After a tiring week at work, with the weekend joyfully looming ahead of me, I often find myself fantasizing about a short sweet getaway! Just a few days away from my hectic life, and this hectic world, in a bubble of my own, where all my worries are nowhere to be seen. And with the summer season setting in, I’m definitely in the mood to soak up some sun; and, camping could be a great outdoor activity. Although camping does have a few downsides too – I mean, you have to get down and dirty, live life on the road, and tackle the moodiness of the elements. In such a scenario, having a set of trustworthy and handy camping products can make a world of difference! Having the right products by your side can make your life much easier during those crucial moments. From a foldable firepit to a flashlight duo with multiple modes– we’ve curated some fun and functional camping designs for you. Enjoy!
1. The Space Acacia
The Space Acacia is an innovative modern camping system that provides a spacious weatherproof tent, a comfortable and durable air floor a temperature-adjusting canopy that keeps away the rain and the cold. It is a single portable package!
Why is it noteworthy?
The Acacia tent is chock-full of innovative features, each contributing to its occupants’ comfort and safety. The unconventional hexagonal shape not only provides more space but better stability as well, able to withstand level 8 winds. At the same time, its Oxford 300D material will keep you protected from downpours of up to 2,000mm.
What we like
- Takes only 20 minutes to set up
- Features PU2000 waterproof coating and a maximum capacity of 4,000lbs
What we dislike
- Hefty price tag
2. The All-In-One-Grill
The All-In-One-Grill helps you with almost any kind of cooking – from frying (teppanyaki), smoking, stewing, grilling or even simply keeping your wine warm. It is the unique and innovative griller you’ve been looking for!
Why is it noteworthy?
Made by a small family-owned Japanese factory that specializes in sheet metal fabrication, the All-in-One Grill is carefully designed to maximize the limited amount of space available, like small grooves on the grill’s frame that keep the skewers in place. The wooden base that protects tables from the grill’s hot bottom also acts as a lid when the griller has to be stowed away.
What we like
- Let’s you cook in seven different ways
- Simplifies outdoor cooking
What we dislike
- Hardcore grillers may not prefer this design
3. The FireBase
This foldable firepit is called the FireBase, and it is made up of five metal parts that can be effortlessly slotted into each other like puzzle pieces, so you don’t need to waste much time fussing or focusing on the equipment, but can rather pay more attention on the fire and the food.
Why is it noteworthy?
The metal bonfire stand embraces a minimalist design where every part and cutout serves a purpose. In addition to the slots for inserting metal pieces like trivets and side plates, there are also holes in the middle that facilitate airflow.
What we like
- Minimal and clean form
- Easy to disassemble the contraption for more convenient cleaning and carrying
What we dislike
- The basic structure of the firepit allows for minimal cooking and no additional cooking techniques
4. The Mouro Lamp
Designed by Patricia Perez for Case Furniture, the Mouro Lamp is a pretty minimalist lamp defined by simple geometric shapes. The playful and portable Mouro Lamp is named after a lighthouse in Perez’s hometown.
Why is it noteworthy?
The lamp is made up of a disc-shaped LED light and a rectangular frame that holds it, while also doubling up as a handle. It has a unique yet simple structure and form that make it super easy to use and carry around.
What we like
- Portable and easy-to-use design
- Has three brightness settings to set it at different moods
What we dislike
- Doesn’t look sturdy enough to handle the harsh outdoors, seems easily breakable
5. JIU
JIU is a plate that you can cook your food on, or a flying plate with a removable handle. It is a novel way to look at both cooking and eating!
Why is it noteworthy?
A thick iron plate makes up the body of the plate or frying pan. Thanks to this material, you can cook food slowly under low heat, never letting natural juices go to waste and keeping the crispiness of the ingredients inside. And since you don’t have to transfer the food from pan to plate, you can enjoy your meal while it’s warm.
What we like
- You can easily attach and detach the wooden handle as needed
What we dislike
- Since it’s made from iron, it would be difficult and heavy to carry around
6. The Orbe Lamp
French designer Nelson Fossey from Index Office collaborated with Lexon to create the Orbe lamp. Winner of the 2023 Red Dot Design award, the Orbe is a portable torchiere lamp that is designed to illuminate spaces wherever and whenever needed.
Why is it noteworthy?
The Orbe Lamp is inspired by childhood memories of playing the cup-and-ball game and features a detachable magnetic head with an interesting 2-part design that can be easily attached and detached.
What we like
- You can easily carry the lamp with you anywhere, and its rotatable head emits a peak output of 100 lumens of light
What we dislike
- Not sure if it durable enough to handle the outdoors
7. The HOTO Flashlight DUO
This versatile flashlight is called the HOTO Flashlight DUO and it can be conveniently used in all camping scenarios. The designer incorporated and integrated various modes and inclusions to expand the unique flashlight’s utility.
Why is it noteworthy?
There’s a retractable magnetic hook, strap, and magnetic base to make sure you are covered for any kind of usability. This gives the user freedom to go hands-free and focus on the task at hand. You can either stick it to a hanging space or magnetically hook on onto any metal object.
What we like
- The simple interface honed by a knob and button makes possible 13 different light combinations
What we dislike
- A bit on the pricey side
8. The Anywhere Lamp
The Anywhere Lamp is a simple and minimalist lamp that tries to bridge the gap between portable and non-portable lamps. It functions as a lighting solution that can be easily carried anywhere to set the right atmosphere, while also looking super stylish.
Why is it noteworthy?
The mushroom table lamp is so minimalist that you will see neither cords nor buttons on its pristine surface. Pressing anywhere on the edge of the lamp’s top turns it on and cycles through its different brightness settings before it turns off again.
What we like
- Each press has a soft and comfortable clicking feel to it, so you can get addicted to and enjoy the gesture
What we dislike
- Compared to traditional camping light, the diffused light of this lamp may not be bright enough.
9. Rux
This simple, modular and flexible gear container is called Rux, and it is super durable, allowing you to hold all your stuff. It is soft-sided so you can fold and pack it up when you’re not using it.
Why is it noteworthy?
It has several components that you can easily put together and comes with additional accessories that you can add to it to organize all your gear. It can be a good companion for fishing trips, camping adventures, cross-country road trips, and various events where you need gearboxes.
What we like
- It has a lid with easy-access folds and is made from compressed Eva foam
- It comes with removable side handle straps and nylon webbing straps
What we dislike
- It does seem a bit big to be carrying around everywhere
10. Tentsla
The innovative Tentsla is a tent that fits perfectly into the boot of your Tesla and opens up into a full-fledged tent that can be used alongside the Tesla’s Camp Mode.
Why is it noteworthy?
Designed to turn your EV into the ultimate camping experience, the Tentsla comes with all the bells and whistles, including a multi-use weather-resistant canopy, mosquito netting, and a pump to help you set up your Tentsla in minutes. Once you’re ready to make your way home, the Tentsla folds right up into a bundle small enough to fit in your EV’s frunk or boot, keeping you ever-ready for any impromptu tailgating session!
What we like
- Boasts a multi-canopy design that lets you block out the sun from pretty much any angle to keep your tent cool during the day
- Tentsla is designed to withstand up to 6000mm of water pressure, keeping the tent’s interiors waterproof even in inclement weather
What we dislike
- Only restricted to the Tesla Model Y
