Winter Camping Essential 'S.H.E' Rises in Popularity... Hygiene and Heating Products in Demand

Camping Essentials Spotlight: Hygiene Products, Heating Supplies, and Meal Kits

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, camping and car camping have gained popularity as non-face-to-face leisure activities, drawing attention to related camping equipment. Photo by Asia Economy DB

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, non-face-to-face leisure activities such as camping and car camping have gained popularity, drawing attention to related camping products.

According to the industry on the 10th, this winter is particularly cold, and with hygiene and safety becoming more important during outdoor activities, there is a growing trend of launching products that help ensure safe and warm camping. Portable hygiene products, heating devices, and convenient meal kits that support safe camping are gaining popularity.

Portable Clean Gloves Set. Photo by Cleanwrap Provided

S(Safe): Portable Hygiene Products Supporting Thorough Disinfection and Safe Winter Camping

Since strict adherence to quarantine rules is required even at campsites, various hygiene products have become essential camping items. Recently, portable products such as disposable gloves and hand sanitizers, which are highly useful at campsites, have been introduced.

For example, Cleanwrap, a household goods company, offers portable Clean Gloves that combine safety with convenience for outdoor use. The gloves are individually packaged in pairs to allow hygienic use according to the need for disposable gloves. They are pocket-sized, making storage more convenient and easy to take out, useful when preparing camping meals or using shared spaces at campsites.

Atogel, a baby cosmetics brand, has released a portable gel-type hand sanitizer containing 70% ethanol. It contains the maximum ethanol content standard of 54.5-70% found in existing hand sanitizers, effectively killing 99.9% of various bacteria. Additionally, its 50mL size, smaller than a smartphone, makes it easy to carry, and the tube type with a one-touch cap allows hygienic use.

Paseco Camping Stove, Limited Sale of 2,000 Units on Naver Shopping Live Photo by Paseco wprhd

H(Heat): Heating Products with Enhanced Warmth Amid Winter Camping Boom

As the full onset of winter weather begins, demand for various camping heating products such as sleeping bags and fan heaters is surging. According to sales trends of winter camping products on Gmarket from November 3 to December 3, sales of outdoor heaters increased by 125% compared to the same period last year.

In response, comprehensive living appliance company Paseco introduced natural convection heaters ‘CAMP-25’ and ‘CAMP-27,’ which warm the surrounding air by burning wicks. These heaters feature adjustable height and slide ignition methods, making them easy to operate even for beginners. They also ensure safety with automatic extinguishing devices and CO2 concentration sensors, allowing users to use them with peace of mind.

The ‘Jamondi Sleeping Bag’ from camping specialty store Camping Baekseo is also popular among campers. This sleeping bag uses genuine super microfiber filling to enhance warmth and portability, and its specially designed zipper allows it to be used as a blanket or mat substitute.

Texas Barbecue Pork Rib Meal Kit. Photo by I'm Chef

E(Eat): Winter Camping Meals Made Easy and Delicious with Convenient Meal Kits

For camping meals, meal kits that combine taste and convenience are captivating campers. These kits come with semi-prepared ingredients, so they can be simply boiled or grilled after opening.

I'm Chef has launched ‘Texas Barbecue Pork Ribs,’ perfect for winter camping meals. The barbecue ribs are carefully trimmed pork ribs marinated in a flavorful sauce for a long time, boasting tender meat. Using a barbecue grill, they can be cooked easily within about 5 minutes, and garnishes such as king oyster mushrooms and pineapple are provided to enjoy a high-quality barbecue experience.

Additionally, meal kit brand Meal Factory introduced the ‘Taebaek Mul Dakgalbi Cooking Box.’ It features a spicy sauce, rich broth, various vegetables, and chicken ribs all in one pack, allowing easy consumption indoors or outdoors without additional ingredient preparation. The product uses low-calorie yet protein-rich ingredients and balances price, fresh ingredients, and taste.

An industry insider explained, "With the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of social distancing, the popularity of camping is expected to continue for some time," adding, "Various hygiene and heating products are set to be launched to support more convenient and hygienic camping activities."

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