"Laid-Back Camp" is an anime that depicts the daily lives of high school girls who love camping. There must be many people who started camping after seeing it made into an anime. A similar phenomenon is when people start playing instruments after watching "K-On!", but in recent years, themes featured in anime are becoming more and more popular.
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I think that many people who are thinking about starting camping after watching "Yurucamp△" would like to use the same camping equipment that the characters use in the anime. By actually using the same equipment used in the anime, you will be able to enjoy the work more deeply while thinking about the world of the anime.
This time, we will summarize the camping equipment that the characters actually used in the anime "Yurucamp△". If you want to use the same tools as your favorite character, please take a look at this article.
1. Kagamihara Nadeshiko
A high school girl who discovered the charms of camping when she entered high school. She loves eating and cooking, and always brings a clay pot and a portable stove to camp, and serves authentic cuisine. In fact, her love of food was the cause of her being overweight in junior high school, but she was able to lose weight by cycling around Lake Hamana every day during summer vacation.
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It is said that one lap around Lake Hamana is about 40km, so even if you do it every day for a month, you will have ridden more than 1200km. It is because of this experience that she is able to show her impressive legs by reaching a campsite at Lake Motosu by bicycle when she enters high school.
In this work, she experiences camping as a beginner and from a perspective similar to that of the reader. Nadeshiko's words and actions were probably very helpful for those who are new to camping.
Now, let's summarize the camping equipment that Nadeshiko used.
①Lantern "Coleman Lumiere Lantern"
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This is the lantern that Nadeshiko was admiring at the camping equipment store. In the story, she always wanted to buy it after saving up her part-time job money.
The camping-like design and small, cute shape sure captured Nadeshiko's heart. Nadeshiko works hard at her part-time job in order to get her hands on this lantern.
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②Lantern "Spice Smile LED Lantern Dandelion"
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This is the lantern that Nadeshiko uses in the story. It's a reasonable lantern at about 800 yen, but it has a distinctive cute appearance.
This lantern has an attractive girly design. It looks like something Nadeshiko would choose. The lanterns that are actually sold here come in a variety of designs, not just a smile design, so it's fun to buy one that suits your taste.
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③ Sleeping bag "NOYUO Mummy-type sleeping bag"
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This sleeping bag is used by Nadeshiko, Inuko, and Aki-chan. It has a unique mummy shape and can withstand temperatures as low as -10°C. It weighs 1500g and has reasonable performance, but is priced at around 4000 yen, making it a great value for money.
In this regard, it may be a recommended sleeping bag even if it does not appear in the work.
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④ Bicycle "Minivelo DAHON BOARDWALK D7"
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This is the mini velo that Nadeshiko rides. In the anime, she rides it from her house to Lake Motosu. As mentioned earlier, Nadeshiko has the legs to ride around Lake Hamana every day, so even though it's a mini velo, it seems like she rides it a lot.
By the way, this Dahon brand is a pretty high-performance type among mini velos. It's also quite expensive. Nadeshiko's father bought it for her, but it seems like it's not an amount that you can easily afford to buy just like the anime.
If you're a "Yurucamp△" fan who likes cycling and is thinking about buying a new bike, give it a try.
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2. Chiaki Ogaki (Aki-chan)
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She is the captain of the outdoor activities club at the high school Nadeshiko attends. She usually wears glasses and has a distinctive hairstyle with her long hair tied in twin tails. When choosing a campsite, she is so quick to check it out, and when she decides to try camping, she takes action right away.
With a small activity budget, the club searches for inexpensive camping equipment and repeats trial and error to see if she can use everyday items for camping.
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When she tries to buy expensive camping equipment, she gets a nosebleed. She works part-time at a liquor store.
Let's take a look at the camping gear that Aki-chan uses.
①Skillet "Nitori 6-inch Skillet"
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I was so impressed by the deliciousness of the meat that Rin's grandfather shared with me when I met him that I immediately bought the skillet he was using to grill the meat.
Food cooked in a skillet goes perfectly with camping, doesn't it? If you're cooking while camping, be sure to try using a skillet.
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②Bonfire stand "Uniflame Fire Stand"
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As mentioned many times in the story, some campsites prohibit making a bonfire directly on the ground. In such cases, by using a bonfire stand like this, you can make a bonfire without the fire touching the ground.
Aki-chan bought this bonfire stand for 4,500 yen, taking advantage of a sale, when the regular price was around 6,000 yen. She's a great shopper after all.
This bonfire stand is a compact type that weighs about 500g, so it's perfect for solo campers.
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3. Inuyama Aoi (Inuyama Aoi) Inuko
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A member of the Outdoor Activities Circle, and Aki-chan's classmate. She has a laid-back and calm personality, and speaks in a Kansai dialect.
Her thick eyebrows and crooked teeth are her charming points, and she also acts as the mediator for the group.
Let's introduce Inuko's camping gear.
① Carrier "BUNDOK Carry Cart"
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Inuko was the only one who used a carrier to carry her camping gear. It is said that the carrier was probably a BUNDOK. Inu-chan has a laid-back personality, and she uses a comfortable tool to carry her luggage.
