Saving space on a family camping trip can be tricky.
Do you ever wonder, as you gaze around everything that needs to fit in the car, how are you going to do it?
On longer car camping trips, the boot of the car is like an intricate jigsaw puzzle, with every box packed precisely, and every gap utilised.
This dilemma to save space is universal in the camping world. So much so, that inventors are trying to work out how to save space and the idea is collapsible camping.
We all know that tents, chairs, tables and camp kitchens collapse into smaller, more manageable, easier to pack items.
That’s nothing new.
But what else could we collapse or fold down on our camping trips?
Collapsible Silicone Kettle – for lightweight hiking/camping
If you are looking to save space and save grams, this kettle by Sea to Summit, with a 1L capacity can boil your water plus it’s versatile – you can use as a pot as well thanks to a wide opening.
Where to buy – Click here for the Sea to Summit X Kettle
Pop Up Luci Light
We have covered this Luci Lantern before – you can read our review here.
When not in use, squish it down. Another big and great feature – it is solar powered so no batteries to worry about running out.
Where to buy? Click here to buy the Luci Lantern
Collapsible Water Bottles – by Crumple
Crumple says “Our eco cups and bottles are made from food-grade, natural silicone that can safely be heated to 220 degrees celsius and is travel safe, kid-friendly and portable. It costs the environment $36 to produce 200 disposable cups versus $0.98c to produce 1 Silicone cup and wash it 200 times!”
Collapsible Cooking Gear
Washing Up Tub
The washing up tub is one thing I rate as essential when camping. So many uses apart from washing up the dishes! We use a plastic one from a variety store, but maybe its time to think collapsible?
See pricing and availability here
Collapsible Shot Glass
Not sure if this is theoretically a camping item, but for those of you who like to take a shot and get a measured amount (no swigging from the bottle needed with this), then add to your keychain, whether you camp or not.
Availability and pricing here
Pop Up Toilet
Who doesn’t love a toilet that collapses?
Availability via Amazon Priced around $62.
Collapsible Rocket Lamp
Another lamp that collapses is the Princeton Tec Helix Basecamp, with 250 Lumens. With collapsible legs and takes 3 AAA batteries, you can stand it up, hang it from your tent, use dimmable red and white lights, this collapsing lamp would be great in any tent.
Availability and pricing here
Collapsible Camp Oven
Gasmate used to produce a camp oven that collapsed, but it seems hard to get these days. So the closest we could find is a collapsible BBQ from Gasmate.
Availability via Gasmate
If space is an issue with your camping gear, then maybe it is time to start choosing collapsible gear?
This story was first published in 2015 but has been updated and edited for accuracy.
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