WondaWedge Review

Best Camping Gear Reviews recently was approached by the makers of the WondaWedge and asked if we would take a look at it. Never hearing about the WondaWedge before and not knowing if it was camping gear, we agreed to try the WondaWedge out for a while. We also had to do some research on what the WondaWedge is.

Before Best Camping Gear Reviews tells you our opinion on the WondaWedge, let’s talk a little about it. In short, the WondaWedge is an inflatable pillow with an attached mat to it. It is very lightweight and has many uses according to the manufacturer. It is made out of flocked PVC which is soft on one side.

When Best Camping Gear Reviews got the product we inflated the pillow and instantly we saw the greatness of the WondaWedge. It is actually a cool product that can be used for a ton of things, just like the manufacture said! During our trial period we did not go camping but we tested it on the beach and in front of the television. We found two great uses for it; a backrest and a headrest. We were able to sit up straight very comfortable and have good back support and then on the occasions that we laid down the inflatable pillow was good head support. We have gone into more detail on main WondaWedge review so check it out.

The WondaWedge normally costs $24.00 but if you enter “BEST” at checkout you can save 20% off the WondaWedge price. To learn more about WondaWedge or to order one, click on our official WondaWedge link.

WondaWedge Official Site

Garmin NUVI 255

Best Camping Gear Reviews was recently given a Garmin NUVI 255 GPS device to try out. At first we thought it was not worth it but now that we have used it and learned how to use we love it! The Nuvi 255 is an entry level Garmin GPS device. It only costs around $200.00 and can be found at most sporting good stores and camping gear stores. If you are looking for a Garmin GPS device with more bells and whistles check out the Garmin Oregon GPS. Here are the features of the Garmin Nuvi 255:

Battery life: up to 4 hours
Waterproof: no
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
RoHS version available: yes
Maps & Memory:
Basemap: yes
Preloaded street maps: yes
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: internal solid state
Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
Voice prompts: yes (internal speaker)
Speaks street names: yes
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands): no
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): yes
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): yes
Bluetooth wireless technology (connect to your phone for hands-free calling): no
FM traffic compatible: yes
MSN Direct compatible: yes
XM Navtraffic & Radio for U.S. compatible: no
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads): yes
Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): yes
ecoRoute (calculates a more fuel-efficient route) : yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
Garmin Garage vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device): yes
Garmin Garage voices compatible (download custom voices to your device): yes
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): yes
World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator: yes
Picture viewer: yes
Garmin Lock (anti-theft feature): yes
Touchscreen: yes
Marine-friendly: no

This is a basic GPS device but very nice. Once you learn how to use the device it is very easy and helpful. Overall, Best Camping Gear Reveiws thinks you should have this as part of your camping gear!

Camping Gear First Aid Kit List

With so many camping gear products out there it can be confusing on what first aid supplies you should carry in your camping gear first aid kit. Best Camping Gear Reviews has put together a list of our favorite items to carry in our camping gear first aid kits. All of these items can be bought at your local camping gear stores or pharmacy stores.

First Aid Kit List

Adhesive bandages
Sterile gauze
Non adherent sterile dressings
Absorbent dressing
Cloth adhesive tape
Butterfly bandages
Transparent dressing
Antibiotic cream
Triangular bandage
Safety pins
Elastic bandage
Iodine swabs
Alcohol pads
Sugar packets
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Gloves
Plastic bags
CPR mask
Tweezers
Thermometer

The above mentioned items will cover you for everything from headaches, diabetes, small cuts, to larger wounds. One additional item that you might want to consider is a ResQPak. It is to treat emergency trauma kits. Have fun on your next camping trip and stay safe!