Essentials and nice things to have for an escape to the wilderness.

BUG SPRAY

While you are in the woods, don’t forget the Sawyer Maxi Deet, which is a heavy-biting mosquito spray that is designed to protect from Zika disease. The travel size meets airline requirements. It also comes with controlled release, which is low-deet absorption. Skeeter mosquito candles and reed diffusers are also available. TECNU relieves, prevents and protects against poison ivy, poison oak and sumac. $8 – $12

CAN COOKER

Seth McGinn’s CanCooker makes mealtime easy. It comes in two sizes, original or junior and utilizes traditional campfire cooking with steam to produce a fool-proof meal straight from a can. The full-sized can will feed up to 20 people and the junior size feeds eight. Put meats and  vegetables together in one can, and you have a meal. Built from food-grade anodized aluminum, the CanCooker can be used with a number of heat sources. $99.99

YETI COOLERS

Serious campers call for serious campers with a full line of Yeti Coolers and accessories. $349.99

LOCAL WINES

Local wines are awesome, including those from Wenwood Farm, Giggling Grapes, St.  Aubert Hills and Adam Puchta wineries. Prices vary.

THE LODGE

This Lodge Cast Iron collection helps you whip up a chuck-wagon-style meal to feed a hungry bunch. The Lodge tripod anchors the pre-seasoned tri-leg Dutch oven, which hangs just above the fire, and is perfect for stews, beans and cornbread. $95

SPICES

Finishing touches are nice and include Lutz’s dry rubs, sauces and dressings, Uncle Bob’s seasonings, Sticky Pig and Blues Hog BBQ sauces and Papa Hart’s Pickles. $12.50 – $12.99, dry-rub seasonings: $5 – $8, sauces: $6 – $7

ITEMS AVAILABLE AT MISSOURI VALLEY ARCHERY LOCATED AT 2436 MISSOURI BLVD.