This list includes 28 Camping Items and supplies that start with N, ranging from “Napkin” to “Nylon tent”. They cover small consumables, personal gear, and shelter pieces used for cooking, comfort, and basic safety.
Camping Items and supplies that start with N are everyday gear and consumables used around camp and on the trail. For example, nylon changed camping gear after World War II by making lighter, stronger tents and packs widely available.
Below you’ll find the table with Item, Usage, and Popular Brands.
Item: Names of camping gear and supplies that start with N, so you can quickly identify what to pack or research.
Usage: Short notes show how you use each item at camp and whether it is essential for your trip.
Popular Brands: Two to four well-known manufacturers you can search to compare quality, price, and features before you buy.
Camping Items and supplies that start with N
| Item | Common use | Typical size/units | Popular brands | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napkin | Wiping hands, food cleanup at campsite | Single sheets or packs, ~20–100 count | Bounty, Scott, Coghlan’s | Disposable or reusable napkins for mealtime cleanup and hygiene around camp, lightweight and easy to pack. |
| Neck gaiter | Sun, wind and cold protection for neck and face | One-size, stretches to fit most adults | Buff, REI, Outdoor Research | Versatile tube of fabric used as a scarf, face cover or headband; packs small and adds warmth or sun protection. |
| Neck pillow | Head and neck support while sleeping or traveling | Inflatable or foam, fits adult necks | Therm-a-Rest, Sea to Summit, Exped | Small pillow designed to support your neck on car rides, at camp or in hammocks; inflatable models compress for packing. |
| Neckerchief | Lightweight head/neck covering and multipurpose cloth | ~50×50 cm to 100×100 cm | Buff, REI, Darn Tough | Simple square scarf used as sun protection, sweat wiper, tourniquet or quick bandage; classic and multifunctional. |
| Net | Bug protection for hammock or sleeping area | Fits single/double, mm mesh sizes | Coghlan’s, Sea to Summit, ENO | Mesh netting hung over sleeping areas to keep mosquitoes and flies out while allowing airflow. |
| Nitrile gloves | Hand protection for food prep and first aid | Small, medium, large; box counts 50–100 | Kimberly-Clark, Ansell, Medline | Lightweight disposable gloves for food handling, gear repairs, first aid and messy tasks around camp. |
| Needle | Sewing repairs for gear and clothing | Individual needles or small packs, mm thickness | Singer, Dritz, Prym | Basic sewing needles for emergency repairs to tents, packs and clothing; a staple in repair kits. |
| Notebook | Trip notes, maps, journaling and checklist writing | Pocket to A5 size, 48–128 pages | Rite in the Rain, Moleskine, Field Notes | Waterproof or regular notebooks for logging routes, keeping checklists and jotting down observations at camp. |
| Navigation map | Paper topo or trail maps for route planning | Sheet sizes vary, folded maps | National Geographic, USGS, Harvey Maps | Paper topographic or trail maps for navigation when electronics fail or for trip planning; reliable offline reference. |
| Navigation tools | Compass, maps and instruments for route finding | Compact kits, cm dimensions | Silva, Suunto, Garmin | Basic tools and instruments—compass, protractor, map—used to navigate trails and backcountry without relying on batteries. |
| Nightlight | Soft light for campsite tents or cooking area | Small LEDs, ~0.5–5 oz | Vont, Black Diamond, Coleman | Small LED lights that provide low-level illumination in tents or around camp for safety and convenience at night. |
| Night vision goggles | Low-light viewing for wildlife or security | Handheld or head-mounted, varies by model | ATN, Bushnell, Pulsar | Electronic optics that amplify low light to see at night; useful for wildlife observation or campsite security, but heavier and pricier. |
| Nuts | Lightweight, high-energy snack for trails | Packs: 100–500 g or oz sizes | Planters, Blue Diamond, Sahale | Calorie-dense snacks like almonds, peanuts or mixed nuts; great protein and fats for hiking and camp snacking. |
