Wild Camping Gadgets

My wife is regularly talking me down from making some extravagant purchases that I argue will make our lives better. When looking for wild camping gadgets in the past I have always been tempted to whip out the credit card and buy the lot.

To hopefully save you from buying the whole camping store next time you visit, I have picked what I think are some of the best wild camping gadgets you can find. Enjoy.

Cooking gadgets

The following gadgets have been chosen to make your camp site cooking (and eating) experience a whole lot better.

Wacaco Minipresso Portable Espresso Machine

Nothing beats the smell of coffee in the morning! If you love an espresso to give you a great energy boost then you will love the Wacaco Minipress Portable Espresso Machine.

This espresso maker uses Nespresso compatible capsules and is incredibly easy to use. Add capsule, add water, pump!

Win an integrated cup, you won’t even need to bring a separate one with you.

BioLite CampStove 2+

I’m always looking for new ways to burn stuff, sorry, new and inventive ways to cook. If you are seriously into your camp cooking tech, you will absolutely love the BioLite CampStove 2+.

This cool piece of kit not only works as a camping stove but also harnesses the heat from the fire to create electricity. This means you can cook your meal/boil some water and charge your phone at the same time. How cool! Don’t need the energy now? No problem, the 3,200 mAh battery will store power when you need it.

You can also buy and this stove with a complete cooking kit, which also includes a Portable Grill, Kettle Pot and CoffeePress attachments.

Coleman FyreStorm PCS Stove

If you prefer cooking on gas, the colemanFyreStorm PCS stove might be just what you’re looking for.

This all in one camping solution comes with a stove, cooking pot, sleeve and lid. The bonus part here is that it can all pack down inside the cooking pot with space for a gas canister as well.

The pot can take up to 1.3 litres for cooking and features Piezo ignition for match-free lighting.

If you need help working out how much gas you need, see our guide and calculator here.

GSI Destination Kitchen 24 Camping Utensils

Just because you’re roughing it doesn’t mean you have to eat with your fingers. If you prefer a more formal cooking and dining experience, the GSI Destination Kitchen 24 camping utensil kit is the ideal wild camping companion for you.

Not only do you get 4 full sets of cutlery with this set, you also get a utility knife, cutting board, camp towel and other cooking utensils. You even get a cheese grater!

A great utensil set if you want something that is light and compact.

Survival tech

These gadgets might just save your life whilst you are in the wild.

VSSL Survival Kit

If you are looking for an all in one wild camping gadget, the VSSL Survival Kit might just be the perfect kit for you.

This kit is simply a torch on steroids. In this kit you don’t just get a basic torch, you also get over 70 outdoor essentials, including a first aid kit, water purification kit, a compass, a fishing kit and more.

Even better is that it packs down into a narrow tube that weighs just 450g. This kit will not just save you space in your bag, it could just save your life!

Modular shovel

If you’re a big fan of bushcraft and would like an all in one tool to service your digging, screwing and sawing needs, the EST Gear Survival Shovel might just be the wild camping gadget you need.

This modular, compact shovel kit contains 18 tools in one. With a shovel, axe and saw you can cut branches for wood, bury your waste and chop wood for your campfire. It also comes with a wrench, screwdriver, knife, whistle and more.

If your willing to compromise a little in order to save some money you might want to go for this survival shovel, which offers similar features, but I think the EST Gear Survival Shovel is worth the money.

Paracord Survival Bracelet

When you’re wild camping you never know when a spare piece of paracord might come in handy. Putting up a tarp, extra stability for your tent or simply tying things together.

This paracord bracelet is a great way to bring an extra cord with you without having to add more things to your backpack. Simply clip this to your wrist and you have a spare paracord with you for whatever you need. The bonus is that you also get a compass, mini saw and a whistle.

Life straw water filter

Sometimes when your out in the wild you might struggle to find a clean water source. The LifeStraw might just be the survival item you need.

This filter is designed to filter out any chemicals, parasites and plastics that are lurking in the water, making the water much safer to drink.

Remember, you should still make sure that you do some common-sense checks, like the ones in this guide, before you rely fully on this item.

Stormproof matches

There’s nothing worse than trying to light your stove in the wind and rain only for your matches to keep going out. If you can relate to this, you might just need these stormproof matches.

This pack of 25 matches can light in any weather and can even survive a dunking in water. They are extra long to avoid burning yourself and burn for up to 20 seconds. No more piles of discarded matches and still no lit stove.

Power up your camping

Your devices running out of charge can be a real pain when you’re wild camping in the middle of nowhere. The following gadgets can help to add some more juice to your trip.

Portable Solar Charger

If you’re away wild camping for a few days, you’ll no doubt run out of power for your devices. To help you stay connected to your wild camping apps, this Portable Solar Charger might just be what you need.

This charger can be powered up via a USB socket before you leave and then charge up your devices while you’re on the go. Need more power? Simply charge this power bank with the solar panels.

Never be caught without power again.

Lander Cairn Latern Powerbank

If your looking for a small, versatile light that can be hung up in your tent then the Lander Cairn Lantern Powerbank might just be what you’re looking for.

This palm-sized lantern features a 300 lumen LED light and a bungee cord for hanging up in your tent. Not only that but the build-in battery can be used for charging your devices as well.

All of this and it weighs just 160 grams.

Wild camping in style

Who says you have to rough it when you are wild camping. These gadgets will enhance your camping experience and make your next trip a whole lot more enjoyable.

Matador droplet dry bag

Sometimes it’s the simple ideas that can stop you in your tracks and the Matador Droplet Dry Bag is exactly one of those ideas.

When wild camping it is useful to be able to separate your wet and dry clothes in your bag. If you run out of bags to separate items, this small keychain contains a dry bag measuring 26.4cm x 21.6cm. Never worry about mixing your wet and dry things again!

Hikenture Inflating Pillow

I can’t stand it when I have to sleep without a pillow. Rolled up hoodies just don’t seem to do the trick.

If you’re looking for a compact pillow for your next wild camping trip, the Hikenture Inflating Pillow might just be what you need. Weighing just 82 grams and measuring 10cm x 6 cm when compact, you will barely notice this in your backpack, but you will definitely notice this when it comes to sleeping.

THERM-A-REST NeoAir XTherm Air Mattress

Once you have your tent set up, it’s time to get your sleeping mat sorted. Whilst a basic roll-up mat might suit some people, I prefer something more luxurious. Enter the THERM-A-REST NeoAir XTherm Air Mattress.

This mattress uses a special wing lock valve that allows for inflation 3 times faster than a normal self-inflating mat. It can be blown up even faster with the included pump sack, which multiplies the amount of air you put into it to make inflating it a breeze (almost literally).

When folded down it is no bigger than a 1-litre water bottle. Space and time saving all in one.

Helinox Chair Zero

Just because you’re packing light doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a nice seat when you get to your camp. If you’re looking for a stylish, small and lightweight chair that the Helinox Chair Zero might be just what you’re after.

This chair weighs just 500 grams and packs down to an impressively small 35 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm, meaning it will fit in most backpacks.

This lightweight chair can take 120 kg of weight (nearly 19 stone), so it can even accommodate the slightly bigger camper.

Summary

I hope you have enjoyed these wild camping gadgets. Remember that, at the end of the day, none of these is essential for wild camping, but there are pretty cool!

Are there any must-have wild camping gadgets that I have missed in this guide? Let me know and I’ll add any great suggestions to the list.