Fall is quickly approaching, which means that in some parts of the country the camping season is coming to a conclusion. Thankfully, there is at least one more perfect opportunity to get your camp on in 2015—Labor Day weekend!

When you are camping, you may want to bring a few creature comforts of home along while you’re out in the wilds. Fortunately, there are gadgets and camping gear on the market that are eco-friendly and can help you have a great camping experience. Check out this round up of the best eco-friendly and energy efficient camping supplies and gadgets before you head for the hills.

Essentials

Tents and sleeping bags

Your tent and sleeping bags will naturally depend on the climate where you’ll be camping. If you are looking for a one-stop shop for all of your tent needs, check out Big Agnes. This site has a wide variety of both tents and sleeping bags, with different options based on what your needs are as well as some very helpful FAQs and tips in case you don’t know where to start.

For a simple and eco-friendly tent, check out the Seedhouse SL2. This lightweight tent boasts a simple design, with its pole system being constructed using the eco-friendly anodizing process. This tent should be a nice addition to your next camping trip!

When it comes to sleeping bags, a great choice is the Sierra Designs 20°F Deja Vu Sleeping Bag. This sleeping bag is composed of 95% recycled materials, and keeps you insulated (as the name implies) at temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit. This popular product is currently sold out from the distributor, though you can still find some on Amazon while more are produced.

Backpacks

Your backpack choice is important, especially if you will be doing any hiking on your camping trip. When it comes to a lightweight hiking pack, none can hold a candle to the Water Dog Hydration Pack. This pack comes equipped with a 2000 ml bladder with a handy straw that feeds out through one of the pack’s straps, allowing you to easily stay hydrated while on the move. The pack’s design has a surprising amount of storage for being such a lightweight bag. The best part—it’s made with recycled plastic water bottles!

Tech

Earl Tablet

The Earl Tablet is an incredibly helpful device that helps keep you connected on your backcountry excursions. This solar-powered tablet will prove very beneficial if you plan to hike during your camping trip. It provides precise GPS coordinates, as well as data about weather patterns (temperature, humidity, barometric pressure), a compass, and thousands of trail maps via everytrail.com.

It also has radio secure text and voice message technology in case you get lost or want to send information to other friends with compatible devices. For all of the benefits that this tablet will provide you, it really lives up to the price of $299.

BioLite CampStove

BioLite CampStove is another camping option that cannot be ignored. This cool camping stove serves two purposes: it is an eco-friendly stove that can cook meals and boil water in minutes, while it doubles as an energy source to charge devices via USB. The BioLite CampStove makes this possible by burning twigs and pinecones as fuel. The heat generated by the unit is converted into electricity that you can use to charge your gadgets. Not only does this keep you from having to lug around another source of fuel, but it provides another eco-friendly option. This product is a real game changer, especially at the retail price of $129.95.

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