Five nifty camping gadgets we like
Want to step up your camping game? Us too, so we’ve done some research and found five nifty camping gadgets that will transform your outdoor adventure from basic to boss.The best part? You can keep them seamlessly stored inside your car ready for spur-of-the-moment adventures.
Rolla Roaster fork
RRP US$12.95 from rollaroaster.com
Sometimes after a long day hiking, all you want to do is plonk yourself in front of a warm fire and get your sausages cooked and your marshmallows toasted. The tool for the job? A Rolla Roaster fork. This two-pronged gadget has a rotating knob attached to the top of the handle that ensures evenly cooked camping snacks every time. It’s extendable to one metre long, so even the clumsiest of campers will be safe from the flames.
Yaylabs SoftShell ice-cream ball
RRP $88.60 from fishpond.com.au
Attention ice-cream lovers: this one’s for you. The SoftShell ice-cream ball allows you to make ice-cream anytime, anywhere – including from the comfort of your camping chair. Tuck this ball into your car boot, and when dessert time rolls around, simply add natural ingredients to one end and ice to the other. Shake, and dig in.
Yeti Rambler vacuum-insulated Colster
RRP $39.95 from yeti.com
The Yeti Rambler Colster is the 2.0 version of the classic stubby holder. It features double-wall vacuum insulation that keeps drinks colder (or hotter) for longer – plus, the ‘no sweat’ design makes sure your hands are safe from the dreaded drips or a frosty freeze.
Vargo Dig Dig Tool
RRP US$24.95 from vargooutdoors.com
This two-in-one titanium tool is more than meets the eye. It’s a lightweight utensil that helps secure tent pegs in the ground, and it also acts as a shovel to dig catholes – which, in case you were wondering, are the holes campers dig in the ground when toilet facilities are lacking so they have to work with what they’ve got.
Sharkk Commando speaker
RRP $99 from sharkk.com
Take your beats to the great outdoors and beyond with the Sharkk Commando Bluetooth 4.0 speaker. This sound system is designed for adventure; it’s waterproof and has a whopping 24-hour battery life. It also acts as a backup power source, so say hello to always-charged phones.
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