Planning on going camping this summer? Get ready for the upcoming camping season with some of the coolest camping gear available. Camping is all about being in nature, but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring along some epic gear that will make your trip easier and more enjoyable. When you’re getting all your camping necessities together to prepare for the 2017 season, why not invest in some upgrades? From hanging tents to a portable washing machine, we’ve got you covered.
These are 10 epic items to take on your next camping trip:
1. Glow in the dark rope and pegs
Never again will you trip on those pesky ropes in the dark. Ever had to try and put a peg back in when it’s dark outside? I hope not. These will ensure you never have to, and they look pretty damn cool too.
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2. All in-one sleeping bag and tent hybrid
The ultimate crossbreed between a tent and a sleeping bag, this invention stays fully heated with just your body heat and is small and easy to carry around.
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3. A canoe that fits inside of a backpack
This is literally a full sized canoe that is collapsable and can be kept in a normal sized backpack. I’m pretty positive this is one of the coolest things ever, camping-related or not.
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4. Single hanging tents
If sleeping on the ground is your biggest problem with camping then this is for you. These tents hang from trees, giving you your own little treehouse version of camping.
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5. The biolight camp stove/charger
This gadget creates a smokeless fire that you can cook meals and boil water with in minutes. Even cooler? The energy created from the heat turns into usable electricity that you can use to charge your electronics.
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6. Waterproof solar lamp
This lamp is waterproof and runs off of solar power. It only needs four to five hours of sunlight to be fully charged and it will give you around 16 hours of light.
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7. Portable sink
For the ones that want to stay clean and organized: the portable sink. It’s complete with toothbrush holders, shaver holders, a vanity mirror, travel toothpaste holder, a cup rest, a soap bar tray, a drain spout and even an LED light.
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8. Scrubba Wash Bag
This is basically a portable washing machine. The internal washboard allows you to wash your clothes in minutes. Follow the six steps (add water, roll &clip the bag, deflate, rub, rinse and dry) to have clean clothes wherever you are.
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9. The pocket shower
The bag can literally fit in your hand and will give you eight minutes of shower time. The best part? The fabric is waterproof, which means it attracts the heat so the shower will be lukewarm at the very minimum.
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10. An inflatable bubble tent
If you really want to be in nature, why not use this inflatable bubble tent? This epic dome will let you actually sleep under the stars, while also keeping those pesky mosquitos away.
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