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1. A solar shower bag for taking an actually warm shower while taking in the great outdoors. Put in 5 gallons of water and let this heat up to 113°F (45°C) in the sun for 3 hours. No need to use any gas or electricity!
As one reviewer notes, the shower head is attached to the bottom of the bag so take that into account when hanging the bag up for a shower. You might have to squat to shower. (Still worth it, IMO.)
Promising review: "I love camping, but I like my shower before I sleep, this was just perfect, and not to mention that you can take it to the beach, park, anywhere, super practical." —Mau Freitas
Get it from Amazon for $17.85+ (available in 13 colors).
2. A set of DEET-free handy mosquito-repelling bracelets in case the thought of putting something else on your skin (like smelly bug repellent) sounds like a total nightmare.
Cliganic is a small business that specializes in all-natural personal care products.
Check out a TikTok of the mosquito-repelling bracelets in action.
Promising review: "I went camping for a few weeks and brought these with us. Wasn't 100% sold that they would work but figured why not try. After one use we were in love. Zero bites. Can't believe I found something WITHOUT DEET and that we didn't have to constantly re-apply." —Hailey
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $8.49.
3. A scent- and DEET-free mosquito repelling device made to serve as a spray bug repellant alternative. It lasts for 12 hours and would be the perfect thing to use while, say, reading a book in your camping hammock. And you can even use it in your backyard at home!
4. A personal water filter that'll help you get clean, fresh drinking water in a pinch from a nearby river or puddle.
Just note that this is best to use if you're not immunocompromised.
Promising review: I bought these for camping in Alaska. I have seen them advertised on tv and was quite skeptical but figured I'd give it a go. I am quite impressed. Easy to use and works great! Glad I bought 2!" —matsoft
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in packs of up to three).
5. Tide sink packets with the perfect amount of detergent for a sink or bucket wash to help lighten your clothing load. Plus! These'll easily slide into the toiletries bag that you thought had no. more. room. Can you tell I love a packet/wipe sitch?!
Each pack comes with three packets. And, because they *are* liquid, they'll easily slide into the side of your toiletries bag. I've packed these on international trips to much success!
Promising review: "Perfect for travel. Take a few in a large ziplock bag. Add water and Tide to ziplock with dirty clothes and seal bag. Squeeze bag to clean clothes (in shower for camping, etc). Rinse the same way. Very convenient for travel or in a diaper bag for accidents. Would recommend." —Flipper99
Get nine packs from Amazon for $10.19.
6. A bottle of Campsuds biodegradable soap to help you wash your dishes, hands, or whatever in an environmentally-safe way. Just remember to bury your soapy water!
Promising review: "Great for cleaning dishes, bottles, and hands at camp. Not recommended for showering or bathing. Also, used as laundry detergent in hotels while driving across the nation." —Midwest James
Get a two-ounce bottle from REI for $5.50.
7. A USB rechargeable hand warmer I used to keep myself feeling alive while standing outside for hours in the Icelandic February cold with my eyes peeled for The Northern Lights. (And yes, I saw them!) So if you're camping when it's chilly, this'll help take away a little bit of the bite.
I'd put this hand warmer in many stories this winter and my friend (who reads my stories, s/o to Jen!) bought it to take on our December trip to Vienna/Budapest/Prague and it was essential to us staying outside at Christmas markets. So once I got talked into an Iceland trip a few weeks before the travel dates, I shopped my own stories for this little beaut. And I am SO glad that I did. I kept it in my coat pocket the entire trip (basically we were only indoors to eat and sleep) and it gets very hot, very fast. The only time that I was able to use the highest heat setting (there are three total) for longer than a few minutes was when I stood in the middle of nowhere scanning the sky for The Northern Lights around midnight. It was COLD cold out in the flat lands and far away from buildings and light pollution. But I was determined to see the Aurora dance. (Otherwise, I would've booked a summertime Iceland trip.) I had warm leather gloves with fleece lining that I wore throughout the trip. But I kept my right hand ungloved during periods of time so I could look through my phone's camera app to spot the green in the sky. (The Lights look white at first to the naked eye before your eyes adjust and see it as green. But you can spot them as green immediately through your phone camera.) This small-but-mighty hand warmer kept my fingers operating so once I finally did see the lights, I could photograph them! And it also kept me outside longer instead of taking bus breaks. Whyyyy didn't I buy this earlier? Please learn from my mistake.
