5 Products You Need For Your Next Camping Trip (2022)

Like campers everywhere, here at etrailer, we're excited to break out our fair-weather gear and welcome a return to normalcy. Tis the season for afternoon barbeques and evenings around the campfire!

It's also the right time to pick up the must-have camping gear for the season ahead. From speakers to crank out your favorite tunes to cargo bags that can practically carry your campsite, we've got you covered with these 5 fun products guaranteed to improve your camping experience this summer.

The "Go-Anywhere" Speaker

Scosche BoomBuoy Bluetooth Speaker # 332-BTBB

The portable Scosche BoomBuoy speaker is waterproof, wireless, and dust proof, so you can truly take your music anywhere. The BoomBuoy is designed for outdoor environments—it even floats face up in water! Toss it in your canoe, strap it to your kayak, or tie it to your tube. Then, just connect to your phone via Bluetooth and enjoy up to 7 hours of play time on the lake, on the trails, and everywhere in between.

The "Reach-Anything" Step

Rightline Gear Moki Door Step # RL100660

Have trouble reaching your vehicle's roof rack? Just hook the Moki door step over the U-shaped door latch in your car and step up—no more climbing on your seats to reach the roof! The Moki step is perfect for loading cargo bags, sports equipment, watercraft, roof bike racks, and other gear. Plus, it fits in your glove compartment.

The "Carry-Everything" Bag

etrailer Cargo Bag # 988501

This extra-large, water-resistant cargo bag will practically fit your entire campsite. Plus, the PVC-coated Nylon and watertight welded seams will help keep your gear safe from rain, dirt, sun, and road debris. 6 built-in loops make it easy to secure the bag on your hitch- or roof-mounted cargo carrier, and it also fits in your truck bed or trunk.

So how much can the cargo bag's 20 cu ft hold? Approximately 2 coolers, 6 lawn chairs, an extra-large tent, a folding table, a cooking rack, pans, bedding, 4 air mattresses, and more. Basically, you can bring everything but the kitchen sink. (Although you could probably fit that too . . . we just don't recommend it.)

The "Relax-Anywhere" Awning

Rhino-Rack Batwing Awning # RR33200

The roof-rack mounted Batwing Awning from Rhino-Rack provides the perfect amount of shade for those sunny days outdoors! The awning attaches to your crossbars and swings out when you need it to provide 270 degrees of protection. You can even purchase extensions and sidewalls for additional cover.

What's more, the Batwing is great for the health of campers everywhere, providing UV50+ sun protection—it's even been endorsed by the Cancer Council.

The "Feed-Everyone" Grill

Stromberg Carlson Stake and Grill # GR-1522

The world is your kitchen with the Stromberg Carlson Grill and Fire pit. Burgers, hot dogs, potatoes, ribs— this 15x22" grill is plenty big enough for the whole family's dinner. The raised edges keep food or pots from falling off, and the 360-degree rotation allows for easy food removal. It's even great for heating up your morning coffee!

Cook on Grill - Camping - Stromberg Carlson Stake and Grill

Cooking While Camping - Stromberg Carlson Stake and Grill

Updated: 11/30/22

Written by: Amber S.

Ted

6/26/2021

The reach anything step seems to be the best item, but $XX? Interested but not right now.

Jay M.

6/25/2021

Please read the discription Elizabeth, the step is aircraft grade aluminum. I've had one for a couple years, works great.

Edward Y.

6/25/2021

considering the many followers of etrailer.com you should carry a full line of camping gear and equipment at a substantial savings to your customers-just saying

Carol C.

6/25/2021

Wow! I loved all your suggestions and may try a couple of them, really like the batwing

Jim S.

6/25/2021

Everything I have bought from etrailer works perfect as described. Customer service best in the industry.

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