Amazon Shoppers Can’t Stop Buying These 10 Camping Essentials, and They Start at $5

Now is the ideal time to plan a hike on the trails, a trek in the woods, or just a general adventure outdoors. When dealing with the elements you need to be prepared. And you don’t want to get ready to leave, only to realize that there are key items that need to be replaced or have been on your wish list. 

There’s a lot out there, and it can be a bit overwhelming, so we gathered 10 of the most popular, shopper-loved kitchen essentials from Amazon’s best sellers camping and hiking equipment section. Below you’ll find coolers, cookware kits, camping stoves, and more, and prices start at just $5.

Highly-Rated Camping Kitchen Essentials at Amazon:

• Arctic Zone 16-Can Titan Deep Freeze Cooler, $43
• Yeti Rambler 14-Ounce Mug, $21
• Fit & Fresh Cool Coolers 4-Piece XL Slim Ice Pack Set, $9 (originally $12)
• MalloMe Camping Cookware Mess Kit, $20 (originally $25) 
• Coleman Classic 1-Burner Butane Stove, $35
• Uco 2-Piece Utility Spork Utensil Set, $5
• Stanley Adventure All-In-One Boil and Brew French Press, $26
• GCI Outdoor Rocker Camping Chair, $70 (originally $75)
• Wise Owl Outfitters Camping Hammock, from $32 (originally $38)
• Stanley Adventure Camp Cook Set, $90

Arctic Zone 16-Can Titan Deep Freeze Cooler 

A portable cooler is an essential item to take on any outing, and this bestseller  can keep ice for up to two days, according to the brand. It measures 8 by 12.25 by 12.25 inches and has a 16-can capacity, so there’s plenty of space for food or drinks. This leakproof cooler is soft-sided with a hard shell interior to ensure that nothing gets squashed during transport. The interior is fitted with a removable shelf that easily sets in for anything that doesn’t need to be iced. Over 37,400 shoppers swear by this cooler, calling out its quality and performance. “[It’s] very good at keeping ice and drinks cold,” writes one shopper who took this cooler when they went camping for three days. This cooler is a great option when you feel the urge to go adventuring.

Yeti Rambler 14-Ounce Mug

The Yeti Rambler 14-ounce mug is the ideal traveling companion to keep your drinks warm or cold at campsites. It has Yeti’s signature double wall vacuum insulated interior that keeps your drinks at the perfect temperature, whether you’re enjoying a cup of hot coffee or a mug of cold beer. Its magslider lid keeps the drink securely contained yet easily sippable. The nice 5-inch wide handle is the perfect size for comfortable gripping. It’s a shopper favorite scoring over 3,900 seals of approval, too. Grab it in seafoam for $21 right now.

Fit & Fresh Cool Coolers 4-Piece XL Slim Ice Pack Set

When it comes to keeping your food ice cold on that camping trip, grab these slim ice packs that take up less room. These ice packs are extra-large too, measuring 4.75 by 0.5 by 7 inches. They’re made of BPA-free plastic with a non-toxic gel inside. Unlike ice, these don’t melt leaving messy water all over your food inside the cooler either. Plus, they can be refrozen and used over and over again. These ice packs have raked in over 31,200 five-star ratings, and one reviewer writes, “They have been amazing now over months of heavy use traveling, camping, and king across the [United States.]” While several colors are marked down, including multicolor and green, you can snag the set in pink for 28% off for the highest discount.

MalloMe Camping Cookware Mess Kit 

When you’re staying in a tent and hiking the trails for a few days, you need cooking gear that’s compact, but contains the essentials. This MalloMe camping cookware ticks off all the boxes. This set has 10 pieces including a nonstick pot, a nonstick pan, a cover that fits on both pieces, a set of two bowls, a stainless steel spork that folds, a soup spoon, a wooden spoon spatula, and a cleaning sponge. All the pieces stack neatly inside each other and collapse to fit in its included nylon drawstring pouch. And, it weighs only 1 pound. It has garnered over 6,100 perfect ratings from shoppers who agree it’s ideal for camping and backpacking. It’s currently on sale for 20% off.

