One of the most important things for a camping trip is a cooking gadget.

For most, a one-weekend camping trip is all it takes to appreciate those Incredible Camping Inventions YouTube videos. Over the Summer, I went camping in Michigan, which inspired this video. Here is our list of the twenty most helpful camping gadgets!

BioLite CampStove 2+ Smokeless Stove

So why not pick up a good and fancy stove like the smokeless CampStove 2+ from BioLite?

The most remarkable thing about this gadget is that it converts the energy from the fire to create three watts of electricity to power or charge small devices.

After a nice meal, you might want to enjoy the night with a bit of leisure time, and what better way than ambient lighting to match any environment you find yourself in?

• Approx. Price: $149.95, or €137.80

• Battery: 3,200 mAh

• Boil Time:.26 gal/ 1 L in 4.5 min

• Weight: 2.06 lbs./.93 kg

• Dimensions: Packed: 5” x 7.91" (127 mm x 201 mm)

BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Power Bank and Light

Then BioLite's other invention, the AlpenGlow 500, is precisely what you need. It also doubles as a power bank to charge your phone. But, of course, if you want a few nights of simple camping, you can always throw a tent in the back of the pickup and head out.

• Approx. Price: $79.95, or €73.47

• Modes: Cool & Warm White (Dimmable), Candle Flicker,

• Single Color, Multicolor, and Cycling Color

• Rechargeable Battery: 6400 mAh

• Burn Time: 5 Hours HIGH / Up to 200 Hours LOW

• 1 Hour Reserve Power

• Weight: 13.4 oz/380 g

• Dimensions: 5.4” x 3.8” (136 mm x 97 mm diameter)

HavenTents Haven Safari Hammock Tent

And the Hammock Tent from Haven Tents is as good a choice as any.

If sky blue isn't your color, HavenTents offers a variety of colors and sizes so you can find the perfect fit for you. They also have a Kickstarter for the Haven Safari, which promises to be the ideal glamping solution for tent campers!

• Approx. Price: $315.00/€289.47

• Length: 6.5/1.9 m

• Width: 2/.6 m

• Max Capacity: 285 lbs./129 kg

• Packed Size (including pad): 14" x 6" x 8" (355 mm x 152 mm x 203 mm)

• Material: Both the fly and hammock are made with 70d Ripstop

• Polyurethane with a waterproof rating of 4000mm.

HavenTents Insulated Pads

If you pick up a hammock tent, you might also be interested in picking up one of their insulated pads.

These are six-and-a-half-foot air mattresses designed to maximize space. But if space isn't a big concern, perhaps the XL version is more appealing.

• Approx. Price: $85.00 to $110.00, €78.11 to €101.08

• R-Value: R4

• Length: 6.5/2 m

• Width: 23” (59 cm)

• Weight: 2.1 lbs. (971 g)

• Packed Size: 13” x 5” (33 cm x 12 cm)

• Material: 40D Ripstop Nylon 

Sylvan Sport Cloud Layer Single Sleeping Bag

If you don't mind shelling out a bit more money, the Cloud Layer Single Sleeping Bag from Sylvan Sport will keep you cozy, whether it's twenty degrees or sixty. This multi-layered sleeping bag uses a quilt, flannel, and cotton to keep you warm.

And the company sells a double version if you have a partner.

• Approx. Price: $219.95 to $329.95, €202.12 to €303.20

• Outer Shell: Polyester Taffeta

• Insulation: Poly-Fill

• Liner: Flannel and Organic Cotton

• Dimensions: 12” x 21” (30 cm x 53 cm)

• Outer Dimensions: 81” x 34” x 4” (206 cm x 86 cm x 10 cm)

• Removable Camping Blanket Dimensions: 79” x 34” (200 cm x 86 cm)

• Weight: 8 lbs./3.6 kg 

Sylvan Sport Waylight Hiking Pole

Sleeping is only a third of the trip, though, and you might want a Waylight Hiking Pole from Sylvan Sport for when you are out and about.

This handy tool has a directional light at the tip that lasts eighteen hours. It can be staked into the ground for some campsite illumination.

There are even slots to fit some bamboo skewers, so you can roast some marshmallows or hotdogs.

What's better after a hike than a lovely picnic to relax?

• Approx. Price: $39.95, or €36.71

• Spotlight: 55 lumens

• Lantern: 35 lumens

• Spot Light Life: 18 hrs.

• Lantern Life: 17 hrs.

• Combined Life: 10 hrs.

• Adjustable Height: 34–52/86 cm–132 cm

• Weight: 16 oz/.45 kg 

Sylvan Sport GO Picnic Pad

Of course, Sylvan Sport's GO Picnic Pad is a must-have in that situation.

It quickly unfurls, and the waterproof foam bottom keeps you and your food dry while the fleece top keeps you comfy.

It doubles as a deck cushion for the GO Camper they sell.