Psst — you can even use a power bank or your phone to charge it!
Promising review: "I’ve used it a couple of times and so far it’s great! I get really cold when tent camping and working outside in the winter, and this really helps." —Lydia Roat
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in eight colors and packs of two).
8. A bug bite suction tool can help you out with existing bites to remove the irritating venom, and help reduce itchiness, pain, and swollenness. Plus it works on other insect stings. Think about all the scratching you could've saved yourself!
Promising review: "This is exactly as described!!! Been a lifesaver this camping and kayaking season for us!!! And just the other night , at the corn maze when one of the kiddos got a pretty deep splinter!!! Glad I threw one of these in my purse! Best purchase for us!" —Mariann
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
9. A Tick Key for getting out those little buggers as soon as you discover them.
Promising review: "Bought this for a camping trip and forgot it last summer. Just finished Cub Scout bear camp with nine little boys and remembered to take it. It worked awesome pulled big ticks, tiny seed ticks with no problem. No screaming kids." —Ray Schulz
Get it from Amazon for $8.97 (available in 18 colors).
10. An I Dew Care "Tap Secret" mattifying powder shampoo to tackle greasy roots without the aerosol formula or taking up anymore precious room in your pack.
(I recently used this to great success on a sweaty trip to New Orleans.)
Promising review: "This stuff really works! Doesn’t leave too much of a white residue and you can skip washing for days! I tried it on a five day camping trip and I only had to apply once and made it the whole time without showering." —Jody
Get it from Amazon for $16.
11. An Aeropress coffee and espresso maker because yes maybe you woke up with the glorious morning sun. But it has you feeling like Winifred Sanderson 'til you have your morning cup. You just need some boiling water to use this!
The set comes with the chamber, plunger, seal, filter cap, funnel, filter holder, scoop, and stirrer. Here's a super informative video on how to use the Aeropress (while camping, even!) made by the coffee smarties at Stumptown.
Promising review: "This might make some of the best, fastest coffee I have ever had. I visited my cousin in Alaska and she used one EVERY day for her coffee. I forgot completely about it until it was time to take this camping trip, and I randomly found it on Amazon while searching for camping kettles — I am so glad I did. It is super compact, durable, and easy to use. You can have a real quick cup in 30 seconds, or you can wait a couple of minutes and let the flavors meld, the choice is yours." —Gordon Leonard
Get it from Amazon for $39.95.
12. A powerful portable power bank charger can help you get lots more videos of your hikes and gorgeous views.
Promising review: "Absolutely amazing. I'm so glad I bought this charger. I went camping with no electricity and this got me through the weekend along with my friend. My power went out recently too, and it kept my phone going. My only regret is not getting the one with multiple ports but other than that, it has been great and durable." —Andrew
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors).
13. An on-the-go Gillette razor that'll spare you some precious space in your bag without sacrificing quality.
It comes with one handle and one blade refill!
Promising review: "Love this. Bought it for my shower bag for using the camp shower house. It's great. love the little case. I think it's awesome that it takes any Venus refill. I'd buy again!" —Dayna Doukara
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
14. A lantern and fan hybrid you can hang up in your tent as a very handy two-fer. Close your eyes and you can imagine it's a ceiling fan. Almost.
Promising review: "I went camping this week, and I just hate when it's sooooo darn hot in the tent, and of course there's no place to put a fan AND a light. This one worked perfectly. It hung by it's built in hook to the top of the tent, the light was just right, and the fan was quiet and effective for a two-person tent. Happy I bought it." —Kevin Gaither
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
15. A pack of insect-repellent wipes that'll be easier to keep on you at all times than a bottle of liquid. And, you guessed it, can be tucked in your luggage anywhere because it's not a liquid that has to fit in with your toiletries! I keep mine in a side packet on my backpack.
When I was a kid, someone told me that mosquitoes love me because I'm so sweet. And I FULLY believe that as an adult because I still get eaten alive if I'm out for long periods of time without wearing some kind of repellent. I've used these wipes on several park days here in NYC (sitting on a picnic blanket drinking wine with friends is more or less screaming "COME GET ME" to skeeters). But I've really found success with them on a recent hot weekend trip to Savannah, Georgia. I don't notice any smell when using them and have found one wipe to have enough repellent for my arms and legs. So basically, a one and done. I don't think that I've gotten *any* bug bites on days I've used these wipes. Plus, I have extremely sensitive skin but haven't had any irritation from these seemingly powerful wipes!
