Awesome Camping

This multipurpose camping tool combines a spoon, fork, knife, and a firestarter in one. The eating utensil is made from durable BPA-free plastic, while the serrated knife hiding in its handle has a stainless steel blade. A detachable ferro rod helps spark up fires in a jiffy. Available in army green or orange.

This portable light from Goal Zero can illuminate your entire campsite or yard. Its 6000-lumen head covers an area up to 300 feet across. The light sits atop an adjustable stand that telescopes from 4 feet to 12 feet tall, and its six light petals can be adjusted to provide light in all directions. Includes a hard carrying case. External power packs sold separately.

Hibear makes the most versatile insulated bottle you can buy. The stainless steel All-Day Adventure Flask holds up to 32 oz. and includes the parts needed to make pour-over and cold brew coffee, tea, cocktails, infusions, and more. The silicone sleeve at its bottom can also be removed and used as a mug.

This tent is small enough to carry inside or attached to your backpack. It weighs just 8.7 oz and is about the size of a soda can. It opens up to provide shelter for two people. The tube-shaped tent has a reflective mylar interior to help retain body heat, and sets up easily between trees with the included length of paracord. It also includes a 120dB survival whistle.

You might not think a bandana could save your life, but this one could. Colter Co.’s clever Stayin’ Alive survival bandana is printed with tips to help you build shelter, find water, make fire, and hunt and gather food. Its bright orange background and reflective ink help mark your location too. They also make a knot tying and animal track identification bandanas.

Kizen’s compact LED lantern is perfect for campsites, or anywhere you need a little extra light. It collapses down to about the size of a hockey puck and can juice up via USB or a built-in solar panel, and its rechargeable battery can be used as a phone charger in an emergency. It comes in blue or yellow.

NEMO’s Moonlite Elite backpacking chair weighs just 1.1 pounds and packs up small. Its aluminum frame holds up to 250 pounds, and its suspension system is made from strong but light HTP and Dyneema fibers. Its adjustable reclining system lets you sit upright for dining, conversing, or relaxing. It comes in Citron yellow, Goodnight grey, and Cipher camo.

This compact cutlery kit is great for dining outdoors and for reducing environmental waste from plastic utensils. It includes a stainless steel spoon, fork, and serrated knife, which stack and hold together using magnets. Each utensil has a handle that folds out and locks securely in place.

Tactica’s compact camping tool is small enough to put in your pocket or hang from your bag strap. The stainless steel multitool was engineered for everyday outdoor tasks and has a ferro rod firestarter, a rope cutter with straight and serrated edges, a tent peg puller, and a bottle opener. Available in orange, silver, or black finishes.

Get your campfire started quickly and reliably every time with this unique tool from The Atomic Bear. The anodized aluminum wand holds a length of paraffin-infused rope, which stays lighted while you hold it in the fire – and without burning your fingers. Includes three 13″ lengths of wax rope.

Kenta Gomazaki loves to spend his time outdoors. To enhance his experience, he outfits metal gear boxes with equipment for making coffee, cooking, and serving food. His Instagram channel is filled with his wonderful creations, each is packed with unique Japanese gear for enjoying outdoor living. Kenta’s setup videos are fun and inspiring, too.

Weighing just 19 ounces, SOG’s FastHawk is a great addition to any camping pack or bugout bag. The 12.5″ long hatchet has a heavy-duty 420 stainless steel blade that chops branches and small pieces of wood with ease. It’s got a spike on its back end, and its side can be used for hammering. Includes a ballistic nylon sheath.

We love Snow Peak’s titanium mugs, but most of them come in a drab grey. If you’re looking for something with a little more color, check out their anodized mugs. These single-wall cups come in matte purple, green, or blue finishes and hold up to 15.2 oz. of hot or cold liquid. Folding handles help save space in your pack. They sell a double-wall insulated version too.

The AroundFire table lets you and your friends gather around the grill instead of leaving your grillmaster off in a corner somewhere. The table folds up small, and its hanging fire mesh basket works with charcoal, wood, or pellets. Its adjustable legs extend from 15″ to 22″, and it doubles as a fire pit. Available in 4-to-6 and 8-to-10-person sizes.

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.

Camp-Zero’s rugged rotomolded cooler holds 10 liters – or up to a dozen cans. Thick insulation provides excellent ice retention, and its lid has two built-in cup/can holders. An aluminum handle has a padded handle for comfort. It comes in a wide variety of colors, and they sell larger coolers up to 110-liters.

This smartly designed all-metal bow saw is perfect for clearing thick branches or cutting firewood while camping. It folds up to fit in your pack, with its blade safely tucked away inside when not in use. Available in 15″ and 21″ sizes. The smaller model weighs just over 11 oz. while the larger one weighs less than 14 oz.

There’s nothing on the camping market quite like Helinox’s Bench One. It’s a portable bench that looks like a cot, setting up in seconds to seat two people (up to 320 pounds, so take it easy on the s’mores). DAC aluminum alloy and breathable fabric make the minimalist bench sturdy but lightweight, at just 4 lb. 8.5 oz.

Hikers and campers need to maximize space in their backpacks. UCO’s collapsible cup takes up half the space of a regular cup when folded and holds 12 oz. of cold or hot drinks. Its handle has a hole for a carabiner, and it’s made from dishwasher-safe, BPA- and phthalate-free, and food-safe polypropylene.

The Woolly Mammoth blanket will keep you warm and cozy indoors or out. It’s made from 80% Merino sheep’s wool, which is naturally resistant to fire, water, and wrinkling. The blanket measures 66″ x 90″ and has double-stitched edging to prevent fraying. Choose from a variety of pleasant and calming colors.

Extension cords are useless when you wanna plug in a string of lights while camping, stoking a beach bonfire, or even hammock lounging in your backyard. Get lit with ENO Twilights, a 20-LED string of super-bright twinklers powered by three AAA batteries. Available in white or multi-color versions. H20 resistant.

We’ve become spoiled by the heated seats in our cars, so now we want our backs and butts to be warm wherever we go. Gobi Heat’s Terrain chair helps keep you toasty for up to nine hours per charge, so you can lose the chill when camping or tailgating on cold days. The chair folds up and includes a carrying bag.

Lying on the ground in your sleeping bag is no fun without support for your head and neck. Trekology’s inflatable pillow takes up virtually no space in your pack but can help you get a good night’s sleep wherever your travels take you. It’s great for catching ZZZs on airplanes, trains, and bus rides too.