While snow in March is a yearly thing now, apparently, it is fast going to subside and turn milder. I won’t say tropical, but with the determination of us to get out and explore, camp, (catch up on TV), spend time away from work and the electricity bills any temperature above 10 is positively paradise.
Explore the best August and Daffodil products to help make your trip fun, easy, safe and hassle-free with a range of accessible and easy-to-use technologies developed for day-to-day use even away from home.
1) Portable TV and DVD Combo (Plus an Amplified Aerial!)
The joys of nature and the sounds of wildlife are fantastic audio-visual stimulus.
However...
For all the times we get rained in our tents
For all the times we pull over and call it a night in the car itself
For all the times we rushed back to camp and frantically started the heater
A Portable TV serves as a way to stay entertained, informed and relaxed even when the weather turns on us!
Using just an amplified portable aerial, portable TV has a wide range of benefits even if you have a phone or tablet. No internet is required, and you get full access to 100 + Freeview channels with an in-built tuner just to name a couple.
Keep caught up and stay on top of recording shows even when you’re on the road or exploring the valleys of the lake district. Even before the camping starts you can give a portable TV like this to kids in the back seats of the car for entertainment on the way. Load up a USB of curated content or even pop in their favourite DVD and let them enjoy themselves as you focus on driving.
2) Mobile and Tablet TV Wireless Adapter
If a portable TV isn’t your thing and you want to travel light by using the screens you are already taking (Phones, Tablets etc) then you can use an adapter to transform those devices in to TVs!
Using a wireless Freeview receiver and its own local Wifi, you can watch real live Freeview on your phone screen entirely wirelessly. Simply pair the adapter to your phone via the app, and get watching! You can even record TV to your phone or tablet's storage, so you really never will miss a moment again.
3) All-in-One Camping Radio
Everyone packs a charging brick or two, a radio, a torch and preferably some off-the-grid electronics like solar or hand-crank power.
Well, the MB290 has proven it can do it all at once! An incredibly popular radio for survival kits, emergency bags and glove compartments, the MB290 really is all-in-one.
- DAB and FM radio, complete with telescopic aerial
- Bluetooth speaker connection with Bluetooth 5.0
- Wired AUX connections for headphones and private audio
- Solar panel charging to keep the battery draining so fast
- Hand crank charging to fully recharge without needing mains
- 3-LED adjustable torch as a night light, tent lamp and more
- SOS button trigger for loud alarm and bright lights
The MB290 was our first foray into camping tech and was a huge hit from the moment of release, and we're pleased to still offer this for campers in 2025!
4) USB Hub
On the Topic of power, USB Devices! Charging phones with fast-charge thunderbolt and making sure your camera pics of the camping holiday are safe and saved simultaneously? It isn’t wizardry, it’s a USB HUB05!
Essentially you can use the USB, Micro / USB-C, SD card adapter and even HDMI cables all into the same box. This helps you manage charge, transfer data, and share DSLR pics instantly without having to get to a PC to process the SD card. Following the theme, this USB hub is small and that means you can keep it in a glove compartment, camping bag, handbag or large pocket for all situations.
We all know that triumphantly pulling out the right tool for the job gives everyone a huge amount of serotonin, so be ready!
5) Noise Cancelling Ear Plugs
Being away from home is fantastic, but sometimes unfamiliar sounds from weather, wildlife and other campers can disrupt your sleep. Especially when you're peg-to-peg next to other tents!
Silicone earbuds have grown in popularity, and the EAR530 take that idea and enhance it with removable noise reduction discs. This means you can hygienically wash the earbuds in water, with no risk of damaging the noise reduction tech. Just ensure the earbuds are fully dried before using.
6) A Flameless Lighter for Camping
Lighting fires and camping go hand-in hand. A flameless lighter is the safer, more efficient and eco-friendly option for lighting up in outside areas. Not to mention they are usable in wind and damp unlike a normal gas lighter. Use a simple USB-C Charger Cable to keep topped-up and enjoy up to 30 days of lights with this rechargeable electronic lighter.
We also offer replacement coils, saving you money in the long run as you can keep the same lighter and just switch out the coil.
7) Carry Cases and Accessories
Careful packing and space-saving hacks are popular topics when trying to set off on a car camping trip. Being able to relax and have peace-of-mind about your tech is a lifesaver, and really makes the whole idea more appealing! A handy, pocket-laden Tablet / Laptop case can help stay organised and keep your device accessible even after it’s been shoved in the boot.
A Hardcase for folding headphones helps you keep passengers in reach of important travel gadgets without your Bluetooth headphones being loose in the car. Stay focused on the drive and stay organised while having all the music and road-trip entertainment sorted. Perfect for beach trips and easily getting your audio kit from the car to a picnic site, beach spot or vista.
8) True Wireless Earbuds
Rest and recuperation are nothing to slack off on when it comes to a big trip. Staying on top of your fatigue is important in making sure you are able to enjoy the trip and have the mental capacity for the day! To that end, a earbuds are an excellent choice.
A pair as tiny and subtle as the EP800's make relaxing in peace possible even with light rain, wind, campsite ambience and nearby campervans / traffic. Choose the best device for you and enjoy moments of calm on a chaotic journey (Or, if you’re lucky, an equally calming one)
9) Health and SOS Monitor Watch
The Audar E2 is the cutting-edge of health tracking, with 4 vital signs as well as deviation and SOS data being sent directly from your watch to the online system or even to contact phone numbers. No Bluetooth or Wifi needed, the E2 connects directly.
With fall detection or manual SOS options the E2 is a versatile and adaptive solution for tracking health status on-the-go. The GPS location reporting allows SOS alerts to be mapped and routed in moments.
With over 7 days of battery life on one charge, the E2 is the best health watch for travelling and camping simply because it can last the entire trip without needing a charge! Apple watches and the like usually eke 1 - 2 days, making them unsuitable for longer camping trips or hikes.
10) Multi-Purpose Electric Air Pump
Air Beds, Tyres, Footballs, Balloons, there really are a number of items we need to inflate on road trips and camping holidays! From being able to get a good nights sleep to relaxing in the mid-morning with a game of football a compact air pump is vital for your car.
Fitting into a glovebox, this PUM300 has minimal vibration noise and is useable as a cordless tyre inflator! Perfect for night-time inflations of air beds or tyres if you break down at night. Fitted with a light and holding wireless charge keeps you moving, keeps you camping and keeps your mind at ease.
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