Promising review: "I live in Florida -- mosquito capital of the US. I bought these to take along backpack camping. I keep them in my side backpack pocket and don't have to worry anymore about leaking bug spray all over everything else in my pack. One wipe is all I need for 12 hours! I use the wipe on my exposed skin, clothes, hat, and boots to repel everything -- chiggers, mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies. They're so lightweight I can even carry a few extras to share. These are the perfect product and packaging for carrying with you wherever you go so you're always prepared." —Florida Becky
Get three packs of 12 wipes from Amazon for $25.47.
16. A set of compression bags to use when camping for pillows and bulky clothes — but also for when you're flying and avoiding checking a bag at nearly all costs.
And they come with a hand pump for travel!
Promising review: "I was able to fit three big memory foam pillows into one and smash it down to smaller than one. I packed clothes for three days for three people in another. And a total of six blankets in three other bags. I got these for when I go camping, and boy did they deliver. I was rough with them. We had to emergency evacuate the camp due to an unexpected storm on the mountain, and I had to pack all those items up as quickly as possible. I’m just saying...I’m not complaining." —Ashley Vernon
Get a pack of five from Amazon for $22.99+ (also available in a ten-pack and in five bag sizes).
17. A roomy duffel bag ready for toting along all kinds of things that you need for your excursion with compartments to separate your dry and wet clothes. And it's durable and water-resistant to (hiking) boot!
It's water-resistant and has an adjustable long strap.
Promising review: "I recently went camping and was able to pack a lot into this bag.. It zipped up easily. I love the color, it's almost a 'neutral pink' and not too 'look at me, I'm Barbie in the woods!' The shoulder strap was comfortable, the handles were comfortable, too. It was snowing while unloading from the truck to the cabin and despite this bag getting wet (and VERY cold) everything inside was very dry." —Smile Saurus
Get it from Amazon for $21.49+ (available in five colors).
18. A hanging gear organization system will keep all your essentials within easy reach instead of having to dig through your backpack for a flashlight.
Promising review: "Perfect for camping. I’ve been looking for some sort of organization for my tent and this is it. Hangs perfectly inside my tent, well made, holds my hats, keys, phone, towels, sweatshirt, flashlight, and other frequently lost items. I’m going to get another one for outside my camp kitchen. Greatest thing ever." —Lindy
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two colors).
19. A waterproof pouch that I buy for every water-adjacent vacation (including The Blue Lagoon, as you can see). It'll survive all sorts of rain — and even hail — while you get to all kinds of watery fun on your camping trip.
It fits any phone up to 100 mm x 170 mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches). It also keeps out sand, dirt, and rain.
With these, I find that they're good for about a day due to condensation. So for a trip I'll buy 2–3, except for this one where I just knew I'd be in the water at The Blue Lagoon. And while I'm on the subject, check out a TikTok I made using the phone case! On the day I went, we had to duck and run inside because of rain. And it was hailing on us when I was in the water, so I head to face a certain way to keep from getting pelted in the face. But, when in Rome! Then we went inside and at lunch at the Lava Restaurant and it was GORGEOUS and clear outside post-lunch. So this case worked well taking pics in both bad and good conditions (as you can see from the two pics for comparison). I've used this case to take underwater pics, on boat rides, and have worn it with the lanyard jumping off a boat into water. So I really trust these!
Promising review: "I purchased two of these last minute for our camping trip. I was skeptical from some reviews I bought but needed something quick. I used it for my Galaxy s5, which fit well. I tested the case first with a paper towel, and it passed. We went tubing and swimming in the river and took our phones with us. I submerged my phone in the pouch underwater and still no leak. I was able to take pictures and videos of the kids. It allowed me to press the camera button under water at times, sometimes it didn't work, so I set my side volume keys to take pics. I was impressed by how well it protected my phone. I used it for three days in water, and it's still in great condition. I plan on taking it to the beach this summer." —Annie Cardenas
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 15 colors).
20. A portable safe you can secure to a chair or other stationary stuff so you don't have to worry about your wallet or phone going MIA. I use it when I go to the beach, but folks also love to use it camping.
