Camping and spending time outdoors is a great way to get back to nature. You wouldn't know that by most of these innovations, though, since they tend to take the natural out of nature. Just consider the luxe grilling gear or the camping couture. What self-respecting outdoorsman would go for this stuff? The fashionable kind.
Check out these 45 camping creations. They might inspire your next camping trip.
Implications - With an emphasis on greener lifestyle habits in the media, consumers are embracing their environments. They now seek to interact with the outdoors through activity or vacations and desire products that will benefit their outdoor experience. Companies can create these products to appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
44 Camping Creations
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RV Bikes
Kevin Cyr's Hybrid Travel Companion for Very Eco-Friendly Camping
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Nude Hiking
Backcountry in the Buff
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Melodic Folding Campers
The Opera Trailer by Axel Enthoven is a Stylish Way to Travel
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Hygenic Outdoor Urinals
The Axixa Station Allows Cleaner Peeing on Walls
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Pop-Up Campgrounds
Import.Export's Skyscraper-Like 'Urban Camping' Structure
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Rugged Outdoor Editorials
Photographer Greg Kadel Shoots 'Plein Air' in Numero Magazine
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Hardcore Outdoor Boots
Nike SFB Tactical is Made Tough for Extreme Athletes
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Tubular Tent Attachments
Becky Greeenwood Brings Social Catalyst 'Abri Socio' to Camp Sites
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Mod Mountain Gear
The Rachel Comey Accessories Line Make Hiking Stylish
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Mad Max Campouts
The Road Warrior Weekend Went Well Beyond Thunderdome
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Swiss Glamour Camping Kit
Have All Your Neccesities In One Place
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Glowing Tents
The Orange Solar Tent Communicates With Other Campers
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Camper Karts
Kevin Cyr Combines Grocery Shopping and Camping for Trailer Park Queens
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Transparent Tents
The Outlife Shelter is for the Extreme Nature-Lover
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Shelter-in-a-Box
Instant Tent Is The Best Innovations for Lazy Outdoor Enthusiasts
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Mobile Pod Kitchens
The Futuristic 'EGGo' Kitchen Survives Your Camping Trips
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Eco Poverty Camping
Tents and Tarps Give Hope to the Homeless in Dignity Village
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Personal Spy Gear
Pocket Grappling Hook For Clandestine Missions
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Camping Couture
The Dsquared2 Spring 2010 Collection Goes Bushwhacking
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Camping Rafts
Floating Cabins
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More-Than-Extreme Hiking
Mt. Hua in China
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Outdoor Reading Retreats
Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter Creates the “Read-Nest Cabin”
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Nouveau Vintage Camping Gear
Etsy Accessories Fit for Your Next Springtime Adventure
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Fashionable Camping
'South 2 West 8' Fall 2009 Editorial Has an Outdoor Theme
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Tent Sofas
Camp Out in Your Living Room With this Unusual Couch by Philippe Malouin
