What Campers Swear By…And What I Use Instead

Looking for unique camping gear ideas? In this video, I compare the gear other campers swear by with the camp gear I personally use instead. You’ll see alternatives for chairs, awnings, camp comfort, fire setups, and storage—plus a few unexpected items that make camp life easier. It’s not about what’s “best”—it’s about showing different ways campers solve the same problems. Whether you camp in a teardrop trailer, a small camper, or just want to upgrade your outdoor setup, this video will give you fresh camping gear ideas and a new perspective on what to pack. 💬 What’s one unique piece of camping gear you swear by? Share it in the comments—I’d love to hear what makes your camp setup different. ✅ If you want to see all the camping gear we use and abuse on a daily basis you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/playingwi... 🔽 Gear shown in this video: I use etrailer as my one-stop shop for camper gear: https://www.etrailer.com?etam=a0063 And no, I don’t earn commission from these etrailer links—just one more way to keep my reviews honest and unbiased. 🟢REI Table newest version: https://www.rei.com/product/242927/re... also Roofnest makes a similar table https://roofnest.com/products/mini-table 🟢GCI Table: https://amzn.to/3JFzD1X 🟢Dometic has a table for $17 right now! https://www.dometic.com/en-us/outdoor... 🟢Coleman Stool Copy: https://amzn.to/4g3WyjC 🟢Teardrop Galley Wing Walls for T@G: https://www.teardropgalleywingwalls.com/ 🟢Teardrop Galley Wing Walls DIY (This video is from my friend David Church):    • Teardrop Galley Wings - DIY Project   🟢Kelty Backroads Shelter: http://bit.ly/3I1xdtV 🟢Sunflexx Inflatable Awning: https://allproadventures.com/products... 🟢Swonder Seawolf Pump: https://amzn.to/47Wqpbz 🟢ARB Awning Room: https://amzn.to/3VqLxPJ 🟢Kammok Crosswing Bug Room: Currently a Dead Link 🟢Anavim Water Weight: https://amzn.to/4g3X4hy 🟢Collapsible Water Container: http://bit.ly/47USRKQ 🟢Folding Step Stool: https://amzn.to/3JEK71D 🟢Door Step: http://bit.ly/4mNhDBm 🟢Inflatable Ottoman: https://amzn.to/4p7QM4E 🟢Inflatable Sofa: https://amzn.to/4nagDXM Drew's Camp Chairs 🟢Dometic Go Camp Bench:http://bit.ly/4p1RlNl REI no longer makes our folding chair or their Flexlite Macro. But they do still make the flexlite, which I assume is similar. 🟢Our black chair in video: https://amzn.to/45JMIzW 🟢Tan Nature Hike Bench in Video: https://www.naturehike.com/products/w... 🟢Helinox Rocking Chair: https://amzn.to/4lR2H3J 🟢Helinox Table: https://amzn.to/4nef23m 🟢Kelty Loveseat Low: http://bit.ly/3HZ8vue 🟢Kelty Loveseat Tall: http://bit.ly/3JFG1pX 🟢Kelty Lowdown Chair: http://bit.ly/3JIsZIbKelty 🟢Kelty High Chair: http://bit.ly/3USQDEn 🟢Trippy High Back Chair: https://trippyoutdoor.com/ 🟢How to Easily Make a Viking Chair:    • EASY Camp Chairs | Beginner Woodworking Pr...   🟢Mpowered Lucy String Lights: http://bit.ly/45XJ83Y 🟢Barebones Edison String Lights: https://amzn.to/4g2YM2F 🟢Tembo Tusk Fire Pit: https://tembotusk.com/products/the-fi... 🟢Ignik Firecan: http://bit.ly/3JIt1jh 🟢Biolite FirePit+: http://bit.ly/4mHGruq 🟢RVLock V4: https://amzn.to/4lR3WzV 🟢RVLock Budget Version: https://amzn.to/4g3xvx7 🟢Python Lock: http://bit.ly/4oYCenT 🟢Husky Storage Bins: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-20-... 🟢StackTech Bins and Drawers: https://stacktech.toughbuilt.com/cata... 🟢Segway Scooter Entry Level Model: https://amzn.to/41A3gb7 👉Want to see more camp gear that makes life easier on the road? Click Here:    • Trailer Gear That Will Make Life Easier on...   By purchasing items through these Playing with Sticks links there is no additional cost to you. Our family gets a small kickback from amazon for any purchases you make using these affiliate links.