Gear in focus

A closer look at what you take along.

39 products from 5 brands, shown through their official photography. Explore the details, understand the differences, and follow the guides to find what suits your camp, camper or workday.

Independent editorial buying notes. Official brand photos are used with permission; photography access does not mean we have field-tested a product.

11 products

Battle Born Batteries

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Battle Born Elite 120W 12V Rigid Solar Panel — official product photograph — © Battle Born Batteries. Used with permission.

Battle Born Elite 120W 12V Rigid Solar Panel

120W rigid monocrystalline panel. Listed footprint: 42.13 × 22.83 inches; weight: 15.65 lb. Start with available roof space and controller compatibility.

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Battle Born Elite 230W 12V Rigid Solar Panel — official product photograph — © Battle Born Batteries. Used with permission.

Battle Born Elite 230W 12V Rigid Solar Panel

230W rigid monocrystalline panel. Listed footprint: 59.84 × 30.12 inches; weight: 28.03 lb. A higher-output option where the larger panel fits.

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Battle Born BB10012i — official product photograph — © Battle Born Batteries. Used with permission.

Battle Born BB10012i

Review the Battle Born BB10012i Smart 100Ah battery: monitoring, camper-system fit, and what to check before replacing an existing battery.

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100Ah 12V LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery — official product photo — © Battle Born Batteries. Used with permission.

100Ah 12V LiFePO4 (BB10012)

A starting point for a conventional house bank; compare the case dimensions and current limits with your installation.

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270Ah 12V GC3 LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery — official product photo — © Battle Born Batteries. Used with permission.

270Ah 12V GC3 (BBGC3)

More capacity in a single battery for larger house banks. Heated and smart versions are separate choices.

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75Ah 12V Group 24 Heated LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery — official product photo — © Battle Born Batteries. Used with permission.

75Ah 12V Group 24 Heated

A smaller case option with integrated heating for installations where battery space is constrained.

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50Ah 24V Heated LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery — official product photo — © Battle Born Batteries. Used with permission.

50Ah 24V Heated

A dedicated 24V battery for a system designed around that voltage.

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Battle Born 30Ah 12V LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery | Base Series — official product photo — © Battle Born Batteries. Used with permission.

30Ah 12V Base Series

Compact storage for compatible equipment and smaller loads; its ratings and warranty differ from the larger house-bank batteries.

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Battle Born 2000W Inverter / Charger — official product photo — © Battle Born Batteries. Used with permission.

Battle Born 2000W Inverter / Charger

Combines AC output, battery charging, and a transfer switch for a suitably designed power system.

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100Ah 12V GC2 LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery — official product photo — © Battle Born Batteries. Used with permission.

100Ah 12V GC2 LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery

100Ah in the taller GC2 case, with terminals on the end face. Compare mounting clearance and cable routing with the conventional BB10012 before choosing a format.

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270Ah 12V GC3 Smart LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery — official product photo — © Battle Born Batteries. Used with permission.

270Ah 12V GC3 Smart LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery

270Ah with Dragonfly IntelLigence battery monitoring. The smart version is not heated; a HUB is required for two or more smart batteries, per the product page.

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Dakota Lithium

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Dakota Powerbox+ shell with 300W inverter — official product photograph — © Dakota Lithium. Used with permission.

Dakota Powerbox+ shell with 300W inverter

Portable case with a 300W continuous / 600W peak inverter. This shell package excludes the battery and charger; check the separate complete-system cost.

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Dakota DL+ 12V 60Ah — official product photograph — © Dakota Lithium. Used with permission.

Dakota DL+ 12V 60Ah

Dual-purpose 12V 60Ah battery with internal heating. Dakota lists starting capability and deep-cycle use; confirm compatibility with the engine and charging system.

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Dakota Lithium Powerbox 10 shell — official product photograph — © Dakota Lithium. Used with permission.

Dakota Lithium Powerbox 10 shell

Review Dakota Lithium’s Powerbox 10 shell: battery and charger exclusions, connections, water-resistance limits, and who it suits.

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12V 10Ah Deep Cycle LiFePO4 Battery — official product photograph — © Dakota Lithium. Used with permission.

12V 10Ah Deep Cycle LiFePO4 Battery

Compact deep-cycle battery for compatible low-draw electronics. Match the terminals, current limit and charger to the device.

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12V 100Ah Deep Cycle Heated LiFePO4 Battery — official product photograph — © Dakota Lithium. Used with permission.

12V 100Ah Deep Cycle Heated LiFePO4 Battery

Heated deep-cycle model for compatible house loads and trolling motors. The current listing explicitly excludes engine starting.

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DL+ 12V 135Ah Heated Dual Purpose LiFePO4 Battery — official product photograph — © Dakota Lithium. Used with permission.

DL+ 12V 135Ah Heated Dual Purpose LiFePO4 Battery

Heated dual-purpose model with a manufacturer-rated 1,000 CCA. Confirm engine and charging-system approval before replacing a starter battery.

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PS2400 Portable Power Station — official product photograph — © Dakota Lithium. Used with permission.

PS2400 Portable Power Station

Portable power station with integrated AC and USB outputs. Rated 2,048Wh and 2,400W by Dakota, with a separate three-year warranty.

