Magazine articles about camping

The Gear Our Editors Loved in August

The season is coming to an end—here’s the gear that is keeping our editors outside until the very last moments of summer warmth

Enter for a Chance to Win an Epic $10,000 Getaway*

One lucky grand prize winner will receive an AutoCamp glamping adventure and three winners will score a sweet gear package

Yeti’s New Cast-Iron Skillet Is the Best You Can Buy—Here’s Why

Our hands-on impressions cooking with Yeti’s new skillet, why we love it, and why it looks oh so familiar

Camp Shoes Make Life Better

Why I love slip-on shoes meant for camping, and my favorites for every season

You Need a Sleeping Bag Liner, Even if You Never Go Camping

Sleeping bag liners have multiple uses for weary travelers. Here’s why you should carry one on every trip.

This Is the Skin-Care Regimen a Backcountry Caretaker Follows

A former backcountry caretaker with the Green Mountain Club breaks down her favorite regimen for keeping her skin clear in the wilderness

Prime Day Ends Tonight—Our 16 Favorite Deals on Outdoor Gear

From now until 11:59 pm PST on July 17, you can score some amazing deals on outdoor gear during Amazon’s biggest sale event of the year, Prime Day

First Look: Columbia Konos TRS

This all-purpose trail performer fuses running and hiking features into a versatile, technical mainstay for year-round outdoor adventures

Get a Head Start on These Early Prime Day Deals

Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner—here are some of our favorite early deals on gear before the real thing

Our Favorite Projectors and Accessories for Car Camping and Backyard Movie Nights

Watch your favorite films under the stars with an outdoor projector set up

Try Sleeping in One of These Lay-Flat Hammocks

Don't think you like sleeping in hammocks? You might like these lay-flat versions.

Our Favorite July 4th Sales on Outdoor Gear

Celebrate America, get that cooler (and tent, and jacket) you’ve always wanted

Our Favorite New Off-Road Gear from Overland Expo West 2024

These are the smart innovations we drooled over at the annual overland gathering

The Easiest Way to Stay Sun-Safe Outside

Whether you’re exploring trails or climbing big walls, Mountain Hardwear has the perfect sun protection layers for you

5 Easy Steps to Upgrade Your Camp Kitchen

With the right tools, making great meals at camp will feel just like cooking at home

This Japanese Gear Can Help Reduce Camping Stress

Snow Peak camping equipment encourages a relaxed approach to spending time outside

The Best Camping Sleeping Pads for a Good Night’s Rest

We tried 34 pads at campsites, under the stars, and even on some backpacking trips. These had us sleeping soundly.

The Best Camping Gear and Accessories

Bags, tools, and little extras to make camp feel like your home away from home

The Best Sleeping Bags for Front-Country Escapes

Car camping is all about embracing the kind of luxury you can’t afford on backpacking trips. These sleeping bags fit the bill.

The Best Tents for Camping in Comfort and Style

Comfortable and sturdy shelters with enough room for the whole gang

The Best Camp-Kitchen Accessories of 2024

We tested knives, coolers, stoves, and other kitchen essentials to highlight the best of the season

The Best Quilt for Overlanding Doesn’t Sacrifice Comfort for Performance

The Aeronaut Hoverquilt prioritizes comfort, something sleeping outdoors too often lacks

Why a Simple Camping Mug Is the Perfect Holiday Gift

An empty cup comes full of dreams, and so do these other small-price-tag gift ideas

The Foolproof Guide to Holiday Gifting

These ready-to-gift products from Hydro Flask make holiday presents as simple as putting a bow on it

Why I’ll Always Choose a Headlamp Over a Flashlight

Long live headlamps, the fanny packs of the face

Our Six Go-To Pieces for Fall Car Camping

Just because the temps are starting to dip below freezing doesn’t mean camping season is over. With the right gear, it’s just getting going.

The Best Winter Sleeping Bags of 2024

We ran nine winter bags through the gauntlet so you don’t have to shiver your way through a long sleepless night

We Tested a Heated Sleep System That’s Actually Warm

Safe, efficient, and all-night comfortable, Ignik’s new Flipside pad and Topside blanket are what you need for cold-weather camping

The Gear Our Editors Loved in August

Late summer arrived. We soaked up every minute with this gear.

How Well Does This (Relatively) Inexpensive Trailer-Rooftop Tent Combo Work?

SylvanSport’s TrailLoft is a budget-friendly option for serious car campers or folks that want to start overlanding

Need to Split Wood in Camp? Consider Using a Froe.

Safer and more versatile than a hatchet, this tool makes processing wood for fires easy

Can This Device Stop the Itch from Mosquito Bites?

We found a novel treatment that actually removes the itch

The Gear Our Editors Loved in July

The products we used during the hottest month of the year

A Slide-Out Kitchen That Makes Overland Camping Twice as Easy

With everything stored in an expandable truck-bed drawer, you can get straight to cooking

My Smoky, Campfire-Scented Layers Are My Favorite Backpacking Souvenirs

When it comes to remembering my best trips, smells do something that photos never could

Is This Budget Car-Camping Gear Any Good?

Testing a tent, chair, table, and more from Moosejaw’s new beginner friendly collection

Transform Your Car-Camping Setup With These 7 Family-Friendly Upgrades

Take your campsite game to the next level this summer

Will the Vacuum-Insulated Oyster Tempo Cooler Replace Your Yeti?

