Summer is fast approaching, and many of us are just itching for a weekend out camping.
Whether you want to kick it out in the Appalachian or bask under the Vegas sun, the real
question is; what do you bring?
This video will showcase several camping gadgets such as portable camp stoves, hiking poles,
solar generators, and everything else you could need to make your trip that much better.
Let's get to it!
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One of the most important things for a camping trip is cooking.
So why not pick up a useful and fancy stove like the smokeless CampStove 2+ from BioLite.
The most remarkable thing about this gadget is that it converts the energy from the fire
to create three watts of electricity to power or charge small devices.
After a nice meal, you might want to enjoy the night with a bit of leisure time, and
what better way than ambient lighting to match any environment you find yourself in?
Then BioLite's other invention, the AlpenGlow 500, is precisely what you need.
It also doubles as a power bank, so you can charge your phone.
If you want a few nights of simple camping, you can always throw a tent in the back of
the pickup and head out.
And the hammock tents from Haven Tents are as good a choice as any.
If sky blue isn't your color, HavenTents offers a variety of colors and sizes so you can find
the perfect fit for you.
They also have a Kickstarter for the Haven Safari, which promises to be the perfect glamping
solution for tent campers!
If you do pick up a Haven tent, you might be interested in picking up one of their insulated
pads as well.
These are six-and-a-half-foot air mattresses designed to maximize space.
But if space isn't a big concern, perhaps the XL version is more appealing.
If you don't mind shelling out a bit more money, the Cloud Layer Single sleeping bag
from Sylvan Sport will keep you cozy, whether it is twenty degrees or sixty.
This multi-layered sleeping bag uses quilt, flannel, and cotton to keep you perfectly warm.
And the company even sells a double version if you have a partner with you.
Sleeping is only a third of the trip, though, and you might want a Waylight hiking pole,
also from Sylvan Sport, for when you are out and about.
This handy tool has a directional light at the tip that lasts for eighteen hours.
It can be staked into the ground for some campsite illumination.
There are even slots to fit some bamboo skewers so you can roast some marshmallows or hotdogs.
What better after a hike than a lovely picnic to relax.
Of course, Sylvan Sport's GO Picnic Pad is a must-have in that situation.
It quickly unfurls, and the waterproof foam bottom keeps you and your food dry, while
the fleece top keeps you comfy.
It even doubles as a deck cushion for the GO Camper that they sell.
You can't have a picnic without food, though, and the Adventure Kit Food Storage System
from reVessel is the perfect thing to bring.
This leak-proof container is both modular and durable.
One review calls it "Perfect for camping and work or school meals," while another praises
that it seals and contains each container.
For your meats and unprocessed foods, it's always a good idea to have some sort of cooler,
and the Dometic CFX3 Powered Coolers is an efficient mini fridge/freezer.
It can refrigerate and deep freeze to temperatures around seven degrees and has three-stage dynamic
battery protection.
And there are a few models in the range that vary in size to match your needs.
Another handy gadget for camping is some sort of generator, and Yeti is a well-known name
that offers a pretty solid choice.
The 150 Solo Generator has a twelve-volt battery that is perfect for keeping your smaller devices
charged, including upwards of twelve charges for your smartphone or a couple of charges
for a laptop.
Speaking of charging your devices, the three-in-one X10 Portable Camping Fan from Supology offers
upwards of thirty hours of cooling power and acts as an emergency power bank.
It even has a high lumen light.
You can remotely control this fancy fan with three speeds, and the one thousand three reviews
total out to a four and a half star rating.
However, it's not all comfort and luxury when you're out and about in whatever wilderness
you choose.
That's why a survival kit is necessary, and why not the twenty-three in one emergency
survival kit from Supology?
It includes a personal water filter straw, tungsten pen, multi-function tools, a five-in-one
spoon, and an army card.
It also has a tourniquet, fire starter, wire saw, emergency blanket, flashlight, glow stick,
band-aids, whistle, and fishing card.
The electric portable pocket heater from OCOOPA is another excellent addition to your camping arsenal.
It's a handy (pun intended) little device that offers three levels of warmth from ninety-five
degrees to one hundred and thirty-one.
It's good to use for anywhere between four and eight hours, and one look at the reviews
and you'll see it's better than just a simple hand warmer.
No one can go camping these days without some sort of power bank, so why not one that can
utilize solar energy to deliver you power.
And while the solar component is secondary to be used as a backup, the ten thousand milliamp-hour
battery can charge most phones wirelessly.
The reviews are stellar, too, with a four-point four rating out of five from over thirty thousand reviews.
Suppose you're looking for a cooler with fantastic ice retention.
In that case, the Hopper 12 portable soft cooler from Yeti is a good contender.
Thanks to their ColdCel Insulation, which uses rubber foam, you can go days without
needing to replace your ice.
They even offer several accessories such as bottle openers and easy-access pouches to
enhance the cooler even further.
If you plan on going out on the river, pond, lake, or even ocean, a dry bag is always a
good idea.
And Earth Pak offers a fine selection if the twenty thousand reviews are to be believed.
Made with high-quality five hundred PVC, they come in two and a half-gallon, five-gallon,
seven and a half-gallon, and ten-gallon bags that can help keep your phone and equipment
safe from moisture.
We've gone over a few gadgets that have used solar energy, but nothing like the foldable
solar panel from Rockpals.
This hundred-watt solar panel is compatible with most solar generators.
It utilizes smart charging technology to efficiently and safely charge whatever device you connect it to.
One review claims it to be the best amongst all they've tried, while another says it works
even better than advertised.
Perhaps one of the most important things you could bring on any trip is a LifeStraw.
These revolutionary portable filtration systems help sift ninety-nine point nine percent of
all waterborne bacteria and parasites and make even the filthiest water clean enough to drink.
It also filters microplastics that are becoming more and more of a concern.
They are suitable for around one thousand gallons of filtration before they need to be replaced.
While maybe not as necessary as a LifeStraw, the Armored Portable Mosquito Repeller from
Thermacell is certainly welcome.
It has no scent, doesn't use any flames, and creates a fifteen-foot protection area.
This bundle comes with three repelling mats that last four hours each.
One of the reviews stated they usually are a mosquito magnet, and this device worked
perfectly for their predicament.
For our finale, we have a two-for-one with the goTenna Mesh System and the Zoleo Satellite Communicator.
The goTenna Mesh System is an off-grid network that allows you and your friends to establish
a private connection without the need for cell service or the internet.
On the flip side, the Zoleo Satellite Communicator allows you to pair your phone to the device
to communicate globally regardless of coverage.
It still requires an SMS or Wi-Fi connection to be utilized.
In an emergency, the device can declare an SOS and relay your GPS coordinates to the
twenty-four/seven emergency monitoring system.
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