Find camping gear by category

All 28 products from our five buying guides, grouped by the part of camp they serve. Every card says whether it is gear we have used or a current model we have only researched.

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Camp kitchen and cooking

Will the stove, food storage and utensils fit the vehicle while leaving room to cook?

Open the camp kitchen and cooking guide →
Cook Partner stove open on our 4Runner drawer kitchen at camp
Our later stove setup in the pullout kitchen. The photographed size is unconfirmed.

Cook Partner 22-inch stove

Two-burner stove

You want two burners with room for larger pans in a vehicle kitchen.

  • Current 22-inch model: 12 × 22 × 3.5 in
  • 17 lb; 12 in between burners

Keep in mind: The current model weighs 17 lb. Confirm its footprint, fuel connection and your own stove version.

Full specifications and field notes →
Check Cook Partner 22-inch stove manufacturer details →

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MASTERPAN folding-handle grill pan beside a metal skillet, utensils and a coconut scrubber
Our archived cookware flat lay. Current sizes are reference information, not a measurement of this pan.

MASTERPAN folding-handle grill pan

Compact camp cookware, current line reference

You want a grill pan that can stow in a compact vehicle kitchen.

  • MASTERPAN name and folding handle are visible in our cookware photo
  • Current manufacturer line includes 8-inch and 11-inch folding-handle grill pans; our older pan size is unconfirmed

Keep in mind: Our pan size is unconfirmed. Measure stove and drawer clearance; MASTERPAN currently says it is not taking online orders, so verify availability before planning a purchase.

Full specifications and field notes →
Check MASTERPAN folding-handle grill pan manufacturer details →

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Our SnoMaster fridge beside the stove in the 4Runner kitchen
Our SnoMaster in the drawer kitchen. Its model and capacity remain unconfirmed.

Our field notes; current versions may differ

SnoMaster fridge

Powered cold storage

You want powered cold storage and can plan the battery, charging and slide together.

  • The model and capacity are not identified
  • In our experience it was efficient, held food cold and did not drain the battery, even in 100°F heat on multi-day trips

Keep in mind: Our model is unknown. Get its label before comparing cabinet dimensions, capacity or power draw.

Full specifications and field notes →
Check SnoMaster fridge manufacturer details →

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DFG Offroad slide and tie-down straps beneath our SnoMaster fridge
Our DFG slide beneath the fridge. Check the exact current slide against your fridge and mounting space.

DFG Offroad slide

Fridge slide, current product info

Your fridge is hard to reach without pulling it out of the vehicle.

  • Current line built from 1/8 in aluminum with stainless hardware
  • A dedicated line is made to fit specific SnoMaster models

Keep in mind: Match the exact fridge to the slide, mounting hardware and load rating. Brand alone is not enough.

Full specifications and field notes →
Check DFG Offroad slide manufacturer details →

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Orange EEZY Supplies tray attached to the side of our SnoMaster fridge
Our orange magnetic tray on the fridge, alongside the camp stove.

Our field notes; current versions may differ

EEZY Supplies tray

Magnetic camp utility tray

You need somewhere to set utensils beside the stove, without adding a permanent work surface.

  • Current listing: aluminum with rubber-coated magnets
  • Current listed weight: 1.85 lb

Keep in mind: Check the magnetic mounting surface. Current listings give conflicting load limits.

Full specifications and field notes →
Check EEZY Supplies tray manufacturer details →

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Realistic illustration of the GoSun Sport-E silver reflector oven, glass tube and electric tray handle

GoSun Sport-E

A flameless option for fire-restricted camps

You want to compare an electric solar oven with a conventional camp stove.

  • Cooks with sun or 12V DC power, per GoSun
  • GoSun says about 20-minute meals for two

Keep in mind: We have not cooked with it. Check power needs, cooking capacity and sun exposure against your actual meals.

Full specifications and fit checks →
Check GoSun Sport-E manufacturer details →

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Realistic illustration of the red and black Camp Chef Everest 2X with two burners and three red controls

Camp Chef Everest 2X

A portable two-burner propane option

You want two burners in a portable setup and can carry an appropriate propane supply.

  • Two burners rated at 20,000 BTU each, according to Camp Chef
  • 215 square inches of listed cooking space

Keep in mind: Burner ratings do not prove better real-world cooking. Check cookware clearance, the fuel connection and current availability.

