Posted on by Beckworth & Co

Most of us go camping just to refresh and relax and while steeping yourself in nature is a good way to reset mentally, there are trips that you're just glad to be over with.

To make sure that you're not wasting your precious free time having a miserable time out in the woods, make your camping trip more comfortable! Here are five top-rated gadgets that will sure make you want to extend your outdoor stay.

 

Advanced Elements Summer Shower

No matter how uncomfortable your day is, a good warm shower can fix you up. Now, even without a power outlet, you can have that with the Advanced Elements Summer Shower which uses solar power to heat up your water.
Compliments Complaints
  • Good capacity
  • Sturdy and well-made
  • Keeps heat well
  • Hard to use valve with soapy hands
  • Gives water a weird smell when used out of the box
  • Shower tubing is stiff

 

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efluky 2200mAh Battery Portable USB Fan

A closed tent isn't usually comfortable, especially in the summer. But if you really have to close up your tent, you can use a USB mini fan to keep the air cool and circulating.  
Compliments Complaints
  • Decent battery life
  • Good power
  • Quiet
  • Doesn't tilt
  • Sensitive buttons, can be turned on accidentally
  • Can't charge and use at the same time

 

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Mosquitoes and bugs are a huge annoyance that you can always expect anytime you're outdoors. To stop them from going in your tent, use this hanging mini bug zapper which also doubles as a light.
Compliments Complaints
  • Lightweight
  • Double purpose
  • Has a dimmer function
  • A customer said his broke after 3 months
  • Somewhat expensive
  • Works a bit slowly

 

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RoadPro BlackCanyon Outfitters 12-Volt Polar Fleece Heated Travel Blanket

When in a tent, temperatures can drastically change during the night. Even if it's hot during the day, you have to be prepared with a good blanket and sometimes a regular one won't cut it. What you need is a heated travel blanket like the RoadPro BlackCanyon Outfitters that can turn up the heat if needed.
Compliments Complaints
  • Soft and comfortable
  • Power cord is quite long
  • Cycles on and off to conserve power
  • Customer said it doesn't get "toasty warm"
  • No temperature control
  • Tricky to wash

 

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Pro Breeze Electric Mini Dehumidifier

Now admittedly, this one's a little bit extra. If you're out camping, you should be able to stand a bit of humidity. But if you really want good sleep and don't want a damp tent when you wake up, you'll need to bring one of these.
Compliments Complaints
  • Can dehumidify a small room
  • Small and lightweight
  • Works quietly
  • Consumes a lot of power
  • Some customers units failed after a few months
  • Somewhat pricey

 

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