It's easy to enjoy the outdoors on a budget

(NC) – For those of us who aren’t keen on heading out into the great outdoors for multiple day camping excursions, day trips to provincial parks, local beaches and conservation areas are the perfect alternative. The chance to get outside without breaking the bank or spending multiple hours on the road is ideal for families with children or friends looking to enjoy the day together.

“Outdoor fun doesn’t have to happen miles from home,” says Pat Gray, director of marketing at Coleman Canada. “There’s lots of local fun to be had.”

Gray suggests some of the essential gear for making the most of your day trips:

• Toting food and drinks: It’s important to keep your food fresh and safe, especially on warm, sunny days – pack your munchies in a cooler, like Coleman’s 50 QT wheeled Xtreme Party Stacker cooler. Coleman’s 2 Gallon Party Stacker beverage cooler locks in right on top for easy transport.

• Food preparation tools: There’s no reason why you can’t bring the kitchen with you. The latest outdoor cooking innovations make it easy to say goodbye to hot dogs on a stick and hello to gourmet meals. Coleman’s RoadTrip Fold N Go grill lets home chefs take their culinary skills on the road. Its dome-shaped lid is hinged for “real grill” cooking performance.

• Fun for all: Speaking of recreation, no day trip is complete without fun and games. Inflatable beach toys like Sevylor’s mesh river tube and triangle party platform add excitement to day trips to the beach and lake. Don’t forget to pump it up! Air pumps like Coleman’s DC 12V Inflate-All pump can easily be used to blow up not only water toys but bicycle tires and other sports equipment.

More information can be found online at www.colemancanada.ca and www.sevylor.com.

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