The 8 Best Camping Accessories & Gadgets of 2022
By: Jen Streby: Camp Buyer | June 15, 2022
It’s easy to remember the big stuff when deciding what to pack for a camping trip. How often does someone forget something obvious, like the tent? But it’s the details that matter the most, the little things that you don’t realize you need until you’re far from civilization without them. These camping accessories make a huge difference in your comfort and happiness levels while camping, and are sorely missed if you forget them. That’s why we’ve put together this list of the best camping accessories. These are the little, less obvious things that we’ve come to appreciate.
New This Year:
From fire pokers to showers and first aid kits, this is a diverse list. But that should come as no surprise, after all, there are a lot of small tasks to accomplish on a camping trip, and it can be challenging to cover all of them. But don’t worry, with these accessories, you’ll be ready for anything mother nature throws at you. Just make sure not to forget something big and important, like your sleeping bag, while you pack all your new accessories.
This Year's Best Camping Accesories & Gadgets:
BioLite FirePit Poker
The BioLite Fire Pit Poker works with your BioLite FirePit to make it easier to switch between charcoal and wood safely. The hooked edge raises or lowers the fuel rack easily for cooking, adjusting the fire, and cleaning up afterwards. Humans have been sitting around, poking the campfire for thousands of years. Do it in style with the Biolite Fire Pit Poker.
| Style | Stand Out Feature | Original Price |
| Poker | Stainless Steel Shaft | $19.95 |
Nocs Provisions Standard Issue 8x25 Binoculars
The Nocs Provisions Standard Issue 8x25 Waterproof Binoculars help you see things closer. Even if they're not very far away. And if they are far away, that's all the better. These waterproof, compact, rugged peepers can be your magic power of keeping crystalline vision right in your pocket. The Nocs are perfect for settling all those arguments over whether that white thing is a mountain goat or a snow patch.
| Style | Stand Out Feature | Original Price |
| Binoculars | Smart Phone Camera Compatiable | $95.00 |
Rumpl Stash Mat
The Rumpl Stash Mat is the perfect packable blanket to stow away in the back of your car or the bottom of your day pack for impromptu picnics, beach sessions, or grassy lawn hangouts. The top side is super soft microsuede, and the bottom is waterproof and durable for instant on-the-go comfort whenever you need to chill out for a sec. Part of the magic of camping is that there’s no flooring, just the earth. But sometimes you need a little barrier, and that’s where the Stash Mat shines.
| Style | Stand Out Feature | Original Price |
| Camping Blanket | Waterproof Backing | $79 - $84 |
VSSL First Aid
The VSSL First Aid houses all your emergency needs in an light, durable aluminum tube. It's waterproof, impact resistant, and bright red, making it easy to find when you need it most. The contents have been chosen to provide a wide range of first aid essentials, and with a compass and powerful light built-in, it'll keep you out of trouble too. A first aid kit is no good if you forget to pack it, but the VSSL is versatile and easy to keep at hand.
| Style | Stand Out Feature | Original Price |
| First Aid Kit | Integrated Flashlight | $124.95 |
Sea to Summit Wilderness Wipes
Sick of using tree bark to wipe in the wilderness? Use the Sea to Summit Wilderness Wipes instead. With a proper diet and careful planning, these could last you through a few camping trips. These are also a shower substitute in the absence of water. There’s nothing quite like that gritty feeling you get after a few nights sleeping in the woods, but the Wilderness Wipes get you cleaned up and comfortable in no time.
| Style | Stand Out Feature | Original Price |
| Wet Wipes | Aloe Vera Infused | $9.95 |
Roark Cassius Knife
Be ready for anything with the Roark Cassius Knife. With durable Stainless Steel construction and a handy belt clip, it's a useful tool for a wide range of tasks. A good knife is a camper’s best friend, and the Cassius will have your back for decades.
| Style | Stand Out Feature | Original Price |
| Knife | Ball Bearing Swivel Mechanism | $74.95 |
VSSL Camp Supplies
Going camping? The VSSL Camp Supplies kit packs 72 camping essentials into a 9 x 2" aluminum tube, an organized and durable collection of smart tools. A cylindrical multitool designed to go anywhere, each category of gear is packaged in a neat little labeled tin within the tube, ready when you are. With a built-in light and compass, this is a very capable piece of kit. Instead of wondering what you’re forgetting, just pack the Supplies kit and head out, confident that you’re prepared.
| Style | Stand Out Feature | Original Price |
| Survival Kit | Integrated Light | $144.95 |
Nemo Helio LX Pressure Shower
The Nemo Helio LX Pressure Shower is your new favotire camping essential, in an extra lagre size. If you've tried gravity fed camp showers and gave up on the whole concept, this might be worth giving them a second look. The Helio LX comes with a 5.8 gallon tank (twice the size of the standerd Helio) that pressurizes with a foot pump. A release valve keeps the tank from over inflating, and all you have to do is give it the occasional pump to keep the pressure strong. The extra large reservoir means you can get up to 10 minutes of continuous water pressure. The hose can be held overhead for use as a shower, or you can get enough pressure to clean off muddy bikes, salty wetsuits, or filthy dogs and children. Leave it in the sun to slowly heat up, or put hot water right into the tank. Once you get used to camping with the Helio, you'll wonder how you ever did without it. The Helio makes it easy to keep you looking, smelling, and feeling your best on long camping trips.
| Style | Stand Out Feature | Original Price |
| Camp Shower | Pressurized by Foot Pump | $149.95 |
Learn More With Our Other Camping Guides:
- Camping - What to Bring Camping & Checklist
- Sleeping Bags - How to Choose a Sleeping Bag
- Sleeping Bags - How to Wash a Sleeping Bag
- Tents - How to Choose a Tent for Camping
- Stoves - How to Choose a Camping Stove
- Sleeping Pads - How to Choose a Sleeping Pad
- What to Pack for a Day Hike
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- The Best Sleeping Pads
- The Best Camping Tents
- The Best Backpacking Tents
- The Best Camping Stoves
- The Best Camping Hammocks
- The Best Camping Coffee Makers
- The Best Camping Chairs
- The Best Camping Water Filters & Water Purifiers
- The Best Camping Coolers
- The Best Camping Accessories
- The Best Camping Cookware
- The Best Headlamps & Camping Lights
- The Best Headlamps Camping Blankets
- The Best Daypacks
- The Best Duffel Bags
The Selection Process:
Our camp buyer has an endless amount of knowledge on all things camping stemming from years of experience in the outdoor industry in tandem with their countless hours out on the trail and hanging at the campsite. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
Jen Streby
Hi! My name is Jen, and I grew up loving the outdoors, traveling to our family cabin every summer in Michigan where I got to spend time in lakes, rivers, and the woods. I grew apart from that as I traveled throughout the U.S. searching for what I call home until I moved to Utah in 2008 and became an avid backpacker and river rafter. From then on, it’s been a passion I seek out when the weather is a bit warmer here in the PNW.
I now call Washington home and have been here for 6 years. I started working for evo 2 days after my move up from Portland and have loved every minute of it. I’ve been a buyer for a couple of categories and then was tasked with bringing on our camp category several years ago. It’s been a wild ride and I’m stoked to be able to share my love for the outdoors with all our evo family.