These are the gear and gadgets that make life in the cabin, garden, and my remote workspace smoother and more enjoyable. These tried-and-true items are what I rely on every day. From tools that simplify everyday tasks around our home to equipment that helps power my business, allowing me to make a living from home, each item has earned its place on this list through consistent use and genuine value in our lives.
Whether you’re building your own cozy cabin setup or homestead, tending a garden, or navigating the world of remote work, these are the essentials we trust to perform when it matters most.
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Cabin Life Essentials
Gear and tools designed to keep your cabin (or rustic/rural home environment) comfortable, efficient, and cozy. This includes heating, lighting, water care, décor, and more.
Gardening Tools
Reliable tools to help you grow and maintain a thriving garden, whether you’re working with a large yard or even a small or unconventional space.
Homestead & DIY
Everything you need for food preservation, storage, crafting, and building projects that focus on supporting your new or evolving self-sufficient lifestyle.
Sustainable Living
Eco-friendly products and supplies that reduce waste and help you stay true to your vision of a greener, more responsible way of living.
Mindset & Wellness
Tools and goodies to nurture your mental and physical health, helping you prioritize an intentional and mindful lifestyle.
- The Clever Fox Planner: I have tried many planners over the years, but this is easily my favourite. It makes it easy to plan week by week, whether you’re scheduling out work meetings, your children’s schedules, tasks around the cabin, or other important dates. It offers a clear layout with habit trackers, monthly overviews, and plenty of space for notes. It helps me stay organized and focused without feeling overwhelmed.
Outdoor Adventure
Durable, practical gear to enjoy nature safely and sustainably, whether you’re bushwhacking and spending time on your own property or heading to the local trails.
- Kuma Lazy Bear Heated Chair: From cool nights by the campfire to a relaxing morning coffee around the cabin, this heated chair is one of my favourite ways to enjoy the outdoors. It’s incredibly cozy, padded, large enough for Lucifer and me to share, and keeps me warm at the push of a button.
- Kuma Bear Den Gazebo: Our go-to dining shelter for camping and relaxing around the cabin, the Kuma Bear Den Gazebo is surprisingly easy to put up (even when you’re setting it up alone). It offers a spacious area to kick back and stay protected from the sun, rain, and bugs.
- Grayl Ultrapress Water Purifier & Filter Bottle: The Grayl Ultrapress is my go-to for clean drinking water on backcountry hikes and camping trips. It filters water quickly and easily, while the bottle design (versus the popular straw-style filtration) allows you to not only hydrate yourself, but also provide your pets with safe, clean water wherever your adventures take you.
- BearVault BV475 Trek Portable Bear Resistant Canister: Living and adventuring in bear country, prioritizing bear safety is a top priority. The BearVault is my trusted bear-resistant canister for keeping food, pet food, and scented items safe on backcountry camping trips. It’s durable and easy to use, offering a much more beginner-friendly solution than the traditional bear hang approach.
- Gear Doctors ApolloAir Sleep Pad: Finding the right sleep pad, whether you’re tent camping or hammocking, can be a challenge. This 5.2 R-Value sleep pad is lightweight, packable (the size of a water bottle), easy to inflate, and super comfortable. Plus, it has held up surprisingly well to the added abuse of sharing my bed with my dog, Lucifer, on every trip.
Remote Work Setup
Accessories that prioritize your comfort and boost productivity while working from home (or in the cabin). This includes ways to improve your connection as well as elements of my home office space that have proven to be a significant benefit.
- Jackery Power Station & Solar Panels: Whether I’m working from the cabin or a campsite, I love having the flexibility to power up anywhere without worrying about an electrical connection. The power station makes it easy to charge laptops, cameras, and phones off-grid, while the solar panels ensure you won’t run out of power.
- VIVO Economic Standing Desk Converter: This easy-to-use desk converter allows you to switch between sitting and standing during long work days in your home office with minimal effort. It’s an affordable and simple way to upgrade your work setup, improving your posture and comfort without investing in a whole new desk.
- Nineigh Phone Tripod: This high-quality aluminum alloy phone tripod is a must-have piece of gear for creating content at home or on the go. It’s study, portable, and it makes it easy to take professional-looking photos or videos anywhere.
- Soundcore by Anker Q20i Headphones: These hybrid active noise-cancelling headphones help create a focused, distraction-free work environment, whether you’re working from home or setting up at a local café, campground, or airport. They are comfortable to wear and surprisingly clear, making them perfect for calls, music, and long work sessions.
Blogging & Content Creation
A selection of digital tools and resources that make content creation, website management, and social media sharing easier and more effective. These tools are perfect for building, growing, and maintaining your blog from anywhere.
- Website Hosting | Lyrical Host: With a portfolio of websites, we have had the opportunity to test and experience several hosting companies. We have found several companies that offer solid hosting services, but Lyrical Host went above and beyond. In addition to reliable hosting, they offer unmatched customer service, a passionate community, valuable resources, and more.
- WordPress Theme | Kadence WP: We are currently using a free version of the Kadence theme to build our website and highly recommend it for anyone using the WordPress content management system.
- Legal Page Templates | ASelfGuru.com: One aspect of running a blog or website that is often overlooked is the importance of proper legal pages. These are designed to protect you against potential legal action, which can become costly for people I have connected with in the blogging world. The templates are easy to use and written by Amira, who is both a lawyer and a blogger allowing her to understand both sides of the equation uniquely.
- Graphics & Design | Canva: Creating eye-catching graphics for the website, YouTube channel, and social media platforms is outside my skill set. Luckily, Canva offers easy-to-use templates, graphic elements of many different styles, stock photography, and more.
- SEO Keyword Research | KeySearch: There are many different keyword research tools available, spanning different budget points, complexity, and features. Personally, I use and trust KeySearch to identify keyword opportunities, do competitor analysis, and more.
- Email Marketing | MailerLite: Building an email list and creating an ongoing newsletter is a great way to build and connect with your community. MailerLite makes it easy to customize and send emails, leverage personalization, and track email stats all in one simple dashboard.