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Black Diamond

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Orbiter 450 Lantern — official product photograph — Courtesy of Black Diamond Equipment.

Orbiter 450 Lantern

450-lumen rechargeable lantern with a 2,000mAh battery, USB-C charging and USB-A device charging. Listed weight: 272g.

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Orbiter 650 Lantern — official product photograph — Courtesy of Black Diamond Equipment.

Orbiter 650 Lantern

650-lumen rechargeable lantern with a 5,200mAh battery, folding legs and USB power outputs. Listed weight: 508g.

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Black Diamond Moji R+ — official product photograph — Courtesy of Black Diamond Equipment.

Black Diamond Moji R+

Review the Black Diamond Moji R+ lantern: rechargeable power, hanging and magnetic placement, lighting modes, and a specification discrepancy to check.

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Spot Headlamp — official product photograph — Courtesy of Black Diamond Equipment.

Spot Headlamp

Current 450-lumen Spot, with AAA or optional BD 1500 rechargeable power. Distinct from the older Spot 400 and Spot 400-R.

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Storm Headlamp — official product photograph — Courtesy of Black Diamond Equipment.

Storm Headlamp

Current 550-lumen Storm with USB-C rechargeable power and separate mode controls. Distinct from the Storm 500-R.

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Half Dome Helmet — official product photograph — Courtesy of Black Diamond Equipment.

Half Dome Helmet

Climbing helmet with an ABS shell, EPS foam, adjustment dial and headlamp clips. Choose the correct size and check fit.

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Men's Momentum Harness — official product photograph — Courtesy of Black Diamond Equipment.

Men's Momentum Harness

All-around climbing harness with adjustable leg loops and four gear loops. This is the pictured men’s Momentum model; fit and sizing come first.

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COAST

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COAST CL40R — official product photograph — © COAST. Used with permission.

COAST CL40R

Clamp-mounted flood light: high is rated 3,900 lumens for 4.75 hours; low is rated 1,190 lumens for 16 hours. Built-in rechargeable battery.

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COAST EAL55R — official product photograph — © COAST. Used with permission.

COAST EAL55R

Area lantern with selectable 180°/360° white lighting, warm/cool/red modes and a brightness dial. Check the battery configuration and runtime for your setting.

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COAST CL20R — official product photograph — © COAST. Used with permission.

COAST CL20R

Review the COAST CL20R clamp light: mounting options, mode-specific runtime, rechargeable power, and how it differs from a headlamp.

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XPH34R — official product photograph — © COAST. Used with permission.

XPH34R

Focusable headlamp that detaches for handheld use, with a magnetic base. Current listing specifies ZX955 rechargeable or three AAA batteries.

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RL35R — official product photograph — © COAST. Used with permission.

RL35R

Headlamp with voice control, a brightness dial, selectable beams and rear light. Uses ZX850 rechargeable or two CR123 batteries.

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XP11R — official product photograph — © COAST. Used with permission.

XP11R

Handheld light with sliding focus and beam lock. Its 3,000-lumen turbo and 200-hour Moon Glow runtime describe different modes.

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EAL35R — official product photograph — © COAST. Used with permission.

EAL35R

Area lantern with voice control for a shared camp table or stationary task. A different light pattern from a headlamp or handheld spotlight.

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Böker

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Atlas Backlock Big — official product photograph — © Boker. Used with permission.

Atlas Backlock Big

Atlas Backlock Big, SKU 01BP0062: nail-nick opening, locking clip-point 12C27 blade and a steel handle. Compare its mechanism with the slipjoint Atlas models.

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Atlas Multi SW — official product photograph — © Boker. Used with permission.

Atlas Multi SW

Atlas Multi SW, SKU 01BO857: 12C27 drop-point blade, integrated scissors and a steel handle. This model uses a non-locking slipjoint.

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Boker Plus M.U.K. 02BO593 — official product photograph — © Boker. Used with permission.

Boker Plus M.U.K. 02BO593

Review the Boker Plus M.U.K. 02BO593: blade shape, 12C27 steel, Micarta handle, sheath, and comparison with other Boker camp knives.

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Atlas Black — official product photograph — © Boker. Used with permission.

Atlas Black

Boker Plus Atlas Black, SKU 01BO851: slim steel-handled folder with a 12C27 blade and nail-nick opening. The slipjoint does not lock.

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BFF Packlite N690 — official product photograph — © Boker. Used with permission.

BFF Packlite N690

BFF Packlite N690, SKU 121443: compact skeleton-handled fixed blade with N690 steel and a fitted Kydex sheath.

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Walnut Drop — official product photograph — © Boker. Used with permission.

Walnut Drop

Magnum Walnut Drop, SKU 02SC338: fixed blade with 440A steel, walnut scales and a supplied leather sheath.

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Outdoor Cuisine III — official product photograph — © Boker. Used with permission.

Outdoor Cuisine III

Magnum Outdoor Cuisine III, SKU 01MB432: folding camp-kitchen knife with a broad blade, tulipwood handle and liner lock. Current text specifies 7Cr17MoV steel.

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Specifications and availability can change. Check the exact model and package on the manufacturer’s page before buying.