Full specifications and fit checks →

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See Camp Chef Everest 2X on Amazon →

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Coolers and fridges

Do you have room for ice and lid clearance, or enough electrical capacity for a fridge?

Open the coolers and fridges guide →

Also for coolers and fridges: SnoMaster fridge, listed under Camp kitchen and cooking.

YETI wheeled cooler tilted above the drawers in our forest campsite
Our YETI above the drawers. Current dimensions below are manufacturer figures, not measurements of this setup.

Our field notes; current versions may differ

YETI Tundra Haul

The cooler we used

You prefer an ice cooler without an electrical system, with wheels for moving it.

  • 28.1 × 18.6 × 19.6 in exterior
  • 37.5 lb empty

Keep in mind: It weighs 37.5 lb empty, before food and ice. Check hatch access and the space to open its lid.

Full specifications and field notes →
Check YETI Tundra Haul manufacturer details →

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Illustration of the GoSun Chill cooler with its closed off-white lid, gray body, blue recessed handle and upper-right vent on a warm paper background

GoSun Chill

One of the fridges we're comparing for our camper

You are weighing an electric cooler against ice storage or our SnoMaster setup.

  • 25 × 20 × 16 in exterior, per GoSun
  • 35.2 lb listed weight in GoSun’s visible specifications; another embedded maker field says 28 lb

Keep in mind: Allow space and a compatible power supply. Battery inclusion is unclear: the FAQ mentions Power144, but the box list omits it. We have not used the Chill.

Full specifications and fit checks →
Check GoSun Chill manufacturer details →

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Realistic illustration of the gray BougeRV CRPRO30 fridge with its lid open and yellow latch

BougeRV CRPRO30

A compact powered-fridge alternative

You want a powered fridge and are willing to plan the battery, wiring and space around it.

  • 30-quart listed capacity, according to BougeRV
  • Supports 12/24 V DC and AC power with the appropriate supply

Keep in mind: Published dimensions and power figures differ across BougeRV pages. We have not chosen one conflicting figure or measured consumption ourselves.

Full specifications and fit checks →
Check BougeRV CRPRO30 manufacturer details →

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Tents and camp comfort

Will the shelter and chairs fit the car after the sleeping gear is packed?

Open the tents and camp comfort guide →
Our green Gazelle tent beside the 4Runner at a desert campsite
Our Gazelle tent. Its exact model is unconfirmed; the T4 specifications below describe the current comparison model.

Gazelle T4 Hub Tent

Current tent size reference

You want a hub-style car-camping tent and have room for its long packed bag.

  • Standard T4 Alpine Green GT400GR: 94 × 94 in floor; 78 in height
  • GT400GR: 66.5 in packed length; 30 lb listed weight

Keep in mind: The current T4 packs to 66.5 inches and weighs 30 lb. Our green tent model is not confirmed.

Full specifications and field notes →
Check Gazelle T4 Hub Tent manufacturer details →

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Our Front Runner chair with the repair and patches described in the field note
Our older chair, not a photograph of a newly purchased CHAI007.

Our field notes; current versions may differ

Front Runner Expander

The chairs we own

You want a compact-folding steel chair for a vehicle setup.

  • Current CHAI007 listed net weight: 4 kg
  • Current product dimensions: 521 mm deep × 444.5 mm wide × 787 mm high

Keep in mind: The current CHAI007 lists a 4 kg net weight. We repaired a rivet on our older pair; confirm the folded size and version you are buying.

Full specifications and field notes →
Check Front Runner Expander manufacturer details →

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Sitpack Campster II folding chair, manufacturer product image
Product image: Sitpack. A chair we are considering for our family.

Sitpack Campster II

Lightweight chair alternative

You are comparing a lighter aluminum chair and a low seat for your next setup.

  • Current listed weight: 3.23 lb / 1.46 kg
  • Listed seat height: 12 in / 30 cm

Keep in mind: The listed seat height is 12 inches. Check whether low seating suits you; we have not tried its comfort, stability or durability.

Full specifications and fit checks →
Check Campster II at Sitpack →

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The awning extended beside our 4Runner at camp
The awning in our archive; exact model and size remain unconfirmed.

Our field notes; current versions may differ

Overland Vehicle Systems awning

Vehicle-mounted shade

You want shade attached to a compatible vehicle rack.