| Nut butter | Spreadable protein/fat source for meals and snacks | Single-serve or jars, 16–500 oz/g | Jif, Justin’s, Peanut Butter & Co. | Peanut, almond or other butters used on crackers, bread or straight from the pouch for quick calories and taste. |
| Nutrition bar | Compact, ready-to-eat energy meal or snack | Bars ~40–100 g each | Clif Bar, KIND, RXBAR | Dense bars for quick energy on the trail or as emergency rations; many varieties cater to different diets. |
| No-cook meals | Ready-to-eat meals that require no heating | Packets, servings per pouch | ReadyWise, Mountain House, Backpacker’s Pantry | Pre-prepared foods like tuna kits, jerky and pouch meals that can be eaten cold when fire or stove use is limited. |
| Non-perishable food | Staple foods that store well without refrigeration | Canned, dried, or sealed pouches | Mountain House, Campbell’s, ReadyWise | Long-shelf-life foods for trip planning or emergency kits; includes canned goods, dried meals and sealed snacks. |
| Nylon cord | Lightweight cord for guy lines, repairs and gear | Lengths 5–30 m, mm diameters | Titan, Nite Ize, Paracord Planet | Strong, lightweight cord used for clotheslines, shelter guy lines, repairs and lashings; nylon stretches slightly and resists rot. |
| Nylon paracord | Multiuse cordage for shelters and repairs | 30–100 ft spools, 550 lb test common | Paracord Planet, Titan, Nite Ize | Versatile braided cord (often “550 cord”) used for tying, repairs, lashing and emergency uses. |
| Nylon rope | Heavier cordage for hauling or securing gear | Diameters 6–12 mm, lengths vary | REI, MSR, Sea to Summit | Stronger rope for tasks like lowering gear, setting tarps or securing loads; nylon balances strength and flexibility. |
| Nylon tarp | Lightweight shelter or groundcover material | Sizes from 2×2 m to 4×5 m | Sea to Summit, MSR, Aqua Quest | Multipurpose tarp made from nylon for shelter, shade, ground protection or rain cover; packs small and dries quickly. |
| Nylon hammock | Lightweight hanging shelter for sleeping or lounging | Single/double sizes, ~2–3 m long | ENO, Hennessy, Grand Trunk | Packable hammocks made from nylon fabric, popular for backcountry sleeping or relaxing between trees. |
| Nylon stuff sack | Organizing and compression for sleeping gear | Volumes 1–20 L | Sea to Summit, REI, Outdoor Research | Simple nylon sacks to pack, protect and compress sleeping bags, clothes and gear inside a backpack. |
| Nylon groundsheet | Tent footprint or extra protection under shelter | Sized to tent floor, usually polyester/nylon | Big Agnes, MSR, REI Co-op | Lightweight sheet placed under tents to protect the floor from abrasion and moisture, extending tent life. |
| Nylon tent | Lightweight tent made from nylon fabric | 1–4 person, floor dims vary | MSR, Big Agnes, REI Co-op | Popular tent fabric choice offering lightweight, durable shelters for backpacking and car camping. |
| Neoprene sleeve | Insulating bottle or cookpot cover | Fits bottles 0.5–1 L | NRS, Sea to Summit, YETI | Neoprene covers add insulation to bottles and cookpots, reduce condensation and protect gear from scratches. |
| Neoprene gloves | Cold-water or wet-weather hand protection | Sizes S–XL, thickness 1–5 mm | NRS, O’Neill, Seals | Insulating, water-resistant gloves useful for wet weather, cold mornings or tasks that require a firmer grip. |
| Noisemaker | Bear deterrent or signaling device | Small, handheld, oz weights vary | Fox 40, Coghlan’s, Air Horn brands | Whistles, horns or bells used to signal other hikers or deter wildlife by making loud sounds along trails. |
Descriptions
Napkin
Neck gaiter
Neck pillow
Neckerchief
Net
Nitrile gloves
Needle
Notebook
Navigation map
Navigation tools
Nightlight
Night vision goggles
Nuts
Nut butter
Nutrition bar
No-cook meals
Non-perishable food
Nylon cord
Nylon paracord
Nylon rope
Nylon tarp
Nylon hammock
Nylon stuff sack
Nylon groundsheet
Nylon tent
Neoprene sleeve
Neoprene gloves
Noisemaker