Amazon Prime Day: 5 sub-£30 camping accessory deals that'll make life under canvas loads better

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last updated 22 October 2021

So it's Amazon Prime Day. The deals making the headlines are the big, investment items (you'll find plenty of them in our roundup of the best Prime Day deals). But there are also major savings to be had on the little things... it just takes a bit longer to hunt them out. Because I run the Outdoors channel, I've been focusing on camping accessories. There are a whole bunch of decent discounts on things like stoves, tables and clothings that'll make your camping trip that much more comfortable.

Current travel restrictions mean more people than ever are discovering the joys of a good UK-based camping trip. Whether you're new to life under canvas and need to kit your camp out, or a seasoned outdoorser whose kit could do with an upgrade, there are lots of deals for you available to buy today. I've also hunted out some excellent tent deals (surprisingly good this year), but this post is dedicated to the little things you should pop in your basket alongside whatever big, treat-yourself purchase you're making today.

Remember, because these are Prime Day offers, you do need to be Prime member to claim. However, you can just sign up for the free trial and cancel at the end if it turns out not to be for you.

Coleman LED lantern| was £49.99, now £22.59 at Amazon (save £27)
A good lantern is a must for any camping trip. We have a few Coleman entries in our best camping lantern guide, and this one is a great all-round option. It'll pump out up to 800 lumens of light (we'd consider anything above 100 lumens or so fine, so this is plenty bright enough!), it's battery powered (useful if you're going somewhere without easy access electricity) splashproof (IPX4), and includes a function to stop residual battery drain when off.

OMERIL LED head torch| was £25.99, now £7.65 at Amazon (save £18)
A head torch seems like an unnecessary bit of kit for camping until you actually take one on a camping trip and realise how incredibly useful one is – for hands-free illumination for cooking, reading, and heading to the toilet at night, and that's just for starters. You can pick very basic ones up cheaply, but this is a pricier model that has a whopping 71% off for Prime Day. It pumps out up to 200 lumens of light, which is more than enough for almost all situations.

Want more info? Here are the best head torch options, plus buying advice
Don't need to be hands free? Check out our best torch guide instead

Deeplee inflatable camping mat| was £35, now £21.59 at Amazon (save £14)
This air mat packs down to not much bigger than a 500ml water bottle (and about the same weight too), but inflates to a comfy bed whenever you need it. Unlike many mats of this find, you've got an integrated U-shaped pillow section for a little extra comfort. The dual valve design makes inflation and deflation easy, and it's made from durable, easy to clean fabric. Sold out? There's also 47% off this UOUNE inflatable sleeping mat.

You'll find more options in our best camping mat ranking

Bonus deal...

It's not under £30. It's actually slightly more than twice that. But come on, how cool is this Party Grill stove?

Amazon Prime Day alternative sales – UK

Argos.co.uk – cheap Lego, toys, phones and more
AO.com – huge sale on electrical appliances
Currys.co.uk – Epic deals! Up to 40% off 100s of items
Dell.co.uk – big savings on laptops and desktop PCs
eBay.co.uk – up to 70% off in the eBay Outlet
Very.co.uk – deals on electricals, fashion and home
Lovehoney.co.uk – discounted sex toys and lingerie
Goldsmiths.co.uk – savings on watches and jewellery
John Lewis – great savings plus the John Lewis guarantee
Le Creuset – premium cookware gets tasty discounts
Nike – new sneakers at sneaky low prices
ASOS – big savings on clothes
Schuh – save big on shoes, boots and trainers
The White Company – quality bedding at reduced prices
Simba – save big on mattresses and sleep bundles

Ruth is a lifestyle journalist specialising in sleep and wellbeing. She has tested more mattresses than her small flat can handle and will talk at length about them to anyone who shows even a passing interest, and has had to implement a one-in-one-out pillow policy for fear of getting smothered in the night. As well as following all the industry trends and advancements in the mattress and bedding world, she regularly speaks to certified experts to delve into the science behind a great night's sleep, and offer you advice to help you get there. She's currently Sleep Editor on Tom's Guide and TechRadar, and prior to that ran the Outdoors and Wellness channels on T3 (now covered by Matt Kollat and Beth Girdler-Maslen respectively).