Summer is almost here, and if you’re someone who loves camping, you may be itching to dip your toes into it once again. I love dedicating my weekends to camping! 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. 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. And we’ve curated some fun and functional camping designs for you, that promise to make your outdoor adventures smoother and easier.
1. Compact Modular Grill Plate
Are you planning a camping trip this summer, but are worried about how you’re going to prepare delicious meals in the outdoors? Well, we may have a convenient and thoughtful solution for you. Called the Compact Modular Grill Plate, this kitchen utensil features a portable and lightweight form that is perfect for cooking up some yummy steak for you using heat uniformity, heat conduction, and plate thickness.
Why is it noteworthy?
Featuring a three-layer architecture amped with two steel layers covering aluminum, the Compact Modular Grill Plate has a lower Stainless Steel SUS439, which lets the grill function on an induction stove, and an upper Stainless Steel SUS304 which has incredible corrosion resistance.
What we like
- The plate is created by experts from Tsubamesanjo, Japan
- Lightweight and compact in design, hence occupying less space, and requiring minimum effort to use it
What we dislike
- The plate cannot hold large portions of food
2. Helinox Cots
Called the Helinox cots, these accessories are pretty innovative and ideal for your next camping trip. They make sleeping outdoors pretty comfortable, and you can sleep using compatible cots. They are made from your choice of mesh or fabric, and the accompanying tent attachment will convert your cot into a fully enclosed sleeping space for one person, and the cot will be elevated off the ground.
Why is it noteworthy?
When you fold the cot, you can easily carry it in your vehicle, and assemble it when needed. It comes along with a 22.5″ x 8″ x 8″ ultralight ripstop cinch bag which weighs only 3.5 lbs when packed.
What we like
- Features four interior mesh pockets, two on the ceiling and two on the sides, to store your valuables
What we dislike
- It is a bit big and bulky so it could be difficult to carry on a bicycle
3. Space Acacia
Meet the Space Acacia – an innovative and unique modern camping system designed to make your summer camping trips as comfy and convenient as possible. Equipped with a spacious weatherproof tent, an air floor, and a temperature-adjusting canopy, the Space Acacia is created to offer complete protection from the rain and cold.
Why is it noteworthy?
The tent is equipped with a whole load of interesting features, which ensure the occupant is comfortable and safe. It features an unconventional hexagonal shape, which creates more space to stay in but also offers better stability. The tent can tolerate level 8 winds. It is made using Oxford 300D materials which protects against downpours of up to 2,000mm.
What we like
- You only need 20 minutes to set up the system
- Equipped with PU2000 waterproof coating and a maximum capacity of 4,000lbs
What we dislike
- Space Acacia is quite expensive compared to other tents available on the market
4. Retro Camping Lantern Concept
This retro lamp concept is designed to make your outdoor camping experience a little bit more fun, while also providing much-needed essential lights. It is inspired by ordinary objects that have been used for ages galore, some even going back centuries ago. It is a contemporary version of several antiquated lantern designs – those that use kerosene, as well as those that utilize candles. But instead, the lamp uses rechargeable lights, supposedly LEDs.
Why is it noteworthy?
The LEDs are placed in a circular tube hidden at the bottom and top portions of the lamp. The “cover” of the lamp is inspired by the wide-brimmed hats used by ancient swordsmen from East Asian countries, which also look pretty similar to traditional gas lanterns. A modular lighting design serves as the ‘candle’, and multiple ‘candles’ can be stacked on top of each other.
What we like
- The lantern’s battery can be utilized to charge other devices
What we dislike
- It is a concept, so we are unsure how well it will translate into a tangible product
5. Slim Fold Dish Rack
Meet the Slim Fold Dish Rack – a portable and easy-to-carry dish rack that you can carry anywhere with you, even on your camping trips. The dish rack features a patent-pending spring mechanism which can be easily adjusted. You can deploy and set up the dish rack when the need arises. It has an easy-to-assemble and disassemble form.
Why is it noteworthy?
The Slim Fold Dish Rack is minimal and sturdy, and it also provides abundant ventilation, with more than enough space to hold utensils, plates, as well as different types of cookware. It is a functional and efficient product not only for your kitchen but also for use outdoors on long trips.
