With camping season just around the corner in the majority of the U.S. it’s time to stock up on camping essentials and safety gear for the year!

We know how important it is to stretch your dollar as far as it can go in 2025, so check out this list of budget friendly new gear the crew at ust put together that won’t break the bank. Everything on this list is incredibly useful, guaranteed to last for years with proper care and costs less than $30.

Flexware Coffee Drip

Few things are more relaxing on a cool summer morning than watching the sun rise over the trees with a warm mug of coffee to keep you toasty. The problem is making that coffee without power or bringing along a bunch of extra equipment. And we all know slurping down a sugar loaded can of cold brew just isn’t the same as a real mug of hot coffee.

Now you can have fresh, hot coffee every morning for less than $7 with the Flexware Coffee Drip. Just unfold the silicone brewer, place it on your mug, toss in coffee and a filter and you’re ready to go. It takes less than 90-seconds to make a 12oz. mug of coffee and it tastes just like it does at home. Get your Flexware Coffee Drip here.

Safe & Dry Storage Bags

We all know Mother Nature loves to throw a curveball at least once a year and rain on your campsite. No one likes waking up to a wet campsite with soggy shoes, wet snacks or a waterlogged phone.

That’s why we made our brand new Safe & Dry Bags that keep your valuables or whatever else you want in dry, working order. They’re great for storing your electronics at the campsite, holding your things at the beach or even keeping things dry while you’re out fishing.

They come in three sizes, the biggest of which has a 25-liter volume, and you can get them all for less than $25 at this link.

SplashFlash LED Headlamp

Keeping your hands free in the dark with a headlamp is one of the safest ways to get around, unfortunately we found it’s not always easy to find a quality, affordable headlamp. So, the crew at ust got to work designing the SplashFlash LED headlamp and made sure people could get it for less than $20.

The SplashFlash LED is made with an unbreakable LED bulb that’s able to pump out 20-lumens of light for nearly 9-hours straight. It’s waterproof in the rain and can withstand being submerged 3-feet deep for 30-minutes.

Get more details and grab your own at this link.

TekFire Pro Fuel-Free Lighter

Fuel-free lighters make it easier to light a fire in poor conditions, and they’re becoming a mainstay in most peoples camping kits. So, the crew at ust created our TekFire Pro as an affordable option for people that want to ensure they can light a fire in poor conditions.

The TekFire Pro arcs a line of electricity that immediately lights tinder and can work for weeks at a time on a single charge. The flameless function makes it completely resistant to wind, and the lack of fuel frees up valuable space in your camping kit. Get more information about the TekFire Pro at this link.

Solo Cook Kit

Cooking gear for camping has to strike a difficult balance between being tough enough to use, and light enough to pack. Luckily the Solo Cook Kit gives you both at the same time for less than $25.

The form fit cooking set comes with an 8oz. frying pan and a 16oz. cooking pot that fit together for easy storage. It’s made with heavy-duty anodized aluminum construction and features foldable silicone handles to save space and protect your hands from the heat. Both pieces are smaller than 6-inches when fit together and weigh less than 1lb. Get yours at this link.

Camp Kitchen Rollup

While it’s great to have your cooking surface all set, you’re still going to need utensils to cook with! Save money and get all your utensils in a single easy to pack rollup with our 7-Piece Bamboo Cooking set. The cooking set is sturdy, lightweight and comes with all the utensils needed to make a meal at your campsite. The best part, because it’s made of bamboo you’ll be using it for years to come if it’s properly cared for.

All the gear included rolls up into a tight footlong package that’s only 3-inches wide and weighs less than 1lb. Here’s everything you’ll get when you grab your own:

• Wooden Spatula

• Wooden Spoon

• Slotted Wooden Spoon

• Double Sided Fork/Spoon Utensil

• Sharp Foldable Knife

• Microfiber Towel

• Two Sets of Chopsticks

• Rollup Bag w/ Hanging Strap