Practical Camping Accessories for Outdoor Trips
The smaller pieces of kit are often the ones you notice when they are missing. A head net can make a summer evening much more comfortable in an area with midges, while a suitable rucksack makes carrying everything easier during a long day outdoors.
Camping accessories are also useful beyond traditional campsite trips. Lightweight, compact items work particularly well for backpacking, hiking, wild camping, DofE expeditions and outdoor events where space in your pack is limited.
When choosing, consider whether something solves a genuine problem on your trip and whether you will need to carry it for the whole journey. For lightweight travel, a small difference in weight or packed size becomes noticeable once several items are added together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is useful for wild camping?
It depends on the conditions and type of trip. Insect protection, suitable carrying equipment and small practical items can be particularly valuable when you are away from shops and facilities. For longer routes, prioritise anything that solves a specific problem without adding unnecessary bulk — a compact first aid kit is a common example.
What should I look for in lightweight kit?
Weight, packed size and whether the item performs a useful function during your trip. When carrying everything in a rucksack, compact gear that you will actually use is generally more valuable than bulky extras.
Shop our range below for practical equipment to take alongside your tent and sleeping bag on your next outdoor trip.