Updated
Updated · The Guardian · Jul 2
Filter Recommends 10 Camping Gear Upgrades, From $6 Salt Tin to $360 Foldable Kayak
Updated
Updated · The Guardian · Jul 2

Filter Recommends 10 Camping Gear Upgrades, From $6 Salt Tin to $360 Foldable Kayak

3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 2

Summary

  • Filter picked 10 tested camping upgrades aimed at making outdoor trips easier, more comfortable and more fun once basics like a tent and sleeping bag are covered.
  • Prices run from $6 for Jacobsen Salt Co’s slide tin to $360 for Tucktec’s foldable kayak, with the list spanning cooking, hydration, storage, lighting, wildlife viewing and sleep.
  • Standout picks include a $225 GoSun solar oven that can also run off a car’s 12V outlet, a collapsible kettle and bottle, and a 450-lumen Black Diamond headlamp for trail navigation.
  • Sleep and camp-comfort items round out the guide, including $49.95 earplugs and a $49.95 Nemo backpacking pillow, underscoring Filter’s focus on small upgrades rather than core gear.

Insights

Does making the wilderness more comfortable with high-tech gear diminish the intrinsic value of the experience itself?
As the outdoor gear market booms, can we balance consumer demand for innovation with the conservation of the environments we explore?