The Best Camping Gadgets Under $50
By Margaret Mason (from Mighty Girl) on June 4, 2010
No point in being uncivilized while you're escaping civilization, take your tech along with you. These reasonably priced gadgets make camping a little more comfortable, but don't leave you wondering whether it would have been cheaper to buy an RV.
LightCap 200, $20
This cap fits any wide mouth water bottle, and turns it into a solar-powered lantern. After four hours charging in the sun, you get about three hours of light, but it also comes with a rechargeable battery in case of clouds.
Anti-Mosquito iPhone App, $ .99
Tekkeon TekCharge Mobile Power and Battery Charger, $24
Black Diamond Spot, $40
This cap fits any wide mouth water bottle, and turns it into a solar-powered lantern. After four hours charging in the sun, you get about three hours of light, but it also comes with a rechargeable battery in case of clouds.
Anti-Mosquito iPhone App, $ .99
Emits a high-pitched sound that drives mosquitos away without being audible to humans. The only question is whether the family dog can hear it. We'll find out soon enough.
Tekkeon TekCharge Mobile Power and Battery Charger, $24
An emergency backup charge for your phone that runs on a battery, in case you need rescuing. Or pizza delivery.
Black Diamond Spot, $40
Where did you put the stupid flashlight? Oh, it's on your head. A reasonably priced, hands-free light that gives you a spot or wide beam and six-angle adjustability.
Bushnell GPS BackTrack Personal Locator, $45
A pared-down pocket GPS marks your starting point with the press of a button. Then the GPS and digital compass guide you back to camp. Or to where you parked your car at the stadium.
What do you pack for a weekend in the woods? Do you bring everything but the kitchen sink, or keep it ultralight? Let us know in comments.
Read more by Maggie Mason: Pimp My Messenger Bag, Top 5 Gadgets for Students, 5 Cool, Easy Ways to Display Snapshots, The Wired Pet Owner: Top 5 Pet Gadgets, Top 5 Lapdesks: Spend More Time in Bed, Gadget Case Roundup: Keep Your Gear Safe, 4 Tips for Creating an Inspiring Office, 5 Super Useful Camera Accessories, Five Small Camera Bags for the Casual Photographer, Gift Guide for Geeks, 6 Unique Tools for Better Photos, Budget Tech Gifts Under $50, Mighty Girl's 2010 Resolution
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Margaret Mason is the author of No One Cares What You Had for Lunch: 100 Ideas for Your Blog, publisher of Mighty Mighty Media, and a Twitter power user (@Maggie). Her personal blog, Mighty Girl was recently nominated for a SxSW Lifetime Achievement Award, and she was named one of Silicon Valley's Top 50 Influencers by Now Public.
A pared-down pocket GPS marks your starting point with the press of a button. Then the GPS and digital compass guide you back to camp. Or to where you parked your car at the stadium.
What do you pack for a weekend in the woods? Do you bring everything but the kitchen sink, or keep it ultralight? Let us know in comments.
Read more by Maggie Mason: Pimp My Messenger Bag, Top 5 Gadgets for Students, 5 Cool, Easy Ways to Display Snapshots, The Wired Pet Owner: Top 5 Pet Gadgets, Top 5 Lapdesks: Spend More Time in Bed, Gadget Case Roundup: Keep Your Gear Safe, 4 Tips for Creating an Inspiring Office, 5 Super Useful Camera Accessories, Five Small Camera Bags for the Casual Photographer, Gift Guide for Geeks, 6 Unique Tools for Better Photos, Budget Tech Gifts Under $50, Mighty Girl's 2010 Resolution
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Margaret Mason is the author of No One Cares What You Had for Lunch: 100 Ideas for Your Blog, publisher of Mighty Mighty Media, and a Twitter power user (@Maggie). Her personal blog, Mighty Girl was recently nominated for a SxSW Lifetime Achievement Award, and she was named one of Silicon Valley's Top 50 Influencers by Now Public.
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