Camping

Two Decades in 10 Minutes: Six Moon Designs Celebrates 20th Anniversary

As ultralight gear company Six Moon Designs celebrates its 20th year, revisit its history with founder Ron Moak.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 19, 2022

How to Choose Your Best Sierra Designs Sleep System: Sleeping Bags and Quilts

Let Sierra Designs guide you to a sleeping bag that fits your camping and sleeping style.

What’s the Best Mosquito Repellent? We Tested Sprays, Nets, and Tech to Find Out

We trekked for miles along some humid Midwest trails and spent a few weekends in the woods with a variety of mosquito-repellent options — some…

Written by Josh Wussow August 17, 2022

‘World’s Oldest Chair’: Trippy Outdoor Rethinks Ancient Design for Van Life

Picture a camp chair with zero poles, zero plastic, zero hinges, and no fabric. Trippy Outdoor is turning the world’s oldest chair design on its…

Written by Mary Murphy August 16, 2022

Roofnest Reveals Its First Softshell Rooftop Tent: The Meadowlark

Roofnest builds the Meadowlark to set up quickly, pack and store easily, and leave enough room on your roof rack for a bike alongside.

Written by Sam Anderson August 10, 2022

‘How to Build a Sex Room’ Changed My Van (Love) Life

Netflix’s new hit series ‘How to Build a Sex Room’ changed our van life on the road, intimacy and all.

Written by Heather Hendricks August 08, 2022

Bottomless Comfort for Backcountry Hunts: Stone Glacier 32-Degree Chilkoot Quilt Review

Stone Glacier brings us a down quilt designed specifically for backpack hunting that’s packable, lightweight, and comfortable in unexpected ways.

Written by Rachelle Schrute August 05, 2022

Build a Camper to Tow Behind a Bike: Here’s How

Check out this tutorial for an ultra-lightweight camper hitched to a bike. You might be tempted to build one yourself.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 05, 2022

Cranky Camper? 5 Backcountry Sleeping Tips for Better Shut-Eye

It doesn’t matter how beautiful the view is — bad sleep will ruin your camping trip. Here’s some tips for getting the Z’s you need.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 04, 2022

Airbnbs Near National Parks: Our Favorite Stays for Summer

Itching for a vacation? Here’s our pick of the eight best Airbnbs — with access to National Parks — from which to launch your summer…

Written by Joseph Lee August 03, 2022

Toyota Tundra for the Long Haul: Gear Up for Road Trips and Full Weekends Outdoors

2022 Toyota Tundra accessories can convert your truck into an adventure base camp. Here’s how to get more from a new truck.

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

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