30 Best Cool Camping Gadgets & Gear

Whether you’re lighting the grill or starting a campfire, you’ll want to have this spectacular little electric lighter close at hand. Made of a tough zinc alloy and ABS plastic, it’s a rugged lighter capable of enduring the rigors of camping, fishing, and hunting life. It’s both fuel-free and flameless, using dual electrodes to generate a plasma beam from an extendible neck that will ignite your firewood, charcoal, or kindling safely and quickly.

The lighter offers power equivalent to 300 matches with every charge, and its USB-C rechargeable design means you can use it again and again for the rest of your life without ever have to replace the battery or refill lighter fluid canisters. It’s water- and dust-resistant with an IP56 rating, and windproof up to 80 MPH so you can always start your fire even when the weather is uncooperative.

Looking for a cutlery set that your kids (or your absent-minded self) absolutely cannot lose? Pack these magnetic utensils in a lunchbox or camping kit, and they’ll always come home.

Each set contains a fork, knife, and spoon with built-in magnetics that keep them connected when not in use. There’s no limit to how many sets you can link together—1, 10, or 100, the magnets will hold them all together.

Built from 2mm-thick 7075-T6 aluminum, they’re both lightweight and incredibly durable, capable of surviving years of regular camping, hunting, fishing, or at-school use. Best of all, they’re light enough to be packed anywhere, for any outing. source

When the nights out in the country or the great outdoors turn cold, what do you do? Start a fire and pull out a drink, of course. The Torch Flask is the perfect way to do the latter, offering you 6 ounces of storage capacity for your favorite liquor and an integrated 3-ounce shot glass (attached to the flask lid magnetically) that travels with you everywhere you go. The wide-bottom mouth is wide enough so you can easily pour in your liquor without needing a funnel and can even accommodate ice. It makes cleaning quick and easy.

Keep this case in your backpack or duffel, and your most important items can survive quite literally anything. The hard polycarbonate exterior is impact-resistant, crushproof, IP67 waterproof and dustproof, and tough enough to survive any bangs, bumps, or falls whether you’re a biker, snowboarder, mountain climber, or active military. Thanks to the shock-absorbing rubber boot interior, all of your EDC essentials are protected.

The twist lock delivers three layers of security to ensure your items are securely protected and inaccessible to anyone but you, and they even act as an air release valve to stabilize pressure in any environment. At just 2.31 pounds, it’s small enough to fit in any bag but offers enough interior space to store your most important items—from ammo to cameras to smartphones to cigars to first aid equipment. All that, and it’s backed by a lifetime guarantee.

No camping trip too cold, no winter night too chilly: that’s the promise the Hyperlite Mountain Gear 40-Degree Quilt makes to you. Each quilt features specially designed baffles filled with 1000-fill power down (RDS-certified) that will keep you toasty warm even when there’s snow on the ground or biting wind whistling above your head.

The shell is made from a 7D micro-ripstop nylon that is tough enough to handle sleeping directly on the ground or rolling off your sleeping pad overnight. It’s also treated with a DWR coating that allows it to shrug off rain and snow like they’re no big deal. Thanks to the generous sizing and sewn foot box, you’ve got all the roominess, comfort, and warmth you need for even the coldest night.

Whether you’re sitting on your porch or at a hockey game, you’re going to want this lovely heated pad underneath you so you stay warm all day long. The heating pad generates a delightful 24W of heat that will stave off even the worst chill, and you have total control over the heat output so you can use it from autumn to spring without overheating.

The seat is designed to be used as a camp chair for one, but can be spread out to share heating with a second user (wife, husband, child, even your pet). Though you’ll have to purchase a battery pack and/or 12V vehicle plug-in separately, it’s a purchase you will love using all winter, every winter.

Pet owners, this is the knife you’ll definitely want to take on your next camping and hunting trip. The knife comes with an integrated tick remover tool that makes it easy to keep your dog’s fur (or yourself) clean and free of ticks. Also built into the knife are a 110db whistle, lanyard hole, and a steel cutting hook that can slice through fishing line, rope, and even the tough skin of large game.

