For SPORTZ Fans
Sportz truck tents are made for use with trucks (in bed), minivans, and sport/utilities. The tents used in SUVs attach to the open cargo area and are set up on the ground. Most tents provide about six feet of height inside the tent and sleep four with an extra-large seven-foot SUV tent that can sleep six. Tents come with rainfly and storage bag. Napier Enterprises; 800/567-2434.
www.napierenterprises.comGet in Gear
Haul bikes, ATVs, and camping gear to your site with the GearWagon 125, then sleep in it once you get there. With the optional cover it measures 93x60x51 inches. An inner C-channel works with cargo tie-downs, bicycle mounts, and a spare tire carriers. It's compatible with all of Nissan's Utili-track system accessories. Let's Go Aero; 877/464-2376.
www.letsgoaero.comKershaw Camp Tool Trader
Kershaw Knives makes tools for hunters, fishermen, and outdoorsmen, with the Trader line featuring interchangeable blades into a single handle. Seen here is the Camp Tool Trader, which combines stainless-steel blades and camping utensils in one small, rugged container. Also offered are the Alaska Blade Trader for fishing and the Hunter's Blade Trader. Kershaw Knives; 503/682-1966.
www.kershawknives.comPower Surge
You never know when you're going to need tools while camping or in the RV. The 4.5-inch-long Surge has stainless-steel needlenose pliers, serrated and clip-point knives, scissors, wire cutters, bottle/can opener, and a blade exchanger with saw and diamond/wood file blades. You may not have to use it, but you'll never regret bringing it along. Leatherman; 800/847-8665.
www.leatherman.comBlanket Statement
The RoadPro 12-volt heated blanket is a convenient way to solve disputes about how high the truck's heater should be. Plug this 58x41-inch electric blanket into one of your truck's power ports, and chilly passengers will quickly be toasty -- and quiet. It includes a six-foot power cord. KoolerAire; 845/425-8800.
www.kooleraire.comUltimate Adventurer
Campa USA's trailers are built to make any ourdoorsman self-sufficient. The stainless-steel trailers have heavy-duty axles and suspension, two Hi-lift jack points, and a surge brake system with auto reverse and a parking brake. They come with a fully equipped kitchen (including icebox, pots and pans, and dishes), water tanks, shower, table, shower, tent and foam mattress, and lights, and some have a water heater as well. Options include water purifier, generator, fridge/freezer, solar power, and portable toilet. Campa USA; 440/353-1917.
www.campausa.com