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Explorer's Kit for the World's Most Adventurous Kid

Everything a budding explorer needs for an inspired adventure, even if it's just an afternoon spent in their own backyard.

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Stay a safe distance from creepy-crawlers with this one-handed, bug-catching tool and 5x magnifying lens. After a good, close look, initiate the quick-release and send your insect friend unharmed and on its way.

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Bug Catching Tool and Magnifier

$14
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Stay hydrated and stay cool! Designed to avoid the dreaded metallic taste of canteens past, this thoroughly modern version of the camping classic includes an adjustable shoulder strap and glow-in-the-dark logo.

Coleman Kids Canteen

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New York Times bestseller, now in paperback!“A thrillingly imaginative expedition to 100 weird-but-true places on earth.”—The New York Times Book ReviewFor curious kids, this is the chance to embark on the journey of a lifetime—and see how faraway countries have more in common than you might expect! Hopscotch from country to...

Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid

$15
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Discover worlds unseen with this beginner field microscope! Perfect for leaves, bugs, and drops of pond water teeming with life.

Pocket Microscope

$14
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Featuring a belt clip, four interchangeable colored lenses, and a flash button for tapping out morse code, this classic anglehead or "crookneck" flashlight can also stand on its base for handsfree operation.

Tyler Cole VP, Community
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Kids Anglehead Flashlight

$10
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Pick your favorite color whistle to signal for help when the going gets tough, and give the other two to your parents (who are more likely to get into trouble anyway).

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Emergency Whistles

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Protected by shock-proof rubber, these rugged binoculars feature a large field of view for easy spotting of fast-moving birds. A two-sided chart of North American birds is included as well.

Bird Watching Binoculars for Kids

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Every beginner explorer needs a beginner compass, and we like this one licensed by the Boy Scouts of America. Features a lens for siting the bearings of distant objects.

Boy Scouts of America Compass

$11
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A beautifully illustrated book featuring knots for every occasion. Handy instruction for everything from pitching a tent to tying a package.

My First Book of Knots

$9
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Rain delays can ruin even the best-planned adventures, but this waterproof card deck is a great way to wait out the storm. Perfect for the beach as well.

Waterproof Playing Cards

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Perfect for the budding birder, this workbook includes stickers for each of the 48 most common North American birds and encourages you to record the date and details of each sighting.

Beginning Birdwatcher's Book With Stickers

$7
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This headlamp with a red LED is perfect for spotting nocturnal animals without them spotting you!

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LED Headlamp

$12
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This clever bandana turn the most versatile bit of travel gear into the most informative. Printed on the bandana are guides to NATO phonetic code words, Morse code, sign language, and more.

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Cipher Bandana

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Learn the basics of photography and make beautiful shadow prints using just the sun, water, and this light sensitive paper.

Larissa Hayden
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Sun Art Paper Kit

$15
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You're going to need a sturdy bag in which to lug your adventure gear, and this stylish multi-pocket mini-pack fits the bill.

Kids Mini Pack

$50

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