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Clockwise from top left: Nemo Helio pressure shower; Voited CloudTouch blanket; Jackery Explorer 240 power station; Jetboil MiniMo stove.
Portable power in a small package that allows you to plug in one AC outlet, two USB-A charging devices and one DC car port, with 240 watt hours of power in the lithium-ion battery. That’s roughly 24 phone charges, or between three and four laptop charges. You can charge it up with Jackery’s add-on SolarSaga solar panel attachment or at the mains. An LCD screen helps you keep track of the charge. From £200, uk.jackery.com
An inexpensive method of extending your living and working space while keeping sheltered from the elements, a vehicle awning is a must while traversing through changeable environments. Designed to secure to a range of van tailgates including the popular VW T5 and T6, this awning provides plenty of standing space, has a toggle-up door, plus an extra extendable canopy for greater sun and rain cover. £160.99, easycamp.com
With 19 well-built, sharp and sturdy tools in one, the Signal multi tool from go-to brand Leatherman doesn’t disappoint. While stiff on first opening, it quickly loosens up with use. Pliers separate the tool from the standard Swiss Army knife, which are useful for many a camping task like pulling out tent pegs, lifting hot lids or pulling nails from firewood. A handy clip allows you to slide it onto your belt or pocket so it’s always nearby. £165, leatherman.com
It weighs in at just under 15 ounces, but Jetboil’s famously lightweight and fuel-efficient cooking system packs a lot of power — it can boil water in just two minutes and uses less fuel than standard camping cookers. It’s easy to use and assemble, has a sturdy base support and works well in light winds. Couple it with the add-on cooking pot for delicious meals. £118, jetboil.johnsonoutdoors.com
Clockwise from top left: Marshall Emberton II portable speaker; Outwell ECOcool 12V/230V Slate Grey 35 cool box; Easy Camp Crowford vehicle awning; Leatherman Signal multi-tool.
Sold in a range of unique designs, this blanket is smooth and silky on the outside, with a cosy almost faux-sheepskin material on the inside. It’s the product’s versatility that makes it stand out: side poppers allow you to wrap it round you like a shawl or fold it in half to make a sleeping bag. For extra warmth, multiple blankets can be attached together. It’s water resistant and machine washable, too. £120, voited.co.uk
Satisfyingly weighty and with a rich bass sound, the second incarnation of Marshall’s celebrated Bluetooth speaker packs over 30 hours of playtime on a single charge. It has a resilient IP67 dust and water-resistance rating making it outdoors-friendly and is made from 50% post-consumer plastic. With multidirectional sound from its two-sided speakers, audio will travel around the vicinity rather than in one direction. £149.99, marshallheadphones.com
A simple idea that works terrifically: Nemo’s high pressure portable shower employs a foot pump, allowing for far greater shower pressure than the standard gravity-powered camping shower. There’s no need to hang it: the tank can be left on the ground. It has an 11-litre capacity, a seven-foot shower hose and packs neatly away, too. £119.99, nemoequipment.com
Designed for the road, this 35-litre PU-insulated cool box is charged in-car at the cigarette lighting point (or alternatively at the mains) and can keep food and drink 18-25C cooler than the outside temperature or warmed to around 50-60C. The cable stores away neatly in the lid and inside a rectangular water bottle doubles up as an ice pack. The interior of the cool box is treated with a biocidal to prevent bacteria build-up. £172.99, outwell.com
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