11 *Clever* Camping Items You Didn't Know You NEEDED!

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[tlt]

My husband and I have walkie talkies since there's usually no cell service. That way if someone wanders off to go to the bathroom or whatever and there's an emergency or even just a "hey! Come look at this!" moment, we can get a hold of each other.

[mendyviola]

My must have car camping (or bikepacking) gear item is either a collapsible porta potty and privacy shelter or a female urinating device and a pee rag. At my age, walking a distance in the dark several times a night is not an option. I’m not willing to risk squatting on something that will give me a rash.

[deborahlee]

💙blue tarps are great if you need rescuing💙 as someone who worked SAR, blue stands out in a natural environment making it easier to find you.

[kerrischuh]

I have 2 camping bins that I’ve had for almost 30 years. They are always packed and ready to go. Taped under the lid of one is a list of everything we need to take with us when we go camping. I also make a list of all the meals and ingredients we plan to make while we are camping.

[halischatz]

Finally someone else that uses a handkerchief!! I always have a special handkerchief bandana which I like because it's bigger than a normal handkerchief.

[rebeccasponderings]

Yay! Another handkerchief user! I carry a handkerchief in my pocket on every hike - especially in the winter when the cold air makes my nose run. But I also carry one in my purse every day. SO much nicer on my nose.

[sunshines]

You are so right, handkerchiefs are such a must!!

[annaoutdoors]

Thanks for your videos! I always end up buying something you recommend in your vids. I'm a gear nerd. LOL.

[CookingwithCatLover]

I thought you were my daughter when you were talking about the shovel, then bins, but the PPS~ You ARE my daughter. LOL! We had to jump start our truck with the power pack. We never go anywhere without it. Great video with lots of ideas. Thank you!

[deaconmn]

I would suggest having a small 12v air compressor. Last summer, we were camping and my left rear tire picked up something that caused a slow leak. Was able to inflate the tire and drive to the repair shop. Without the compressor, may have had to call AAA, but didn't need to.

[totallyawesomes]

Regarding the shovel... One of the most useful pieces of military equipment I have is my entrenching tool. The head folds 90 degrees so it's more useful for scraping, and makes a handy prop for going #2. And it folds up nicely to save space.

[nicoler]

Thank you so much for these types of videos. After watching a few of your others, I bought one of those jumpstart power banks and started utilizing bins for storage. I feel so much better taking my car into the woods by myself with the power bank. And the bins have made camping SO MUCH easier by keeping everything organized.

[dannyl]

Thank you. I keep most of those things on hand. We like old worn quilts for that car blanket, we also throw them over our old metal lawn chairs. If you do have a use for the one pound gas tanks, you can get an adaptor to fill them from the bulk tanks.

[TheLyon]

those powerbank jump starters are so worth it. for camping or just getting around town. lifesavers

[MySonsMother]

I have all those except for the Bellows of which I’ve never heard.

Fun fact: I collect vintage hankies. I’ve never counted but I know I have over 100 of different ones I find pretty. I bought them on eBay several years back. Some I bought stained to cut up and use in my sewing, but I can’t bring myself to do so, lol. I call myself the hanky lady.

Excellent video.

[chanthataing]

Wow I clicked this thinking I probably have most of these items in my car camp/road trip set up and I was totally wrong. I will absolutely look into some of your items and add that in my setup! Thanks for sharing!

[dm]

The handkerchief made me a subscriber! A clever young woman.

[kristymoore]

I like the handkerchief. Will kncorporate. One thing that I have for backpacking, that I’ve started to carry camping is my Garmin. With mostly no cell service and especially dispersed, it is a good emergency communicator if needed.

[marytaylor]

Great tips. What pants are you wearing please? They look comfy!!

[Jagzzzs]

Plus hankies can be personalized and made pretty, my grandfather always carried them! I’m team hankie!!