Awesome Camping

If you’ve ever set up a hammock, you know it can be a pain. But Republic of Durable Goods‘ freestanding hammock sets up as easily as a folding camp chair. It’s got built-in pads for your head and feet, a folding sunshade, and a basket with drink pockets. It weighs just 14.5 lb. and can hold a person up to 250 lb. and 6’4″ tall.

Igloo’s easy-to-carry 25-quart cooler holds up to 38 cans. It’s designed for durability, and maximizes ice retention thanks to its 1.5″ thick insulated walls. Dual Sure-Lock latches ensure it stays closed and sealed, and there’s a hole for adding a padlock. It’s got two cupholders on top, and a built-in bottle opener under its lid.

Start a warm and cozy campfire in seconds with Ignik’s propane-fueled portable Firecan. Designed like an ammo box, it cranks out up to 38,000 BTU of heat from a standard propane canister. Collapsible legs get it up off the ground for safety and to help prevent forest fires. A portable Gas Growler fuel canister is also available.

Gerber’s Hike Kit bundle includes the Armbar Cork multitool for opening bottles and quick fixes, the Stowe fixed-blade knife for food prep, and the Devour multi-fork utensil for chowing down. The Around Camp kit replaces the knife with a Tri-Tip mini cleaver and upgrades the utensils to the ComplEat kit.

This campsite multitool from Gerber incorporates a ferrocerium rod and striker to help start fires. Its functions include needlenose and standard pliers, a wire cutter, a bottle opener, a knife, a ruler, an awl, and a tent stake puller. A built-in carabiner clip lets you hang it from a bag or belt loop with ease. Available in Coyote Brown or Baltic Haze.

This portable propane fire pit from Howl Campfires measures just 13.275″ x 8.43″ but can produce a flame up to 32″ tall. It directs fire upwards for an impressive 800ºF flame in a small space and runs for up to 8 hours on its maximum setting when attached to a 20 lb. propane tank. Made in Colorado from stainless steel, aluminum, and brass.

This folding chair gives you a place to sit when camping, hiking, fishing, or waiting in long lines. Under its seat is a cooler bag that holds snacks and drinks, along with pockets for a water bottle and small accessories. The chair holds up to 331 lb. and can be carried backpack style. It folds up to just 1.2″ thick when not in use.

Add a splash of light to your campsite, nighttime tailgating, or backyard dinner party with these solar-powered string lights from MPOWERD. They attach to a charging puck that holds an 18-foot length of cord, dotted with 20 LEDs. It runs for up to 20 hours per charge, and is available in both warm white and color versions.

Gear Aid’s Balta hatchet is a compact and versatile camping tool. In addition to splitting wood for kindling, it can hammer in and pull out tent stakes. It features a full-tang 420 stainless steel blade with a stonewashed finish and a textured grip. Comes with a plastic blade protector with a built-in belt clip.

Quit driving tent stakes with rocks, and do it the right way with MSR’s modern stake hammer. It has a durable stainless steel head and lightweight aluminum handle and weighs just 11 oz. As a bonus, it has a built-in bottle opener so you can celebrate setting up your campsite. While you’re at it, grab some MSR Groundhog stakes.

Looking for a comfy place to park your butt outdoors? Overmont’s jumbo camping chair provides plenty of space and a softly cushioned seat that fits folks with larger frames, holding up to 450 lb. The chair has a 22″ wide seat, an insulated drink cooler that holds up to six cans, a cupholder, and a mesh pocket for your phone.

UCO’s Sprout is a camping lantern that delivers up to 100 lumens of diffuse light. It measures only 2.5″x 2.5″x 1.9″ and weighs just 2.7oz. Its light is dimmable and can be switched to blue for nightlight use. Its lanyard attaches magnetically for easy connection and removal. Available in AAA and rechargeable battery versions.

You’ll never have trouble starting a campfire again with this firestarter kit from Prepared4X. It includes a 36″ length of tinder wick rope that can burn for up to 3 hours, along with a curved ferrocerium striker and metal handle with a flint edge to quickly spark things up. Available in 4″ and 6″ sizes.

This cleverly designed camping stove features a hidden burner that unfolds from inside its body. Once deployed, there’s space inside for a can of butane to fuel its fire. It has a piezoelectric starter for easy lighting. In addition to this one from Onlyfire, we found a few similar models for sale on Amazon.

Quit using disposable utensils, and grab ZOKU’s reusable set instead. The stainless steel fork, spoon, and knife come packed in a washable BPA- and phthalate-free plastic case to keep them from getting dirty or rattling around your bag. They make a great addition to your lunchbox, picnic basket, or camping kit. Available in charcoal, teal, or peach.

Inflatable sleeping pads are a godsend for camping comfort. Flextail’s innovative sleeping pads automatically inflate in 60 seconds with a tiny capsule air pump that fits into a vortex air valve and can fill up to 10 times on a single charge. The pads come in R03 3-season, R05 4-season, and R09 extreme cold models, as well as a discounted all-season bundle.