We put the first all-metal cooler to the test to find out

Is Camp Cooking Better than Dehydrated Meals While Backpacking?

The answer isn’t as obvious as it was five years ago

Want to Have a Fire and Eat It Too? Check Out the Ignik FireCan Deluxe.

This new propane-powered box gives you a compelling two-for-one deal in a tidy package

Our Worst Camping Failures

We made these errors so you don’t have to

Video: Summer Gear Guide 2023 Editor's Choice Trip

A brisk journey to determine the top products in our Hike and Camp category

Video: Gear That Caught Our Eyes at the New Mexico Gear Summit

These were the products we couldn't wait to test

Summer Recommendation: Get Yourself a Multi-Person Hammock

You’ve probably never appreciated hang time like this before

The Best Sleeping Pads of 2023

23 testers snoozed on nineteen pads. These are the very best of the year.

The Best Car Camping Accessories of 2023

12 testers road-tripped over 8,200 miles with 45 car camping accessories in their trunks. These ten survived the long haul.

The Best Headlamps of 2023

We hiked, ran, skied, and climbed through the night to find the best illumination of the year

The Best Car-Camping Tents of 2023

Eight testers tried seven new car-camping tents. These three came out on top.

The Best Three-Season Tents of 2023

13 tents went out into the wild. Only 7 made it back out.

The Best Backpacking Food and Cooking Gear of 2023

The days of broken tines and stomach aches are over

How to Sleep Better Outdoors

Get better Zs with this advice from two seasoned sleep experts

I Spent Three Nights in the Cutest Camper on Instagram

The Happier Camper HC1 Studio isn't just pretty

Can a Teardrop Trailer Work for a Family of Four?

After two years of testing, our writer says the Colorado Teardrops Summit Pinnacle gets the job done and more

Why I’m Obsessed with Backpacking Tarps

After enduring a wet, cold hunting trip, I’m going to make a versatile, ultra-lightweight shelter an essential piece of my backpacking kit

The Ultimate Smokeless Fire Pit Showdown

Which of these popular aprés accessories burns brighter?

You May Have Bought Your Last Women’s Sleeping Bag

Led by one of the outdoors' biggest retailers, some manufacturers may soon ditch women's and men's sleeping bags for nonbinary ones made to fit a wide variety of bodies

Highlights from the Inaugural Outside Gear Summit

Highlights from the first-ever Outside Gear Summit

The Ax-Hammer Combo You Didn't Know You Needed

The CRKT Chogan Hammer makes quick work of campfire wood and tent stakes

Stay Snug in the Snow with the Three Best Winter Tents of 2023

These shelters will keep you warm and dry—no matter the weather

This Is the Nicest Sleeping Bag Our Climbing Editor Has Ever Used

I’ll level with you, dear reader: while I don’t trust gear reviews that don’t name at least a few cons, the only con here is the hefty price

I Used to Camp with Sleeping Pads. Now I Swear by Camping Cots.

One man’s lifelong quest for camp comfort

You Can Have Running Water on Your Next Camping Trip

A product of obsessive attention to detail, these new water jugs and faucet reinvent water storage for the outdoors

Hatchets and Axes Are Synonymous with Camping. It’s Time to Leave Them at Home.

Hatchets, saws, and axes have a place—and it’s not in the backcountry

How Springbar Became the Airstream Trailer of Tents

Using vintage vibes, natural fibers, and old-school designs, this Salt Lake City–based manufacturer has inspired a devoted user base—and Instagram fans—all over the world

Why Yeti’s New Cooler Is Worth the Money

The tough and maneuverable Roadie 48 is a winner

What You Really Need for Overlanding

The essentials for overlanding aren’t as complicated as you might think

5 Summer Gear Picks from Costco

The store isn’t just good for bulk buys or $1.50 hot dog combos. There are some great outdoor deals, too.

7 Car-Camping Must-Haves

The knowledge you need to find the most effective gear on a budget

Deep-Dive Review: Marmot Limelight 3 Tent

For comfort and storage space, this shelter is hard to beat

Deep-Dive Review: MSR Freelite 3 Tent

A portable three-person tent for deep backcountry adventures

Deep-Dive Review: Dave and Matt Vans Lifestyle Vehicles

You’d be hard pressed to find a better deal on a fully built camper van

Deep-Dive Review: Deep-Dive Review: Taxa Mantis Overland

Take the whole family along in this distinctive camper

Deep-Dive Review: SkinnyGuy Campers

This is the most innovative camper we’ve tested in years

The Best Backpacking Tents of 2022

With the right tent you can protect yourself from the weather, spread out in luxury, and settle into a home away from home

The Best Sleeping Bags and Pads of 2022

These bags and pads will keep you warm and promote healthy sleep without weighing down your pack

The Best Car Camping Tents of 2022

These shelters score major comfort points

The Best Car Camping Bags and Pads of 2022

The comfiest base-camp bedding

Deep-Dive Review: Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Tent

This shelter is a versatile three-season performer

The Best Backpacking Kitchen Gear of 2022

Feast-making cookware that won’t slow you down

The Best Car Camping Gear of 2022

The best gear for staying put outside

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