Costco Camping Gear: 11 Best Finds at Your Favorite Warehouse

Published July 8, 2025 01:35PM

Costco is a warehouse full of possibility. You can equip your entire home, stock a restaurant’s pantry, build your dream backyard—all at discounted or highly reasonable rates. And come spring and summer, you can find quality Costco camping gear for a bargain.

During a recent errand to the membership-only retailer for groceries and dog food, I wandered every aisle on the hunt for items that you can use at the campground and was surprised by the breadth of gear, including tents, camp chairs, stoves and trekking poles. While I haven’t gotten the chance to demo these products yet, as a gear tester and writer, these are the things from Costco I would be most eager to try for camping this season.

Prices and availability may vary by location, and we’ve only listed items that you can buy online.

1. Flex Height Sling Chair

Roast marshmallows, read a book or fish from shore in this comfy camp chair. The sling shape hugs you like a La-Z-Boy while the mesh back panel allows the breeze to pass through and cool you down. A cup holder with a drawstring around the mouth keeps your beer or coffee upright even on uneven ground. The legs adjust to two levels: camp mode sits higher up than beach mode. At 5.16 lbs, the collapsible aluminum frame and removable sling is easy to pack up into the included carry bag for hauling to the campfire or your kid’s soccer game.

2. Mac Sports Double Camp Chair

Bring a couch to the campground to curl up with your sweetheart. This double-wide camping chair fits two people (or one person and a dog) who don’t mind sitting close together. Each seat gets its own drink holder, wine glass holder and small mesh pocket big enough for an iPhone. For transporting, the steel legs fold together and the chair fabric scrunches up to pack into the included carry bag. It weighs almost 12 lbs, and max weight capacity is 450 lbs.

3. Core 6P Lighted Dome Tent with Half-Fly

Fit the whole family in one tent. With a height of 5 feet, 5 inches, shorter folks can even stand up inside. The nearly-square footprint measures 10 feet by 9 feet giving you limitless sleeping configurations and room to spread out. An integrated LED light on the ceiling illuminates the room at night, and an awning over the front door redirects rain off the fly. Mesh interior pockets, and an adjustable storage pop out help you stay organized in your home away from home. Weighing 15 lbs, this tent is best for sites where your car isn’t far from the tent pad.

4. Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Reversible Grill

Impress the whole campground with this pre-seasoned cast iron plate. You can use it on the stove or on an open flame, in the oven or in the smoker. One side is a grill with raised lines while the other side is a flat griddle, and with a surface measuring 16.75 inches by 11.6 inches, pancakes will be ready in no time. The price is a steal; the same product sells at other retailers for nearly $10 more if not double. To clean, use hot water and a non-abrasive sponge after each use. Dry thoroughly. You can also use it at home.

5. 3.5 Gallon Rinsekit Pro Portable Shower

If you’re road tripping without access to showers, consider getting a portable one. The 3.5-gallon tank holds enough water for a 6-minute high-pressure spray. The 12v 5Ah battery not only pressurizes the nozzle but also warms the water up to 110℉. A 6-foot-long hose makes it easy to reach behind your back to spray off sand from a wetsuit. This is also a really great product for camping with a dog who is bound to get muddy and crusty.

6. Columbia Packable Outdoor Blanket

Spread out a picnic on this packable outdoor blanket, or wrap it around you for warmth. Measuring 6 feet by 6 feet, it has plenty of fabric for either. The waterproof outer shell (entirely polyester) sheds moisture, and the whole thing is machine washable for easy cleanup. Roll it up and sling the strap over your shoulder for on-the-go activities.

7. Core 10P Lighted Tent with Half-Fly

If the 6-person tent isn’t big enough, try this one. It supposedly fits four queen-size air beds—or 10 people sleeping side by side, or 5 adults with room for gear on either side. The LED lighting system turns on with the flip of a switch to make you feel more at home than in the woods, and the poles are pre-attached to the tent for a two-minute, pop-up setup. The whole package weighs 42 pounds, so watch your toes when carrying it to a level spot.

8. 2-Person Travel Hammock

After a morning hike, easily fall asleep for a midafternoon nap in this two-person hammock. String it up in your campsite between two trees with the straps (each has 18 loops for adjustability) and aluminum carabiners. The breathable nylon fabric is soft and caresses you like a cocoon as you sway to sleep in the breeze. Packed into the integrated storage bag, it’s about the size of a loaf of bread.

9. Cascade Mountain Tech Ultralight Camp Cot

It’s still considered camping even if you don’t sleep on the ground. This foldable camp cot elevates you away from rocks and roots to provide a good night’s sleep. The lightweight aluminum frame with a latch and lever system only takes three steps to set up. The durable ripstop fabric breathes well while also providing a stable and taught sleeping platform. Measuring 75 inches long, it fits most heights. Maximum weight capacity is 320 lbs.

10. Igloo 62-Quart Maxcold Cooler

Keep your perishables and drinks chilled in a 62-quart Igloo hard cooler. With beefy Softride wheels and a locking telescoping handle, you can roll it over rough terrain even if it’s packed full. Tie-down loops on the lid make it easy to haul other gear on top. Costco also sells a 70-quart carryable cooler ($180) and 90-quart rolling cooler ($80) if you need something bigger.

11. Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles

Stay balanced on uneven terrain with this pair of trekking poles from Cascade Mountain Tech. You won’t find a better price for two pairs of telescoping poles made of carbon fiber, which is much lighter than aluminum. The height adjusts from 26 inches to 54 inches, and the cork and foam handles offer a variety of hand and grip positions. Your purchase also includes rubber tips, boot tips, mud/sand baskets and snow baskets for all kinds of activities.

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