Car Camping Essentials: Gear You Need to Camp Comfortably In Your Car

Car Camping Essentials: Gear You Need to Camp Comfortably In Your Car

No RV? No problem! 

There are still lots of ways you can enjoy the outdoors even if you are just starting and you don’t have all the traditional gear yet. But there are some car camping essentials and additions to your campsite that will make any outdoor adventure more comfortable whether you have a tent, an RV or just the back of your car to cozy up in at the end of the day! 

Our Top Car Camping Essentials: 

Super Bear Den Deluxe Gazebo - Whenever you have a smaller indoor space while camping, it is essential to make sure your outdoor space is functional. This is even more important when you are car camping! By bringing along a gazebo like our Bear Den Gazebo, you are adding usable space to sit in, cook in, and use as a storage space for bulky gear like coolers. Looking for more of an upgrade? Our new Super Bear Den Deluxe Gazebo now comes with two doors allowing you to place one side over the back of your car and still have the other side to enter and exit through. 

Peaks Privacy Shelter - Getting tangled up in your clothes in the back of the car is not the way to go. Stand up and change with ease with our Peaks Privacy Shelter! This shelter packs up small but when set up it will give you all the space you need to change comfortably. With a solid bottom so no dirt can enter the shelter, it makes the perfect addition to your car campsite set up. Need to take a shower? There are hooks inside to hang up a portable shower head and a drain hole and mesh sides on the base to let water run through. Bring along your portable composting toilet to put inside and you won’t have to leave your campsite to use the campground facilities at all! 

Busy Bear Camp Kitchen - Stay organized and ready to create those gourmet campsite meals with a Busy Bear Camp Kitchen! Keep everything close by and organized when you use this fully functioning campsite kitchen set up that comes with two shelves on each side, fold out side tables and a table top to put your campstove on. 

Kodiak Utility Cart - One item with numerous functions! The Kodiak Utility Cart isn’t just for hauling gear - it also transforms into a sturdy table and even has a hanging rack attachment making it the ultimate campsite companion. Roll in your firewood, food, and supplies with ease, then roll out the table top to create a solid surface for meal prep or a quick game night. Need extra storage or a place for your Trailmate Speaker Lantern to hang? Use the hanging rack to keep things organized and off the ground. And when it’s time to pack up, it folds down compactly into a carry bag to fit right back in your vehicle. From setup to tear down, this cart does it all!

Trailmate Speaker Lantern - When space is limited, versatility is key! The Trailmate Speaker Lantern keeps your campsite lit and the good vibes going with your favorite tunes all in one compact design. With dimmable warm and cool light settings, you can create the perfect ambiance, whether you’re cooking dinner, telling campfire stories, or winding down for the night. The built-in Bluetooth speaker delivers crisp sound, so you can enjoy music without packing extra gear. Plus, with a long-lasting rechargeable battery, it’s ready to shine (and play) from dusk till dawn!

Comfortable Folding Chair - A small sleeping space means you are spending most of your day outside, so you need a camp chair that is comfortable! Stay outside longer with a heated chair, lounge in style and comfort with the Yoho Bamboo Butterfly Chair and matching footstool, relax and rock into the evening with a Bear Trax Rocking Chair or Spring Bear Chair or for our favourite way to car camp - cuddle up with your dog on a double Bear Buddy Chair. 

Car camping makes getting outside easier than ever but having the right gear helps add that extra layer of comfort. Whether you’re setting up camp with a gazebo and a privacy shelter, hauling gear with a multi-use wagon, or keeping the good vibes going with a speaker lantern, the right gear helps you make the most of every adventure. Turn your car into basecamp, bring what you need, and enjoy more time under the stars. However you camp, just get out there!