It’s a great time to be outdoors. While we can advocate for leaving your phone inside and enjoying nature, there are still some pretty neat gadgets that can help you make the most of your camping, trip, hiking adventure, or backyard shenanigans.
BioLite SunLight solar light
If you can avoid packing power banks and chargers with you on a trip, you should. That’s why this solar powered mini light is such a great choice. Made by BioLite, who make the awesome CampStove and NanoGrid lighting kit I’ve reviewed previously have added this compact but bright mini light to their arsenal. Prop it up on its stand or hang it with the tiny hook to either direct your light, or catch the sun’s rays for a full recharge.
Wacaco Nanopresso espresso maker
This compact, bullet shaped gadget makes single shots of espresso just about anywhere. Everything you need cleverly hides inside and all that’s required to operate it is hand power. Read the full review of the Nanopresso Espresso maker here.
Water heating mug
To make hot espresso, you need hot water, and this gadget delivers. Just plug it in to your car’s 12 volt cigarette lighter power connector and you won’t have hot water for long. I found this version on Amazon. (See below)
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Pyle Portable power shower
Lugging big bulky tanks of water with you just to have a shower isn’t practical. This rechargeable pump attaches to a hose and a spray nozzle so you can get cleaned up whether you’re at the campground or on a backcountry trail. The battery is detachable, making it easy to recharge.[amazon_link asins=’B075375ZYF’ template=’ProductCarousel’ store=’techgadcanada-20′ marketplace=’CA’ link_id=’a17dda24-83bc-11e8-8ba8-19b5d750bb97′]
GoSky Monocular
Sometimes the zoom on a smartphone just isn’t enough. get closer to all the action that nature has to offer with the GoSky Monocular. This single monocular lets you zoom in and focus up on all the action, but best of all, you can attach your smartphone using the special ‘digiscoping adapter’ and take photos or videos of what’s in the sky, or on the ground. Bigfoot hunting, anyone?
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The outdoors can always be more enjoyable with the right gadgets to make life more comfortable.
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42 Comments
I have to be honest, I don’t do camping. However, my in-laws love to camp and we all need our morning fix of caffeine. What a great gadget! I enjoyed your tech segment on CTV morning live.
Not just for camping! I am going to look into the Cyclone product you talked about this morning. Just can not seem to get the upstairs bedrooms cooled off despite having air conditioning.
Camping: Our god daughter has met a wonderful man and they have decided to get married on top of a mountain. I cannot think of a better surprise for them to pour them a hot steaming espresso when they get up in the morning after the ceremony. The hike is 8 kilometers in length with over a thousand meters of vertical. We checked the trail report this AM and the trail is still covered in snow! I certainly hope it is gone by the August long weekend when they have planned their wedding. If not lots of espresso will be needed. Thanks, always enjoy your talks.
This espresso maker would fit in my motorcycle camping gear perfectly.
Camping, camping, camping. Really would love to win a Nanoesspresso maker.
What great products! A cup to heat the water and a Nanoesspresso maker so you can have espresso anywhere is awesome.
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The products today were great. Love that solar light, but the espresso maker would be so great on my camping trips. Hope I am the lucky one.
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What a great product! Would love this for camping.
What interesting products. You explain them so well. Keyword is camping
Camping. Love summer and winning !!
Camping ! I do it all the time all summer and even in the winter for backcountry skiing adventures. Could really use some espresso when I’m out there! Really enjoyed the segment this morning… Might have to pick up that mug.
Camping! ⛺️ The best thing about camping is morning coffee ☕️ Very cool idea the Nanopresso! It would be an awesome addition! Cheers!
Camping… or at my desk at school! I can’t imagine a better pairing than teaching students about micro:bits while I sip a Nanopresso! #edtech gadgets #scienceexpeiments
Good morning….I saw your gadgets this morning…..would love to enter the contest. Word is ‘camping’. Thanks so much.
I hope you are giving away at least 50 of these, I’m sure I will see everyone making espressos in the woods the next time I go camping.
As travel bloggers, any of these items would be very handy for on the go or camping. We’re always looking for light packing and practical products. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for reviewing this neat little CAMPING gadget. Looks like a great way to get your jolt while out in the woods.
Erin, I always find your segments interesting and helpful. Thank you for sharing your technical product knowledge and creativity. I am hoping to win this nanopresso maker for a friend who loves both camping and espresso!
Keyword camping
Hi Erin! Love your finds and energetic presentation on CTV news. We would love to add a nanopresso to our camping morning rituals! Keep up the good finds.
Keyword: camping
Camping! I say yesso to espresso! Love your segment on CTV.
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Those were some really interesting gadgets. I wish I were camping right now. Great way to build up some hand strength while you wait for your espresso!
Fun segment, need all the gadgets, but the Nanopresso is pretty awesome… camping!
Loved this segment on camping and especially the coffee maker! Camping:)
Camping without coffee isn’t camping! Great segment!
I love your blog!
Camping!
First time I’ve seen your section on CTV news–great info! Love to win the portable expresso maker. Password: camping
Thank you!
Wow! This lady loves both coffee and camping.
Great gadgets making holidaying hassle free💕
Today’s word: CAMPING
Great camping gadgets!
Cool gadgets. Nice to know you can have expresso everywhere and “camping” with Nanopresso would be great!
Camping! I really enjoy what you review. Excellent segment.
camping, thank you for doing all of these reviews, I learn about cool gadgets that I WANT!
Great segment this morning on CTV. Will be bookmarking your site.
Thanks for all this gadget info.
Gwen
Keyword: camping
Coffee is the nectar of life! Even when I am camping, I must have it to make me human! This would be an amazing addition to my mornings whilst camping.
Great tech ideas ! Going to order for Christmas presents
I love coffee, especially when I’m camping.
Very interesting!!!!
I’m heading out to buy a light for my next camping trip.
Thanks!!
Great reviews! Thank you for sharing new camping tech!! Fingers crossed 😉
Oh my giondgoo Erin, your site has the BEST ideas!! Loved this morning’s segment on CTV with CAMPING ideas! Bookmarking this for sure!
Great gadgets! Love the espresso maker: camping for the keyword!
Always love your segments on CTV Morning Live!
Camping!
Camping!!!!! I would love this coffee maker for my hiking trips. Your segments are my favourite on CTV!