Camp lighting, portable power, and solar charging for overlanding and car camping, from lanterns to portable batteries.

Camp Lighting

The Candlelier is the right starting point for most car campers. It runs three candles behind a windproof shield and puts out real ambient light without needing batteries, charging, or anyone pointing a headlamp across the table. The UCO Aluminum Candle Lantern does the same job in a more compact, classic form if you want something that fits in a jacket pocket. The Sprout LED Lantern is a cheap, packable backup that earns its weight. The Sky Ridge Camp Lamp sticks to a tailgate or rack with its magnetic base and runs on AA batteries.

Portable Power

The key number when choosing a power station is watt-hours (Wh), not the model name. The Dometic PLB15 is a compact LiFePO4 option that pairs directly with Dometic coolers and takes up less real estate in a packed rig.

Emergency and Safety

The Emergency LED Road Flare belongs in every vehicle kit. It runs for hours on a charge and is substantially more visible than reflective triangles in rain or low light. Small item, easy to forget, worth having before you need it.