  • Awning pictured on our 4Runner
  • Part number and size are not confirmed

Keep in mind: Our part number is unknown. Confirm brackets, deployed clearance and the wind precautions for your model.

Full specifications and field notes →
Check Overland Vehicle Systems awning manufacturer details →

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Camp power, solar and lighting

What load are you running, for how long, and how will you recharge it?

Open the camp power, solar and lighting guide →
Overland Solar Bugout 120 label on our folding solar panel
Our Bugout 120 label, showing the manufacturer and Boise, Idaho origin. It does not establish measured output.

Our field notes; current versions may differ

Overland Solar Bugout 120

Portable panel from our archive

You are researching the portable panel shown in our older setup.

  • Bugout 120 named in our original camping post
  • Electrical label and actual output are not verified

Keep in mind: The electrical label is unverified. We cannot promise output, connector compatibility or current availability.

Full specifications and field notes →

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ODYSSEY Performance battery installed in our 4Runner
Our secondary battery. Current specifications are a separate reference.

Our field notes; current versions may differ

ODYSSEY Performance 34R-790

Photographed secondary battery

You are comparing an AGM battery for a properly designed vehicle electrical system.

  • Current ODP-AGM34R listing: 12 V, 65 Ah at 20-hour rate
  • 10.8 × 6.8 × 7.9 in with terminals; 46.6 lb

Keep in mind: It is a 46.6 lb current-model reference. Capacity alone does not establish fridge runtime or installation compatibility.

Full specifications and field notes →
Check ODYSSEY Performance 34R-790 manufacturer details →

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White Hardkorr heavy-duty battery box strapped beside the 4Runner drawer system
Our older portable box. It is not proof of the battery inside or the later fixed installation.

Hardkorr heavy-duty battery box

Portable power box, current product reference

You need portable battery storage and accessible 12V connections as part of a planned power system.

  • Hardkorr branding and a white heavy-duty battery box are visible in our cargo photo
  • Current manufacturer box dimensions: 455 × 240 × 330 mm; maximum listed battery dimensions: 330 × 180 × 240 mm

Keep in mind: Our version and internal battery are unknown. Current port layouts and dimensions may differ from the box in the photo; check availability in your region.

Full specifications and field notes →
Check Hardkorr heavy-duty battery box manufacturer details →

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Victron SmartShunt and electrical equipment in our 4Runner
Hardware in our former setup, not an installation diagram.

Our field notes; current versions may differ

Victron SmartShunt 500A/50mV

Battery monitor in our setup

You need battery monitoring to understand use and charging.

  • Bluetooth and VE.Direct connections on current range
  • Auxiliary input supports additional battery or sensor uses

Keep in mind: It measures the system; it does not supply power. Its shunt rating is not the safe rating of the complete circuit.

Full specifications and field notes →
Check Victron SmartShunt 500A/50mV manufacturer details →

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Realistic illustration of the GoSun SolarTable 120 with two solar panels, silver folding legs and storage pouch

GoSun SolarTable 120

A folding solar panel that doubles as a table

You want a solar charging surface that doubles as a camp table.

  • Two 60W, 12V panels under tempered glass, per GoSun
  • Folds to travel; adjustable angle and three table heights, per GoSun

Keep in mind: We have not used it. Check packed size, charging output and connector compatibility before replacing a panel or table.

Full specifications and fit checks →
Check GoSun SolarTable 120 manufacturer details →

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Lanterns and a headlamp laid out together
Our LANDER lighting kit, from the July 2020 post.

LANDER camp lanterns

Our lights, with current Cairn XL details

You want a rechargeable lantern above the cooking area, with a power-bank function to compare.

  • Current Cairn XL listing: 350 lumens and a 10,000 mAh power bank
  • Current charging ports: USB-C with 18W PD and USB-A rated at 2.4A

Keep in mind: Our older versions are unconfirmed. The listed power-bank capacity is not a promise of delivered phone charges or bright-light runtime.

Full specifications and field notes →
Check LANDER camp lanterns manufacturer details →

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Realistic illustration of the black EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus with recessed handle, front controls and side ventilation

EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus

A smaller portable power station for modest camp loads

You want a portable battery for modest loads rather than wiring a second vehicle battery.