• Approx. Price: $59.95, or €55.09

• Top Material: Polyester Fleece

• Bottom Material: Low-density PE Foam

• Carrying Case Material: 200 denier Nylon, Black

• Expanded Dimensions: 82” x 48” x.5” (208 cm x 122 cm x 1.27 cm)

• Collapsed Dimensions: 24” x 16” x 4” (60 cm x 41 cm x 10 cm)

• Weight: 2.5 lbs. or 1.13 kg 

ReVessel Adventure Kit Food Storage System

You can't have a picnic without food, though, and the Adventure Kit Food Storage System from reVessel is the perfect thing to bring. This leak-proof container is both modular and durable.

One review calls it "Perfect for camping and work or school meals," while another praises that it seals and contains each container.

• Approx. Price: $124.99, or €114.86

• Base Container: 304 18/8 Stainless Steel

• Modular Inserts: 304 18/8 Stainless Steel

• Storage Lids: Food-grade Silicone

• Dimensions: 10” x 7.2” x 3.5” (25.4 cm x 18.3 cm x 8.9 cm)

• Weight With Inserts: 3 lbs.

• Weight Without Inserts: 2.3 lbs.

Dometic CFX3 Powered Cooler

For your meats and unprocessed foods, it's always a good idea to have a cooler, and the Dometic CFX3 Powered Cooler is an efficient mini fridge/freezer.

It can refrigerate and deep freeze to temperatures around seven degrees and has three-stage dynamic battery protection. And a few models in the range vary in size to match your needs.

• Approx. Price: $979.99 to $1,499.99; €900.55 to €1378.40

• Color: Black

• Height: 16” (40.6 cm) | 18.7” (47.5 cm) | 18.6” (47.2 cm)

• Depth / Thickness: 27.3/69.3 cm | 27.3/69.3 cm | 20.8/52.8 cm 

Yeti 150 Solo Generator

Another handy gadget for camping is a generator, and Yeti is a well-known name that offers a solid choice.

The Yeti 150 Solo Generator has a twelve-volt battery that is perfect for keeping your smaller devices charged, including upwards of twelve charges for your smartphone or a couple of payments for a laptop.

• Approx. Price: $289.99, or €266.48

• Wall Recharge: Approx. 6 hrs

• Car Recharge: Approx. 8 hrs

• Battery Capacity: 12V, 150Wh, 14Ah

• Power Station Weight: 12 lbs./5.4 kg 

Supology X10 Portable Camping Fan

Speaking of charging your devices, the three-in-one X10 Portable Camping Fan from Supology offers upwards of thirty hours of cooling power and acts as an emergency power bank. It even has a high-lumen light.

You can remotely control this fancy fan with three speeds, and the one thousand and three reviews total out to a four-and-a-half-star rating.

However, it's not all comfort and luxury when you're out and about in whatever wilderness you choose.

• Approx. Price: $25.95, or €23.85

• Full Charge: 6–8 hrs.

• Light Battery Life: 30 hrs.

• Fan Battery Life: 25 hrs.

• Weight: 1 lb./.45 kg

• Dimensions: 6.6” x 5” x 6.6” or 16.8 cm x 12.7 cm x 16.8 cm 

Supology 23-1 Emergency Survival Kit

That's why a survival kit is necessary, and why not the 23-in-1 Emergency Survival Kit from Supology? It includes a personal water filter straw, a tungsten pen, multi-function tools, a five-in-one spoon, and an army card.

It also has a tourniquet, fire starter, wire saw, emergency blanket, flashlight, glow stick, bandages, whistles, and fishing cards.

• Approx. Price: $34.99, or €32.15

• Material: Tungsten Steel plastic, iron, or magnesium

• Water Filter Capacity: 396 gallons (1499 L)

• Emergency Whistle: 120 dB

• Kit Weight: 1.3 lbs./.6 kg

• Case Dimensions: 10.8” x 4.8” x 2.6” (27.5 cm x 11.8 cm x 6.8 cm)

Ocoopa Electric Portable Pocket Heater

The electric portable pocket heater from Ocoopa is another excellent addition to your camping arsenal.

It's a handy (pun intended) little device that offers three levels of warmth, from ninety-five degrees to one hundred and thirty-one.

It's good to use for between four and eight hours, and if you look at the reviews, you'll see it's better than just a simple hand warmer.

• Approx. Price: $27.99, or €25.72

• Battery: 5200 Mah

• Life: 4-6 hrs

• Temperature Settings: 95 F/35 C; 118 F/48 C; 131 F/55 C

• Material: Aluminum, Acrylonitrile, Butadiene Styrene

• Weight:.29 lbs./.13 kg

Blavor Solar Power Bank

No one can go camping these days without a power bank, so why not one that can utilize solar energy to deliver power? And while the solar component is secondary and should be used as a backup, the ten thousand milliamp-hour battery can charge most phones wirelessly.

