A gadget is quite an interesting and unusual object, that has a specific function, which usually has the role of making a certain activity easier and more fun.

There are all sorts of items that can help you when you are hiking or camping, and one of them is the Coleman Lantern App for iPhone. This is not actually a real device, but it is an application for your iPhone, that will act just like a lantern. It will let you choose from 10 different lanterns that will brighten up the campsite. You can choose how bright you want it to shine, and you can use it anywhere with your iPhone, and not just when camping. You can use it in the car, while walking at night or when reading in bed. It can be downloaded for free for your iPhone here.

Now let’s discuss about a real camping gadget, for example the Zoik AlterEgo II Tandem Inflatable Kayak. Like the name says, it is an inflatable kayak which has enough room for 2 persons and also for their gear. It offers good performance in the water, and also comfort for the riders. It is made from tough 1000 denier material and it comes wquipped with a thick 6 inch inflatable drop stitch floor. It also has 4 closeable drain valves and a 13.5 inch rise in the bow and stern. This will allow you to float through the waves, and it also features splash covers on both ends to protect you from getting splashed with cold water. But this is not all , and it also has storage pockets and cup holders, comfortable footrests and other features.  Compared to the previous application that was free, this device is quite expensive and has a price of 660 dollars.

Now let’s discuss about another gadget that can be useful when you go camping, for example the Suunto MC – 2G Navigator Compass. This one will give you accurate bearings with a sighting notch and mirror, and it will work anywhere on earth. The interesting thing about it is that its needle and magnet are functioning independently from each other, so this way the inclination of the magnetic filed cannot move the needle. It also has a declination scale that is adjustable, in order to see the difference between the magnetic North and the true North. It comes equipped with an easy grip bezel and also features a bright outer ring for low light reading.

After you have reached your destination, all you have to do is sit and relax, and enjoy the scenery. You can sit on the grass, or in the tent or anywhere else but it will be much more comfortable to sit in the Byer Easy Traveller Hammock. This is an innovative hammock that comes from the famous Easy Traveller company. It is offering a good strength  and this is because it is made out of a parachute nylon cloth and it is great for packing when the space is tight. It is big as a queen sized bed, but it has a weight of just 18 oz. It also comes with an integral MicroRope hanging system, and all you need to do is to find 2 anchor points. It can support a person (or many) with a maximum weight of 250 lbs, and it comes at a price of just 40 dollars.

So let’s discuss about one more gadget from this category, for example the Lehman’s Storm Kettle. This can be really useful when you go camping and it lets you boil water in just a few minutes. It can be ideal to make a hot tea, or coffee, or to boil and clean up the water from a river. It has an unique hollow design and it is made from double skinned aluminum. It surrounds the fire and the water will absorb the heat fast. It is equipped with side and top vents and you can use this device to ad more burnable fuel to the fire. It can boil 40 oz of water in just 3 minutes, and its cork can be inserted to keep the water hot, or to prevent it from falling out while you are traveling. It comes at a price of 100 dollars.

These were just some examples, but there are many more other cool camping gadgets. If you know some more of them, we invite you to tell us all about them.