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The Best Thermoses of 2023-2024

If you want your favorite liquids to stay hot all day, check out our roundup of the best thermoses of 2023-2024. Get ready to warm…

Written by Meg Carney & Nick Belcaster September 27, 2023

It’s Hip to Be Square: Canyon Coolers Outfitter 125 Review

The Outfitter 125 is among the top options for keeping hunters’ hard-earned wild game meat cool and ready for packaging.

Written by Josh Kirchner September 26, 2023

‘Hands-Free’ Headlamp Is Effective yet Complicated: Ledlenser HF8R Review

The Ledlenser HF8R packs digital focusing, an adaptive light beam, and a lot more technology into a headlamp. But what does that mean in the…

Written by Sean McCoy September 25, 2023

REI Makes Major Updates to Iconic Tent: Half Dome ‘Super Light’ 3+ Review

The REI Half Dome 2 Plus has been my favorite camping tent for years. I upgraded to the new Half Dome SL3+ to compare it…

Written by Nathan Lemin September 19, 2023

guzzle H2O Overland Bundle Review: A Portable Water Purification Powerhouse

Guzzle H2O launches a portable three-stage water filter purification companion, promising unparalleled taste and water quality.

Written by Lisa Morris September 19, 2023

The Best Places to Camp on Mount Hood

Mt. Hood National Forest is home to over 2,000 beautiful campsites — here are a few favorites and the info you’ll need to find and…

Written by Ariel Frager September 15, 2023

No More Noseburn: Onus Optics Nose-Shielding Sunglasses Review

Sunglasses are great, but they have a fatal design flaw: they leave your nose totally exposed to direct solar radiation — Onus Optics has designed…

Written by Will Brendza September 11, 2023

A Third the Weight and Half the Price: Grayl x Pathfinder Titanium Camp Stove Review

The tiny 0.9-ounce Grayl x Pathfinder Ti Camp Stove boils water as fast as some of the best-known backpacking stoves out there — but that…

Written by Steven John September 07, 2023

Columbia Charts New Course With Overland Apparel

Campers and overlanders can appreciate apparel built to keep them dry, comfortable, and protected, from starting their engines to snuffing out the campfire.

Written by September 06, 2023

The Best Flashlights of 2023

We tested the best flashlights for 2023 with options for every budget. Top picks include Fenix, Olight, and more!

Written by Sean McCoy September 06, 2023

A Featherlight Palace: Hyperlite UltaMid 4 Ultralight Tent Review

The Hyperlite UltaMid 4 Ultralight Tent is an extremely spacious, versatile, and even luxurious ultralight four-season tent with a variety of accessories that make it…

Written by Christian Black September 01, 2023

Free Gear Fridays: Win Radiant Headlamps & Lanterns From Nite Ize

This week, four lucky winners will receive two headlamps and two lanterns from Nite Ize.

A Lantern That Puts Fun Over Firepower: BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Lantern Review

Some other lanterns might compete with the sun in terms of brightness, but for most camping tasks, we’re after a lantern that livens up a…

Written by Nick Belcaster August 30, 2023

Packable Hatchet Transforms Into an Axe: AGAWA GEAR ADK26 First Look

The AGAWA ADK26 is a sharp hatchet that extends quickly into a forest axe. This packable axe saves space in vehicles or horse packs and…

Written by Sean McCoy August 29, 2023

How to Start a Fire: Build the Perfect Campfire With These Pro Tips

Sitting around a campfire and roasting marshmallows is about as good as it gets. But first, you have to get one started. We can help.

Written by Ilana Newman August 29, 2023

Fold It, Pack It, and Grill Anywhere: Burch Barrel Flat Packer Charcoal Grill and Wood Fire Pit Review

Weighing in at 25 pounds, the Flat Packer from Burch Barrel is burly. But it packs down to almost nothing, sets up fast, and works…

Written by Berne Broudy August 29, 2023

Bulky, Heavy, but Highly Efficient Wood Stove: BioLite EcoZoom Versa Rocket Review

For a wood stove, the BioLite EcoZoom Versa Rocket Stove is a very efficient means for camp cooking — but you won’t be taking it…

Written by Will Brendza August 28, 2023

How to Set Up a Tent in Howling Wind

Of all the weather conditions to experience in the backcountry, wind can be the worst, especially when it’s time to set up your tent at…

Written by Will Brendza August 28, 2023

REI Labor Day Sale: Top Camping Gear Deals

Save up to 40% on tents, sleeping bags, and other camping equipment during the co-op’s annual clearance sale.

REI Labor Day Sale: Epic Deals on Outdoor Gear

Labor Day may mark the end of summer, but chipper up — it also brings a huge REI sale and deals worth checking out.

‘Anker’ Your Car Camping With the EverFrost: A First-Time User’s Electric Cooler Review

If you are looking to invest in a dual-temp, electric-powered fridge and freezer, consider the large yet highly portable Anker EverFrost.

Written by Natasha Buffo August 25, 2023

Die-Hard Campers Will Love This ‘Coors Banquet’ A-Frame Tent: Here’s Why

The Coors Banquet Free Range A-frame Tent from Seager is a collaboration shelter that surprised me with its durability, waterproofing, functionality and “true grit” —…

Written by Nick LeFort August 25, 2023

The Best Firestarters of 2023

Firestarters are a must-have for your outdoor survival kit. After all, fire can be one of your closest anchors to life in the outdoors, especially…

Written by Chris Carter August 24, 2023

The Best Rain Jackets of 2023

Whether you’re splashing about town or trekking through a monsoon, these are the best rain jackets of 2023.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss and Nick Belcaster August 23, 2023

The Best Camping Cots of 2023

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

Written by Billy Brown, Justin La Vigne and Meghan LaHatte August 22, 2023

The Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2023

We tested the best backpacking water filters and purifiers for your next trip into the great outdoors.

Written by Mary Murphy and Chris Carter August 21, 2023

‘Radiant’ Headlamps & Lanterns Help Eyes Adjust, Campers Unwind With ‘Moonlight’ & ‘Flame-Like’ Modes

Nite Ize designed these headlamps and lanterns’ faint ‘moonlight’ mode to help eyes adapt. And their flickering amber mode adds ambience at camp.

A Portable Pizza Oven Anyone Can Use: Solo Stove Pi Prime Review

There are already plenty of pizza ovens on market — but none as affordable and easy to use as the Solo Stove Pi Prime.

Written by Mary Murphy August 18, 2023

The Best Camping Hatchets of 2023

From survival, craft, and self-sufficiency standpoints, there is no better place to start simplifying than by purchasing a camping hatchet.

Written by John Beye and Nick LeFort August 18, 2023

Free Gear Friday: Win a Stone Glacier Chilkoot 15 Sleeping Bag for Backcountry Hunting

This week, four lucky winners will receive a Chilkoot 15 down sleeping bag from Stone Glacier. Enter now for your chance to win!

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