When you are out in the woods, there is a marvelous sense of freedom. You don’t want to worry about things like batteries. Naturally trying to mess with extension cords or find an outlet can be very difficult, unless you are in a campground with those options. The good news is that there are gadgets you can get that will let you have some conveniences without power or batteries.  Here are ten camping gadgets you might want to consider.

1. Solar Power Lantern. You can harness the sun to give you light at night that requires nothing except to expose it to daylight.  It will store up the energy, and you can turn it on after dark as needed.
2. Solar Flashlight. This is another great option that is portable, and doesn’t require any special instructions for us. Just be sure you let it have plenty of exposure to sunlight.
3. The Sun Oven. Here’s your chance to cook just by the morning sun. You can use it to make your breakfast, and it will be as hot and well done as you like.
4. Crystal Radio. There are kits you can buy that will pick up radio broadcasts without any electricity. This is a marvelous gadget to bring along to help teach kids about radio transmissions.
5. Light Sticks. These normally are available from a sporting goods store. You bend the plastic tube that is full of chemicals. It causes a mixture of chemicals that create light, often in colors like blue or green. Kids love to use these, and they will help you keep track of where they are in the dark.
6. Compass. When you are camping somewhere unfamiliar, being able to have some sense of direction can be very important, in case you get lost. A compass requires no energy to tell you which way is north.
7. Water Purification Tablets. Just put these in a canteen of water, and it will help to eliminate any possible germs in the water. It can be very helpful if you are where the water is from a lake or stream, and you don’t know if it is free of pollution.
8. Pocket Knife. A versatile gadget that can often come with a can opener and corkscrew. It is lightweight and won’t take up much space.
9. Binoculars. These can be beneficial if you are somewhere that you need to see into the distance to plan your next day’s walk. They can help you to detect features on mountains and other areas to better plan your hiking. They can also come in handy if you lose your way, to help you spot landmarks in the distance.
10. Watch. A simple wrist watch won’t take up much space, but it will let you know the time of day. It can be very helpful if you have to coordinate your time with others .

There are many items you can put in a backpack for camping purposes. The above are some useful suggestions of things you truly may need on your trip. They can be very beneficial if you know you aren’t going to be near any electricity.