Tools don’t have to stay on the job site—many of your favorite Milwaukee tools can be just as useful in the great outdoors. When you’re planning a camping trip, don’t forget to leave room for the M18 Top-Off 175W Power Supply to keep your phone charged, the M12 Mounting Fan to help repel campfire smoke and mosquitos, and the M12 Compact Inflator to make sure your air mattress is inflated just right for a perfect night’s sleep beneath the stars.
The 6 Best Milwaukee products to take camping
1. M18 Top-Off 175W Power Supply
Price: $99.00
OK, so yes, officially, camping is supposed to be a time to get offline, disconnect, and reduce your screen time to zero. Unofficially, however, it’s nice to take a few minutes every so often to check in with friends and family, stay on top of any approaching storms, and keep up with the news (or, let’s be real, the new posts on TikTok).
The Milwaukee M18 Top-Off Power Supply is the perfect addition to your camping trip. Attach the power supply to any M18 battery to quickly recharge devices or power small electronics. The power supply inverter has a 120V AC outlet, a USB-C port, and a USB-A port and can recharge your devices up to 75% faster than wall chargers.
Of course, this device isn’t just great for fuelling your smartphones; it can also bring a touch of the good life to your great escape. Cool off by plugging in small fans during hot summer months, or keep your flashlight charged to help you navigate those middle-of-the-night bathroom trips.
2. Milwaukee Tool 20-inch Packout Cooler Bag
Price: $74.97
If you love roughing it but don’t have quite the same enthusiasm level for a steady diet of dehydrated food, bringing a cooler can help expand your menu options by keeping meat, cheese, and veggies fresh and perfectly chilled. The Milwaukee Tool 20-inch Packout Cooler Bag has a leak-proof liner, meaning you don’t need to fuss around with freezer packs and can just fill the cooler with ice instead.
The cooler’s dual insulation can keep ice frozen for up to 24 hours, meaning you’ll be eating well all weekend. The tear-resistant 1680D ballistic material resists rips and scuffs. Coupled with its heavy-duty zippers and all-metal hardware, this cooler bag is perfect for the great outdoors.
3. M12 Mounting Fan
Price: $99.00
One of the best parts of camping is gathering around a bonfire when the sun goes down—one of the worst parts is getting a face full of smoke, no matter how many times you switch seats! Packing the Milwaukee M12 Mounting Fan will help you enjoy the warmth of the campfire without your eyes stinging. Powered by an M12 battery, this fan has a 6-inch blade that provides a powerful breeze, and the fan’s magnet, 2-inch spring-loaded clamp, and pass-through holes mean you can mount it wherever you need it.
The M12 mountain fan also comes in handy during the summer months, providing a cool breeze during humid nights and helping to repel all those pesky flies and mosquitos.
4. M18 Radius Compact Site Light
Price: $149.00
Whether you want to check whether all your food has been safely stowed in the cooler or be able to see that last hand of poker, the M18 Radius Compact Site Light does a great job of illuminating your campsite long after sunset. The Milwaukee site light provides up to 16 hours of run time when powered by an M18 XC 5.0 battery or can be used with a standard plug if you have a powered campsite.
The site light is compact, lightweight, and durable, with a carry handle and a 1¼” metal hook for hanging to ensure you get light exactly where you need it. Choose between 90’ area lighting or 360’ floodlight mode, and three different brightness settings (high, medium, or low) mean you won’t blind anyone with the site light’s full 2200 lumens.
5. M12 Compact Inflator
Price: $119.00
The last thing anyone wants is to pack up the whole campsite, load it into the truck, and then find a flat tire. The M12 Compact Inflator is a quick, portable way to ensure you’ll never be stranded in the great outdoors. Milwaukee’s TrueFill system delivers accurate pressure and protects your tires from overfill, automatically sensing fill speed to shut off right at your desired PSI.
The Compact inflator is great for more than just tires, too. It’s rated for 120 PSI and has four different nozzle attachments (a ball inflation needle, presta chuck, Schrader chuck, and inflator nozzle) for multiple uses. If camping leaves you sore in the morning, bring an air mattress and fill it in seconds, or quickly inflate floating toys to enjoy in nearby lakes or rivers.
6. 79-Piece Class A Type III Packout First Aid Kit
Price: $79.97
This one’s for all the former Boy and Girl Scouts who still live by the old motto, “Be Prepared.” No one wants to think about accidents and injuries on a camping trip, but unfortunately, they do happen. Packing the Milwaukee 79-Piece Class A Type III Packout First Aid Kit means you can easily treat minor burns, disinfect cuts and scrapes, and bandage larger wounds to keep you and your campmates healthy and safe.
The kit comes in an impact-resistant storage container with an IP95-rated weather seal to protect your first aid supplies from rough handling and inclement weather. The 79-piece kit includes nitrile gloves, a CPR shield, eyewash, several kinds of bandages, tape, and gauze, and a handy pocket reference manual to walk you through First Aid basics.
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