GEAR BOX: Camp Supplies
Camp Supplies for life off the beaten path
Looking to change up your camp kitchen or add new items? This roundup of camp supplies brings you some gear to help you cook and items to help you eat delicious delights. For those looking to add some tasteful musical ambiance to their campsite, there’s something for you. Not to be missed is the cooler backpack for when you want to bring your cold bevvies with you when you leave your rig behind.
01 Front Runner/Box Braai/BBQ Grill
Camp cooking just got even more portable because of the flat-packed Box Braai/BBQ Grill from Front Runner Outfitters, which keeps the flame off the ground for safe grilling anywhere. The Box Braai packs flat to save precious cargo room and transport easily. It also packs neatly in containers, such as Front Runner’s Wolf Pack Pro or Wolf Pack, with other kitchen camping gear.
MSRP: $222
02 Primus /Cutlery Set
Sleek, compact and beautifully designed, the Primus Cutlery Set is crafted of 18/8 stainless steel and includes a knife, fork and spoon. This set of eating utensils packs up tightly and compact, thanks to its leather sleeve, which assures everything is kept in one place.
MSRP: $15
03 UCO GEAR/Eco 5-Piece Mess Kit
Post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste transform into the all-new ECO 5-Piece Mess Kit with smart UCO Ware. This compact and durable kit features a locking, sealed lid and matching radius between spork and bowl. We used this kit in the field and can attest to its fantastic utility. Its features have made the UCO Ware a favorite mealtime companion in town and on the trail. A great addition to anyone’s camp supplies.
MSRP: $30
04 Omnia /Stove Top Oven
Need a lightweight baking option while at the campsite? The Omnia is a portable stove-top oven that lets you bake as you would in a regular oven, only on top of a stove instead. Heat, bake or cook—you can do it all in an Omnia. This oven requires no installation and works with a variety of heat sources to provide a convenient, versatile way to prepare your favorite foods. It also packs down compactly—perfect for your outdoor adventures.
MSRP: From $64
05 Turtlebox /Speaker
Music is an essential component to get your campground rocking and grooving. Enter the Turtlebox Speaker. This Bluetooth speaker is loud, portable, waterproof, rugged and is ready to provide hours of listening enjoyment when you’re out in the elements. Get crystal-clear, distortion-free sound at up to 120dB that you can easily carry with one hand. Turtlebox is waterproof, has 20 hours of battery life on a single charge and a USB-C charging input and output to get your devices topped off.
MSRP: $374
06 MSR/Reactor Stove 1.7L System
The Reactor Stove System is the fastest and most fuel-efficient stove ever made. It’s also the only one that delivers a high level of performance in the cold and wind. The 1.7L System, in particular, is an all-around performer with the capacity to quickly boil water and melt snow for two or more. You’ll burn and carry less fuel, as well as move faster than any other stove available. For those looking to add a this type of stove to their camp gear kit, the Reactor is a wise option.
MSRP: $250
07 Adidas /SP0041
Adidas presents its latest sunglasses, the SP0041. These sunglasses feature a reverse half-rim, flexible frame that’s fitted with rubber end tips and no-slip contact points on the temples to provide a perfect and secure fit. The half-rim construction maximizes ventilation and provides the opportunity for quick lens changes for varying light conditions. The Vario lenses are photochromatic and coated with a super-clear coating process that makes them easy to clean.
MSRP: TBA
08 Igloo/Pursuit 24-Can Backpack
Igloo’s Pursuit cooler backpack has a 24-can capacity and is rich in features and versatility. This backpack doesn’t stop at just cooling your refreshments; it has a good-looking premium exterior material that’s durable, as well as storage options for nonperishable essentials, camp supplies, and accessories, exterior straps for carrying a rolled-up towel, blanket or yoga mat, and a built-in bottle opener. What more do you need for a day out on the trail or to keep refreshments close by at an event or gathering?
MSRP: $120
Editor’s Note: A version of this article appeared in Tread January/February 2022.
