Best Rated Camping Equipment
We love the outdoors and we pride ourselves on bringing you the best rated camping equipment. We trawl the web reading reviews, testing products and making recommendations. So you know that anything we feature in the site has a great pedigree and some outstanding reviews. Not only that but when it comes to beach or ultralight equipment, we’ve purchased nearly every product on those pages and written the first hand reviews of our findings.
Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor 40-60L
Without a doubt one of the best looking backpacks we’ve ever seen. You too can look like a Stormtrooper on holiday with the Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor! Great capacity and able to switch between 40L and 60L with minimum of effort. The back rigging is one of the most ventilated I’ve seen and it’s got pockets EVERYWHERE. Love it!
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Silva Ranger Compass
Silva compass’s are one of the best on the market and the Silva Ranger is a stone cold classic. Integrated magnifying glass and precision ruler measurement on the side. Incredibly accurate and hardwearing. There’s not really much more to ask from a compass.
£23.50
Klymit Inertia Ozone
In the immortal words of Martin from Homes Under the Hammer, the Klymit Inertia Ozone is “a bit unusual, but I LIKE it”. Can’t say fairer than that. This full size, cut down, fully inflatable air mattress weighs just 374g and rolls up into a very small pack that’s easy to slip down the side of your backpack.
£122.80
Osprey Europe Men's Kestrel
The Osprey Europe Kestrel is an incredibly comfortable, fully adjustable backpack with a bunch of pockets and storage. It’s a 48L rucksack that only weighs 1.6kg. Like all Osprey products it’s made from tough material and has plenty of external storage on the hip belt.
£217.52
Deuter Aviant Pro 60 Travel Backpack
This one is all about travel. The back straps can be fully zipped back into the body of the backpack, meaning it’s easy to stuff into overhead compartments without anything getting caught. 60L and weighing just over 2.5kg, this rugged rucksack won’t let you down.
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Berghaus Trailhead 2.0
An excellent 65L Berghaus backpack for a very low price. However, it doesn’t skip on quality or features. One look at the excellent adjustable back-straps show you that no attention to detail has been missed. Integrated rain cover and quality zips mean you get a lot of bag for your money.
£96.09
Mardingtop 65+10L Waterproof Tactical
Never heard of this make and never used it but the reviews are good and it’s MASSIVE. 65L core + 10L additional side pockets. I guess this is the bag you want when you just don’t want to leave anything at home. I mean not even a spare pair of socks. If you can’t get all your kit on, in, or around this bag, you seriously need to reevaluate what you take with you!
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OTraki Camping Hammock
How great does this look? There’s something very cool about a hammock. I’m always reminded of Homer drinking a 6 pack in his back garden. And now you can have this luxury too; while camping! 200kg load (that’s enough for two people) and all the fixings you’ll need to get it setup.
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HIKEMAN Ultralight Compression Stuff Sack
Sleeping bags, or camping quilts are great but not when they take up half the space of your precious rucksack. This is where these great stuff sacks from Hikeman come in. Able to squish down even the largest sleeping bag into something far more portable.
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DD Hammocks Quilt
Who wants a sleeping bag these days? It’s all about quilts instead now! The main difference being this one opens up to 3/4 of the full length. Making it very easy to keep cool, or stay nice and toasty.
£69.95
GoPro HERO7 Black
I have this and I love it. Nearly every time I go paddle boarding I strap this little beauty to the front. It’s never let me down and the excellent app that goes with it allowed me to find the camera in the middle of the woods in Glencoe. Love it!
£199.00
Hammock Rain Fly Tent/Tarp
This is proper rustic camping. No need for a ground sheet, or walls, or zips! String this up between two trees and you’re good to go. 3 meters x 3 meters in size, comes with a handy bag and pegs.
£19.19
CAMP Snow Chains
Snow chains for your boots! If crampons are a step too far, these removable chains are a great middle point. Offering excellent grip in snow and ice, they add another level of security to your winter walking.
£43.74
Casio 10 Year Watch
I’ve got one! I don’t want to take my Apple Watch on prolonged walks. Anything more than a day and the battery life becomes a problem. That’s why I have this little Casio. 10 year battery life means I can leave it in my bag between weekends away and don’t have to worry about it letting me down.
£27.08
Manduka Superlite Yoga Mat
Not exactly a camping essential, but if you’re like me, you’re probably into yoga. Having the ability to run through a quick Sun Salutation when on holiday is pretty great. This full size mat folds up small enough to fit into most suitcases and offers excellent grip.
£50.00
Nitecore Rechargeable Headlamp
Small and lightweight, this little Nitecore Rechargeable Headlamp is the perfect backup to your main torch. Small enough to easily slip into the side pocket of your bag, or better yet add it to your emergency tin. What do you mean you don’t have an emergency tin?
