Outdoor Cords & Power Strips
Carry power from the pedestal with the right length, gauge, and outdoor rating.
YOUR CAMPSITE SETUP
Tent Camping with Site Power
Start with the campsite’s outlet type and your total load. Outdoor cords and GFCI protection deserve attention before you add comfort equipment.
What you need
Testers & Safety
Check common wiring faults and select protection suited to the conditions.
Heated Blankets & Pads
Choose personal heat with an approved supply and a planned energy budget.
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Core equipment
Outdoor Cords & Power Strips
Buying checklistBudget
Yellow Jacket
2886 · 25 ft Outdoor Cord
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Length
- 25 ft
- Wire gauge
- 14 AWG
- Rated current
- 15 A
- Jacket rating
- SJTW
A shorter outdoor-rated run. Choose the required gauge from the load and distance.
Specifications & limitsMid
Southwire
2588 · 50 ft Outdoor Cord
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Length
- 50 ft
- Wire gauge
- 12 AWG
- Rated current
- 15 A
- Jacket rating
- SJTW
A 12 AWG run for a powered pitch. Keep plug connections dry and the cord fully uncoiled.
Specifications & limitsPremium
Yellow Jacket
2885 · 100 ft Outdoor Cord
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Length
- 100 ft
- Wire gauge
- 12 AWG
- Rated current
- 15 A
- Jacket rating
- SJTW
Longer reach with 12 AWG conductors. Check voltage drop for the actual load.
Specifications & limitsTesters & Safety
Buying checklistBudget
Klein Tools
RT210 GFCI Outlet Tester
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Function
- Wiring + GFCI test
- Voltage
- 110–125 V
- Test category / standard
- CAT II 300 V
ETL listed
A quick check for common receptacle faults. This tester does not itself provide shock protection.
Specifications & limitsMid
Klein Tools
RT250 LCD Outlet Tester
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Function
- Wiring + GFCI timing
- Voltage
- 120 V
- Power source
- 2 × AAA
- Test category / standard
- CAT II 135 V
ETL listed
Adds a voltage display and GFCI trip timing to common outlet-wiring checks.
Specifications & limitsBudget
First Alert
CO400 Battery CO Alarm
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Function
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- Power source
- 9 V battery
- Test category / standard
- UL 2034
Residential alarm: check temperature and application limits. Do not assume approval for RV or outdoor use.
Specifications & limitsHeated Blankets & Pads
Buying checklistPremium
Ignik
Topside Heated Blanket · Mountain
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Power draw
- 48 W
- Supply
- 12 V
- Auto shutoff
- 1–10 hour timer
Dedicated 12 V personal heat. The manufacturer excludes the Anker SOLIX C1000; check other supplies too.
Specifications & limitsMid
Ignik
Flipside Heated Bed Cover
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Power draw
- 48 W
- Supply
- 12 V
- Auto shutoff
- 1–10 hour timer
A bed-cover format for 12 V personal heat. Use a compatible battery output, never an AC wall adapter.
Specifications & limitsOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Round out your setup
Campsite Hookup Adapters
Buying checklistBudget
Camco
55165 · 15A to 30A Dogbone
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Male connector
- 15 A
- Female connector
- 30 A
- Plug → socket
- 15 A male → 30 A female
- Voltage
- 125 V
Connects a 30 A RV cord to a 15 A source. Available current remains limited to 15 A.
Specifications & limitsMid
Camco
55185 · 30A to 50A Dogbone
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Male connector
- 30 A
- Female connector
- 50 A
- Plug → socket
- 30 A male → 50 A female
- Voltage
- 125 V
Connects a 50 A RV cord to 30 A shore power. Manage loads to stay within the 30 A supply.
Specifications & limits