For your kit: Flextail Max Pump 3, £44
If you’re still manually inflating all of your gear with a hand or a foot pump, you need to upgrade to the Max Pump 3.
For such a tiny piece of equipment it packs a big punch. This little pump takes your gear from deflated to inflated in seconds; a double sized air mattress takes only 178 seconds, with water toys taking as little as 70 seconds. It can deflate your mattress just as quickly, and even comes with six different nozzles so you’re prepared for everything. It’s compatible with altitudes of up to 5000 metres, and weighs less than a couple of airpods, so you can take it up the side of a mountain with zero concerns.
For your food: BougeRV Portable Car Fridge Freezer, £239.99
Are you still using a coolbox for your camping trips? If swapping out those ice packs is taking your holiday from relaxing to taxing, the BougeRV Fridge Freezer may be the answer.
This is a supercharged fridge freezer which can cool down your food and drinks in as little as 15 minutes. It has an adjustable temperature, so you can set it to freezer or fridge mode, perfect for camping and beach trips alike. For those worried about the sound of this fridge ruining the great outdoors, the noise it generates comes in at 45dB; apparently, that’s somewhere between a whisper, and a normal conversation. The BougeRV charges using a solar panel and power station, or using a car.
For your coffee: AeroPress Original Coffee Maker, £39.99
One of the best parts of camping is having a brew, and taking in the view; and one of the best ways to do this is with an AeroPress.
AeroPress coffee makers have become a staple of campers, backpackers and festival goers over the ten years, and it's easy to see why. The AeroPress is fairly compact and lightweight, meaning that it is rucksack friendly. It can make a high quality coffee in under two minutes, with minimal cleanup. You can use an AeroPress to make espressos, cold brews and iced coffee, and the result is delicious; no bitterness or acidity. All you need is a kettle, your favourite coffee blend, and a paper filter.
For your power: Anker SOLIX C300 DC Portable Power Station, £179.00
So you’ve got all of these new gadgets, now you need to make sure that you can keep everything charged whilst you explore the great outdoors.
For a power bank, it has to be Anker, and we’d recommend the SOLIX C300 DC; something hefty enough to keep all of your devices and gadgets going, without adding a load of weight to your rucksack. It has 7 ports, including 4 USB-C outlets, has a built in light and 100W solar recharging. You can also charge it using a plug or a car socket. According to Anker, it will keep your cooler going for 5.6 hours, your air pump for 4.6 hours, your projector for 3.6 hours, and will charge your camera 18 times over.