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Medical Sports Tape
Blisters, sprains, twisted knees and ankles crop up when you’re out and about. This tape allows you to add some much needed strapping and support. I keep a roll in my bag at all times and seem to be using more and more as I get older!
£12.98
Plymor Industrial Duty Plastic Reclosable Zipper Bags
I know these are only plastic bags (pack of 6) but hear me out. These are heavy duty use zip lock bags that are food grade standard and able to keep both food and equipment safe and protected for ages.
£61.70
EverNew Appalachian Set
Titanium pot, burner and stove. Super light weight and easy to pack away. Pretty much all you’ll need for a bare bones setup.
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Thermarest Neoair Uberlight
Can’t go wrong with Thermarest. This weights a mere 312g and inflates into a very comfy 182.88cm x 63.5cm. This air mattress shrinks down smaller than any other NeoAir.
£186.95
MSR Carbon Core Tent Stakes
BOOM! The Daddy of tent pegs is back with these MSR core tent stakes. Pack of 4 carbon fibre core stakes with an aluminium coating. Each stake is 4 inches long and weights only 0.2 ounces.
£37.79
Therm-a-Rest Unisex's NeoAir XLite
Super comfy, super light, super squish-able. This Thermarest NeoAir XLite mattress offers unrivalled luxury when you’re out camping. No more sore back and legs from lying on top of rocks!
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BRS Ultralight Camping Gas Stove
25g of power. The BRS Ultralight camping stove is the only cooker you’ll need when you’re out and about. Packs into the smallest of spaces, this might be small but it’s mighty.
£15.50
Toaks Ultralight 750ml Titanium Pot
I have this! And it is the BEST pot I’ve got. Weighing in at an incredibly light 110g put this 750ml pot directly on the stove and you’re good to go. Seriously, we recommend a lot of stuff on here, but Toaks is by far the best make out there.
£31.21
Toaks Ultralight 700ml Titanium Pot
And here’s his little brother. Coming in at just 700ml and weighing just 90g, this is the one you want if you’re looking to shave off as many grams as possible. All the ruggedness of its larger brother in a slightly smaller pot.
£42.97
TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon
16g of spoony fun! You’d think there wasn’t really a lot to say about a spoon, but you’d be wrong! Super light, super strong, super reliable. You really can’t go wrong with Toaks.
£15.00
TREKOLOGY Ultralight Inflating Camping Pillow
Comes in a range of colours, the Trekology Ultralight pillow makes for a very comfy nights sleep. Inflatable but robust, the outer cover gives the right amount of support without being overly hard.
£23.51
Kelly Kettle
I have this! Love it.! This little beauty allows you to bring 1.6l of water to the boil incredibly quickly. It’s pretty much the definition of outwards bounds. Smaller versions available for ultralight and the whole thing can be expanded to a full on stove.
£64.95
Kelly Kettle Ultimate Base Camp
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I have this too! Expanded my original Kelly Kettle with these excellent additions. Stove, grill, pots, plates and cups. They all fit inside the kettle for easy transport and storage.
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Titanium Windscreen
Looks like a roll of film. Remember them? But it’s not. It’s a roll-up-able titanium sheet of metal that you put round your stove. Handy for those windy days when you need to light a fire.
£17.90
Anker Soundcore Wireless Headphones
Need some tunes on the trails? These wireless buds from Anker offer great sound at brilliant price and coming in at just under 23g will fit almost anywhere.
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Outdoor Research 's Helium Ii Jacket
181g of lightweight rain protection. Outdoor Research have been in the game long enough to know how to make a great jacket. The fully taped seams and inbuilt hood mean that wet weather isn’t going to ruin your day.
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MSR Groundhog Stakes
We have these! The best tent pegs on the market. Who’d have thought that I’d ever have a favourite tent peg? Well, the world is a strange place these days! The MSR Groundhogs are the best you can get. Weighing only 13g per peg, they are 7.5 inches of rugged, lightweight security.
£20.75
Superfeet Trailblazer Comfort Insoles
Boots getting a bit uncomfy? Needs something to ease the pain of those long walks? You could do a lot worse than these insoles. Sculpted to offer supreme comfort.
£39.30
Leki Micro Vario Carbon Poles
Super light 4oz walking poles. Extendable and lock in place for dependable rigid strength. Very handy for use with walking pole tents.
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Sawyer Squeeze Filter
It’s the Daddy of all water filtration systems. Fits onto the neck of just about any plastic bottle meaning you’re never be far from a supply of fresh water. Or simply connect to direct to your water pack. It’s small, cheap and lasts forever.
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Darn Tough Vermont Socks
A good pair of socks are worth their weight in gold. These tough and comfortable Vermont socks offer padding in the all the right places.
£21.95
Original Buff
If you need a mask, a hat, a scarf, a wristband, this does it all. The original and best buff on the market. Stick it in your jacket pocket so you’ll always be prepared.
