Awesome Camping

Opinel’s classic No.08 knife gets an upgrade by adding an interchangeable eating utensil kit. The knife’s iconic beechwood handle can now hold a fork or spoon insert slotted in behind the folding knife blade. The kit includes a microfiber napkin which can be used to carry its parts.

It’s a snap to turn every vehicle into a shaded campsite with MoonShade, a budget-friendly portable awning that safely attaches to roofs with heavy-duty suction cups or strong magnet mounts. It packs down to the size of a yoga mat for easy transport, and the domed reflective ceiling improves nighttime illumination.

Tired of searching for all of your cookout gear for camping? The K.U.B. (Kitchen Utensil Box) keeps everything in one place. The kit includes 36 pieces of cookware, stainless steel serving pieces and utensils, along with a grate for grilling and a cutting board. Everything packs neatly into a rugged waterproof case for easy transport.

Maker NightHawkInLight wanted a lightweight camp stove that he could use to heat up a shelter without adding weight or bulk to his pack. What he came up with was a couple of stoves made from coffee cans, including one with a chimney that doubles as a walking stick. It weighs under 3 lb. and costs less than $20 to build.

Streamlight’s outdoor lantern is built for durability and brightness. In high mode, it outputs a smooth 1100-lumen light for up to 5.75 hours, 550-lumens for 11.5 hours, or 125-lumens for 36.25 hours. It’s also got red light and SOS modes, and a detachable glare guard turns it into a task light. Available in Coyote Brown or Hi-Vis Yellow.

If you’re stuck out in the woods and need shelter, you can always try to fabricate one from found objects. But if you have a few rolls of plastic wrap, you could make one like Osman Delibash did. By wrapping and layering the plastic around trees, she created a sturdy elevated bed with a roof and sides that keep the rain out.

This folding canopy turns the spot behind your hatchback, crossover, or SUV into a covered patio. It attaches to the rear liftgate of most vehicles and can provide up to 36 sq. ft. of shelter from the sun and rain with its water-resistant polyester roof. Its design lets you easily access cargo, and when it’s not in use, it packs up small.

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.

Always be prepared (to eat) with this durable lightweight camping utensil, which combines a fork, spook, and knife in one. The fork has a serrated edge, while the spoon on back has a flat tip, making it perfect for digging out melons, ice cream, or other scoopy stuff.

This large-capacity cooler is ready for outdoor events no matter how remote or rugged the location. It rides on 10″ inflatable all-terrain wheels that can ride over dirt, rocks, grass, sand, snow, and more. It holds up to 70 cans or 50 bottles and has a foam-insulated steel body that can keep contents cool for days.

This lantern has a retro styling, but it’s a modern, battery-powered lamp with filament-style LEDs and warm white light and ambient orange candlelight modes. Its shell and metallic shade are made from ABS plastic with a metal carrying handle, and its 5000 maH battery provides 6 to 24 hours of light per charge.

This set of camping tools and accessories is an outstanding value. It includes a hunting knife, a multi-function axe, and a machete, each with one-piece steel construction and a sheath. There’s also a 250-lumen flashlight, 50 feet of paracord, a stone blade sharpener, a flint firestarter stick, and five carabiner clips.

Front Runner Outfitter’s Camp Kitchen Utensil Set has everything you need to prepare and eat food anywhere you are. It comes with forks, spoons, knives, a ladle and a spatula. Everything is stored in a roll-up case that has carabiners for hanging.

Grim Workshop’s wallet card includes a useful array of tools to help you start a campfire. In addition to its scraper bar, its thick, high-carbon steel card can be struck against its ferrocerium bar to get sparks going. It also packs a magnesium bar to increase heat, a choice of three different blades, a file, and a saw.

Keep your pack size down with this zippered travel pillowcase from Rumpl. It packs up small, then when you’re ready to set up camp, you can just stuff it with a jacket, hoodie, or t-shirt to plump it up for bedtime. It comes in solid black, yellow, or blue, but our faves are the Glacier Rays and Kaleidoscope patterns.

This puffy jumpsuit lets you walk around in your sleeping bag, cutting down on what you need to carry, and protecting you from the elements. Made using post-consumer recycled plastics and fibers, the Nomad Pro offers a warm and cozy environment down to 44ºF and protection down to 35ºF. It’s got plenty of pockets and vents too.

This rugged cooler won’t have trouble rolling over rough terrain thanks to its 9-inch all-terrain tires. Its rotomolded, insulated, and airtight main bin can keep items and ice from melting for up to 10 days. A pop-up storage bin lets you carry additional items on its lid. Available in 45 qt., 60 qt., and 80 qt. capacities.

If there’s one thing we all need for survival, it’s clean drinking water. LifeStraw makes containers with microfilters that can remove >99.999% of bacteria, parasites, and particulates so you can drink with confidence. The Peak collection includes a personal straw, a squeeze bottle, and a gravity filter for up to 8L of water.

Guide your way through the darkness with this even brighter version of the NEBO Transcend headlamp. This model tops out at 1500 lumens and has four brightness modes plus a strobe. Its body is made from aluminum and has a magnetic base for mounting on metal. It’s also IPX7 waterproof and impact-resistant.

Yeti takes on Pelican and other rugged container makers with the LoadOut GoBox. Like Yeti’s coolers, it’s nearly indestructible, dustproof, and 100% waterproof. Inside is a mesh organizer with three pockets, as well as a removable caddy and divider for flexibility.

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.

ACLIM8’s camping axe and hammer has a unique design that allows its head to pivot inward, protecting its sharp stainless steel blade edge when not in use. Its glass-reinforced nylon handle can be upgraded with optional modules including a drop-point knife and a folding saw. They also make an expensive titanium version.

Just because you’re sitting outside doesn’t mean you need to be uncomfortable. Stoic’s folding chair is great for camping or tailgating and has a padded and quilted seat, back, and arms to cradle you in comfort. It packs into an included carrying bag and can hold up to 250 lbs.