Camping

Van Life Is Dead and Something Called ‘Camping’ Is Now Hot

The hot new trend of sleeping outside on the ground shows promise and might be the answer to van life we’ve all been waiting for.

Written by Andrew Marshall August 01, 2022

Wildly Popular Solo Stove Fire Pit Gets Upgraded: Bonfire 2.0 Review

Solo Stove is helping lead the way in the popularity of smokeless fire pits. Today, its bestselling fire pit gets its first big upgrade.

Written by Jake Ferguson August 01, 2022

Learn This Life-Saving Firestarting Trick From a Survival Expert

If you’ve ever found yourself scratching away at a match-sized firestarter rod and cursing its apparent futility, this video’s for you.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 29, 2022

REI, Airstream Collab on Special Edition Travel Trailer Loaded With Gear

Outdoor industry leader REI teams up with RV industry icon Airstream to create a one-of-a-kind, adventure-ready travel trailer. REI continues to pursue investment in “vehicle-supported…

Written by Bryon Dorr July 28, 2022

Affordable, Entry-Level Ultralight Tent: 3FUL Gear Lanshan 2 Review

Dabble in ultralight backpacking before you dive into it, with the stout, if imperfect, 3FUL Gear Lanshan 2 Tent.

Written by Josh Wussow July 26, 2022

Taste Meets Practicality: 8 Great Condiments to Spice Up Your Camp Cooking

Whether you’re a sweet-toothed sugar-lover or a thrill-seeking chili-fiend, there are plenty of ways to spice up your campfire cooking. Here are our 8 favorite…

Written by GJ Staff July 21, 2022

‘Complete Novice’ Beats UK Heat Wave With Overnight SUP Adventure

Tranquility abounds with an overnight SUP camping trip down the River Thames — in the middle of the U.K.’s heat wave.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 21, 2022

Is ‘Overland’ Car Camping? Vehicle Adventure? Get 5 Expert Perspectives

Is ‘overlanding’ adventuring in a vehicle? Is it just car camping? Or is it nothing more than a licensed brand? Answer: It’s complicated.

Written by Sam Anderson July 20, 2022

What Not to Bring: 5 Things That Will Bog Down Your Overlanding Adventure

No matter who you talk to in overlanding, everybody seems to have a list of what you need to bring. But what don’t you need…

Written by Sam Anderson July 19, 2022

Watch a Camping Expert Show How to Maximize Airflow in a DIY Shelter

Learn how to create a ventilated shelter for impromptu summer camping the same way our ancestors did — by watching YouTube.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 18, 2022

‘DIRT’ Docuseries: Forager Finds Culinary Contact With Wild Ingredients

From truffle hunting in the Pacific Northwest to swamp fishing in the bayou, adventure meets cuisine in a new docuseries from Huckberry.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 18, 2022

A Full Day (and Night) in Badlands National Park: Best Hikes & Where to Camp

Badlands National Park has an incredible 40-mile scenic drive to enjoy with plenty of pull-outs, but getting out of the car and hiking one of…

Written by Xiaoling Keller July 18, 2022

EcoFlow ‘Power Kits’ Make Van Life Electrical a One-Stop Shop

Looking for a new energy solution for off-grid living? New power kits from EcoFlow offer customization and supposedly easy setup.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 12, 2022

Budnick Brothers Ride the Rapids of Ontario’s Mississauga River

The latest buddy adventure from the Budnick Brothers follows their 2-day canoeing and camping journey down Ontario’s Mississauga River.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 12, 2022

TAXA Outdoors, Topo Designs Unveil Collaboration: Custom Camper & Gear

A new limited-edition collaboration combines the aesthetics of Topo Designs with the practicality of TAXA Outdoors.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 01, 2022

Review: MSR Somehow Makes Its Iconic Hubba Hubba Tent Better

A tent so nice they had to name it twice. You see it on thru-hikes everywhere — the Mountain Safety Research, MSR, Hubba Hubba is…

Written by David Young June 28, 2022

Snow Peak Unveils Giant Outdoor Palace: The Zekka

The Zekka shelter boasts panoramic views, open-air living, and a few key accessories to up the ante on your camping style this summer.

Written by Heather Hendricks June 24, 2022

Big Taste, Easy Heat: The Breeo X Series Smokeless Fire Pit, Cooking System Review

Breeo’s ‘smokeless’ fire pit is my new favorite piece of summer gear. From grilling to chilling, it’s the best backyard option I’ve tried thus far.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri June 24, 2022

World’s First Fully Solar-Equipped, Fold-Out Camp Trailer

GoSun and Camp365 try to solve modern camping woes with their ‘aerodynamic, lightweight, expandable, off-grid solar trailer.’

Written by Andrew McLemore June 24, 2022

ARB Enters the Hardshell Rooftop Tent Market

After releasing its first rooftop tent 20 years ago, Australia’s ARB entered the hardshell market this summer with its latest new overlanding lineup.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 22, 2022

6 Products to Help You ‘Survive Outdoors Longer’

The outdoors has many mental, physical, and emotional benefits. But it can also put you in some rather challenging situations. Make sure you’re prepared.

‘Fill in the Map’ Challenge: Prizes for Submitting Your Favorite Overnight Bikepacking Route

The ‘Fill in the Map’ Challenge from Bikepacking.com and Ride With GPS asks for submissions of ‘exceptional’ overnight bikepacking routes.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 17, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Stone Glacier Hunting Package Giveaway

This week, one lucky winner will receive a Stone Glacier prize package that includes a pack (with frame), a jacket, a hoodie, pants, boot gaiters,…

Victorinox Celebrates 125th Anniversary of Swiss Army Knife With Replica Build

This month marks the 125th anniversary of the original Swiss Army knife, produced in 1897. Victorinox marks it with a replica of its first-ever build.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 10, 2022

Kammok ‘3-Second Car Awning’ Crushes Funding Goal in 1 Hour

Given the fickleness of most awnings, perhaps it’s no surprise that Kammok’s Kickstarter for its new 3-second car awning surpassed its $10,000 funding goal within…

Written by Andrew McLemore June 08, 2022

NEMO’s New L.L.Bean Collab Impact Tent Is the Best New Entry-Level Camping Tent

NEMO’s Impact Tent works for camping or backpacking. It’s also carbon neutral, and the first tent to undergo a full life cycle analysis.

Written by Berne Broudy June 06, 2022

Rab Finally Makes Its Own Sleeping Pads — Here Are the 5 Models

For 40 years, Rab built its reputation on sleeping bags, leveraging forward-thinking design. Its new pads finally take the next logical step.

Written by Sam Anderson June 02, 2022

US-Made, Military-Issue Camp Blanket Gives Jobs to Workers Who Are Blind: Meet the ‘Authentic Woobie’

What the heck is a ‘woobie’ and why is it so damn popular? We tested one to find out.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 02, 2022

The Classic Camp Stove Gets a Modern Makeover: Coleman 1900 3-in-1 Review

We tested Coleman’s new fully featured 1900 Collection 3-in-1 camping stove. While the Coleman Classic is great, this new stove may just take the cake.

Written by Mary Murphy May 26, 2022

The Dyrt’s 2022 ‘Glampy Awards’ Are a Glamping Trip Must-Read

From fire towers to yurts, The Dyrt highlights 10 unique, bookable glamping campsites with its 2022 Glampy Awards.

Written by Andrew Marshall May 25, 2022

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