The Best Prime Day Outdoor Deals, According to a Lifelong Camper

There’s no AC in the great outdoors, so bringing a mini portable fan with you can be the difference between sweating through your shirt and feeling comfortable and cool. This tiny, handheld fan boasts up to 19 hours of run time on a single charge, and can be used either handheld or desk mounted. It also features two different speeds for maximum cooling, and doubles as a flashlight or a battery charger in a pinch.

If you want to keep track of your sleep schedule, step count, and more while out in the wild, this Apple Watch charger will help keep your battery up. It’s not that easy to find outlets in the great outdoors, so having a portable charger like this one means you don’t have to worry about dwindling battery life. When full, the device can charge your watch up to one-and-a-half times, and it’s small enough to slip into any pocket of your backpack.

Like the Apple Watch charger above, having a portable charger for your phone means you don’t have to worry about getting stuck without any way to contact the outside world. This guy is pocket-sized and compatible with a variety of different iPhones, Androids, and AirPods.

Waterproof, collapsible, inflatable, shatterproof, and lightweight, this lantern is the perfect family-friendly lighting to bring to the campsite. It’s solar powered and can recharge with about 10 hours of direct sunlight, but no fear if it’s cloudy—you can also make use of the USB charger to get it up and running in one to two hours.

Bug bites are unavoidable, especially if you’re camping out for long periods of time, but that doesn’t mean you just have to accept the discomfort that comes with them. This bug bite suction tool comes in handy when I start to have trouble resisting itching. After using, I found it was intuitive and easy to work, and that itching and swelling were significantly reduced. Plus, it works on everything from mosquitos to wasps to sea lice.

This fan-favorite water filter from LifeStraw was a top-selling product among our readers last Prime Day, and it’s on sale this time around, too. The travel essential is small enough to fit in your backpack or fanny pack, and provides peace of mind like no other.

Gather around this smokeless firepit and get your marshmallows nice and toasty. This handy tool does double duty: it can keep you warm during cooler seasons, and is a great cookstove for those who want to whip up a meal alfresco. It’s also fairly lightweight, portable, and will last you for many camping trips to come.

Thanks to the Air Support Back construction, the CamelBak Lobo 9 hydration backpack is made with breathable and lightweight materials that help you go further, longer. The optional stability belt keeps your pack in place while you sip up to 70 ounces of liquid from the built-in pouch.

A proper pair of hiking boots is ideal for navigating difficult terrain, and this pair from Merrell can mean the difference between a fun trip with friends and a trip to the ER after slipping on the trail. The durable, waterproof design features high-traction rubber soles to provide good grip across a variety of terrains and weather conditions. The protected toe cap and removable, contoured insoles offer ultimate comfort.

If you, like me, ever find yourself hiking through the rain, you’ll be extremely happy to have packed a waterproof rain jacket like this one from OTU. Available in a variety of sizes and colors, this hooded jacket features lightweight mesh lining to keep you comfortable in all temperatures. The best part? The collar and hood are specially designed to keep any rain from going down your back thanks to the full-zip collar and Velcro section at the neck of the hood.

Pop this hammock between two trees and you’ll have the comfiest seat in the house. The comfortable nylon is perfect for lounging or sleeping, and can be easily attached to two trees with the nine-foot-long straps and carabiners it comes with. Only some of the colors are on sale for Prime Day, so choose wisely.

What sets this camping chair apart from all of its competitors? Plenty. The oversized design can support up to 400 pounds, and it features a cupholder and a side table, which is something you’ll appreciate after one too many meals being forced to hold your plate in your lap.

Just because you may be sleeping on the ground doesn’t mean you need to wake up every morning with a crick in your neck. This memory foam travel pillow is special: you can add or remove as much filling as is right for you, ensuring the perfect, personalized sleep. It also doesn’t hurt that it can be packed down into a convenient carry bag.

Available in black, green, and gray colorways, the Teton Sports Celsius sleeping bag will protect you in temperatures as low as zero degrees. If you need some additional warmth, the bag is designed with a mummy-style hood that you can cinch around your dome.

This basic tent comes in two- and four-person sizes, and is as easy to pack as it is to set up and break down. At 5.3 pounds, the two-person tent is ideal for car camping trips, but can be a bit heavy to lug around while backpacking. Reviewers suggest splitting it up between two or more people.