After putting this in MANY travel stories, I bought one for myself for a summer European vacation where I found myself at several beach clubs. It was perfect for keeping mine and my friend's belongings safe while we dozed in our beach chairs or swam in the sea. Plus, it's the perfect size to hold phones or wallets, and easily carry in your beach or tote bag.
Promising review: "I bought this to keep all of my valuables safe when camping at music festivals and its been perfect so far. Opens and locks on the first try every time." —Dustin Vu
Get it from Amazon for $16.70+ (available in two colors).
21. A pull-string fire starter because you used to be able to whip one up pretty easy-peasy during your Girl Scout days but now you're using a retinoid. So we won't do that math on how your fire-starting skills have aged.
22. A pack of toilet seat covers can create a (colorful) barrier between your toddler's curious hands and porta-potties.
23. A budget-friendly portable white-noise machine to help drown out all the unfamiliar noises and help your baby travel to Dreamland even faster. (Oh, and adults talk about how it helps them in the reviews, too.)
Promising review: "We took it on a long road/camping trip, and it was awesome. Didn't have to leave our phones by the baby or have an echo connected to wifi for some white noise. The battery never ran out, and we ran it all night and for several naps for at least a week and a half. It was great!" —Soren Lewis
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
24. An LCD writing tablet that'll help occupy kids' time in a car, plane, or campsite as they practice their numbers and letters.
Promising review: "This has been so much fun for us. We take it camping, on road trips and all over the house. It is awesome quality and my daughter has loved it." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
25. A water bottle that's collapsible, refillable, *and* leakproof so you won't have to shell out for disposable water bottles before you hit the campsite. Also the lid comes completely off, which makes it super easy to refill with zero mess.
Promising review: "The water bottle is exactly what I wanted. I can carry it empty in my purse through security at the airport. Fill it up with water and, voila, have water throughout the flight. It's perfect for camping and hiking. What's not to like? It folds up to fit in a purse, It NEVER leaks, when opened the cap doesn't jam against my nose, it is easy to hold AND it's my favorite color." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $34.95 (available in seven colors).
26. An inflatable toddler travel bed with bumpers can keep kids who are past their pack 'n' play stage from rolling out of bed. And! You'll get to have the hotel bed to yourself.
Promising review: "Used this for my 2.5-year-old's first camping trip. She loved sleeping in it and made bedtime much easier than I thought in a new place. It's large, but glad it will last a while." —Alicia Archer
Get it from Amazon for $74.92.
27. Plus an inflatable bath tub that'll be a godsend for your RV tub!
Promising review: "I bought this to use on our RV when we went camping. It worked great for my baby girl, and she loved it. It was the perfect size for her. She is 18 months. It was very durable, highly recommend" —Kristi arias
Get it from Amazon for $13.17.
28. A travel urinal with reviews that show the proof is in the pudding because there are lots of reviewers who were former skeptics 'til they experienced some pee emergencies that this helped solve.
Promising review: "Got this for a camping trip and we LOVE it. Much better than making the trek to the potty in the cold and dark. It's also been great for car trips (or whenever when my toddler has to go RIGHT NOW and there are no restrooms in sight.)" —Colette Mazunik
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
29. A pack of Melissa & Doug Reusable Water-Reveal Activity Pads with pens that you can fill with water and then be used to "color" in the pads over and over again. No more worrying about messy crayons or markers.
Promising review: "My 3-year-old LOVES these! We've brought them on planes, to hotels, camping...they are perfect and mess free." —Amazon Customer LC
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $17.76.
30. A beloved Yeti cooler you might just find every which way to use besides keeping your perishables at a safe temp while camping. Tailgating, anyone? Time to text your Swiftie pal who all of a sudden has a vested interest in football.
The Yeti cooler has 3 inches of PermaFrost insulation and is certified bear-resistant. Reviewers swear this chilly chest makes their ice last for upwards of three days. You could also try out a backpack cooler, too!
Promising review: "Absolutely no regrets with this purchase. I needed a cooler for rustic camping where ice isn't easy to come by. Froze my marinated meats and put them in the Yeti packed with ice on Friday and didn't add new ice until Tuesday. Probably could have gone longer. No food waste. The lid straps keep it closed very tightly, but is easy to open, which was a worry for my 76-year-old mom. She had no trouble opening or closing it. Slide proof bottom kept it secure in the back of our SUV where it stayed for the entire trip. Looking to add a smaller Yeti to our equipment for beverages. A great product!" —Ducky's Mom
Get it from Amazon for $325 (available in 12 colors).
