Since we began this journey with Little Red last September, we are learning all about the need for gadgets..and goodies.....and there are lots of them. Some are just fun and others really make so much difference in your camping experience. I thought I would take a minute to review a few things that we have found invaluable for us. Everybody who camps has their own personal preferences but these are our favorites. Let us know some of yours. We love hearing about and trying new things. So here's our list so far.
Wagon - We looked at these for years and we received this one as a gift from our Son. We love it and it's just perfect for our car. Ours is the blue color which works perfect with our other stuff. 😄 We actually leave it open with the wheels down in the back of our car and store things in it for the road. Lucy also uses it as a place to hide under when she is afraid on the ride. Really...we need to work on her car issues but that's another post. This wagon is so easy to use I can even do it and the wheels turn so it's very east to steer. We are so looking forwarding to using it this Spring and Summer for the beaches and lakes we visit.
Flip Flops - Now I'm not sure these qualify as a true gadget but they are on the top of our list. We just call them flippers or floppies but as old tent campers who took many bathhouse showers, they are an essential and we have lost more pairs than I can count as well as just plain worn them out. They become our go too shoes because they can be hosed off, thrown in a bag etc and they are just comfy. Our new favorites are the
Okabashi which I originally found at the gift shop at a campground. Then I found them on Amazon so we both have a pair. For us they are hands down the most comfortable flips we have ever had and they are solid one piece construction. Check these out and you may never go back to the old style. They are also very reasonably priced.
Collapsible Bag - These bags are indispensable and we use them for several functions every trip. These sides snap and they stand up. The elastic strap wraps over it to flatten it when not in use. We pack them and put them on the bed during travel. One our last trip I even used one to pack my clothes and stored it at the end of the bed. It worked perfect for me. This one is a little different from the link but there are so many choices on Amazon.
Dog Bowl - We found this little dog bowl when we were on a camping trip and we have been amazed at what a difference it makes. Lucy cannot spill it and so far we haven't either. 😄 This is the bottom side and it has sections for her food and water and the little feet really work. We had tried different bowls but always spilled. I forgot to empty it on one trip home and not a drip ended up on the floor. It was very inexpensive. We have such limited floor space in the 166 but this one fits right by the fridge beside the bathroom door. We are able to squeeze a small trash can there too. This link is not the exact one but it is very close.
Hooks - I can't say enough good things about this hook. It attaches with an adhesive type rubber backing and is easily removable just like Command hooks. But....you can reattach it by wetting and reapplying. This particular one holds up to 20 pounds. We put it up in the bathroom and it was the perfect place for hanging clothes. It worked great and has not slipped a bit. Love it and we will get more of these. If you camp in a small camper or any camper, then you know that hooks are so important.
Okay - these are just a few of our favorites and we are learning each time we go out what works and what doesn't. We have more to talk about like our portable grill which is just awesome and our tag along potty tank - AKA the pooper. We will be trying it out on our week long trip to Devils Fork in May. Next up is the round up and pics from our trip recently to Table Rock State Park. It was awesome and so much to do there. Definitely on our return list.
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