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Car Camping Elevated: Favorite Products Make Your Next Camping Trip Better

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Looking for long lasting camping equipment that makes your life easier? This list is everything we use when car camping from cooking equipment, to lanterns, to sleeping gear. I have grown up car camping and it's something that my husband and I love d...
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Cooking Equipment

What's camping without cooking good food over a fire? These are some of our favorite cooking tools 

 
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These pack up small and have a rotating feature which makes it great for even roasting!
Jolly Green Rotating Marshmallow Sticks, Set of 5
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We love these for a simple dinner over the fire! Super easy to load up and take off the food once it's been cooked
16" Kabob Skewers for Grilling with Push Bar
 
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Great compact kit that has all cooking utensils you need! Easy to grab when packing so you don't forget anything
Camp Kitchen Cooking Utensil Set Travel Kit
 
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It's a splurge, but it really works. Ice lasts all weekend and having the wheels is a huge help!
YETI Tundra Haul Portable Wheeled Cooler
 
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Who doesn't love a cup of coffee first thing in the morning?
COLETTI Bozeman Percolator Coffee Pot
 
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Great 4 piece dish set to make your camping more sustainable!
Coleman 24-Piece Enamel Dinnerware Set, Red
 
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Single burner stove that works great to cook up quick meals!
Coleman PowerPack Propane Gas Camping Stove, 1-Burner
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Great for getting multiple things cooking over your fire!
Camp Chef Lumberjack Over Fire Grill - 18" x 36"
 
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Thick gloves that are durable and offer great protection!
Fire Gloves; Heat Resistant Cowhide Leather
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Camping Tools

Reliable flashlights and lanterns are a must 

 
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Great to wear when walking around at night for hands-free use!
GearLight USB Rechargeable Headlamp Flashlight
 
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Our favorite lantern! Super bright
Coleman 1000 Lumens Deluxe Propane Lantern
 
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Great for splitting logs and makes building a fire so much easier
Fiskars X7 Hatchet - Wood Splitter - Orange/Black
 
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Keep your phone charged all weekend
Belkin BoostCharge Plus 10k mAh Power Bank

Sleeping

Stay comfy your entire trip!

 
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No better chair to relax in!
Amazon Basics Zero Gravity Lounge Chair, Black
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Great add on for the chairs! Holds 2 beverages, phone, and other! Super secure easy to clip on
Zero Gravity Chair Tray, 2 Pack Cup Holder
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Great hammock that is easy to set up and packs away really small!
Wise Owl Outfitters Camping Hammock w/Straps
 
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Has a foot pump to make inflating it really easy! Never had issues with it deflating
Yuzonc Ultralight Camping Sleeping Pad with Pillow
 
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This tent has been through so many rain storms and has always kept us dry. Quick set-up!
Coleman Dark Room Sundome Camping Tent, 4/6 Person
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Clothing

Outdoor gear 

 
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Favorite hiking shoes. Didn't take any time to break in!
Women's Targhee II Waterproof Mid | Slate Black/Flint Stone
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