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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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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