While a machine that makes soda, or pop depending on where you live, energy drinks, seltzer, and sparkling water definitely is not a camping necessity it can be fun.

Soda Club USA offers 2 different styles of soda makers plus 2 unsweetened flavor essences for making lightly flavored seltzer or sparking water, an energy drink mix, 12 soda flavors, and 13 diet soda flavors.

Some of the flavors available include cola, root beer, orange, lemon lime, cream, and cranberry raspberry.

While the company says their machine will save money over time (they say seltzer can be enjoyed for a little as 18 cents per liter and soda for 50 cents per liter and that there is no worry about flat soda because of the bottle’s hermetically sealed caps), I think the initial investment is pretty steep.

But it is a nice alternative to buying and storing cartons of carbonated beverages while camping or RVing, especially on extended trips.

I do like that the soda machine helps cut down on garbage because there no cardboard soda cartons, plastic bottles, or aluminum cans to dispose of. Even though all those items can be recycled, the sad truth is that a lot of recyclable items end up in landfills.

Another plus is that there is no electricity or batteries needed to run the machine.

Here’s the downside. Starter kits for seltzer lovers start at just under $100 and starter kits for soda lovers start at a little over a $100. The starter kits include the machine, reusable soda bottles, CO2 cartridges, and soda flavoring.

Another downside is that the supplies are delivered and not available in stores. Yes, it’s convenient but can be a little tricky for full-time RV’ers who don’t always have ready access to their post office box.

If you would like to find out more, visit the sodaclubusa website.