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A short little guide to luxury items

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March 2025

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By Rachel Davies

Weight weanies – avert your eyes! Sometimes for comfort, sometimes for silliness; unnecessary items can be worth their weight in joy.

Summit beverages
DSLR camera
Binoculars
Art supplies
Journal
Fun pack decor
Party shirt
Extra cozy clothes
Deck of cards or mini games
Fun desserts
Glow sticks!
Pool floaties
Fishing rod
Crocs
Camp chair!
Bum pad
Instrument
Hammock
Book or e-reader
Down booties

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