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Hybrid Kayak Shelters
Kahuna Adventure Tent Kayak Makes Camping Sleek
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Creative Campervan Toys
Portable Playthings for Imaginative Infants
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DIY Portable Picnics
The ‘Green Space Travel Case' Brings the Great Outdoors Inside
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Connected Camping
Kampgrounds of America Launch North American Wi-Fi
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Solar-Powered Tents
Daniel Thomas' 'Star Gazer' Tent Has Illuminated Interior
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Campsite Publicity Stunts
Zipcar Creates Sidewalk Couch & Camping Display
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Urban Hiking Clothes
The Mountain Vest is Meant for Autumn Layering
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Celebrity Raingear
Rihanna Umbrellas for Spring 2008
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Extreme Sportography
360 View Outdoor Camera Captures Multiple Angles of Shred
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Luxe Grilling Gear
Mobile Cooking Design's 'Cheope' All-in-One Outdoor Kitchen is Great for Small
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Campy Spring Clothing
Billionaire Boys Club Space Beach and Ice Cream Collections
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Extreme Moonlit Activities
Volcano Hikes, Night Safaris, After-Dark Markets
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Opulent Winter Sports Gear
Heidiskis
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Air Conditioned Tents
a DIY That Turns a Basic Tent to a Cooled Haven
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Military Holiday Gear
The Altamont Apparel Holiday 2009 Jackets Make Winter Stylish
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Couture Rain Gear
Spring 2009 Must-Haves To Make Rainy Days Stylishly Fun
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Outdoor Safevertising
Animated Think UK Ad Implores Kids to Cross Streets Carefully
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Culinary Camping Gadgets
Electric Marshmallow Toasters
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Water Filtration On-The-Go
‘Moose Survival' Bottles and Chlorine Tablets for Outdoor E
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Human Mirrors, Train Station Mobs and Dorm Light Shows
49 Camping Must-Haves
From Kinetic Flashlights to Backpack Canoes
RV Bikes
Kevin Cyr's Hybrid Travel Companion for Very Eco-Friendly Camping
Sexy Field Sirens
Model Eniko Mihalik in Numero 107 Sizzles in the Sun
Cubic Summer Cabins
Sommarnojen's Box Homes Help You Escape the City
Bowties and Denim
10 Different Neckwear Looks for Menswear in Spring 2010
Wickedly Witchy Women
Solve Sundsbo Photographs Catherine McNeil for Numero 106
Female Urination Stations
'GoGirl' Lets Ladies Pee More Like Gents
27 Revelations in Urination
From Body Fluid Candy to Group Pee Tastings
15 Terrific Tents
Chained Galactic Shoulder Pads
'Let's Party' in Numero Japan Blends Sci-Fi Style & Rocker Fashion
Tux Vested Denim
Spring 2010 Menswear Blends Cowboy and Couture
20 Garage and Parking Innovations
Armageddon Style
Nick IDM Turns to the Apocalypse for Fashiontography Inspiration
9 Crazy NYC Sightings
From Nudes in the Street to Extreme Publicity Stunts
Tattooed Road Warrior Photos
Maureen Van Mortis' Car Burning Editorial is Hot
20 Space-Saving Designs for Your Kitchen
Stylish Semi-Suits
S/S '10 Menswear Pairs Blazers With Shorts on the Runways
Circus Tent Guesthouses
These Groovy Yurts Let Your Company Feel Like Nomads
22 Tents and Shelters
From Fireproof House Tents to Hybrid Kayak Shelters
DIY Personalized Nike Sneakers
Nike Sportswear Bespoke Store Lets You Work With Designers
Mad Max Motorbikes
The Aitu & Bukali 1800cc Mix Power & Adventure