The 4-inch blade features a clip point perfect for piercing, slashing, and slicing, and the entire thing weighs just 4 ounces, making it an insanely lightweight and beautifully versatile multi-functional tool. Though it’s designed to fold up small enough to fit in your pocket, you’ll find it’s as tough and practical as any fixed-blade knife.

Keep this little power bank in your camp kit, briefcase or on your desk, and you’ll always have plenty of backup power. Its 24,000 mAh battery can power up an iPhone 13 up to 5 times, and it comes with both ActiveShield 2.0 to prevent overheating and PowerIQ 4.0 to maximize power efficiency.

The device offers two-way charging, making it easy to keep it topped up and pass on the power to your mobile devices. The digital display makes it easy to see not only how much power is left in the power bank, but how much is remaining to charge each of the devices plugged into its multiple USB ports—both USB-A and USB-C.

Its 140W capacity lets it charge devices up to 7 times faster than other devices and up to three devices simultaneously. Best of all, it’s compact and lightweight enough you can carry it everywhere you go.

The Dibs by Gerber combines the compact size of a folding knife with the sturdy frame of a fixed-blade knife, putting in your hands a truly versatile and reliable tool. The full tang makes this knife suitable for prying and leveraging, improving its balance and durability, but at just under 6 inches long, it’s small enough to fit in the provided sheath on your belt.

The blade is on the shorter side—just 2.5 inches—yet clip point makes it beautifully versatile for cutting, gutting, skinning, and slicing. The PVD coating on both the blade and handle ensures it’s resistant to corrosion, and the knife is backed by Gerber’s limited lifetime warranty.

I can’t wait to take this dry bag on my next paddleboarding/kayaking trip. Available in two sizes (2 liter for storing phones, keys, and smaller items; 8 liter for including clothing and larger gear), it’s built to be incredibly sturdy and fully waterproof thanks to its welded seams.

The IPX7 rating means you can submerge it up to 1 meter in water for 30 minutes, and the ultra-tough material ensures that it will never rip, tear, or puncture no matter what you use it for. Thanks to the flat bottom, it can stand up on its own, and the clear window makes it easy to see what’s stored within. But when it’s not in use, it folds down beautifully small to fit in any backpack or pouch.

With this “Essentials Kit”, you’ll have everything you need to take your campfire setup to the next level. Included in the kit: the smokeless portable wood-and-charcoal-burning FirePit, the heat-reflective FireMat that will protect the ground and prevent fires, the FirePoker that makes managing your fire a breeze, and a Carry Bag sized to fit the entire kit and make it easy to pack up (oh, and did I mention that it doubles as a firewood-carrying sling?). It’s the perfect solution for taking your FirePit on the go, great for campers, hikers, cyclists, and outdoorsmen alike.

Don’t just filter your water from the source; take it with you everywhere you go. LifeStraw is best-known for its water filtration pen, but now it has stepped up its game by offering a gravity filter system built into an 8-liter bag.

The 0.2-micron filtration system is capable of removing 99.999% of E.coli, parasites, and microplastics, ensuring the water is fit for drinking no matter its source. It’s capable of filtering up to 500 gallons (20,000 liters) before the filter needs to be replaced, so it’ll offer many years of happy camping, hiking, trekking, or kayaking. Best of all, it’s BPA-free, highly durable, and eco-friendly.

Stow this ultra-compact wood burning stove in your backpack, and you’ll never run out of hot food and a warm fire. When collapsed, it’s just 9 x 6 x 1.5 inches, small enough to stow with the rest of your camping/backpacking gear. However, the extendable 6.3-inch legs and firepit give you a safe place to burn wood or charcoal (even when there’s a fire ban in effect), and doubles as a stove to support your coffee pot, kettle, or skillet so you can cook anywhere, anytime.

It’s not just used for burning wood, though, but can handle both liquid and solid fuels. The specially-designed combustion chamber maximizes heat generation so your food cooks and you warm up faster. But at just under 33 ounces (less than 2 pounds), it’s as lightweight as it is compact.

