10 Must-Have Items to 3D Print for Your Next Camping Trip

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Camping is a fantastic way to connect with nature and escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. However, having the right gear can make all the difference in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. With 3D printing technology, you can create custom camping gear that is lightweight, durable, and perfectly suited to your needs. Lately, I've been loving designing or downloading 3d printer files and using them for my own Airstream adventures!

Here are ten essential items to 3D print for your next camping adventure.

1. Camping Tableware Holder

Source credit: Holzfeller // Thingiverse

This is my favorite 3D-printed camping item, a camping tableware holder. For those of you who travel in a van, RV, motorhome, travel trailer, car, etc; you how frustrating it can be when the dishes don't stay stacked.

Benefits:

• Mutliple sizes
• Saves spaces

2. Camping carpet herring cover

Source credit: musterm // Thingiverse

Help prevent your outdoor RV carpet from flopping over by using these 3D printed carpet herring covers. Just place them in all four corners of the RV outdoor rug and there you go!

Benefits:

• Practical
• Simple

3. Camping Cutlery Box

Source credit: OspreyGozo // Thingiverse

This is such a handy 3D printed travel acessory you can bring with you everywhere! Load up your utensils and keep them protected from any germs!

Benefits:

• Keeps fire-starting tools dry
• Compact and organized
• Customizable to fit various fire-starting methods

4. Camping Rope Tightener

Source credit: T311 // Thingiverse

Using rope while camping can be very helpful and to make the tightening part easier, this camping rope tightener does the trick.

Benefits:

• Practical
• Lightweight and durable

5. Egg Carry Holder

Source credit: CyberCyclist // Thingiverse

It is important to keep those eggs protected while traveling, so this 3D-printed egg carry holder does the trick! Next worry about your eggs breaking on you again.

Benefits:

• Lightweight and easy to carry
• Customizable for various ground conditions
• Durable and reusable

6. Gas Tank Cover

Source credit: Nikolaev // Thingiverse

It is so important to never have gas leaking at any time, so this gas tank cover for camping is ideal and it's a wonderful 3D printing travel accessory!

Benefits:

• Protective
• Easily attachable

7. Camping Gas Canister Stand

Source credit: FiveNights // Thingiverse

Keeping your gas canister off the table is always nice and you could use neat 3D printed camping gas canister stand for your next camping trip!

Benefits:

• Stable and secure
• Easy assembly
• Lightweight

8. Backpacking Whistle

Source credit: FiveNights // Thingiverse

A good, loud whistle is important when backpacking or traveling alone in general. You want to make sure someone can hear you or to scare someone off.

Benefits:

• Ties to anything
• Helps with safety
• Extremely loud

9. Spice Rack

Source credit: EMzip // Thingiverse

For those who enjoy cooking at the campsite, a 3D-printed spice rack can keep your favorite seasonings organized and easily accessible. Print small containers with screw-top lids to keep spices fresh and secure. This is one of my favorite items I have 3d printed and used on my Airstream adventure.

Benefits:

• Keeps spices organized
• Customizable container sizes
• Portable and lightweight

10. Reusable Eco Fly and Wasp Trap

Source credit: derekzoli // Thingiverse

This is a great 3D printing for camping because it will help elimante all those annoying flys and wasps! The trap screws onto any Coke or soda 1 L bottle and you will need some liquid or mix to attract the flies and wasps.

Benefits:

• Easy to use and portable
• Fit onto any 1L bottle
• Helps you enjoy the outdoors without the flies

Conclusion

3D printing offers endless possibilities for creating customized camping gear that enhances your outdoor experience. From practical tools to convenient accessories, these ten 3D-printed items can make your camping trip more enjoyable and efficient. So fire up your 3D printer and get ready to hit the great outdoors with confidence and style. Happy camping!