2025 RV Atlas Spring Gear Guide: Camp Kitchen, RV Gear and Gadgets, Spring Camping Books
Spring is finally here, and we couldn’t be more excited to hitch up the RV and head to the campground. Each spring, we refresh our camping gear, discovering new products and revisiting old favorites to ensure we’re ready for the camping season ahead. This year, we’ve gathered some standout camp kitchen gear, must-have RV gadgets, and basic camping essentials–all personally tested by two-legged and four-legged members of our family.
Camp Kitchen Essentials
High Camp Flask – “The Parkside Flask”
Price: Flask $106 | Wool Case $16
This stylish and durable flask from High Camp Flask makes a perfect camping companion. We chose it in the beautiful cypress color. It holds an entire bottle of wine, keeping your beverage at the ideal temperature for 24 hours. Two magnetic tumblers are conveniently built into the top and bottom of the flask, adding functionality and class. Made from stainless steel, the build quality is exceptional. We especially love this flask for evening hikes and campfire gatherings, appreciating its perfect design.
Serrated Knives for Your Camp Kitchen
Opinel Number 12 Serrated Folding Knife: $30
Victorinox Swiss Classic Foldable Paring Knife: $24
These serrated knives are incredibly handy for camping food prep tasks like slicing bread, tomatoes, and lettuce—tasks that can be challenging with a standard chef’s knife. The Opinel has a lovely wood handle that makes it an excellent gift, while the Victorinox knife offers practical performance in a variety of colors. We find these knives particularly useful for preparing quick sandwiches and salads during our camping trips.
Blackstone Leggero Pizza Oven
Prices: Walmart version $197 | BlackstoneProducts.com and Lowe’s version $299
Make delicious, wood-fired style pizzas right at your campsite. The Blackstone Pizza Oven Leggero heats its pizza stone up to 700 degrees Fahrenheit. Once heated, simply lower the temperature, launch your pizza, and cook it perfectly in minutes. Watching through the door ensures a flawless pizza every time.
Omnia Beginner’s Baking Kit
Price: $116
This versatile baking kit includes DUO Molds, a muffin insert, baking rack, and bamboo serving trivet. Ideal for RV ovens or stovetop cooking, you can create muffins, pizzas, cakes, croissants, and more. It’s a great starter kit for campers looking to expand their culinary repertoire. We love how easy it is to bake fresh muffins for breakfast in the RV.
Camping Gear and RV Gadgets
Hest Dog Bed
Price: Medium $199 | Large $249
The Hest Dog Bed is available in small, medium, and large sizes, featuring a durable bottom shell that resists dirt and moisture. This dog bed includes two-layer memory foam, staying cool while offering comfortable support for your furry friend. It rolls up easily with compression straps, making it convenient for transport and storage. Our dogs are comfy and cozy on this bed, and we appreciate how easy it was to keep clean.
Campygoods Personalized National Park Adventure Sherpa Blanket
Price: $64–$74
Cozy and customizable, this sherpa fleece blanket features vibrant national park graphics on one side and plush sherpa lining on the other. Personalize it with your family’s name, making it a charming addition to your RV or a thoughtful gift. This blanket is perfect for cozy evenings around the fire, and is great as a go-to gift for camping friends.
Camco Rhino RV Sewer Hose Elbow with Drain Lock Adapter
Price: $29.99
This innovative RV sewer hose elbow connects securely to campground sewer hookups with a clever drain lock mechanism. The clear elbow allows for easy monitoring, eliminating guesswork. Although popular enough to temporarily sell out, it’s now restocked in various retailers.
Power Watchdog Generation 2 Smart Surge Protector
Price: $238
An essential RV gadget, this smart surge protector provides robust protection against over a dozen electrical faults. Featuring built-in WiFi, you can monitor your RV’s electrical status from anywhere via a user-friendly app. Its weather-resistant design includes a lit and lockable connection door for secure, reliable usage. This surge protector has become an essential part of our RV setup, ensuring our electronics remain safe.
Lightranger 800 Mini
Price: $105
Compact yet powerful, the Lightranger 800 Mini provides reliable campsite illumination. It’s ideal for cooking, setup, and nighttime activities, enhancing your campsite visibility without cumbersome setup. This is a great budget option if the original Lightranger is a bit too rich for your wallet this spring.
Must-Read Camping Books
Mysteries of the National Parks: $18.99 (Paperback)
Explore the secrets hidden within America’s national parks with this captivating book. Featuring intriguing stories of strange disappearances, mythical creatures, and unexplained phenomena, it’s perfect for anyone who loves combining outdoor adventures with mystery and folklore.
Camp by Michael Eisner: $20 (Hardcover)
A heartfelt memoir by former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, “Camp” vividly portrays his transformative experiences at Keewaydin summer camp in Vermont.
My First Book of Hiking: $8.99
Designed specifically for young adventurers, this interactive book introduces basic hiking concepts, trail safety, and appreciation of nature. Engaging illustrations and easy-to-follow advice make it an excellent foundation for family hikes.
My First Book of Camping: $8.99
Perfect for young campers, this book teaches essential camping skills, from setting up a tent to campfire safety. It combines educational content with vibrant visuals, encouraging kids to love and respect the great outdoors.
Let’s Go Camping Kids Camping Journal: $12.99
This interactive journal lets young campers record their adventures, wildlife sightings, and camping memories. Filled with prompts, activities, and spaces for drawings and notes, it’s the perfect companion for creating lasting memories.
What’s Next?
Stay tuned for upcoming episodes where we’ll dive deeper into campground reviews, new gear for our nuCamp Tab 320 CSS, and more episodes in the Beyond the 48 series. And don’t forget to join the conversation in our RV Atlas Facebook group, where RVers recommend gear they love every day.
We’ll see you at the campground!
