10. Swim Goggles One of the best parts of summer camp is swimming! Help your kid feel more confident in the water with comfortable and easy to adjust swim goggles. Buy Now A busy, fun-filled summer requires the right gear to keep kids happy and energized. Explore these picks and make this summer their most epic one yet. ☀️ Happy camping from all of us at Camperoni!📲 Still filling some gaps in your summer camp plans? Search camps near you →