Camping

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Camp365 is a compact camper that folds out into a cabin. It weighs 1480 lb, and measures just 4′ wide and a little over 6′ tall when folded, but it turns into a 700 cu.ft. six-person cabin in minutes. It has built-in insulation, LED lighting and outlets.

Bond Travel Gear’s Escapade Pouch makes for a great EDC bag or packing cube. It’s made of 1000D ballistic nylon, has double stitched zippers and stress points, uses weatherproof zippers and has silicone-backed elastic straps to secure your belongings.

The Droplet is a camping pod inspired by teardrop trailers. It’s fully insulated and comes with a queen size bed and a fully equipped kitchen. Best of all, it weighs only 950lb, meaning even a compact car can comfortably tow it.

Solo Stove’s Bonfire fire pit is a hit, but the company realized that one size doesn’t fit everyone’s needs. So they made the Yukon, a 16″ tall and 30″ wide fire pit that’s meant to be stationary, and the Ranger, a 12.5″ tall and 15″ wide fire pit perfect for use outdoors.

Aside from the expected AC outlet, USB-C port and USB-A charging ports, Omnicharge’s Omni Ultimate power bank has a DC output port with adjustable amperage and voltage – perfect for drone and RC batteries. Its battery is interchangeable so you can carry a spare.

Weighing in at less than 2 lb., this stainless steel and aluminum stove collapses down to just 1.5″ thick for easy transport, then sets up as a sturdy stove for cooking and warmth in seconds. Its cooking chamber burns either wood/biomass or solid/liquid fuels.

Like zippered bags, Zip Tops don’t need lids and are perfect for storing leftovers. Unlike zippered bags, Zip Tops are great for storing liquids. Made from silicone, they’re reusable, and can be put in the microwave, dishwasher, freezer, or even the oven up to 425ºF.

This outdoor dining kit gives you a non-stick frying pan, a bowl, a container, a spoon, a fork, a spatula and a collapsible cup, all in a package that’s just 2.5″ tall and 1.3 lb when packed. There’s also the Hex Duo for two people and the Hex Jumbo for four.

The PowerTalkie is an off-grid communications hotspot for smartphones. It lets you send and receive voice messages from other users up to 10mi away, and text and location messages up to 20mi away. It also has a group chat feature and doubles as a power bank.

Primus’ Onja gives you two gas burners in a portable package. It comes with a carrying strap for easy transport. The gas canisters are placed inside the unit, protecting them from the wind. Its wooden lid doubles as a cutting board or serving tray.

Kammok’s Bobcat packable quilt is great for overnight camping or long haul travel. It’s made of soft ripstop nylon that’s tear-resistant and water-repellent. It has straps to attach it to a camping mattress, and drawstring cords to turn it into a sleeping bag.

Nauset Goods’ backpack is an all-in-one adventure kit that’s designed for folks who don’t want to carry a bunch of camping gear. The waterproof bag comes with four chairs, two tables, two blankets, and two hammocks, all packable and can fit inside the bag.

BioLite’s take on the headlamp integrates the electronics into a moisture-wicking fabric and has the battery at the back, so it won’t bounce or slip while you’re wearing it. The 330 lumen lamp lasts up to 40 hours, has three positions, and is recharged via USB.

Set up a cooking surface over your campfire or charcoal pit with ease with this easy to carry, collapsible grill. It disassembles down to fit in to a 12.4″ x 1″ stainless steel tube, and sets up in less than 3 minutes.

Crua Outdoors‘ latest hammock can be turned into a single-person tent. It’s water-resistant, has a mesh layer for ventilation, and a ground sheet for insulation, and weighs less than the original. It also comes with a customized sleeping bag and a self-inflating mattress.

Whether you’re camping out, watching an outdoor concert, or tailgating, you could use a table for food, drinks, and other items. This easy-to-carry table features a sturdy 6-part aluminum surface under its fabric cover and sets up in seconds.

The LitraTorch provides up to 800 lumens of steady light and 2200 lumens of strobe light in a compact cube. It has a variety of mounting options – a clip, a tripod mount and a magnet – and is waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof. It also works with GoPro mounts.

The Light Bed is the lighter and improved version of Zenbivy’s outdoor sleeping system. Even when combined with a mattress, the Light Bed weighs just 1 lb 13 oz. It uses hook and loops instead of zippers to give you more options of positions and warmth when sleeping.

Just like its water bottles, Hydro Flasks’s Food Flasks are made of double wall vacuum insulated stainless steel, so they’ll keep meals warm or hot for hours. The non-slip grip makes the containers easy to carry and resistant to scratches. Available in 12oz or 18oz.

The new Jetboil Flash Cooking System can boil 16 oz of water in just 100 seconds, while consuming half the fuel of regular stoves. It has a thermochromic indicator that tells you when the water is ready, and an insulated koozie so you can drink straight from the Flash.

GoFastCampers claims that they’ve made the world’s thinnest roof top tent with its upcoming Platform RTT. It’s only 6″ thick when folded, but unfolds to 4′ tall when deployed. It doubles as a rack where you can mount roof racks and more. Drops Summer 2018 for $3250+.

Outfit your shoes with extra survival capabilities using this special paracord lacing, which not only provides a sturdy rope, but its insides can be exposed and used for sewing thread, sutures, fishing line, and a core thread that works as tinder for a fire.

The Go Chair is a portable chair that’s almost as easy to carry and use as an umbrella. It weighs 3lb and is only 11″ tall when folded. But it unfolds in just 5 seconds and can support up to 300lb. Folding it is as easy as pushing a button.

The Shiftpod2 is a portable shelter that measures only about 6’x 1’x 1′ when packed. But it turns into a 144 sq.ft. shelter when set up, which will only take you 2 min. Its water-resistant and reflective fabric keeps you cool during the day and warm at night.

Nissan’s new NV300 and e-NV200 Camper vans have an elevating roof that can be configured to fit a double bed. It also has a built-in kitchen that consists of a refrigerator, a sink, and water and gas installations. Sadly, they’re available only in Spain for now.

Presto’s Nomad Traveling Slow Cooker is easy to carry, transport and clean. It has a capacity of 8 qt and has a see through lid and a whiteboard so you can easily identify its contents. It has four settings and keeps food warm for hours. It does need a 120VAC outlet though.