31. And a cooler light so you'll be able to find what you need even quicker after the sun has set. Sometimes you need a can of ginger ale while telling scary ghost stories around the campfire!
32. A basic tarp you'll be grateful you packed after your realize all its uses — like as a tent footprint, rain shelter or even a cover for your picnic table.
33. A compact broom and dustpan sure to come in handy around the house. But! reviewers also find it very handy for sweeping a dirty tent floor.
Promising review: "Oxo quite by mistake has created the best tent broom I've ever used. I know they had other things in mind when they designed this but it is perfect for car camping (a little to big for backpackers). The bristles are soft and fine enough to get the sand off your taffeta tent floor without damaging it. The cup style dustpan holds your sweepings so you don't have to re sweep after you accidentally tip them. The whole kit packs together securely so nothing gets lost. This is a 5-star performer." —H Bart
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
34. A pop-up trash can that'll help you remember to leave the campsite better than you found it without having to wander far off for a trash can. Be sure to take *all* your trash with you!
Promising review: "Absolutely love! We bought this for our camping trips and I can't express how much this pop-up trash can made a difference. It has clips in the inside to hold open the trash bag, it zips to keep the bugs and critters out, super easy setup and takedown, and it stakes to the ground to keep from blowing away! Best camping purchase ever!" —Ariel Butler
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in other varieties).
35. A pack of cleansing wipes can tide you over 'til your next shower. You're into roughing it, but not *that* much.
Promising review: "I will never go camping without having a fresh pack of these in my bag. I recently went on a week long overland trip to Maine, and these wipes made my entire life better. Being able to wipe down the areas where the sun don’t shine while out on the trail was such a mood booster. I don’t think I ever had such a great camping trip. Smile on my face the whole time. If you’re going camping I highly recommend these." —Markd1124
Get a 25-pack from Amazon for $8.14.
36. A portable Jetboil camp stove to boil water in an astounding 100 seconds and has a boil indicator that changes color when your water is ready. Did we mention it's light for travel?
Fuel canisters aren't available for purchase from REI online, but are available in stores!
Promising review: "I couldn’t ask for a better way to cook in the wilderness. This tool boils water fast — and I mean FAST! It’s durable and fairly light. I always look forward to getting back to my campsite after a long hike to cook with this bad boy." —LittleMicrobe
Get it from REI for $114.95 (available in four colors).
37. A handy double-ended spoon and fork for a super sturdy, easy travel essential that'll even make washing up post-grub a bit simpler.
38. A Therm-a-rest compressible camp pillow so when you gently lay your head down to rest at camp, your cheek isn't mushed up against a rock or root. Worth it, in my opinion.
Promising review: "I love this pillow. Great for backpacking & camping. My girlfriend and I both have the mushroom ones & they are pretty cute! I love that you can make the pillow even smaller when storing it in your bag or packing away. Pillow can be cinched to your liking." —Veronique
Get it from REI for $46.95 (available in three patterns).
39. A Coleman camping chair with its own side table and built-in cupholder will make you want to sit a spell and admire nature in all its (comfy) glory. Just make sure that you position everything you need near you before sitting because, judging from the reviews, you probably won't want to get up awhile.
To see some other styles, head over to our list of the best camping chairs!
Promising review: "I purchased two of these and will probably get at least two more. Love how slim these are when they are folded up. We took these camping, they folded up slim enough to hang from a hook in our camper. They were great when we got back from canoeing to realize it had rained all over everything for hours, these chairs dried super quickly, everyone else we were with had wet chairs for the remainder of the trip." —shawnajab
Get it from Amazon for $74.39.
40. A Rumpl indoor/outdoor blanket to keep you warm and cozy all through the night. Its smooth surface is waterproof and resistant to dirt, so there are no worries about exposing it to the elements.
Rumpl is an Oregon-based small business specializing in outdoor blankets that donates a portion of its revenue to environmental nonprofits.
The Rumpl blanket is also machine washable and dryer-safe!