Coleman Classic 1-Burner Butane Stove

Cooking over an open campfire is nice, but sometimes it’s not reliable. That’s why it’s prudent to have a gas stove packed as part of your camping gear. This single-burner butane stove by Coleman is a great option. It measures only 10 by 15 by 6.5 inches and weighs less than 9 ounces, so it’s lightweight and doesn’t take up too much room. It has a convenient carrying case for you to carry and store it in. It uses a butane canister that sits right on the base of the stove,  and starts with a push-button ignition. There is a dial that you turn to control the height of the flame when cooking. Over 8,300 shoppers swear by this butane stove’s ease of use and compactness. It’s a no-brainer to drop this handy $35 camping essential in your shopping cart.

Uco 2-Piece Utility Spork Utensil Set

When you’re camping, another necessary kitchen essential are utensils to eat with. For a compact option that performs double duty, you need this spork. It is a combination utensil with a spoon on one end, a fork on the other. It has an added perk of a serrated edge on the outer side of the fork to triple as a knife, too. It is made out of durable nylon and measures a mere 7 inches long. It has two holes on the handle so you can attach the included tether in one of them, and then hook it to your backpack to keep it at reach. Over 1,700 shoppers say they “couldn’t ask for more in a camping utensil” since it’s “compact, nice to eat with and durable.” Get the set in gold and sky blue, stone blue and sand, or teal and ember for just $5.

Stanley Adventure All-In-One Boil and Brew French Press

Sipping freshly brewed coffee while enjoying the fresh morning air is a necessity for coffee lovers. And the Stanley Adventure French Press coffee maker is designed to tackle this job with added versatility. It can churn out a smooth cup of coffee, as well as cook or boil, making it ideal for everything from soup to hot chocolate. It is made of durable stainless steel and can be used on a stove or over a campfire. It has a 32-ounce capacity, measures about 4 inches in diameter, and is almost 8 inches tall. It has a handle you can hold while savoring your favorite beverage, which conveniently folds in against the cup for streamlined storage. Over 7,400 shoppers have taken this French press along on camping trips.

GCI Outdoor Rocker Camping Chair

No campsite is complete without a place to sit. This GCI camping chair fits the bill and then some, as it’s not just your standard camping chair — it also rocks. It’s made of lightweight, durable nylon and has a sturdy steel frame. The back of the chair has an area made of mesh to allow cool, refreshing airflow. It has two armrests and has a cup holder on one front leg. This nifty chair has shock absorbers, so you can rock whether it’s on grass or dirt. It folds up and down easily, too. This shopper favorite has raked in over 69,600 perfect ratings so far. One shopper says they will “never go back to ordinary camp chairs again.” Snag it in black for only $70 right now and start rocking.

Wise Owl Outfitters Camping Hammock

You’ll soon be sleeping under the stars in this camping hammock that’s only $32 right now. This hammock stretches out to 9 feet long and is 4.5 feet wide, so there’s plenty of space for one person to lounge around in. Despite its nice size, it folds down into the size of an eggplant according to the brand, and slides easily into its included storage bag, so you can toss it into your backpack or with other camping gear. It’s made of rip-resistant parachute nylon and easily attaches to trees with two 9-foot straps and carabiners. It has raked in over 42,200 five-star ratings with shoppers who love it for its comfort, its durability, its easy setup, and its convenience.

Stanley Adventure Camp Cook Set

Camping outdoors with the family is always a fun adventure, but requires a bit more cooking essentials, which is where this cook set steps in. It has 21 pieces that cover all the bases, from family chili to a full breakfast. The pieces include a 3.7-quart stainless steel pot, a 7-inch frying pan with a foldable handle, a spatula with an extendable handle, a serving spoon with an extendable handle, a set of four bowls, a set of four plates, a set of four sporks, a dish drying rack, a cutting board, a trivet, and a vented lid. The set has a locking bungee to hold and nest all the pieces neatly together for easy, compact storage. The pot and pan can be used to cook food on both camping grills and stoves. Cleanup is done in a snap by washing with soap and warm water, so you can get out there and explore to your heart’s content. Over 2,600 shoppers say that this set works well for camping trips. One shopper states that they “love that everything nests inside the pot and takes up a very small footprint in [their] gear.”