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The Essentials With Dylan Efron: Camping, Crescent City and Chanel

From camping gear and van life to national parks and Sarah J. Maas, the reality TV star discusses his current eclectic favorites.

Growing up on the central coast of California, Dylan Efron spent a lot of time outdoors. Whether it was fly fishing at Kings Canyon or camping at Yosemite with his dad and older brother, Zac Efron, those early days made a lasting impression. And while that may sound worlds away from his recent turn as a fan favorite on reality TV shows like The Traitors and Dancing With the Stars, off-the-grid adventures are still very much a priority for Efron (and probably helped to give him a competitive edge onscreen). “I feel like I have this really cool position of having one foot in both worlds; I can go rock climb on a weekend and be a little bit of a dirtbag, and then I can go dress up for a red carpet the same week,” Efron tells Observer of his contrasting career pursuits.

“Before Traitors, I was making outdoor content, so anytime I had a brand deal or would get a little bit of money, I’d go plan a trip,” Efron says. “I was very wealthy in experiences because of that.” To recharge from his hectic schedule, which recently included filming for Netflix’s reality competition series, Squid Games: The VIP Challenge, and brushing up on his Argentine tango skills for the Dancing With the Stars tour, Efron always returns to........

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