Five handy camping gadgets

You can never have enough camping gadgets, and to this end we’ve discovered five nifty accessories designed to not only make life easier around the campfire, but more fun. They won’t take up too much space in the car or the caravan either….

Rolla Roaster fork

Sometimes after a long day on the road, all you want to do is plonk yourself in front of a warm fire and get your sausages cooked and your marshmallows toasted. The tool for the job? A Rolla Roaster fork.

This two-pronged gadget has a rotating knob attached to the top of the handle that ensures evenly cooked camping snacks every time. It’s extendable to one metre long, so you can keep a safe distance from the flames.

RRP US$12.95 from rollaroaster.com

Yaylabs SoftShell ice-cream ball 

Attention ice-cream lovers: this one’s for you. The SoftShell ice-cream ball allows you to make ice-cream pretty much anytime and anywhere – including from the comfort of your camping chair.

So when dessert time rolls around on your next trip, simply add natural ingredients to one end and ice to the other. Shake, and dig in.

RRP $88.60 from fishpond.com.au

Yeti Rambler vacuum-insulated Colster 

The Yeti Rambler Colster is the 2.0 version of the classic stubby holder. It features double-wall vacuum insulation that keeps drinks colder (or hotter) for longer – plus, the ‘no sweat’ design makes sure your grip remains comfortable at all times.

RRP $39.95 from yeti.com

Vargo Dig Dig Tool 

This two-in-one titanium tool doubles as a lightweight utensil that helps secure tent pegs in the ground, and a shovel to dig holes in case you’ve left the Porta potti at home.

RRP US$24.95 from vargooutdoors.com

Sharkk Commando speaker 

Take your beats to the great outdoors and beyond with the Sharkk Commando Bluetooth 4.0 speaker. This portable sound system is waterproof and features a 24-hour battery life. It also acts as a backup power source, so you can keep your electronic devices fully charged.

RRP $99 from sharkk.com