We go camping to get away from it all and escape into nature without all the trappings of modern life. But after years of successful camping trips, there are some accessories that we can’t do without. We are talking about the products that make camping easier, comfier and more enjoyable.
From rugged, reliable lanterns that light up the tent to a foldable chair to sink into after a full day of activity. Solar showers mean you can always get clean and refreshed however remote the place you’re staying and while you can have a campfire without marshmallow toasting, we don’t want to try. Here are the camping accessories that over many happy years have become essential to a good trip. In fact, we’d probably turn the car around and head back to get them if we realized they hadn’t been packed.
Vont 2 Pack LED Camping Lantern
Bright and indestructible
This super bright lantern has 30 LEDs to cut through the darkest night. It lights up your entire tent with a battery life of over 90 hours. Some lanterns feel fragile, Vont’s is waterproof and can survive a 10-foot drop. You can collapse it to a compact unit for packing and the telescopic design allows you to reduce or increase the amount of light as you close or open it.
Coleman Cooler Portable Camping Chair
Comfy with can cooler
Everyone needs a chair to relax in at camp. This classic Coleman one has a cooler built into the armrest that holds up to four cans. The roomy, 24 inch fully cushioned seat and backrest will keep you comfortable when you sip on your beverage. Side pockets hold your book, magazine or snacks. When it’s time to pack up, the chair folds up easily into a carry bag.
KIPIDA Solar Shower Bag
Simple shower to use anywhere there’s sun
You don’t have to give up your shower when you go camping. This solar shower bag will heat five gallons of water up to 113°F (45°C) in three hours of direct sunlight. Supplied with a hose, shower head and water tap, you just need to hang it up and use the easy on/off switch and low to high water flow to enjoy. The temperature indicator will ensure there are no unwanted surprises.
Carpathen Campfire Roasting Sticks
Extendable sticks for safer roasting
A campfire without s’mores is a wasted opportunity. These stainless steel roasting sticks are extendable to 34 inches, so your children can stay a safe distance from the flames holding the wooden handles, waiting for their marshmallows or hotdogs. The set of six sticks collapse to 10 inches and fit in the canvas storage pouch for storage. Different color rings and tip protectors are included.
Bottom line
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Some camping accessories aren’t just nice to have, in our experience, they are essential for a successful trip. Although we recommend all these items, if you were going to go for just one, we would pick the Vont 2 Pack LED Camping Lantern. They are a great value lightning option that are rugged enough to withstand the average camp. The amount of light they give out for their size is impressive and we love the clever collapsible design that lets you vary the intensity.
If you want to be the instant hero of your camp, produce the Carpathen Campfire Roasting Sticks when the marshmallows come out. So much easier than finding the right length sticks, they allow children to sit a good distance back from the fire while making their s’mores.