Whether you’re heading out into the bush for a weekend hunting trip or just camping overnight, you’re going to want to be ready for anything Mother Nature can throw at you. With the MAX Tool Kit, you will be.

Built by Forrest Tool using only the finest American materials, this kit includes the eight items you might end up needing in the wild, including axe, shovel, pick, broad pick, mattock, rake, and combination McLeod (rakehoe). The interchangeable heads can easily be locked in place on the 34-inch composite polyglass handle using the six accompanying steel pins—interchangeable in a matter of seconds, but ultra-sturdy with every swing. It even comes with its own ultra-tough Cordura nylon carrying case so you can keep all the heads organized and ready at a moment’s notice.

Sick and tired of struggling to get your campfire lit? You’ll never have to worry about it again with this fire-starting kit in your pack.

The paraffin wax-infused hemp catches a spark instantly, but doesn’t burn through in minutes like regular rope. Instead, thanks to the wax, it acts more like a candle wick, burning for an hour or more—plenty of time to set it to your kindling to get that flame roaring.

Though it’s only 6mm thick, it’s 13 feet long, so you’ve got hours of burn-time to look forward to. The included sleeve makes it easy to snuff out the flame or let it burn longer, staying cool to the touch even after close contact with a blazing fire. Best of all, the box doubles as a bellows, making it easier than ever to get that campfire started in even the worst weather conditions.

Portable air conditioners are typically anemic, short-lived, barely effective machines that do little to stave off the worst of the summer heat. Enter the  EcoFlow Wave. This little device is like carrying around a walk-in freezer with you, with 4,000 BTUs capable of cooling up to 64 square feet of space in just 8 minutes. Yes, you read that right: 8 minutes.

It’s suitable for tents, RVs, small bedrooms, even your car (if your A/C is kaput), and thanks to its built-in intelligent operating system, it can extend the battery life from 3 hours (of straight cooling) to 12 hours (mixing cooling and fan modes). Connect it to your solar panels, wall plug, or even car outlet to keep it charged and running all day long. Best of all, its design utterly eliminates any drips or condensation, leaving your floor, table, or carpet perfectly dry even after hours of running.

Hunters, take note: your ultra-rugged outdoor gear is about to get an upgrade with the Waypoint 2800 Duffel.

This TPU-coated nylon duffel bag is designed to take advantage of the maximum carry-on size allowance, offering you the most space possible while still fitting under an airplane seat (or overhead bin). That way, you can hop on and off flights in a hurry, no need to wait for luggage, but still carry all your clothes, electronics, optics, and hunting necessities in one bag.

Weighing just 2 lbs, 12 oz, it fits 46L and is waterproof, weatherproof, hyper-durable, and padded for your comfort. Whether you strap it into a vehicle, throw it on your back, or sling it alongside your gun case, this bag will keep up with anything the great outdoors sends your way.

There are few things more annoying than having to lug around heavy camping chairs, much less a table. Thanks to the Helinox Café chair and table, you’ll never have to worry about the weight again. Clocking in at just over 3 pounds per chair and 8.5 pounds for the table, the ultra-lightweight dining set makes it easy to turn any camping or hiking trip into an insta-feast.

The chairs fold down to fit in their 24-inch bag, but can handle up to 320 pounds. The table fits into a carrier just 25.5 inches wide and long for easy hauling, and can hold up to 110 pounds. Take them with you everywhere you go and enjoy your meals in style.

The Anker 757 goes far, far beyond a simple battery bank—in reality, it’s a charging station capable of storing enough juice to power quite literally anything you could possibly need to. With 6 outlets, 2 USB-C ports (1 of 100W, 1 of 60W), four standard USB-A ports, and even a car-charging port, it’s the ideal mobile power station to take anywhere you go.

Plug it into a standard outlet to reach 80% power in just over 3 ½ hours, or connect it to Anker’s forthcoming solar chargers to make it the perfect camping companion. Thanks to its 5-year warranty and 50,000-hour rating, you can rest assured you’ll hit all 3,000 complete charge cycles without so much as a power flicker. Available now for pre-order with a special $200 discount.