Boating & camping must-have accessories for summer

If you're planning a trip, Boat & RV Accessories can help you find must-have accessories for boating or camping.

We all know the wisdom about having the right tool for the job. Doing a task with an item designed specifically for that task makes your work way too easy, in most cases. But think about those times when you learned about the right tool later. You're left wondering how you ever got the job done without it!

The same goes for certain camping and boating accessories.

At Boat & RV Accessories, we have talked to travelers all across the country who have shared their tips and tricks with us. They've given us a lot of great ideas for things to take during your next adventure.

  • Dry bags and boxes: These simple storage items come in handy, because your boat's cargo areas can never be big enough. Pelican cases or 5-gallon buckets can keep items such as clothes, sheets, towels and drier.
  • Water purification system: A reliable water purifier can come in handy if you run out of water. Look for one powered by gravity, because that power source is free.
  • Tarps: There are so many things tarps can do. Most campers prefer canvas tarps for breathability and strength, but polyethylene tarps also get the job done.
  • Collapsible chairs: These wonders have never been better. They fold up into an easy-to-carry cylinder shape and give you a great place to relax, no matter where you go.
  • A physical map: GPS systems and cellphones are great, but when they run out of battery, they are dead weight. Chances are you're going to places where plugging in isn't an option, so take a paper or laminated map of the area, whether it's a lake, forest or something else, to reliably plot your location.
  • Duct tape: Is there anything more magical than this sensational sticky stuff? Duct tape can fix almost anything that gets damaged on a camping trip, and be part of a first aid solution.
  • Personal locator beacons: PLBs can help emergency responders find you in the event of an accident. They send SOS signals from remote areas to rescuers who can find you. Some even have strobe lights for enhanced visual location.
  • Portable power station: These battery packs offer impressive power for charging cellphones, powering weather radios and more.
  • Sleeping pad: These are not quite a mattress, but they help make sleeping on the ground much more comfortable. They also roll up pretty tightly so they don't take up much cargo space.
  • Battery-powered fan: One of these wonders can do a lot of work to keep you cool, especially during a hot night.
  • Solar shower bag: These wonderful devices heat water during the day, and keep that water warm for when you are ready to get as clean as a camping trip allows.

Contact our camping experts today. We can help you find accessories for your boat or RV that make your next grand adventure even easier.