Camping

Stop the Culinary Sufferfests: Pro Chef Shares Tips for Cooking Better Backpacking Meals

Dissatisfied with bland dehydrated meals in a bag, Chef Corso set out on a mission to elevate backpacking meals — he now has over 300…

Written by Will Brendza August 03, 2023

Top 10 Affordable Off-Road Trailers and Teardrops

Check out our favorite off-road and overland adventure trailers, with pricing starting under $10,000.

Written by Stuart Bourdon August 01, 2023

Free Gear Friday: Win a Backpacking Package From MSR, Therm-a-Rest, Platypus, and PackTowl

This week, one lucky winner will receive a backpacking prize package from Cascade Designs.

Bodies Found in Remote CO Campsite Identified, Cause of Death Proposed

A week and a half after three individuals were found deceased near a remote campground in Gunnison County, Colo., answers are slowly trickling in.

Written by Will Brendza July 25, 2023

From Backseat to Bed in a Flash: REI Co-op Trailgate Vehicle Sleeping Platform Review

Made to convert everything from sedan to van into a stable sleeping platform, enjoy a good night’s rest wherever you drive atop the REI Trailgate…

Written by Katie Griffith July 25, 2023

Get a Grip on Gnarly Trails: AKU Rocket Mid Hiking Boot Review

The Italian footwear company AKU released a new hiking boot called the Rocket that’s comfortable out of the box, and supposedly offers 25% more traction.

Written by Will Brendza July 18, 2023

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Deuter Hiking or Trail Backpack

This week, four lucky winners will win a hiking or trekking backpack from Deuter.

This Tent Blocks the Sun and the Heat: Quechua 2 Second ‘Fresh & Black’ Review

The Quechua 2 Second Easy Fresh & Black Waterproof Pop Up Tent claims it is waterproof and sets up in seconds — but the best feature…

Written by Nick LeFort July 13, 2023

On the Clock: New Gear at Overland Expo PNW 2023

We dove deep into the nearly 400 vendors at Overland Expo PNW 2023 to bring you the hot new gear in the overland world.

Written by Bryon Dorr July 13, 2023

Hiker Discovers 3 Decomposed Bodies in Remote CO Camp

The three individuals have not been identified, and no cause or manner and death has been announced — but the pending autopsies may provide answers.

Written by Will Brendza July 12, 2023

No-Ice Cooler? ‘Oyster Tempo’ Vacuum-Insulated Cooler Review

Oyster’s Tempo cooler is a vacuum-sealed aluminum cooler that it claims ‘needs no ice.’ But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t put some in there.

Written by Will Brendza July 12, 2023

Lighter Than Hyperlite: Outdoor Vitals CS40 Ultra Backpack Carries 20x Its Weight

I’ve worn over 20 backpacking packs in the past year, and the 27-ounce Outdoor Vitals CS40 Ultra Backpack carries weight the best.

Written by Sam Schild July 12, 2023

Ignik Releases FireCan Elite: More Heat, Better Control, and Canada-Approved

Ignik has made a name for itself with its unique, sustainably minded camping products — and its latest fire pit, the FireCan Elite, is coming…

Written by Will Brendza July 10, 2023

Wild Land Air Cruiser Rooftop Tent: One-Button Setup With Headroom to Spare

Another rooftop tent. The Wild Land Air Cruiser is a bit different though, as it uses no poles, is super light, and offers tons of…

Written by Bryon Dorr July 06, 2023

I’ve Camped 1,000 Nights With My Kids: Here’s What I Learned

Taking the family on camping trips doesn’t have to be complicated or stressful. Here are a few tips from a professional athlete on how to…

Written by Chelsey Magness June 30, 2023

Inflatable Tent Halves Setup Time for Double the Price: Heimplanet Cave Basecamp Tent Review

The Heimplanet Cave XL tent ditches poles in favor of a quick-pitching inflatable exoskeleton, for a price.

Written by Bergen Tjossem June 27, 2023

Fourth of July Deals: Save Up to 40% During REI’s Sale

Summer’s here, and this sale is a great time to gear up with a new tent, sleeping bag, or backpack before Independence Day.

Jetboil Genesis Basecamp Stove System Review: The Benchmark of Car Camping Stoves

This system didn’t just take my cooking to the next level — it now has a permanent place in my van.

Written by Sean Jansen June 21, 2023

Garmin inReach Head-to-Head Test: Move Over Mini 2, the Messenger Is in Town

The Messenger is Garmin’s latest inReach device. With better battery life and antenna, it has a slick new app, all for $100 less than the…

Written by Nick Belcaster June 20, 2023

These $20 Welding Gloves Will Make You a Campfire Hero

If value equals cost per use, then these goofy-looking gloves are hands down the most valuable piece of gear I own.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 16, 2023

Klymit Courts Overlanders, Merges With Rightline Gear, CVT, WaterPORT Brands

The acquisitions bring a brand most known for backcountry sleeping gear firmly into the car camping/overlanding space.

Written by Andrew Marshall June 15, 2023

LifeStraw Peak Series Solo Water Filter Review: Popular Goes Pocket-Size

The LifeStraw Peak Series Solo water filter is small, light, and effective.

Written by Sean McCoy June 15, 2023

Camping in 2050: GearJunkie’s AI-Generated Gear Predictions

What’s an ethical and responsible way to use AI for original images? To see how Midjourney interprets our predictions for camping gear of the future!

Written by Andrew McLemore June 13, 2023

Only YETI Can Get Away With Selling a $400 Cast Iron Pan

The YETI Cast Iron Skillet may be the most expensive cast iron pan on the market. But, is it worth the $400 price tag?

Written by Rachelle Schrute June 13, 2023

One Tent, 6 Configurations: Sea to Summit Ikos TR3 Review

Not a backpacking tent and not a car camping tent: the Sea to Summit Ikos TR3 is a “comfort-backpacking tent,” and now I can’t stop…

Written by Nick LeFort June 12, 2023

Savings Stoke: Find Deals on Camp Essentials at Backcountry

Backcountry has camping gear on sale just in time for summer. That means you can shop now and break in the gear right away.

Gear to Go ‘With’: A Colored Pencil Set for the Mountains and Beyond

If you’re an artist with big adventure plans but limited pack space, With’s colored pencil set just might make it into your permanent kit.

Written by Andrew Marshall June 12, 2023

Inflatable Tent Floats on a Bed of Air, on Land or Water: Meet the ‘Space Acacia’

The futuristic Space Acacia tent is a glamping marvel — with a pop-up structure, a large canopy, and an inflatable floor that makes the shelter…

Written by Will Brendza June 08, 2023

Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Camp

Father’s Day is just around the corner. If you need ideas for the camp-happy dad in your life, look no farther. We’ve compiled some of our…

Written by Will Brendza June 07, 2023

OutpostX Breaks Ground: Sci-Fi Glamping Offers Domes, Caves on Terraformed Desert Oasis

A new luxury glamping experience called OutpostX is opening in southern Utah, which aims to immerse guests in an extraterrestrial world.

Written by Will Brendza June 07, 2023

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