Meijer preps shoppers for camping season

Summer vacations are wrapping up, and Meijer is helping shoppers prepare for their next adventure.

The retailer announced that it has begun stocking up on specialized gear and seasonal must-haves for camping enthusiasts as fall slowly approaches.

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“While the basics are great for recreation and vacationing during spring and summer months, camping and fishing after Labor Day increases the need for planning and preparation,” Mark McGettigan, the sporting goods buyer for Meijer said. “We know our customers are excited to maximize every opportunity to extend their outdoor adventures, so our goal is to help them be ready for anything before they arrive at their camping site.”

In addition to offering an expanded list of outdoor necessities, the retailer is also emphasizing the importance of layering clothing items, a three-season tent, air beds and sleeping bags, as well as camp stoves, grills, matches, firewood and charcoal.

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“Even though camping is often considered ‘roughing it,’ no one needs to be uncomfortable,” McGetiigan said. “Taking the time to prepare and shop for the necessary gear is something you do for the first time only once, but the experience gained each time you venture out can be tremendous.”