The best camping kit

Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 with cast-iron grill

Make this stainless-steel fire pit a focal point for an evening outdoors. It’s designed with a ring of circular perforations at the top and bottom of the cylinder, so throws out a lot of heat but keeps smoke to a minimum. This bundle comes with a cast-iron grill for cooking. £549.99, solostove.com

Yeti Lowlands blanket

This 2m-long ground blanket has a touch of padding, a top surface that will put up with spills, dirt and dog hair, and a durable waterproof underside for use on wet ground. £200, yeti.com

Leatherman ARC multi-tool

This new multi-tool is loaded with 20 tools, many of which have been upgraded, including the main blade, which is made from a durable MagnaCut steel. It has an easy one-handed deployment aided by a magnetic opening, and it comes with a 25-year warranty. £260.95, leatherman.com

MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack one-person tent

The latest iteration of MSR’s tent weighs less than a kilo and, thanks to poles that fold down very compactly, packs to just 36cm wide and 17cm tall. It fits into a storage bag that can be strapped to the handlebars of a bike for those on a cycling trip. £530, msrgear.com

Jetboil Stash cooking system

I used this cooking system for seven weeks while rowing the Atlantic, and it was an essential piece of kit. This new version is the brand’s lightest (227g) and most compact model to date. The gas canister and burner fit into the 0.8l non-stick cooking pot for convenience, and it brings water to the boil in around two and a half minutes. £154.99, jetboil.co.uk

Goal Zero Lighthouse 600 lantern

This has 360 degrees of adjustable LED light (up to a very bright 600 lumens), and doubles up as a power bank to charge personal devices via USB. Should the lantern’s battery drain fully, there’s an integrated hand crank, which gives 10 minutes of light for every one minute of cranking. £74.99, goalzero.co.uk

Helinox Chair Zero

Aluminium-alloy frame and nylon-resin hubs mean this essential weighs just 531g and packs down into a 35cm-tall by 10cm-wide bag. It can comfortably seat individuals of up to 120kg. £135, helinox.co.uk

Glerups boots

These comfortable ankle boots are made from 100 per cent natural wool, with a natural rubber sole. They are easy to slip on and allow your feet to breathe. £85, glerups.co.uk

Sea To Summit Spark ultra-light sleeping bag

Goose down is the ultimate filling for sleeping bags (thanks to its weight-to-warmth ratio), and this ultra-light two-and-a-half season bag is rated to temperatures of -1°C while tipping the scales at just 510g. It also packs very small: perfect for multi-day hut-to-hut hikes. If you’re heading out in mid-summer and want to save even more weight, its 7°C rated bag weighs 363g. £400, seatosummit.co.uk

Thule Outset towbar-mounted car tent

Tucked in the car’s slipstream, this towbar-mounted three-person tent has little bearing on fuel economy and, unlike roof-mounted equivalents, can be wheeled on and off single-handed when not in use. The tent unfolds effortlessly and sits on a frame raised off the ground. A 7cm-thick mattress makes the tent comfortable and large doors on three sides offer panoramic views. £3,499.99, thule.com

Voited Cloudtouch blanket

This versatile blanket has a very cosy fleece liner, will double as a throw or cape, and the snap buttons transform it into a sleeping bag. £128, voited.co.uk

Nemo Fillo camping pillow

This pillow has a 3in-deep inflatable section covered with a layer of Primaloft insulated padding and a soft jersey cover – and it packs down into a small carry bag to be stashed in a rucksack. £44.99, trekkit.co.uk

Thermos 1.9l Icon bottle with spout

A larger insulated flask with a convenient carry handle and spout mechanism, this will keep drinks hot or cold all day. £40, thermos.co.uk

Oyster Tempo cooler

A cooler made entirely from aluminium (most are typically plastic), both lightweight and 100 per cent recyclable at the end of its life. The brand claims the material also helps it cool faster – for longer. £475, oystercooler.com

Primus Powerlighter

A trusty companion to light a campfire or liquid fuel stove in all weathers. £23, trekitt.co.uk

MiiR Pourigami dripper

Packing down into a space smaller than a smartphone, the three stainless steel plates slot together easily to create a slow-drip coffee maker for your morning brew. £29.90, maxicoffee.com

Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT sleeping pad

For those balancing warmth and comfort with weight, this three-season inflatable pad is one of the best. The three-inch thick horizontal baffles mean you can sleep on your side, back or front without problems. It weighs just 370g. £210, trekkit.co.uk

Stanley Base Camp cook set

This 21-piece cook set might not be the lightest piece of kit at 2.6kg, as it is made for performance and durability (multi-day hikers best avoid it), but is a good choice for car camping. It includes all the essentials: a premium-grade 3.5l steel pot and frying pan, four plastic sporks, plates and bowls, a cutting board, a drying rack and other accessories. £160, stanley1913.com

Vaude Badawi Long six-person family tent

Spacious enough for a family, there are two sleeping areas (each for up to three people) separated by a central “living area”, with enough space for some indoor furniture and games should the weather take a turn. There’s also a generous porch area for wet and muddy items. €1,250, vaude.com

Firepot Food

Add hot water to rehydrate these meals, which include barbecued pulled pork and toasted banana porridge. From £7.49, firepotfood.com

Snowpeak Tramezzino toastie maker

This aluminium toastie maker can be used on a fire. Because the two halves are completely separate, it also doubles up as a frying pan. £95, snowpeak.com