If you're new to the whole camping and outdoorsing thing, you may think you've already bought or have all the gear you need for a good camping experience. But once you make the mistake of window shopping for outdoor gear on Amazon, you'll be surprised to discover products that provide ingenious solutions to problems around the camp that you may not realize.

 For this post, we picked out a handful of top-rated equipment that look deceptively simple but are surprisingly clever and can transform your outdoor experience from good to great.

 

Xergur Camping Tripod Board

Compliments	Complaints
Sturdy and well-made Simple but effective Can also be used for hanging and knotting	Somewhat small Might be made in China Edges are a bit sharp

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Solo Stove Ranger

Compliments	Complaints
Reduces smoke and litter Easier to start a campfire, burns fuel more efficiently Stable and contains fires effectively	Takes up space A bit pricey Discolors easily

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Muzen Wild Mini Rugged Outdoor Speaker

The Muzen Wild Mini is a must-have since it is not only loud for such a small package, its rugged good looks is also not just for show. It feels solid and military-grade, waterproof, and even packs a flashlight. 

Compliments	Complaints
Heavy duty, military-grade design Compact and portable Loud for its size	Customer service didn't reply to one customer Battery life is not great Buttons not as intuitive

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HALO Bolt Wireless Laptop Power Bank

The Halo Bolt is one serious powerbank. In fact, it is so serious that it has enough power to jumpstart a car battery. It has the capacity but what separates it from the pack is its ability to wirelessly charge smartphones. At just around $100, this monster of a power bank that's hard to ignore.  

Compliments	Complaints
Charge seems to last forever Great travel companion Great price point	A customer complained that it overheated his iPhone A bit bulky for everyday use

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WACACO Nanopresso Portable Espresso Maker

If you're not a fan of boiled or pour over coffee and want to get your 'presso on even while camping, then you need to get a Nanopresso. Making coffee with it can't get any easier and you can also get an attachment that can make it compatible with Nespresso pods. 

Compliments	Complaints
Heavy-duty Very compact Can use Nespresso pods with attachment	Can be difficult to clean Only makes a single shot of espresso Can be messy

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