Promising review: "We took this king-size blanket with us on our camping trip to New Zealand. At first I thought it might have been too overkill since it took up a lot of space in my luggage and a duvet was included in our camper van rental. But we ended up using this every night, enjoying the warmth and breathable comfort even on fairly warmly evenings. It was definitely large enough for two even with tossing and turning, we both had enough Rumpl to sleep well throughout the night. Great purchase, totally worth it." —becca606
Get it from Amazon for $125 (available in a range of types).
41. A cot and air mattress if the people you try to lure into camping with you have given the excuse of not wanting to sleep on the cold, hard ground (a totally VALID point).
Promising review: "This is the most AMAZING camping bed I've ever used, and I've camped my entire life. Not only is it up off of the ground, so my 36-year-old disabled ass doesn't have to cry every time I get in and out of my sleeping bag, my suitcase FITS UNDERNEATH THE BED. Then, there's the cot itself. Mmm...comfy. There's an included air mattress! But won't that just fall off of the cot? That's where the Genius of Coleman comes in, kids. They added a pocket made out of super soft microfiber material that feels like your favorite Grandmammy's sheets and zippers open to slide the PREMIUM COLEMAN AIR MATTRESS WITH DOUBLE AIR LOCK MAGICALNESS inside and then you ZIPPER IT SHUT AGAIN. But wait. There's more. HOW CAN THERE POSSIBLY BE MORE?! YOU'VE ALREADY GIVEN US SO MUCH, COLEMAN! MotherLoving Side Tables, Batman. They snap on right where you want them. With holes for all of your beverage-holding needs. And just enough room for a kindle, a phone, and an adult beverage." —LieslGeneva
Get it from Amazon for $18499+ (available in twin and queen sizes).
42. A self-inflating sleeping pad in case your sitch means you can't lug a full-size mattress and frame with you to your campsite. With this, you'll just let it do its job without having to sleep on the hard ground. (Yes we're roughing it. But this is still meant to be fun!)
43. A portable and waterproof Bluetooth speaker so you can stay up on your podcasts or blast your special camping playlist.
44. A foldable grill that reviewers say is perfect for camping but'll also work in a pinch in if you wanna whipped up grilled dinner at home.
Fire Sense is a small business specializing in fire pits, grills, patio heaters, and more.
Promising review: "I love this thing. It is super easy to set up and does dogs / burgs very well. I don't think you would want to cook a Tomahawk, but it's perfect. If you're car camping its great. It folds to the size of like three books and the width of a notebook. We've used it like 20 times, (So not sure on long term) but it works great for what it is. Plus that price." —Bikes and Beer
Get it from Amazon for $32.97.
45. A bamboo folding wine picnic table so you won't have to stake out a picnic table or — worse — have to balance your food on your lap.
Promising review: "Used this camping and it got lots of comments. I like that it has rings for different sized wine bottles. Tray isn’t very large, but smaller portions are healthier any way. For sure it will be great at concerts in the park." —retrotraveler
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in four sizes).
46. A water-resistant folding picnic blanket to create a soft sitting surface out of thin air.
Promising review: "LOVE this blanket. I brought it try with my grandson who just started crawling. It quickly became our summer on-the-go accessory!! We have used it on grass, concrete, and even dirt/gravel while camping. It offers just enough cushion for him to move around. Very easy to pack up to take in car or stroller. It washed nicely in wash machine after camping." —TJT
Get it from Amazon for $26.99.
47. A "Butt Be Dry," which is more or less a fanny pack that turns into a small waterproof tarp to sit on.
Butt Be Dry is a New York-based small business established in 2012 that specializes in roll-up belts made with lightweight waterproof material.
Psst — this is also great for diaper changes in a pinch!
Promising review: "This is awesome! It is wonderfully made and serves a great purpose. It arrived promptly on Monday and Tuesday. I used it on a hike up Tiger Mountain in Washington State. We got to the top and there was snow on the benches; I was able to easily sit down and enjoy my lunch with my hiking buddy. Cool product — thanks!" —Lee
Get it from Butt Be Dry on Etsy for $19.99 (available in nine colors).
48. Finally, some extendable skewers to help you reach far into the fire to get that perfect charred outside of your marshmallow for your s'mores. Did you even go camping if you didn't make s'mores. That's a rhetorical question.
Promising review: "These roasting sticks are awesome! I bought them for a camping trip and turns out many others in my group had the same idea as many of us had these things and I can now see why. I LOVE how easy to use they are and how they extend out. I love how they come in different colors so you know whose stick is whose." —Samantha
Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $13.99.
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