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Altra Lone Peak Trail Running Shoes
Light, strong and breathable. You can’t go wrong with Altra. No matter if your hiking, camping or running up the side of a mountain. One of the best trail running shoes on the market.
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TheTentLab Deuce
Made from aerospace grade aluminium. This little trowel fits neatly into any backpack and lets you cover up your outward bound “doings” with the minimum of fuss.
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Hikenture Camping Pillow
By far the best camping pillow out there. There’s no real comparison. Washable cover and sculpted design makes for a great nights sleep.
£19.99
Garmin inReach Mini
Phones don’t always work outdoors, especially when you’re in the middle of nowhere. This little handset does. Get the the help you need when the shit hits the fan.
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Tenacious Tape
Ripped tents suck but fear not, this rock hard tape will fix just about anything allowing you to stay dry and keep that shelter up.
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Titanium Fine Cut Scissors
Small, light and very strong. These little scissors are the perfect addition to any first aid kid.
£9.87
Steroplast Conforming Bandage
Talking of first aid kits, make sure you stock a few of these in your bug out bag. Sterile and ready to use, you can’t go wrong.
£5.99
Silva Pocket Compass
Small and accurate this little keychain compass might just save your life if you’re unlucky enough to lose you main one. Complete with temperature gauge, it’s a handy little bit of security.
£11.49
Klymit Insulated Sleeping Pad
One of the best rated sleeping pads on the market. Very light, very robust and offers a great nights sleep.
£87.41
Sekey Foldable Cart
I have this! The beach buggy to end all beach buggies! Carries all the shit needed for day on the sand. Fat wheels means it rarely gets stuck and holds a surprising amount to gear. Essential!
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Survival Wick Hemp Cord
The wind and waterproof ultra match. Lights from a spark in virtually any conditions. Small and light enough to fit in any pocket.
£17.17
Katadyn Befree 1L Water Bottle
Drink water anywhere! Scoop up from rivers and ponds and make sure all the wee beasties are filtered out.
£55.32
Injinji Liner Crew Socks
Like gloves, but for your feet! I’m not sure why I’ve not seen them before either. But trust me, these are very comfortable – if a little unnerving.
£14.00
Frogg Toggs Waterproof Suit
Possibly the cheapest (but don’t let that put you off) wet weather gear available. Keep sheltered from the rain with this highly portable outfit.
£13.89
Portable Mini Air Pump
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Bought this on a recommendation and have to admit it’s MUCH more powerful than I was expecting. Use it for your pillow, air mattress and you won’t end up with problems with condensation.
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Bahco Laplander Folding Saw
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The best folding saw on the market. It’s been around for years and will serve you well. Very portable and you can replace the blade should you ever need to. (You won’t)
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INIU Power Bank
When you’re out in the hills plugs are hard to come by. So take this powerful little backup with you and make sure your phone won’t let you down.
£19.99
Mini Roll-up Camping Table
It’s a small folding table that’s incredibly light. Roll it up, stick it in the backpack, it’s so incredibly useful you’ll wonder how you survived without one. This has been a permanent addition to our days at the beach.
£13.50
Dan Durston Ultralight Backpack
Without a doubt the most lightweight and versatile backpack I’ve ever used. You want to go ultra-light? Then look no further.
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10 Yards Nylon Heavy Webbing
What does a rucksack always need more of? That’s right – webbing! 10 yards of the stuff including buckles and fastenings. Great value.
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HandiRack Car Roof Rack
This is a revolution in car roof racks. It’s inflatable and can easily hold a surfboard. Just about fits any car too. We use it to move the SUPs about and it’s never let us down.
£54.95
Surf Locking Tie Down Straps
Goes hand in hand with the roof rack. These extra strong straps mean your board can be securely tied to the roof of the car without any scratching.
£49.59
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I love the idea of being an outward bound kind of guy. Big bushy beard. Lumberjack shirt. Rugged approach to life!
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When I was growing up our family holidays were usually based around camping.
To start with we used standard tents, then “upgraded” to a trailer tent, and finally reached the pinnacle with a caravan.
I never really understood the thinking behind that idea. Taking a family of four people (that didn’t really get on that well in a large 5 bed house) and cramming them into a small 4 berth caravan for two weeks, wasn’t my idea of fun.
But I was young, and had nothing to say in the matter. Yet what it did leave me with (apart from the emotional scars) was a general feeling of warmth towards camping. One that I’m keen to pass on to my kids.
Therefore I’ve taken this idea and created the Field and Fire website to provide real world reviews of products that I’ve found online and tested in the field.
As a keen watcher of outward bound TV shows, I know, that like me, there will be other wanna be SAS trainees out there looking for the equipment that will help them survive the Great Outdoors, or at least a weekend camping with the kids in the local woods.