Biker Babe Fashiontography
Badass Toni Garrn Poses with a Bevy of Boys for Numero Tokyo
Pop-Up Campgrounds
Import.Export's Skyscraper-Like 'Urban Camping' Structure
Elbow Wing Jackets
Rick Owens Leather V-Front Crop Jacket for Fall 2009
Punk Rock Educatorials
Freja Beha Erichsen is 'Too Cool for School' in Numero 107
Cowboy Scarves
Fashion Foulards as Menswear Key Accessory Pieces for Spring 2010
Throwback Editorials
'I Love Shopping' in Numero Tokyo Recalls the 90s and 00s Shopaholic
23 Modern Nomadic Finds
From Circus Tent Guesthouses to Nomadic Lookbooks
Knit Apple Jackets
Cozy Produce Sweaters Take a (Bizarre) Bite Out of Fashion
Miniature Military Jackets
The Stella McCartney for Gap Kids and Baby Gap Collection
Floating Sofas
The ‘Cloud' Uses Magnets To Let You Enjoy Weightless Lounging
Helmet Head Hair
Prada's Spring 2010 Menswear Collection Featured Hard Hair
15 Glamorous Camping Ideas
From Choo Rain Boots to Designer Pen Knives, Make the Outdoors Chic
Celebrity Puppeteers
The Mel Gibson Puppet Photos are Just Really Weird
Sneaker Ad Art
Nike's LIVESTRONG Collaboration Advertises Lance Armstrong Partnership
Modular Sofa Beds
The Sofa Bed Meets Us in the 21st Century
Suitcase Sofas
Recycle Your Old Suitcases Into Eco Furniture
Hippie Lamb Parties
BMF ‘Meat and Livestock Australia' Campaign for Spring
Monster Movie Tees
Junk Food Clothing Makes Stylish ‘Where the Wild Things Are' T-Shir
$19 Hotel Suites
San Diego's Rancho Bernardo Inn Offers a Killer Alternative to Camping
Sustainable Wood Toys
Kooky Collectible Pecanpals Made from Rubber Trees
Tubular Tent Attachments
Becky Greeenwood Brings Social Catalyst 'Abri Socio' to Camp Sites
Modern Biker Jackets
The Visvim Fall/Winter 2009 Jackets are Road-Ready
Cartoon Sitcom Sneakers
'Glen Quagmire' Nike SB Dunk Hi for "Family Guy" Fans
Faux Hardcore T-Shirts
The Bulletproof Vest Tee Looks Tough But Won't Protect From a Gun
Glowing Tents
The Orange Solar Tent Communicates With Other Campers
Portable Kitchens
Dzmitry Samal's 'Kitchen for Singles' Rotates for Prep, Storage and Cooking
Fireproof House Tents
'SAFE Quick Cover' Automatically Protects Structures from Flames
High-Demand Hip-Hop Shades
Billionaire Boys Club's Iconic Sunglasses Now Available Online
Camper Karts
Kevin Cyr Combines Grocery Shopping and Camping for Trailer Park Queens
Cities In Bags
Japanese Design Store Muji Sells Wooden Toys For Adults
Normalizing Public Urination
P.I.S.S. is a Personal Irrigation Sanitation System for Drunks
Inflatable Sofas
Blow-Up Traveling Sofa From Blofield Inflatable Chesterfields
Contemporary Captain Fashion
‘Escale' in Numero Magazine Plays on Pattern & Color
Mobile Pod Kitchens
The Futuristic 'EGGo' Kitchen Survives Your Camping Trips
Crumpled Paper Seating
The ‘Cloud' Sofa Turns A New Page In Couch Design
Cabinet Bathtubs
Badkast Wooden Wardrobe and Tub Combo
Supercar Sofas
$45,000 Cartistic Couch Hot Rod for ZZ Top and Gearhead Fans
Geeky Chic Menswear
Restricted Fashion by Mjolk for Spring/Summer 2010
Camping Couture
The Dsquared2 Spring 2010 Collection Goes Bushwhacking
Incredible Space-Saving Kitchens
Futuristic 360° Column Solves the Culinary Conundrum
Unique Urban Backpacks
Rick Owens Collaborates With Eastpak for Hip Street Gear
Couture Straitjackets
Bailey's Burberry Prosum Spring 2010 Collection
Acid Wash Vests
80s Style Denim Party Gear By Roc Star Clothing
Puzzling Couches
The Work Sofa by Prooff Transforms to Fit Any Space
Single-Shoulder Backpacks
The Thrilla Bag Brings Back 90s Grunge Style
'Mad Max'-Inspired Fashion
The Hellz Bellz 'Midnight Riders' Collection
Nouveau Vintage Camping Gear
Etsy Accessories Fit for Your Next Springtime Adventure
Stylish Weather Shields
Umbrellas Are Once Again Becoming Fashion Statements
Ninja Umbrellas
This Accessory Appears to Protect You from More Than Just Rain
Speedy Shopping Carts
The LOLrioKART Can Reach Up to 45MPH
Leather Half-Vests
