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Spending a couple weeks at sleepaway camp is a rite of passage for many kids. Here’s everything to pack to ensure your child stays safe and protected. 

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If you want a cheap tablet for watching videos, reading, or very light web browsing, Amazon’s Fire HD 8 tablet is ideal. The screen resolution is lower than the competition, but that gives the Fire HD 8 an amazing battery life: It can last three or four days on a charge. Fire OS’s extensive parental controls also make this model a good tablet for younger children.

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Whether you’re taking a walk in the rain or huddling with friends on a cool summer night, the reversible Camp Poncho can keep you toasty and dry. It has kangaroo pouch-sized pockets on each side, perfect for keeping all your essentials close. The handy poncho also unbuttons into a full-sized blanket, making it the perfect accessory to pack on your next trip.