Voited’s PillowBlanket, made with 100% recycled 50D Ripstop REPREVE® fabric, will add some sweet style to your camper or car-camping sleeping set up, and there are heavy-duty snaps that allow you to transform it into a sleeping bag. I have the CampVibes 2 design in Legion Blue, which has has some of my favorite color combinations (multiple blues, orange, red, and white) along with trees, mountains, and an arch of different phases of the moon.

Additionally, it can be worn as a warm, waterproof cape with a hood, and transformed and zipped up into a pillow. This 4-in-1, machine-washable PillowBlanket is my favorite piece of new gear.

MSRP: $99.90. Voited.com

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Tough, feature-filled duffel bags like this Expedition model made by German outdoor gear brand Jack Wolfskin are a dream for road trips, dirtbag expeditions, and international travel alike.

Standout features include super strong construction — Ballistic 1680D abrasion-resistant fabric with waterproof coating — that will withstand regular use and abuse, from the back of your gear-overloaded truck to baggage handling abuse at international airports and a plethora of pockets, which are critical for gear organization.

The inside of the 40-liter travel bag (also available in a 100-liter size in the U.S., and a 60-liter size from company’s German website) has three large zippered, mesh storage compartment, and there’s one zippered pocket built into the lid exterior.

And multiple transport options are made possible by two attached handles and two adjustable or removable shoulder straps that allow for over-the-shoulder gear schlepping, or you can wear it as a backpack.

MSRP: $139.95 (40-liter); $179.95 (100-liter) . Us.jackwolfskin.com

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If you spend multiple days or longer living out of your tent, vehicle, or camper on public lands, you know that being able to carry large amounts of clean water with you is key. Even for campground camping where walks to the water spigot over and over become a pain, a large-capacity water storage bag like the Watercell X from Sea to Summits (they come in 4-, 6-, 10- or 20-liter sizes) makes camp life so much better. And the lower-capacity sizes are light enough and perfect for backpacking.

The Watercell X is packable, tough, versatile, and BPA and PVC free, and the shower head feature is great for cleaning everything from dishes to your own stinky self. It’s also a complete water storage and filtration system with an opening that is compatible with industry-standard water filtration systems. I also love the adjustable strap around the bladder that gives you multiple options for hanging it for filling and use.

MSRP: $39.95–69.95. Seatosummitusa.com

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MSRP: $39.95. Nomadix.co

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The slide-out stainless steel fork and spoon are a great size for eating on the go, fit into a thin plastic case (3mm thick), and are dishwasher safe. Keep a couple in your car or camper and do your part to limit single-use plastics.  

MSRP: $39. Gosun.com

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For safety, there’s a harness for the child that connects to the Piggyback Rider that keeps them from falling off. Kids love the high up-above-the-shoulders view, and the system is most comfortable on shorter outings under a couple of miles, although some adults will be able to tolerate carrying little ones on much longer distances.

You can also accessorize your Piggyback with a mud flap, carry bag, selfie stick and water bottle holders, and side pocket.

MSRP: $124.99 and up. Piggybackrider.com

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This portable, water-resistant, slash-resistant, RFID blocking safe is light weight and flexible for travel of any kind. The FlexSafe offers an 8oz protected storage area (10” x 6” x 2.5”) for phones, wallets, passports, and other compact valuables.

The 3-digit combination lock is re-programmable, and the lid folds over and secures to many different fixed objects, ranging from bike handlebars or frame tubes to hostel or hotel bed frames, deck railings, and more.

MSRP: $69.95. Theaquavault.com

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