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4. Saito Ena
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A classmate of Rin, she often exchanges messages with Rin on social media while they are camping. She also has a nosy side that stands between Rin, who likes solo camping, and the members of the Outdoor Activities Circle who try to invite Rin to camp somehow.
She is usually a member of the after-school club and does not actively participate in camping, but sometimes she accompanies the Outdoor Activities Circle to the campsite.
She has a dog named Chikuwa, and often brings it to the campsite.
But when it comes to camping gear, Saito uses quality products. While the members of her outdoor activities club focus on cost-effectiveness, Saito prioritizes cold resistance and safety, and her camping gear is so expensive that it astounds the members who accompany her.
Let's take a look at the camping gear Saito uses!
① Sleeping bag "Montbell Downhugger 800 Sleeping Bag"
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Saito, who had never shown an active attitude towards camping, ended up going camping with the members of his circle for the first time, and this sleeping bag was purchased by his father, who said, "The outdoors will be a good experience."
This sleeping bag is not only lightweight and compact, but also a high-end product with excellent cold resistance. It is a sleeping bag that you would not normally bring on your first camping trip, so the members were surprised when they saw it.
Anyway, it is a highly recommended sleeping bag because it is high performance and easy to carry, but it is expensive, so it may be difficult to purchase it on a whim.
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5. Camping equipment owned by the Outdoor Activities Club
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In "Yurucamp△", not only do the characters' individual camping equipment appear, but also camping equipment owned by the Outdoor Activities Club. In any case, it is cheap and purchased on a tight budget, so you can't expect much performance.
In the story, it has appeared for purposes such as practicing how to set up a tent.
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Here, we will introduce the camping equipment owned by the Outdoor Activities Circle.
①GIGANTIC TREE [2-person] Dome Tent MCZ-5095
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This tent was purchased at the bargain price of 980 yen on sale. When it's this cheap, you start to doubt its performance. Since it's a camping trip where you'll be sleeping in nature, it's worrying when it's this cheap.
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② Kettle "Coleman Fireplace Kettle"
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This is proper camping equipment. This Coleman kettle can be plunged into a campfire to boil water. It's a very camping-like tool, isn't it?
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6. Shima Rin (Shimarin) Rin-chan
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A high school girl who loves solo camping. She has the most camping experience of all the characters in this work, and loves spending time alone at the campsite.
Basically, she camps in the winter when there are few people, and she never camps with anyone. She likes solo camping, so at first she turned down invitations from Nadeshiko and the outdoor activities club, but gradually she started to realize the appeal of camping with other people.
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Since entering high school, she has obtained a driver's license, so she can ride a scooter to campsites far away.
She is a librarian at school and works part-time at a bookstore.
The camping gear she uses is based on her extensive camping experience, and you could say it's a fool's theory. This will be helpful for anyone interested in solo camping.
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① Tent "Montbell Moonlight 3"
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This is a lightweight, high-spec tent for 2-3 people that is easy to assemble. It's quite expensive, costing between 30,000 and 50,000 yen, but it's comfortable to live in and easy to carry.
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②Chair "Alite Mayfly Chair"
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This is a camping chair that you can sit in comfortably. Rin-chan enjoys reading books while sitting in this chair at the campsite. It comes in many stylish patterns and is also a popular camping item. It is expensive, costing around 20,000 yen, but it is worth it.
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③ Sleeping bag "Deuter Star Catcher"
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Since Rin-chan will be camping in the winter, she uses a warm sleeping bag that can be used down to -10℃. Although it is a sleeping bag made especially for winter, it is quite comfortable and highly recommended.
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④ Air Mattress "Isuka Comfy Light Mattress 180"
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This mat is necessary when sleeping in a tent. Place it under your sleeping bag to sleep comfortably.
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⑤Burner "SOTO Micro Regulator Stove Windmaster"
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This is a highly functional gas burner. It's the kind of camping gear chosen by an experienced camper, just like Rin-chan, who has a lot of camping experience.
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⑥Cooker "Coleman Packaway"
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This is a popular camping cooking utensil. With this set, you can cook a variety of dishes, including simmering, frying, and boiling.
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⑦Mug "Belmont Single Mug"
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A mug is a useful thing to have. It's essential for making coffee, drinking beverages, and spending a relaxing time.
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⑧Lantern "Gentos LED Lantern"
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This is the lantern that Rin-chan uses. It's bright and lasts a long time, so it's a great help at night at the campsite.
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⑨ Nata "Byaka 180MM Natural Spirit"
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This is the eggplant used to split firewood in small pieces. At campsites, they procure firewood and cut purchased firewood so that it can be used for campfires. Also, having one such mackerel can be used for a variety of purposes.
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Summary
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If you're looking for a camping experience after seeing "Yuru Camp△", you might want to take a look at the camping equipment that appears in the story. You can also learn about the features and prices of the tools, which is useful when purchasing, and most importantly, it's good to use the same tools as the characters.