Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - Blog on a Log

5 Forgotten Camping Essentials Under $30

There's lots to remember when you head out to the great outdoors, but you don't need to break the bank to do it right.  Whether you're heading out for the weekend or going further afar, a few inexpensive items can go a long way to making your trip an enjoyable one.

Camping Tarp

Whether you're protecting your cook area from a light evening rain, laying out a feast during a picnic lunch, or keeping the dew off the portage packs, a camping tarp might be one of the most useful multi-purpose items you can bring with you.  The Outbound tarps are washable, rot-proof, and reinforced for years of use around the home, cabin or campsite.

$15

Sleeping Bag Liner

Have a sleeping bag that isn't quite cutting it for warmth?  Adding a liner can increase the warmth rating of your bag anywhere from 2 to 10 degrees, all while wicking moisture and adding to the longevity of your bag.  It's an inexpensive way to extend a summer-weight bag into the shoulder seasons or make a always-cold sleeper more comfortable.

$29

Extra Tent Pegs

You know how pegs get lost or misplaced, and then one day you go to set up your tent only to find you're missing a few crucial elements?  Avoid that headache altogether by picking up a few extra pegs to take along.  You'll thank us next time your tent holds through that summer storm that leaves everyone else blown over.

$1-$3

Tent Lantern

You can't beat a headlamp for hands-free viewing, but when you just want a gentle light for changing or in-tent cards, a Micro LED Lantern is the clear winner.  This little light punches well above its weight, casting a 2 meter ring of light to illuminate your whole tent.  The best part?  At 2 inches tall and less than 1 oz, you can leave it clipped in your tent year-round - it's small enough to not get in the way when packed, and then always ready as soon as you set up your tent.

$9.99

Waterproofing

When your tried-and-tested gear starts showing its age, a little re-finishing can extend its life for multiple seasons.  A simple spray-on or wash-in treatment can make your rain jacket or tent fly repel water like new, keeping you and your gear warm and dry even in the harshest conditions.  Try it to keep your favourite gear ready to go for years to come.

$16.99

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