Attiladesigns Body-Hugging Accessories Only Partially Cover
Backpack Furniture
Galerie Kreo Compact Stool and Sofa Combo
Resuscitating Dead Celebrities
South African Investment Company Uses James Dean in Ads
Fashionable Camping
'South 2 West 8' Fall 2009 Editorial Has an Outdoor Theme
Preppy Pilgrim Prints
Billionaire Boys Club's Hunting Pattern Pays Tribute to Nomads
Wallpapers for Trailers
Camper Vans Get Colorful Interiors Courtesy of DecorMaison
Tent Sofas
Camp Out in Your Living Room With this Unusual Couch by Philippe Malouin
Consummate Cameras
The Sigma DP2 SLR Flashes Onto the Scene
Hybrid Kayak Shelters
Kahuna Adventure Tent Kayak Makes Camping Sleek
Creative Campervan Toys
Portable Playthings for Imaginative Infants
Tiny Tree Toys
Yo-Yos Handcrafted From Sustainable Harvested Woods
Solar-Powered Tents
Daniel Thomas' 'Star Gazer' Tent Has Illuminated Interior
End-of-the-World Varsity Jackets
Nike and Cassette Playa Collaborate to Create Tribal Attire
All-Weather Digital Cameras
Nikon 'Coolpix eXtreme' Camera Waterproofs In Acute Style
Campsite Publicity Stunts
Zipcar Creates Sidewalk Couch & Camping Display
Toy Invitations
Michael Lau Forgoes Stationary in Place of Toys
Urban Hiking Clothes
The Mountain Vest is Meant for Autumn Layering
Public Parking for Toy Cars
Ad Proves Hot Wheels Are As Lifelike as Their Full-Sized Brethren
Luxe Grilling Gear
Mobile Cooking Design's 'Cheope' All-in-One Outdoor Kitchen is Great for Small
Glow-in-the-Dark Sofas
'Via Lattea' Furniture by Mario Bellini
Back-Saving Knapsacks
Jacob Howell's Back County Winter Pack is a Carrier Chiropractor
Eco-Warrior Toys
Andrew Duffy & Craig Tyler Turn Something Old into Something New for the Kids
Air Conditioned Tents
a DIY That Turns a Basic Tent to a Cooled Haven
Tribute Letterman Jackets
Stat-Filled Special-Edition Michael Jordan Hall of Fame Jacket
Jet Kayaking
Shaun Baker's 330cc Engine Gives Kick to the Traditional Kayak
Basket Buildings
Longaberger Headquarters in Ohio Looks Like a Giant Picnic Basket
Flowered Spectacles
Moschino's Spring 2010 Cheap and Chic Show Features Cutesy Glasses
Space Explorer Duds
Billionare Boys Club's September Releases Drop in Tokyo
Urban Astronaut Gear
Billionaire Boys Club's Space Beach Collection
Portable Picnics
Soo Kang Lee's 'Sunch' Makes Creates Lavish Lunches
Air Conditioned Suits
New Ice Suit Cools You Down During Hot Summer Months
Epic Movie T-Shirts
The Real Maverick T-Shirt Makes Tom Cruise Cool Again
18 Vibrant Vests
From Speed Moniters to Televisions
Golden Car Blankets
Gilded 'Auto Garage' Parking Lot Project by Ines Tartler
Reviving Retro Kids' Toys
Genuine Lincoln Logs Make a Comeback
Portable Urine Sticks
The Uroclub Allows Golfers to Pee on the Tee (UPDATE)
Feature Fused Cameras
Stop Motion, Audio and Video Combine in the Panasonic Lumix GH1
Micro Tripods
The Credit-Card Sized ModoPocket Is World's Smallest Camera Tripod
HDR Specialty Cameras
The Pentax K-7 Digital SLR is Great for High Dynamic Range Photos
Haute Frat Boy Couture
The 3rd Installment of the Billionaire Boys Club 'Space Beach' is Epic
Anti-Stress Pet Vests
K-9 Calming Vest Puts Your Pooch's Anxiety at Ease
Collaborative Kerchiefs
Hermes and British Liberty Create Limited Edition Scarves
Brainy Heart Tees
Billionaire Boys Club Heart and Mind Collection
Boat In A Bag
Folbot Edisto's Folding Kayak Lets You Portage in Style
Potable Pee
Leonardo Manavella's ‘Agua H20' Converts Urine Into Drinking Water
Extreme Sports Cameras
4P Uses GPS Beacon Armstrap for Self-Filming Video Action
Touchy-Feely Formalwear
Billionaire Boys Club Heart and Mind Bowtie Begs to be Handled
Civilian Monk Coats
Beauty and Youth Teams with Gloverall to Create Toggled Duffel Jackets
Twinkling Toddler Toys
The Twilight Turtle Creates Stars in a Child's Room
Portable Picnic Plates
Vicki Runnegar's Outdoor Party Platter Freshens Up The Day
Color Splashed Motor Jackets
The Swagger Tribe Check Ar-65 Jacket is Cooler than Your Jacket