#7. SPEAKER
Logitech — UE (Ultimate Ears) BOOM ($185 @ Amazon.com)
Although we don’t recommend that you be that jackass who rolls into a peaceful campground, blaring his music for all to hear, we do feel that there is a time and place for playing music while camping. So, if you find yourself set away from the crowds and craving some tunes, bring along the UE BOOM Bluetooth speaker. It’s portable and water-resistant and boasts up to twelve hours of battery-life. Features like the durable, rubberized coating will keep you from worrying about it being dropped or trampled by the moose that just walked through camp.
#8. KNIFE
Vargo — Titanium Wharn-Clip Knife ($53 @ Amazon.com)
You never know when a knife is going to come in handy. Whether it’s to whittle a stick for roasting hot dogs, warding off a bear, cutting rope, or merely opening a bag of jerky – which may have attracted the bear – a well-constructed blade is part of any essential camping kit.
This attractive knife is crafted from a single piece of Japanese titanium alloy; triple the strength of regular titanium. Strong, sharp and minimal in construction and weight, the Wharn-Clip knife has an integrated carrying clip, while the Kydex sheath protects you and the blade.
