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Once upon a time a camping adventure meant pitching a somewhat saggy two-man tent, heating some baked beans in a billy, and popping a marshmallow on the end of the nearest stick.
Today, technology has taken outdoor recreation to a whole new level. And from fully decked out RVs, to space-age tents and pop up camper trailers packed with features, the sky’s the limit on the level of comfort and convenience available to modern explorers.
That said, there are some amazing new pieces of outdoor gear from Kick Ass that you might not be aware of. Head online for more information on any of these eight wonders for wanderers.
1. Portable Electric Blanket
Yes, you can put more clothes on and climb into your swag looking like the Michelin Man in order to keep warm on a winter’s night. Alternately, switch on your 12-volt portable Electric Blanket! Made from high quality soft fleece, and with three heat settings and an automatic shut off (to avoid draining your power source), this is one accessory that comfort conscious campers won’t want to leave home without.
2. Instant Gas Hot Water System
One of the things most campers crave when they get home is a nice hot shower. But why wait? With a six-litre portable Instant Gas Hot Water System you’ll be singing in the shower throughout your trip. Hook the Gas Safe Certified system up to your LPG cylinder (the new LCC27 connection is required) and drive water pressure from a mains output or using a 12V pump. The system is self-igniting and heats water to your specified temperature. You can turn the water flow on and off via a switch on the shower head.
3. Premium Shower Tent Awning with Roof and Base
You have the hot water; now you just need somewhere to shower. And an all-in-one Premium Shower Tent Awning with Roof and Base is the answer. Designed to hook on to your vehicle roof rack, and with heavy duty self-locking hinges to hold everything in place, the tent itself is constructed from 300 denier polyester and fully lined to ensure privacy. The flexible base has a drain hose and will make post-shower dirty feet a thing of the past.
4. Portable Dual Zone Fridge/Freezer
When it comes to keeping your provisions fresh, an esky and bag of ice from the local servo are so 1970. These days, a Portable Dual Zone Fridge/Freezer is the name of the game. And at 95 litres, the top-of-the-line Outback Series is big on storage space, but relatively light on overall size and weight — making it a breeze to store on board your rig. Running on a 12V power source, you can set each zone to your required temperature. Cool the beer, while the Belgium chocolate ripple next door stays frozen solid. Other features include dual removable lids and magnetised removable handles.
5. Vacuum Food Sealer
Going on a long trip? Maximise your cold storage space and keep food fresher for longer by vacuum packing it before you leave home with your Lithium Battery Powered Vacuum Sealer. Vacuum packing seals in the freshness and flavour, while removing many of the air and moisture molecules that cause spoiling. You can also use your Vacuum Sealer while on the road. Just charge it from your 12V system and you’re good for up to 50 seals. Bag those brim and barra fillets, and keep meal leftovers on standby.
6. Portable Travel Oven
We all love hooking into a meat pie or sausage roll from the local country bakery, but what if you could bake those flaky masterpieces yourself while travelling? You can, with your 12V 130-watt Portable Travel Oven! It also cooks roasts, pizzas, and puddings. In fact, the possibilities for delicious meals to enjoy at your camp table are almost endless. The glass door, built in light, and digital thermostat mean you’ll always know how your dish de jour is doing, and the sturdy design, heavy-duty door clasp, and timer mean you can even cook on the move — literally.
7. Portable Outdoor Cinema and Inflatable Screen
Stock up on choc-tops and pop that corn; a Portable Outdoor Cinema set-up is the ultimate in camping must-haves and is sure to impress your temporary neighbours. The portable projector is compact, easy to use, runs on a 12V power source, and offers an array of input options. Project your content in HD splendour onto an 84-inch inflatable PVC screen, which comes with sand pegs, guy ropes, and a dual action hand pump.
8. Portable Lithium Battery Box Power Station and Battery Combo
Most of the aforementioned pieces of gear require a power source, and a Portable Lithium Battery Box Power Station and 120AH Lithium Battery Combo will ensure everything is ready to roll when you need it. And that also goes for your phones, laptop, camera, drone, and the list goes on. Charge and maintain your battery from solar panels or your vehicle alternator, and plug in via the USB ports, and cig and 12V sockets. The Battery Box features Anderson output/input sockets, an integrated LCD monitoring screen, automatic circuit breakers, and much more.
This post was published thanks to Kick Ass.
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About the writer
Adam Ford is editor of Top Oz Tours & Travel Ideas, and a travel TV presenter, writer, blogger, and photographer. He has travelled extensively through Europe, Asia, North America, Africa, and the Middle East. Adam worked as a travel consultant for a number of years with Flight Centre before taking up the opportunity to travel the world himself as host of the TV series Tour the World on Network Ten. He loves to experience everything a new destination has to offer and is equally at home in a five-star Palazzo in Pisa or a home-stay in Hanoi.
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