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When preparing for a summer of outdoor adventures, you want to make sure you have the essential pieces of camping gear ready and in good condition. There is a whole different category of camping gadgets though. We have compiled a list of some weird and wonderful camping gear. Some of these are just clever gadgets and some are best for families. Some are must have gear and some make unique camping gifts. Let’s have a look.
USB Charging Camping Stove
Best for: Charging your gadgets at camp
Great gadgets serve more than one purpose. The BioLite Wood Burning CampStove combines the benefits of a lightweight backpacking stove and an off-grid power charger. Take your multi-tasking skills to the great outdoors by charging your phone while cooking your meal or making coffee. Now that’s a great camping idea.
Jetboil Jetgauge
Best for: Knowing how much fuel is left
Take the guess work out of figuring out how much fuel is left in the canister. With four different settings for differently sized canisters the Jetboil Jetgauge is a well made camping gadget for the outdoor enthusiast who often use small fuel canisters.
Portable Solar Cooker
Best for: Low-impact cooking with no fuel
Cooking with solar power must be one of the ultimate low impact alternatives to campfire cooking. Using the power of the sun you can cook a meal in as little as 20 minutes. This little portable solar cooker is stays cool to the touch which makes it ideal to use with children around.
Glow In The Dark Rope
Best for: Not tripping over guy ropes at night
Have you ever stumbled out of your tent in the middle of the night and tripped over your own guy ropes? If only you could see the ropes in the dark. Now you can with this glow in the dark guylines for your tent. No more going bump in the night.
Campfire fishing pole
Best for: Family marshmallow roasting
These colourful ‘fishing rods’ make roasting hotdogs or marshmallows fun for the whole family. The stainless steel hook is designed to hold on to most campfire roasting snacks.