The Blavor Solar Power Bank reviews are stellar, too, with a four-point rating out of five from over thirty thousand reviews.

• Approx. Price: $29.99, or €27.56

• OS: IOS or Android

• RAM: 1

• Max Solar Charging Current: 180MA MA

• Weight:.63 lbs./.29 kg

• Dimensions: 5.91” x 3.07” x.87” (15 cm x 7.8 cm x 2.2 cm)

Yeti Hopper Flip 12 Portable Soft Cooler

Suppose you're looking for a cooler with fantastic ice retention. In that case, the Hopper Flip 12 Portable Soft Cooler from Yeti is a good contender.

Thanks to their ColdCel Insulation, which uses rubber foam, you can go days without needing to replace your ice. They even offer several accessories, such as bottle openers and easy-access pouches, to enhance the cooler further.

• Approx. Price: $250.00, or €229.73

• Material: Foam

• Weight: 5.4 lbs (2.45 kg)

• Dimensions: 14” x 11” x 14” or 36 cm x 28 cm x 36 cm

Earth Pak Waterproof Dry Bag

An Earth Pak Dry Bag is always a good idea if you plan to go out on the river, pond, lake, or even ocean.

Made with high-quality five hundred PVC, they come in two-and-a-half-gallon, five-gallon, seven-and-a-half-gallon, and ten-gallon bags that can help keep your phone and equipment safe from moisture.

• Approx. Price: $19.99 to $38.99, €18.37 to €35.83

• Material: Polyvinyl Chloride

• Capacity: 2.6 gal.–14.5 gal./10 L.–55 L.

• Weight:.85 lbs./.39 kg

• Package Dimensions: 14.7” x 7.6” x 2.1” (37.4 cm x 19.3 cm x 5.3cm)

Rockpals SP003 100W Foldable Solar Panel

We've reviewed a few gadgets that have used solar energy, but nothing like the 100W Foldable Solar Panel from Rockpals.

This hundred-watt solar panel is compatible with most solar generators. In addition, it utilizes intelligent charging technology to efficiently and safely charge whatever device you connect.

One review claims it to be the best they've tried, while another says it works better than advertised.

• Approx. Price: $209.99, or €192.97

• Material: Monocrystalline Silicon

• Solar Panel Wattage: 100W

• Weight: 5.1 lbs. or 2.31 kg

• Dimensions (Unfolded): 64.5” x 20.5” x 1.2” (163.8 cm x 52 cm x 3 cm)

• Dimensions (Folded): 14.2” x 20.5” x 2.6” (36 cm x 52 cm x 6.6 cm)

LifeStraw Portable Filtration System

Perhaps one of the most important things you could bring on any trip is a LifeStraw.

This revolutionary Portable Filtration System helps sift out ninety-nine percent of all waterborne bacteria and parasites and makes even the filthiest water clean enough to drink.

It also filters out microplastics, which are becoming more and more of a concern. They are suitable for around 1,000 gallons of filtration before they need to be replaced.

• Approx. Price: $15.50, or €14.24

• Filter Capacity: 4000 L Microbiological/100 L Carbon

• Filter Pore Size:.2 microns

• Material: Plastic

• Weight:.1 lbs./.04 kg

• Dimensions: 8.66” x.98” x.98” or 21.9 cm x 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm

Thermacell Armored Portable Mosquito Repeller

While maybe not as necessary as a LifeStraw, the Armored Portable Mosquito Repeller from Thermacell is welcome. It has no scent, doesn't use any flames, and creates a fifteen-foot protection area.

This bundle comes with three repellent mats that last four hours each. One of the reviews stated they are usually mosquito magnets, and this device worked perfectly for their predicament.

• Approx. Price: $26.50, or €24.35

• Weight:.5 lbs./.23 kg

• Length: 7.6/19 cm

• Width: 3” (7.6 cm)

• Height: 2/5 cm

goTenna Mesh System Off-Grid Network

The goTenna Mesh System is an off-grid network that allows you and your friends to establish a private connection without needing cell service or the internet.

• Approx. Price: $175.00, or €160.81

• Material: Plastic

• Weight: 9 oz

• Length: 4.2/10.7 cm

• Width: 1.3” (3.3 cm)

• Height:.9/2.3 cm

Zoleo Satellite Communicator

On the flip side, the Zoleo Satellite Communicator allows you to pair your phone with the device to communicate globally, regardless of coverage.

It still requires an SMS or Wi-Fi connection to be utilized. The device can declare an SOS and relay your GPS coordinates to the 24-hour/seven emergency monitoring system.

• Approx. Price: $199.99, or €183.78

• Average Battery Life: 200 hrs

• Weight:.33 lbs./.15 kg

• Length: 3.58” (9 cm)

• Width: 2.6” (6.6 6.6cm)

• Height: 1.06” (2.7 cm)