Which is the best camping tool set?
Camping tool sets should provide you with nearly everything you need to collect firewood, use the restroom and stay safe while camping. Camping tool set  Nothing beats sitting by a campfire with your friends and family, somewhere deep in the woods while you tell each other stories. Of course, camping trips arent perfect; things can go wrong, and when they do, youll need a set of capable tools to get your trip back on track. The tools you take with you will be different depending on whether youre tent or RV camping, and there is a range of other factors to consider. If youre camping in a tent, youll likely need a flashlight, an ax for firewood (if youre allowed to collect your own wood where youre camping), a shovel for a restroom and a knife for nearly everything else. Depending on the activities you plan on engaging in, you may also find yourself in need of a compass, rope, flint or other niche tools. If youre camping in an RV, youre going to need a flashlight, a socket set, a level and more. Camping in an RV combines the appliances of a home with the tires and axles of a large truck, so your tool set should contain household tools, as well as those that you may need if you have to change a tire on your RV or truck. Still, this doesnt mean you wont need camping essentials like a flashlight and firestarter. Depending on how long youre camping and the amenities you bring with you, carting around a tool kit might feel like overkill. Multi-tools offer most of the same tools youll find in a tool kit but in a convenient handheld design. If you opt for a multi-tool, youll want to ensure the tools adequately lock into place while in use. The cost of camping tools can vary depending on what you need. If you need a tool set for RV camping, you can expect to spend between $65-$100. If youre looking for a survival gear kit for tent camping, it will cost you between $20-$80. If you decide you dont need a tool kit and opt for a multi-tool, you can spend as little as $30 or as much as $100, depending on the brand. Best camping tool sets  Best tent camping tool sets  KOSIN Survival Gear and Equipment Emergency Survival Kit  This impressive survival kit has a seemingly endless list of uses. KOSINs kit includes a thermal blanket, fire starter, wire saw and flashlight  not to mention the multi-use saber card and paracord bracelet. This kit doesnt include a hand shovel, so if you need to dig a latrine, youll have to purchase that separately. Sold by Amazon  Sunkoon Camping Kit  Sunkoons stylish survival kit comes with a shovel, an ax, a whistle, a compass, a knapper, a bottle opener and a storage pouch with a shoulder strap. The shovel and other instruments in the kit are easy to assemble and surprisingly affordable. The handles on the shovel and ax feel durable and have a tactical appeal to them. Sold by Amazon  LIANTRAL Camping Survival Kit  This option comes with a shovel, a sickle and a sheath. This kit is built to last and functions well. It comes with a lifetime warranty. The handle is made of high-carbon, and is resistant to rusting, oxidizing and wear-and-tear. Sold by Amazon  Best RV camping tool sets  REXBETI 217-Piece Tool Kit  This enormous tool kit has everything you need for your RV, all the way from a simple bubble level to a set of clamps should you need them. The tools snap into place nicely, and the kits organization is impeccable. REXBETIs handy tool kit even includes wire strippers, should you find yourself having electrical issues while camping. Sold by Amazon  Dedeo Cordless Drill Tool Kit  Dedeos convenient 60-piece kit comes with a cordless drill, which can be handy for several reasons, namely if you find yourself needing to lower your scissor jacks manually. This convenient kit also comes with a level and several precision screwdrivers that youll likely find yourself using all the time. Sold by Amazon  Anvil -inch Drive SAE and Metric Home Tool Kit  This 137-piece portable tool kit has nearly everything youll need while camping in an RV, including a level, an adjustable wrench, ten metric wrenches, a socket set and more. Although this is a great starter tool kit, many users felt the case, and some of the tools are not built to last. Sold by Home Depot and Amazon  Best multi-tool for camping  Leatherman Wave Multi-tool  Leatherman is known for making quality multi-tools, and the Wave is one of their best. This durable multi-tool contains needle-nose and regular pliers, in addition to a bottle opener, can opener, knife and 13 other tools. Sold by Dicks Sporting Goods and Amazon  Gerber Armbar Drive 7-in-1 Multi-Tool  Gerbers compact-but-sturdy multi-tool has a screwdriver with a two-sided bit, an awl, a bottle opener, a knife and more. The tools lock well and stand the test of time. Sold by Home Depot and Amazon  RoverTac Multitool Camping Accessories  This handy multi-tool is equipped with everything from a hatchet to a hammer to a pair of pliers. RoverTacs compact tool fits in the palm of your hand and offers nearly everything you need for a camping trip. Sold by Amazon  Rose Kuli Camping Accessories Hatchet Multitool  This 18-in-1 multi-tool is crafted with stainless steel and has an attractive wooden handle. This multi-tool may be small, but its heavier than you might think due to the tough build quality of the hammer and ax head. Sold by Amazon  Sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter for useful advice on new products and noteworthy deals. Cody Stewart writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money. Copyright 2021 BestReviews, a Nexstar company. All rights reserved.