  • 286 Wh battery capacity, according to EcoFlow
  • 600 W rated AC output; boost modes are not the continuous rating

Keep in mind: A modest battery capacity can mean recharging more often, depending on fridge use. A panel, extra battery or compatible adapter can add to the total cost.

Full specifications and fit checks →
Check EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus at EcoFlow US →

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Realistic illustration of the gray BLUETTI AC70 front panel with two US AC sockets and four USB ports

BLUETTI AC70

Untested historical comparison; discontinued direct listing

You already own an AC70 or are evaluating verified remaining exact-model retailer stock. The discontinued US direct listing is not a current buying recommendation.

  • 768 Wh battery capacity, according to BLUETTI
  • 1,000 W continuous AC output

Keep in mind: The listed capacity does not tell you how long your particular fridge will run. Solar input is a maximum, not a guaranteed charging rate.

Full specifications and fit checks →
Check BLUETTI AC70 manufacturer details →

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Realistic illustration of the gray NITECORE NU25 MCT UL with twin primary lenses and flecked cord headband

NITECORE NU25 MCT UL

Hands-free light for camp chores

You need light where you are looking, without holding a torch or moving a lantern.

  • 400 lumens maximum output, according to NITECORE
  • 47 g listed weight including bracket and headband

Keep in mind: A built-in battery needs charging. Maximum brightness and maximum runtime refer to different settings.

Full specifications and fit checks →
See NU25 MCT UL at NITECORE Store →

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Vehicle camp systems

Does the complete mounted setup fit your cargo area, roof and garage?

Open the vehicle camp systems guide →
Black WaterPORT tank tucked beside the SnoMaster fridge in the 4Runner
Our older tank beside the fridge. Its exact WaterPORT model is unconfirmed.

WaterPORT DayTank

Current water tank reference

You want a pressurized water tank for washing at the vehicle.

  • Current DayTank: 4 gal; 25.5 × 7.5 × 11 in
  • 18 lb empty; 8 ft hose and five-pattern nozzle
Full specifications and field notes →
Check WaterPORT DayTank manufacturer details →

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Roof-rack sections and loose bolts laid out during our 4Runner rack assembly
Assembly in our archive. Hardware in this photo does not establish a current rack rating.

Our field notes; current versions may differ

Victory 4x4 roof rack

Photographed vehicle rack

You are choosing vehicle-specific mounting space for your camp gear.

  • Victory branding is visible in our frost photo
  • Exact rack generation and installed dimensions unconfirmed

Keep in mind: Our rack generation is unknown. Check the exact fit, load limits and installed garage clearance.

Full specifications and field notes →
Check Victory 4x4 roof rack manufacturer details →

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Our Pelican recovery case mounted on the 4Runner roof
The long case we used to keep the loaded vehicle low enough for our garage.

Our field notes; current versions may differ

Pelican Storm iM3220

The recovery case we used

Your recovery gear suits a long, low case and you can secure it properly.

  • 44.00 × 14.00 × 8.50 in usable interior
  • 20.4 lb without foam

Keep in mind: The current empty case is 20.4 lb without foam. Add the rack, mounts and load when checking clearance.

Full specifications and field notes →

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See Pelican Storm iM3220 on Amazon →

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Illustration of the GoSun Spray kit: black carry case, blue hoses, pump, white battery and segmented gray faucet with a table clamp

GoSun Spray

A battery pump for hand washing at camp

You want to compare a portable pump and clamping faucet with our WaterPORT washing setup.

  • USB pump with an 18Wh battery, per GoSun
  • Includes hoses and a clamping faucet; works as a hand-washing station or shower, per GoSun

Keep in mind: Check the water source and charging needs before choosing it. We have not measured its flow or battery runtime.

Full specifications and fit checks →
Check GoSun Spray manufacturer details →

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Person already illustrated inside a tan RTIC duffel
An at-home RTIC duffel joke from March 2020.

RTIC duffel bags

Current Road Trip sizes for vehicle packing

You want removable luggage for clothing rather than another permanently mounted case.

  • Current Road Trip Medium exterior: 22 × 9 × 14 in
  • Current Road Trip Large exterior: 28 × 12 × 17 in

Keep in mind: Our photographed duffel is unidentified. Water-resistant fabric does not establish waterproof seams or submersion protection.

Full specifications and field notes →
Check RTIC duffel bags manufacturer details →

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