with the summer upon us and social distancing in full effect spending some time outdoors and away from crowds is a good idea and taking a camping trip is a great way to make that happen getting your hands on some outstanding camping gear and gadgets though.

Makes any camping excursion that much better because the most important thing with camping is planning ahead we're giving you some options now so that whenever you're able to book a campsite and escape into the wild you'll be ready you'll find decidedly useful tools.

Like portable showers that can help you freshen up on long trips as well as compact battery stations that keep your phone and tablet charged when you're in the wilderness but you also find a host of really handy not often thought of devices like rechargeable hand warmers and portable stoves.

Whether you're looking for camping essentials like clothing towels and bedding cooking gear like a stove and utensils or weird camping giftables like a survival bracelet or a solar powered light there are plenty of tried and true products to enhance your experience in.

The great outdoors we have compiled all of the coolest camping gadgets to help you become one with nature while still being comfortable  so  introducing the jackery explore.

One of the lightest and most portable rechargeable lithium battery generators on the market  with no gas or noise the explorer is perfect for many occasions the explore 500 is power to go in a compact lightweight design featuring multiple.

Connections to charge your mainstream gear and more with jackery you can afford to work remotely more often charge your laptops phones and more without having to go home with an output of 500 watts the explorer is great for use on the road backyard power.

Outdoor recreation power outages and much more the explorer 500 recharges fully in just about 7 hours from a standard wall outlet and can also be charged on the road with your car's ac port with an optional solar panel you can enjoy completely sustainable.

Solar energy while on your adventure simply unfold plug in and leave in broad daylight the explorer 500 weighs in at just over 13 pounds making it easy to bring with you on any occasion featuring three usb ports a dc and ac outlet the 500 can charge a barrage of devices.

At once the explorer 500 also features a built-in flashlight with an sos mode from a diverse assortment of outdoor uses to a variety of important medical and safety features the explorer 500 is a must-have for the modern adventure and household.

Today we are checking out the spark camp stove as you can see it's tiny and it looks great but it packs a seriously powerful burner that'll help you cook great meals at camp so the first thing you need to know about the spark camp stove is that it runs.

On butane as opposed to propane like a lot of other camp stoves butane is lighter than propane and it can be found at most outdoor stores or online so it's a great option for camping the spark has a built-in compartment right here that fits an eight-ounce fuel canister it becomes an all-in-one.

Package that's ready to go as soon as you get to camp all you got to do is just snap in the fuel canister and you're good to go no more fiddling with attachments and there's no need to carry a bulky propane canister around now as you can see it's compact and super portable.

But it's also very powerful thanks to a 10 000 btu burner that means it heats things up really fast and you won't have to wait for hot food it can't like all eureka stoves the spark has a highly precise simmer control now that makes it easy to cook things like pan seared steaks scrambled eggs or the perfect pancakes.

It can't it's like cooking on your range at home which is pretty incredible considering how small and portable this thing is the other great thing about the spark is that despite its small size you can actually put up to an 11 inch pot or pan on here the only thing you don't want to do is cover up the fuel compartment.

Otherwise you can use whatever pot or pan you've already got the wind protection is located right down here so nothing is going to get in the way of your pot or pan and as you can see right here it has built-in rubber feet so it's incredibly stable no matter where you set it it weighs just over three pounds and it.

Comes with this great carry case so it's even easier to transport so if you're looking for a powerful stove that's easy to cook on but you want something that's smaller and a little more portable than a traditional two burner spark camp stove is the way to go introducing a complete.

Line of waterproof dry bags from wise owl outfitters our dry bags come in 5 10 and 20 liter sizes as well as a variety of colors that are built tough to keep your gear airtight in any situation mother nature throws at you our first collection is built of.

Ultra lightweight rip stop nylon these bags are great for protecting your gear while staying extremely lightweight and will not weigh you down they are perfect for that extra layer of protection you need while out in the wilderness our next collection is more rugged and tougher with net strengthened 500d constructed.

Bags that are puncture resistant and ready to stand up to long seasons of use these bags are thick multi-layered have shoulder straps and are coated with a waterproof pvc exterior we also offer a line of clear pvc bags that take all the guesswork out of.

Finding your keys when it's time to drive home they also come with shoulder straps and are a little more lightweight than our heavy duty dry bags when you're ready to use your dry bag just open them up and fill them with your gear but try to avoid putting anything in.

That's too sharp with your gear stowed squeeze out the extra air and roll the top of your bag three to four times then clip the ends together for a water tight fit all of our dry bags have a professional sewn in d-ring connection.

So you can clip your bag to anything and never worry about it getting lost if your bag has a shoulder strap you can adjust it to fit more comfortably but if it doesn't your d-ring can easily attach to any backpack as well keeping your gear dry and clean has never been easier with all the different options.

From wise owl outfitters today we are checking out the trail fly this thing is an incredibly versatile tarp that gives you a variety of pitching options whether you're on the trail or at base camp first let's talk about the tarp itself it's made from a durable but very.

Lightweight and low stretch 68 denier polyester fabric it's totally waterproof and has built-in upf 30 sun protection so it's great for getting out of whatever weather conditions you're facing the trail fly comes in two different sizes the 10 and the 14.

I have a 10 set up right here which provides 97 square feet of shade as you can see it packs down really small and it weighs just under 2 pounds so you can bring it pretty much anywhere the beauty of the trail fly is that it has multiple guy out points and that allows for a variety of pitch configurations depending upon the.

Weather or your campsite it comes with eight guy lines and eight stakes and it has integrated guy line pockets now that's one of my favorite features of this thing because it means that your guy lines tuck in there really nicely keeps everything clean and it means your lines aren't going to get tangled when it comes time to pack.

Everything up so there are a lot of different ways to set up the trail fly but there are really three main configurations the first is the a-frame style like i have it set up right here for this i just ran a piece of paracord between two trees ran the paracord through the guy out.

Points on top and then staked out all four corners the a-frame configuration provides a ton of shade and it's great if you want to cook underneath or just hang out in camp during the day next is this diamond configuration this is great for even more sun protection and then finally there's this.

Open front tent configuration that gives you nearly total weather protection or you can even use it as a wind block or privacy screen another great thing about the trail fly is that you can use sticks trees or trekking poles to set it up or you can purchase the optional accessory.

Poles the trail fly is a simple but versatile campsite resource that should be an essential part of your kit whether you're on the trail or at base camp  my name is scott and today we're talking about the pioneer straw.

Everybody knows that even clean looking water can make you sick especially when you're outdoors or traveling the pioneer filters and purifies over 99.99 of viruses bacteria parasites sediment and more even after being frozen stuff that's 100 times smaller than.

Filters alone can remove at 2.2 ounces backpacker magazine rated the pioneer the lightest purifier on the market it also comes with a drawstring pouch and packs small this is a great addition to any emergency kit the purified cartridge is easy to.

Replace just wiggle the old cartridge out and slide the new one in and you're ready to go so pack light and get outdoors the pioneer is more than a filter and provides pure great tasting water wherever you go.