What we like
- Easy to set up, maintain, and utilize
- Equipped with a convenient flexible collapsible form that makes it quite portable
What we dislike
- Since the wires are quite slim, you can only use the rack to hold lightweight and compact utensils
6. 8-in-1 EDC Scissor
Coined the 8-in-1 EDC Scissor, this handy product is essential for your indoor and outdoor culinary adventures. The uniquely designed scissors can be pulled apart, forming a set of knives! Besides functioning as knives and scissors, the design also integrates a nutcracker, can opener, built-in bottle opener, as well as a fire starter. The versatile tool is an efficient and must-have accessory to handle challenging situations while camping.
Why is it noteworthy?
The 8-in-1 EDC Scissors can be pulled apart to form two individual halves, and each half serves as a knife as well as a large collection of multitools. When you join the two halves together, they can be used as scissors, easily slicing through different materials including cured meats. The mid-section is serrated and can be used to crack nuts.
What we like
- Can be used for indoor and outdoor cooking
- Packs a bunch of cool features in one convenient and compact form
What we dislike
- It is not the kind of multitool you can carry easily and efficiently in your pocket, needs to be well-packed
7. JETBeam E26 Flashlight
Designed by JETBeam, this small and unique EDC accessory looks like a tactical knife but is, in fact, a nifty, compact, and multi-functional flashlight that not only illuminates your path, but also allows you to verify bank notes, or offers your cats something to play around with. The JETBEAM E26 EDC Flashlight may have a tiny body but it manages to merge three different light sources within its form, providing you with all the light you could possibly need.
Why is it noteworthy?
The E26 flashlight is all you need to brave the night, whether you are outdoors or indoors. The star of the design is the Luminus SFT-40 LED which provides bright white light that can reach 2000 lumens of brightness, at a distance of 165 meters.
What we like
- It recalls and remembers the level of brightness you last used, so you don’t need to adjust the brightness setting every time
What we dislike
- The flashlight gets hot quite easily
8. Tomori Lantern Kit
Dubbed the Tomori Lantern Kit, this interesting little kit lets you build your own lantern. Once you’re done using the lighting design, you can easily put it away. The kit doesn’t really serve as a ready-made lantern, and once you collapse it, it takes on quite a compact form that doesn’t take up much space. You can also integrate a typical flashlight inside the lantern.
Why is it noteworthy?
The lantern kit includes a foldable cardboard piece which functions as the base of the kit, as a flashlight holder, and as an overall stable structure for the lamp. The lantern kit is equipped with a LED flashlight, that you can use when it is not inside the lantern. The cardboard base can also hold any other cylindrical flashlight which is less than 30mm in diameter, and 160mm in length.
What we like
- You can fold the whole kit into a flat A-4-sized package which is perfect for stashing and packing away
What we dislike
- It cannot handle rainfall
9. Camfy
Called Camfy, this collection includes an innovative camping knife that is designed to be retracted back to its sheath once you’re done using it. It combines a small knife, and a saw, to create a cleverly-designed knife that prevents any accidental incidents that may occur when the knife is not kept back in the sheath. The collection also includes a scissor and tong unification, here a scissor is merged with a tong at the end of the blade.
Why is it noteworthy?
The Camfy knife features an interesting spring mechanism that can be triggered via a button. As you press the button, the knife springs back into the handle which also serves as a sheath. Besides the knife, the collection also includes a skewer holder to provide support during grilling.
What we like
- Includes everything you need to create gourmet outdoor meals
What we dislike
- The designs are conceptual, so we don’t know how functional they will be as tangible products
10. Sustainable Cutlery Set
Named the Sustainable Cutlery Set, this compact kit is a great fit for your outdoor camping trips. The cutlery is made from Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymers or GFRP. The set includes utensils that are light and durable, and they are packed in reusable and recyclable packaging.
Why is it noteworthy?
The cutlery has mechanical strength, and they won’t easily break apart if you’re slicing through a well-done steak. The various elements can be split in half, making the utensils quite easy to carry around. You can easily screw and unscrew them.
What we like
- The set is quite durable and is designed to last
- Compact and portable form
What we dislike
- The handles of the cutlery may be too thin for large hands
