Going Camping for Spring Break? These Affordable Amazon Packing Essentials Will Make You One Happy Camper

Featuring 14 tools, like an axe, knife, pliers, saw, hammer, screwdriver, bottle and can opener, and more, this handy multitool is a must-have camping essential. One shopper reported, “It has a little bit of everything that you may need to take care of small jobs. It conveniently has everything in on place and a nice cover case to keep it stored.”

If there’s one camping essential you simply can’t travel without, it’s a tent. This dome tent from Amazon is affordable, reliable and comes with up to five person size options. It’s a super spacious and stable tent that takes just five minutes to set up. Not only that, but it’s so lightweight and portable with the compact carry bag.

These rechargeable camping lanterns come in a set of four, and they’ll be so useful on your camping trip. It has super high brightness with five different lighting modes, and can be used to charge your phones or laptops. 

This oversized lightweight down coat is perfect for daytime wear while you hang out around the campgrounds. One reviewer shares, “If you’re like me, you’re like 50-50 when it comes to buying clothing on Amazon. Sometimes the quality isn’t quite what you wanted it to be. THIS jacket is what you have been looking for. Great quality and a lovely shade of olive. Buy it.”

These hiking boots are cute and reliable. Reviewers say they’ve walked through water with the boot, with no water seeping through. One fan raves, “They are perfect and exactly what I was looking for, waterproof, breathable, and warm without making my feet sweat.”

If you have access to tap water on your camping trip, but want a little extra security before you drink, this Brita water bottle is a great option. It includes a convenient straw and carrying loop and one reviewer raved, “The straw is designed perfectly and it allows you to get basically every drop of water and the filter is a no brainer after you do it once.”

While you gather around the campfire and maybe, just maybe, sing campfire songs, you’re going to need functional and reliable camping chairs .You can snag these $30 camping chairs from Amazon, and rest assured they’ll do the trick. They have over 6,800 5-star reviews, one sharing, “lightweight but sturdy, easy to remove from carrying bag and unfolds quickly and easily. Great for camping, Gen Admin events. Breaks down and goes back in bag just as easily.”

You can never be too prepared on a camping trip, so having a First Aid Kit on hand is a great idea. This one has over 9,300 5-star reviews, and it’s on sale for just $20 for a limited time. It has everything from plastic bandages, antibiotic ointments, BZK antiseptic towelettes, burn cream packets and so much more.

Let’s be honest, nights spent camping can get really cold, no matter the time of year. Having a pair of packable thermal long johns is very important. These Thermajane layering pieces are under $30, range from sizes XX-small to 3XL in a ton of colors, and they’re a number one bestseller on Amazon.

This $13 hiking backpack is functional and reliable, and its 18,000+ positive reviews attest to that. It comes in a bunch of cute colors, with loads of zippers and pockets for all your essentials.

The great outdoors doesn’t always have great shower options. Stay fresh with these bamboo body wipes. They’re individually wrapped, so they’re easy to throw in a camping bag, and enriched with tea tree extract, aloe vera, and chamomile to leave you moisturized.

You’re going to need a cozy sleeping bag for your camping trip, and this one from Amazon is affordable and perfect for any season. It has over 6,500 5-star reviews on Amazon, one saying, “Perfect for camping in Spring, Summer and Fall. Worked very well for my Yukon/Alaska camping trip.”

Pair that sleeping bag with a sleeping pad and you’ll be resting in comfort, no matter how hard the floor is. Conveniently, it also weighs less than a pound when it’s deflated and packs into an included bag. Plus, it’s thick, waterproof, and one reviewer remarked on the inflation time, “The time to blow up the Sleepingo mat is 1 min. 10 seconds.”

Celebs and TikTok alike are big fans of Touchland’s hand sanitizer spray. Not only does it replenish your skin’s moisture, it also features a sleek design that’s easy to throw into a camping bag and use on the go.

This suction tool will be a lifesaver on your camping trip, especially if you’re prone to bug bites. The Bug Bite Thing suction tool is just $10, and it has over 96,000 positive reviews on Amazon. One reviewer explains, “This is the perfect solution to minimize the impact of bug bites (particularly mosquitos). I’ve also used this to remove a splinter which was very effective! I don’t have sensitive skin so I’ve used this all over the body including my face with no issues.”

Protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays with this mineral sunscreen. It has an SPF 50+ and offers water resistance for up to 80 minutes. This shopper reported, “It doesn’t feel like sunscreen. It’s thick but it rubs in like lotion and rubs in clear.”

These microfiber camping towels are travel-friendly and quick drying. They’re perfect for any lake days and for showering. The quick absorbing towel comes with a portable case that fits into your backpack, or even your pocket.

You’ll be glad to have brought these reusable travel utensils along with you on a camping trip. They’re compact and simple in design, and include chopsticks, a straw, straw cleaner, case, and more.

Complete your camping meal prep with these lightweight and durable bamboo plates. They also come in a ton of cute patterns and are super easy to clean.

This portable butane stove is a camping essential. It’s easy to use, travel-friendly with its carrying case and will help you cook up a hot meal wherever you are. One reviewer explains, “We used this camping and it was perfect. Price point was good, worked great, heated up hot and quickly.”

Just because you’re camping, doesn’t mean you can’t have a freshly brewed espresso. Just add grounds and hot water to this portable minipresso and you’ll be caffeinated in seconds. This user raved, “Bought this for my road trips/camp trips and it’s perfect! Easy to use and set up. Also easy to clean and always makes a PERFECT cup of espresso.”

This camping hammock has a near-perfect 4.7-star rating from over 53,000 Amazon reviewers, for good reason. The unanimous decision is that it’s super sturdy and great quality for the $30 price. One reviewer shared, “I have slept in it camping, and used it with 2 people countless times this past summer. I even allowed my dog in it once and the fabric still looks brand new! Extremely easy to set up and enjoy.”