Car Camping Resources

Car Camping Resources

The first things we do when searching for a new home are sourcing water, sanitation, and power. The same goes for camping–whether in an RV, tent or your vehicle.

Below is my recommended list of essentials and some optional gadgets that will make your camping life easier. I will update this list as I buy and test more products. Most of these items can be purchased on Amazon.

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Car camping at Joshua Tree in the afternoon

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Water

Potable Aqua – Water Purification Tablets – https://amzn.to/4eNsw1e

REDCAMP 4.9 Gallon Water Container with Spigot – https://amzn.to/3ZsFmNP

Power & Lighting

Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 500 – https://amzn.to/4gax42L

Jackery SolarSaga 100W Portable Solar Panel for Explorer 500 & more – https://amzn.to/4ge5YYN

Tryme 118Leds Solar Lights Outdoor Clip – https://amzn.to/3Zvh5a0

Sanitation & First Aid

Tiawudi 2-Pack Collapsible Sink – https://amzn.to/3ZESqA9

Cetaphil Face & Body Wipes for Sensitive Skin – https://amzn.to/3ZsmTBe

humangear GoToob+ | Refillable Silicone Travel Bottle – https://amzn.to/3Za0g2Z

Thrive Travel Essentials Mini First Aid Kit – https://amzn.to/4fQXmax

Sheets Laundry Club Detergent Sheets – https://amzn.to/4g6DrnI

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes – https://amzn.to/41aFUcx

Dr. Bronner’s Pure Castile Liquid Soap, 18-in-1 Uses – https://amzn.to/4eUWRec

Heavy Duty Scrub Sponges – https://amzn.to/49uT5rb

Comfort

PSLER Sunroof Sun Shade, Car Moon Roof Mesh Net – https://amzn.to/4ibNt8Y

SONGMICS 30-inch Folding Storage Ottoman Bench with Flip Lid – https://amzn.to/3VaYRIw

BarksBar Pet Padded Scratchproof Front Seat Cover – https://amzn.to/3Z9Zd33

Front Door Mat – https://amzn.to/4fO7S29

Carloo – https://thecarloo.com/

Bedding

Tri-Fold Memory Foam Mattress, 4 inch Single Folding Mattress with Collapsible and Washable Cover, Travel and Guest Mat, 75″×25″×4″, Grey – https://amzn.to/4gb9fI5

Featherhead Cotton Flannel Sheet Set and Pillowcase (Twin) – https://amzn.to/3B4jlf3

Travel Blanket Lightweight, 67×48 – https://amzn.to/4eQL3cZ

Electronics

Wireless Microphone for iPhone, Lavalier Microphone for Video Recording – https://amzn.to/3ZuglC2

Samsers Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard for IOS and Android – https://amzn.to/49cy1Wa

Safety

She’s Birdie-Personal Safety Alarm – https://amzn.to/3CNX9WV

Multi-Use Colored Duct Tape – https://amzn.to/3Zy4x0D

Storage

SONGMICS 30-inch Folding Storage Ottoman Bench with Flip Lid – https://amzn.to/49cxH9U

Thule Force Rooftop Cargo Box – https://amzn.to/3ZtuKOM

Multipurpose Positioning Bed Pad – https://amzn.to/419ShWs

Telescopic Ladder, 6.5 ft – https://amzn.to/3ZqrrYJ

Kitchen

Collapsable Sink 2.25 gallon capacity – https://amzn.to/416R8ip

Aluminum Propane Camping Stove – https://ok4wd.com/

Flame King Refillable 1lb Empty Propane Cylinder Tank – https://amzn.to/49lnbx1

ICECO Refrigerator/Freezer 37 quart – https://amzn.to/4fNTdUZ

Farberware 3.5 inch Paring Knife with blade cover – https://amzn.to/49cF94I

Multi-Purpose Lighters (for campfire and propane stove) – https://amzn.to/4fPJE7Z

Gorilla Grip Silicone Oven Mitts and Hot Pads – https://amzn.to/3Oxo0sV

Portable 3ft Folding Camping Table – https://amzn.to/4gbhiEN

Silicone Large Spoons for Mixing, Serving, Stirring – https://amzn.to/4i8LNx1

Silicone Rubber Spatula Set for Baking, Cooking, Mixing – https://amzn.to/4g1PWB4

Silicone Turner Spatulas for Fish, Eggs, Pancakes – https://amzn.to/3B6bJbW

All Purpose Kitchen Shears with Sheath – https://amzn.to/3CRUGuH

2-in-1 Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Skillet Lid – https://amzn.to/49coEpk

Cross Back Kitchen Cooking Apron – https://amzn.to/4ig3gDV

Fozzils Snapfold Plastic Bowlz – https://amzn.to/3Z4KMgM

Large Collapsible Mixing Bowl – https://amzn.to/3OxJvdi

Stainless Steel Camping Pot with Lid – https://amzn.to/3OxYuUq

Wire Whisks Variety Pack – https://amzn.to/3Vh9z05

Fire Poker – https://amzn.to/41g67GV

Food/Snacks

CHOMPS Snack Size Original Turkey Jerky – Whole 30 Approved, Gluten/Sugar/Nitrate Free – https://amzn.to/4i5hUhb

CHOMPS Snack Size Grass-Fed Beef Jerky – 4g Lean Meat Protein, Gluten/Sugar-Free, Non-GMO – https://amzn.to/3OuKhrg

Chia Squeeze –

Optional Gadgets

Handheld Electric Foam Maker (blend coffee, hot chocolate) – https://amzn.to/3OxrmfF

Car Steering Wheel Desk/Food Tray – https://amzn.to/49b2l3t

Canadian Bug-Out Bag – https://canadianpreparedness.com/


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