This list includes 8 Camping Items and supplies that start with Y, from “Y-fronts” to “Yurt”. These items range from clothing and camp comforts to shelter and specialty gear.
Camping items and supplies that start with Y are practical gear you bring for comfort, shelter, or hygiene. Historically, a yurt shows how portable shelters support seasonal living and modern camping.
Below you’ll find the table with Item, Usage, and Popular brands.
Item: Names of camping items that start with Y, so you can quickly spot gear relevant to packing lists or shopping.
Usage: One-line description of how each item is used at camp, helping you decide whether to pack it for your trip.
Popular brands: Two to four well-known brands or makers for each item, giving you realistic options to compare while shopping.
Camping Items and supplies that start with Y
Item
Type
Typical weight/size
Popular brands
Yurt
shelter
12 ft diameter
Pacific Yurts, Rainier Yurts, Colorado Yurt Co.
Yoga mat
accessory
24 oz
Manduka, Lululemon, Gaiam
Y-splitter
accessory
4 oz
Camco, Valterra, Gilmour
Y-stake
tool
1.6 oz
Vargo, MSR, Coghlan’s
Yard games
accessory
3 lb
Spikeball, KanJam, Franklin Sports
Yellow safety vest
clothing
4 oz
Occunomix, Ergodyne, Radians
Yeast
food
0.25 oz
Red Star, Fleischmann’s, SAF
Y-fronts
clothing
2 oz
Hanes, Jockey, Fruit of the Loom
Descriptions
Yurt
Round canvas shelter used for glamping or extended base camps; roomy and sturdy but heavy, requires anchors and site prep, great for communal camping or backyard stays.
Yoga mat
Roll-up mat for stretching or light exercise at camp; doubles as a seat pad or extra sleeping insulation, easy to clean and pack.
Y-splitter
Y-shaped hose splitter or valve for RV/campsite water hookups that lets you run two hoses from one spigot; handy for sinks and showers, usually plastic or brass.
Y-stake
Y- or V-shaped tent peg that provides strong lateral holding in sand or soft soil; lightweight titanium/aluminum options and easy-to-pull designs for beach or desert camps.
Yard games
Portable outdoor game sets (frisbee toss, spikeball, bocce) for campsite entertainment; great for groups and family trips, sizes vary from compact to larger kits.
Yellow safety vest
High-visibility reflective vest for road-side repairs, campsite visibility, or emergency signaling; lightweight, foldable, and useful at night or near busy access roads.
Yeast
Individual baking yeast packets for making bread or pizza at camp using Dutch ovens; keep dry and cool, store airtight or frozen for longer trips.
Y-fronts
Classic men’s underwear style some campers pack; lightweight cotton or quick-dry synthetic versions available, useful as basic camp clothing.
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