Camping

The Best Car and Truck Awnings of 2024

The best car and truck awnings offer pop-up shade and go-to shelter whenever inclement weather arises. Check out our top picks.

Written by Mercedes Lilienthal and Berne Broudy September 20, 2024

A Better Way to Sleep in Your Car: Hele Outdoors Hele Box Review

The Hele Box, the first product from Hele Outdoors, is an easy-to-build platform for your vehicle’s sleep space. It increases storage and makes life on…

Written by Will Brendza September 18, 2024

Cartop Glamping: Thule Approach M Rooftop Tent Review

Thule’s Approach M rooftop tent proved to be cavernous, comfortable, and robust. Our skeptical editor labeled it ‘downright luxurious.’

Written by Seiji Ishii September 11, 2024

Hydrophobic, Fully Recyclable Down Sleeping Bag: NEMO Coda Endless Promise Review

NEMO just released the first line of 100% recyclable down sleeping bags — and among them was the brand-new Coda Mummy that I’ve been using…

Written by Will Brendza September 10, 2024

The Best Camping Sleeping Bags of 2024

From versatile camping bags to wallet-friendly picks, we’ve found the best sleeping bags for every use and budget.

Written by Adam Ruggiero, Nick Belcaster and Meghan LaHatte September 02, 2024

An Ultralight Tent Without the Ultralight Tradeoffs: NEMO Hornet OSMO 3P Tent Review

The semi-freestanding NEMO Hornet OSMO is very light, but it doesn’t sacrifice livability, storm protection, or the little details.

Written by Bergen Tjossem August 30, 2024

Luxury Camp Kitchen: Gerber ComplEat Cookset Review

Gerber is known for its knives, but it dove into the camp cooking market with the ComplEat Cookset and a series of other kitchenware that…

Written by Will Brendza August 28, 2024

Recycle Freeze-Dried Meal Bags, Win Cool Stuff: Mountain House Giveaway Rewards Good Stewardship

Busy hiking this fall? Save those Mountain House pouches, and you could end up with free food for more days on the trail through the…

Written by Andrew McLemore August 28, 2024

16 Dingo Attacks This Year Prompt Possible Camping Bans at World Heritage Site

Dingos are on the attack in Australia’s K’gari World Heritage Site island, so local politicians want to put camping bans into effect.

Written by Will Brendza August 26, 2024

The Best Camping Lanterns of 2024

Whether heading into the backcountry or lighting up the night car camping, we’ve found the best camping lanterns for every use and budget.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss and Nick Belcaster August 26, 2024

The Best Camping Chairs of 2024

We found and tested the best camping chairs for every use and budget. Top picks include REI, ALPS, Coleman, and more.

Written by Nick Belcaster and Miya Tsudome August 26, 2024

The Best Camping Cots of 2024

A camping cot can keep you warm, elevated, and comfortable outdoors. Here are the best camping cots currently on the market.

Written by Justin La Vigne and Meghan LaHatte August 26, 2024

The Best Camping Mattresses of 2024

From packable sleeping pads to ultracomfortable air beds, we tested and found the best camping mattresses and sleeping pads to fit every adventure and budget.

Written by Nick Belcaster August 26, 2024

The Best Camping Stoves of 2024

We tested the best camping stoves from Coleman, Camp Chef, Primus, and more for this review. Check it out to see how each performs and…

Written by Mary Murphy and Nick Belcaster August 26, 2024

The Best Flashlights of 2024

We tested the best flashlights for 2024 with options for every budget. Top picks include Fenix, ThruNite, and more!

Written by Sean McCoy August 22, 2024

More Than One Way to Light a Campsite: 3 Fenix Lanterns Compared

Need to light up camp? Here’s a comparison of three Fenix camping lanterns showing their range in lighting performance.

The Best Coolers of 2024

We tested the best hard coolers of 2024 with options for every budget. Top picks include RTIC, YETI, and more!

Written by Mary Murphy and Miya Tsudome August 20, 2024

The Best Camping Tents of 2024

Make the most of your home away from home by choosing the best camping tent for your adventure. We found the top car camping and…

Written by Ryan Baker and Nick Belcaster August 19, 2024

The Best Camping Pillows of 2024

A camping pillow is both a luxury and an easy, lightweight addition to your pack. Here are the best camping pillows currently on the market.

Written by Billy Brown and Kylie Mohr August 19, 2024

The Best Rain Jackets of 2024

Whether you’re splashing about town or trekking through a monsoon, these are the best rain jackets of 2024.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss and Nick Belcaster August 13, 2024

First Take Review: GOSO Cookware Everywhere Pan

We get in some early testing of the Everywhere Pans from GOSO Cookware, launching on Kickstarter.

Written by Dan Grec July 31, 2024

North America’s Overland Oasis: Introducing the XOVERLAND Ranch

The epicenter of all things overland in North America might soon be Montana. Introducing the XOVERLAND Ranch.

Written by Bryon Dorr July 29, 2024

Handmade, 3-Season, Ultralight Sleeping Bag: Western Mountaineering Alpinlite Review

Western Mountaineering makes its bags from scratch, using ultra-high-quality, hand-selected down and minimalist features. The Alpinlite sleeping bag is a perfect example of its high-quality,…

Written by Bergen Tjossem July 26, 2024

Lightweight, Packable Box of Shade: Helinox Royal Box Review

The Helinox Royal Box portable sun shade provided excellent protection from the brutal Texas sun for two-plus in a remarkably packable format.

Written by Seiji Ishii July 25, 2024

Worth Its Weight in Pancakes: Weber Traveler 22 Portable Griddle Review

Weber launched the Traveler 22 camp griddle for portable frying, searing, and sautéing anywhere you’re willing to lug this 50-plus-pound behemoth.

Written by Nick LeFort July 24, 2024

Sturdy Yet Collapsible: The Sea to Summit Detour Stainless Steel Camp Kitchen

In the Detour collection, Sea to Summit combines the quality and heat-conduction of steel with the lightweight, collapsible aspect of silicone, creating compact cookware and…

Lighter, Cheaper, Roomier: Blue Coolers Ice Vault Review

Sometimes it’s ‘cooler’ if you can keep your stuff cold without spending more than you have to. Blue Coolers Ice Vault just might be the…

Written by Rachelle Schrute July 09, 2024

EXØD ‘Air Station Pod-01’ Is a $2,000 Portable, Inflatable Home

The latest futuristic release from the sleek European camping brand EXØD inflates to deploy and weighs very little — the Air Station Pod-01 is not your…

Written by Will Brendza July 08, 2024

What Makes Japanese Camping Different? Snow Peak’s U.S. Campfield Reveals All We Have in Common

Snow Peak’s Campfield luxury camp adds some amenities (onsen, anyone?) to the North American version of roughing it, but Westerners will find a lot of…

Written by Will Brendza July 01, 2024