Camping, is all about being one with nature getting out there and enjoying the tranquillity of the outdoors. But just because you are in the outdoors does not mean you have to rough it. Camping gear is getting better and better with technology. Not only is the sophistication of camping gear improving but due to inventive modern methods of construction it hasbecome more and more portable.  Camping gear is becoming more portable due to contemporary lightweight materials. But also because of improvements in computerised design the complexity of the compactable shapes has vastly enhanced. Due to the fact camping gear portability has improved you now have the  ability to bring so much more gear then ever before on your trips. This article will be a small guide on just some of the appliances that will improve the experience of your next adventure.

If stranded on an island seeking shelter is one of the first things you should do therefore let’s start this guide by discussing some shelter options. An awning is a great choice for shelter for multiple reasons. Car awnings are fixed to the side of your cars roof rack and thus provide a very portable shelter option.  Once unzipped the next step is to unroll the awning and extend the telescopic poles and then if the weather is windy peg out the guide ropes. For a quality awning, shop around for a model that offers anodised telescopic alloy poles and alloy knuckles. Many awning brands offer subpar plastic knuckles that are easily broken and deuterate quickly in the elements. As for the shade cloth material 170gsm ripstop polyester is a perfect blend of breathability and durability. Once packed up car awnings live in a storge bag in order to protect them from the elements. To ensure your awning is best protected search for a company that offers heavy duty nylon reinforced PVC bag.

To further increase your shelter car awnings come with an optional extra luxury of an awning tent.
Connecting to all four sides an awning tent creates a fully enclosed room for you to sleep in. Alternatively, though awning tents are also perfect to sit and chill in if the weather is less than ideal. A polyEthylene bucket floor is a must have for an awning tent in order to protect you from the wet ground.

If an awning tent isn’t your thing, then stay high and dry in a luxury rooftop tent. One of the best benefits of a rooftop tent is there quick and easy setup. Once a rooftop tent  is installed to the top of your vehicle simply pop the latches and push up and the struts will take over, then boom your rooftop tent is setup with all your bedding inside. Look for a model that features external gas struts as this will maximise your internal sleeping area.  Also, if you are opting for a premium aluminium rooftop tent then you need heavy duty gas struts rated to at least 500 newtons.  Another great benefit of rooftop tents is they can be packed full of creature comforts. So, you can take the comfort of your bed at home with you anywhere. Rooftop tents such as the Adventure Kings GRAND TOURER MKIII Boasts a huge sleeping space plus an incredibly comfy 75mm thick mattress, it’s the rooftop tent that’ll make you the envy of campers everywhere. This aluminium rooftop tent comes with four internal storage pockets plus a cable access point on both sides to make running power up into your rooftop tent simple, clean, and easy.  Ensuring you stay high and dry you need to check that the rooftop tent you pay for is quality built and thus has sufficient water protection. The Adventure Kings aluminium rooftop tent has four stages of water protection on the ingress scale. The first is the sleek design with no external rivet or bolt joints that reduces risk of water ingress into the rooftop tent via holes. An automotive grade rubber pinch weld seal is the second stage and it helps keep water and dust out for good. A custom extrusion aluminium prevents water coming inside the aluminium rooftop tent even if the water passes the rubber seal. Lastly every join is sealed with automotive grade polyurethane sealant, making this rooftop tent extremely watertight and built for extreme weather.

Another great product essential for a good camping trip is of course a table. Without a quality table its pretty hard to not only prepare your meals but also eat them. An aluminium roll up table will certainly do the trick. One of the perks to an Alloy Roll Up Table is due to the aluminium construction it is extremely light weight so great for carrying around. The aluminium roll up table is also extremely portable as it rolls up and folds down into a very manageable size and also comes with a carry bag making it certainly a must have for every camping trip.

It wouldn’t be a decent holiday without somewhere comfy to sit and relax so a couple of camp chairs is another must have. In saying that you can’t forget about your four legged friend so grab a pet bed so your furry mate has somewhere to chill out as well.

A picnic set will supply you with enough gear for the whole family or to invite all your mates with a whopping 6 x plates, bowls, cups, knives, forks & spoons. Picnic sets are made form polypropylene this crockery so they are extremely durable and easy to clean perfect for those with young children. Plus, some picnic sets come with high-quality stainless-steel cutlery making them ready for travel.

For those hotter nights a 2 In 1 Fan is a perfect way to get a bit of air flow inside your rooftop tent, awning tent or swag.

Hopefully this article has helped display a small selection of camping gear that will improve the experience of your next adventure.