Our Favorite Products and Gear

When it comes to camping and traveling, the right products and gear can make your trip a lot easier. My preferences lean towards budget-friendly, space-saving, and multi-purpose if at all possible, and bonus points for items we can use in our everyday lives. Here is a list of products and gear we love and use frequently.

Luggage

Carry-on Luggage Backpack

No need to check a bag and keeps your hands free

Packing Cubes

Keeps clothes organized. We have different colors for each person.

Clear Packing Cubes

Waterproof and TSA-approved for liquids and carry-ons

Clear Stadium Backpack

For venues with a clear bag policy

Travel

Travel Towel

These are our favorite for travel, beach, and pool. They pack up small and have a hand towel.

Travel Blanket

This warm blanket packs up small and can be configured in multiple ways

6 port Car Charger with 5ft cord

Our car does not have charging ports in the back row(s). This cord is a lifesaver for the back row.

Pill Organizer

This helps keep everyone’s daily medication and over-the-counter medications organized.

Travel Sheet

These sheets are great as sleeping bag liners or if you have to bring your own bedding. They come in single and double.

Electronics

4 in 1 Charge Cord

Charges USB-C, iPhone, and Micro USB

Solar & Rechargeable Power Bank

Can be recharged with solar or wall outlet

Power Bank with 12volt socket

For those products that use a car adapter

Electronics Organizer

Keep all those cords contained and organized

Instant Digital Camera

For those memories you want right now

Games

Card Storage Box

When we travel, we transfer our card games to these boxes from their original ones to take up less room

Travel Card Holder

For larger card games or multiple games. Holds 400 cards.

Waterproof Playing Cards

Great for the beach or pool, but are also studier

Uno Splash!

A waterproof version of the original Uno game

Uno Flip Splash!

A waterproof version of Uno Flip

Camping with Sasquatch

A lighthearted, family-friendly “Rummy meets Slapjack” card game.

Exploding Minions

The Minions-Themed Version Of The Award-Winning Card Game Exploding Kittens

Color Addict

Race to match colors by text or ink color –before another player steals your match!

Throw Throw Burrito Outdoor Edition

We love the whole Throw Throw line of games, but love this oversized water-resistant version for the beach.

“Shotgun” The Road Trip Game

Fun game for long drives. Plays better with teens and adults.

Trails

A family and strategy game about hiking and outdoors.

Parks

Encounter the US National Parks in this board game. Hike along a different trail every season, take in the sights, and experience the beauty of our parks in a new way

Parks Nightfall Expansion

Experience the parks after dark by camping at different trail sites that change every season

Parks Wildlife Expansion

Expand your Parks experience with new Parks, Gear, Canteens, Seasons, Trail Sites, Wildlife, and more!

Trekking The National Parks

Compete in a cross-country race to visit the National Parks and collect the most points.

Sorry! Road Trip Travel Edition

Full game in a portable case. Perfect for on the road.

Scrabble Road Trip Travel Edition

Full game in a portable case. Perfect for on the road.

Connect 4 Road Trip Travel Edition

Full game in a portable case. Perfect for on the road.

Battleship Road Trip Travel Edition

Full game in a portable case. Perfect for on the road.

Travel Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Ultimate boredom beater for kids on the road

Kanoodle

Kanoodle is a brain teaser puzzle game that includes 12 puzzle pieces, 200 puzzle challenges, a 48-page illustrated puzzle book, and a carrying case.

Kanoodle Extreme

This amped-up version has over 300 2-D & 3-D puzzles: From basic to truly tough, get ready to cross-train your brain.

Kanoodle Head-to-Head

Go head-to-head in the brain-teasing puzzle race for two.

Kanoodle Duplexity

Select a challenge card and place it in the case. Then, use two-tone magnetic pieces to recreate the puzzle, making sure both ends of the piece match the puzzle card

Go Cube

This smart bluetooth enabled speed cube brings a new engaging twist to the classic puzzle. Quickly charge, connect, and let the app take you through exciting lessons, games, online competitions, and mental exercises.

Camping

Coleman Skydome

This is our go-to tent. We have the 8 person for our family of 4. Dimensions fit within most all campground tent locations

Coleman Skydome with Screen Room

If we had to replace our tent, this one would be a strong contender.

Columbia Mammoth Creek

This is the tent my parents have. They have the 8 person for 2 people, but they like to spread out.

Camping Tarp

Perfect for under a tent or to cover things.

Coleman Tent Kit

All you need to set up your tent and keep it clean.

Coleman Camp Stove

This stove is like Old Faithful. We have had ours for 10 years and it still works like it is brand new.

Coleman Cookware Set

I love that these nest and don’t take up much room

Camping Cooking Utensils

Everything you need to prepare meals in a handy storage bag

Camping Mess Set

Mess kit for a group of 4

Measuring Cup & Spoon

All-in-1 measuring cup, teaspoon, and tablespoon. We use these at home too.

Collapsible Camp Kettle

For all of your hot water needs without taking up space

Pour Over Coffee Drip

Collapsible and has an integrated reusable filter… just add coffee and hot water.

Iron Flask Water Bottles & Tumblers

We love all of Iron Flask’s products and use them daily at home. My favorite feature is that their water bottles and Rover 2.0 tumbler come with multiple leakproof lids so that the same container can be used for multiple purposes.

Rechargeable Electric Lighter

With these lighters, we never worry about running out of lighter fluid. We use these at home too.

Rechargeable Camping Fan

Our previous tent fan ran off of D batteries. The batteries would drain every other day and replacements were expensive, heavy, and bulky.

Rechargeable Flashlight

We never have to worry about running out of batteries in our flashlights. We use these at home too.

Solar and Rechargeable String Lights

We use these inside our tent and outside to find our way back to our tent in the dark.

Rechargeable Lanterns

These small lanterns put off a good amount of light for their size.

Solar and Rechargeable Inflatable Lantern

This lantern takes up next to no room when deflated.

Solar and Rechargeable Color Inflatable Lantern

A color-changing version of the previous lantern

Cold Weather / Ski Gear

Rechargeable Hand Warmer

These are live savers for cold outdoor events and activities

Touch Screen Winter Gloves

You can still use your tech without taking off your gloves.

Men’s Fleece Lined Hiking/Snow Pants

I love that these pants are warm but without the bulk of traditional snow pants

Women’s Fleece Lined Hiking/Snow Pants

Warmth without the bulk.

Kid’s Fleece Lined Hiking/Snow Pants

Again less bulk for winter play

Ski Gear Bag

This bag has room for my boots, helmet, goggles, and gloves, plus my skis can strap on each side.

Kid’s Ski/Snowboard Training Backpack

This backpack helps kids learn to ski/snowboard by allowing an adult to help control their speed with the harness and straps and has a chair lift handle. The bag can also carry their ski/snowboard gear.

Ski Tip Connector

Helps beginner skiers learn how to control speed by edging and making a wedge.

Ice Crampons

For those times you don’t want to be slipping and sliding on the ice or trails.