Growing up camping was an annual ritual for the Markard household. For two weeks my parents, sister and me would live in a pop-up tent trailer that my dad towed behind our large yellow Dodge van.
Eight summers straight, my mom would wake us up early and we’d all pile into the van for the 8-hour trip up to Yosemite National Park for vacation.
During those weeks, we enjoyed everything camping and the outdoors could offer — grilling, playing board games by a campfire, floating down the river in tubes, fishing, biking and more.
I really miss those trips and as an adult, I’ve wanted to get back into camping. It’s been a long time since I camped and like many things in life, stuff has changed.
So what are some of the nifty new gadgets and must haves for camping? The Greeley Tribune scoured camping sites and top products lists to come up with some of the more inventive and unique camping equipment.
- First aid kits are vital and a good thing to have on hand. The company VSSL makes a kit that fits into a 9-inch flashlight. The kit includes painkillers, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, nitrile gloves, band aids and more. The kit even includes a compass and whistle. The flashlight is easy to pack and keeps first aid supplies all in one easy to find place. For more information on the VSSL first aid kit, go to https://bit.ly/2UaRH7D.
- Generate electricity through fire with the CampStove 2 by BioLite. The stove creates smokeless flames that can cook food and charge your phone, tablet or lights. No gas canisters are required as the stove works off of sticks and twigs. The stove packs down to the size of a 32-ounce wide-mouth water bottle so it’s great to take on day-hikes as well as camping. For more information on the CampStove 2, go to www.bioliteenergy.com.
- For those that enjoy extreme backwoods camping, the Bear Grylls Ultimate Kit is for you. The 16- piece kit from Amazon includes a flat screwdriver, tweezers, hand saw, emergency cord, survival blanket and more. The kit also comes with a survival guide from the guru himself, Bear Grylls. To check out the kit, go to https://amzn.to/2Xw1184.
- If there’s one thing that can really put a damper on a camping trip, it’s mosquitos. For people that don’t want to douse themselves in greasy, smelly repellant, Thermacell has created a portable mosquito repeller. The MR150 Portable Mosquito Repeller offers a smell and DEET free way to keep the pests at bay while camping, hiking or hunting. The device creates a 15-foot protection zone by warming a disposable mat infused with Allethrin, a synthetic copy of a natural repellant found in the Chrysanthemum flower. For more information on the device, go to https://bit.ly/3eR4Zhe.
- While camping is typically meant to be freedom from things like soft beds, running water and television, there can come a time when a shower is a much-needed necessity. Coleman, known for it’s various camping gear, offers a 5-gallon solar shower that can be used for a quick rinse off or a full-on suds session. The bag is constructed out of black flexible PVC and comes with an on/off valve connected to a showerhead. To see the Coleman Camp Shower, go to https://bit.ly/2ABnLKO.
- It’s no secret that peeing out in the woods is harder for women than it is with men. That’s why female campers and hikers should check out GoGirl’s Female Urination Device. The medical-grade silicone is funnel shaped making it easy to go when roughing it. The device is small enough to fit in your pocket or backpack. To check out the GoGirl device, go to https://amzn.to/3dM4DZr.
- If space is an issue or you don’t want to tote a camp stove and gas canisters along with you, checkout the Bison Rolling Grill. The unique design allows campers to roll up the grill and carry it in a special bag. Just make a fire, unroll the grill and place it on top or on the included adjustable spikes. The Teflon coated grill makes for easy cleaning. To see the grill and specs, go to https://etsy.me/3dyGG7L.
- Again Coleman makes convenient with a double washbasin that makes cleaning up while camping a breeze. Sturdy rods hold up the two 10 by 10 basins made out of PVC. The camping basin is easy to pack up and light to carry. For more information, go to https://amzn.to/3dC47Nl.
- For those with quite a bit of gear to haul, Plano makes a Sportsman Trunk that can handle the load. The 108-quart storage truck has molded brackets that allows for tie down straps, hinged lid for easy access and sturdy wheels for easy transport. To see the storage trunks, go to https://thd.co/2zTapK3.
- If you are looking for an inexpensive, yet highly effective, light, then you might want to look at the UCO Sprout Hang-Out Mini Camping Lantern. The small but mighty lantern can pump out 100 lumens or be turned down for inside tent lighting. It even has a mood lighting option. Oooo la la! An attached lanyard allows you to mount it to a tree or tent. The light is powered by three AAA batteries and weighs a little over 2-onces. To see the UCO Sprout, go to https://amzn.to/371yKsX.
- Avoid cross-contamination of food with flexible plastic cutting boards by Cooler Kitchen. The boards have waffle backing to grip surfaces and are labeled with icons to distinguish between beef, poultry, fish and vegetable usage. Mats are 12 by 15 inches and are easy to roll for packing. Check out Cooler Kitchen’s cutting mats at https://amzn.to/2Ms84Z2.
- Unplug from the grid and breakout a board game like Yahtzee’s National Parks Travel Edition. Instead of numbers, dice feature deer, a tent, canoe, hiker, pine tree and binoculars. Learn about national parks will bonding with the family. Plus, everything fits into the dice up for easy storage. Check out the game at https://amzn.to/3gOF8IN.
Don’t forget Fido when packing up the camping gear. Here’s some pet-inspired gadgets for your four-legged family members.
- Amazon offers a portable dog bed that rolls up for easy transporting. Interlocking memory foam baffles are covered by faux fur and canvas for easy cleaning. The bed is 24-inches wide, 37-inches long and 2 inches high. To see the Petmaker Roll Up Dog Bed, go to https://amzn.to/2Xwb5Oo.
- It’s all hands on deck when camping and that includes the four-legged family members. Mountainsmith K-9 dog pack allows you to pack small items like snacks, batteries, utensils or dog bowls into pockets for your pooch to port. The four-point chest harness is padded and adjustable for a custom fit. For more information, go to https://amzn.to/2XvY5YZ.
- Petco, www.petco.com and Chewy, www.chewy.com, offer a variety of collapsible pet bowls in various sizes and made out of different materials for easy cleaning and packing.
- Losing sight of your pup in the dark is impossible with the Nite Ize SpotLit Clip-on LED Light. The small light clips on to your dog’s collar with an attached stainless steel carabiner. The light comes in a variety of colors. A replaceable lithium battery is included and lasts up to 20-hours. The light is weather resistant and turns on/off with a push of a button. To see the Nite Ize SpotLit Light, go to https://amzn.to/2z7JOsc.
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