Camping

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

Genius Multitool for the Campsite: Gerber Gear ‘Stake Out’ Review

Think the perfect multitool for the everyday camper doesn’t exist? Think again. Gerber Gear’s new Stake Out offers one ingenious tool for camping and many…

Written by Mary Murphy May 24, 2022

Camping Deals: Up to 30% Off Top Gear During the REI Anniversary Sale

Celebrate REI’s anniversary with big savings on camping gear. You can save up to 30% on tents, pads, and other outdoor essentials through Memorial Day.

GSI Outdoors Acquired by Pelican International Paddle Sports Co.

Quebec, Canada-based Pelican International, Inc. will now operate GSI Outdoors as a standalone business. GSI joins Pelican’s growing asset profile.

Written by Sam Anderson May 20, 2022

This Folding Small Truck Camper Has Floor-to-Ceiling Windows! Meet Lagom

The Rossmönster Lagom Series’ shell gives access to the truck bed and the space above it. The four-season shelter has floor-to-ceiling views.

Written by Sam Anderson May 19, 2022

Every Campsite Has a Unity Blaze: Tentrr, Black Folks Camp Too Announce Partnership

Black Folks Camp Too (BFCT) and Tentrr’s new partnership seeks to make the statement that all are welcome in the outdoors.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 17, 2022

Pellet Grill Under $300? Z Grills Cruiser 200A Review

The Z Grills Cruiser 200A — a compact portable smoker grill that holds more food than you think will fit and cooks it to perfection.

Written by Berne Broudy May 17, 2022

Outdoor Air Conditioner: EcoFlow ‘Wave’ Cools Your Campsite

EcoFlow’s first electrical appliance, the Wave portable outdoor air conditioner promises impressive cooling performance and battery life.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 12, 2022

Ultimate Camp Chair Gets Big Upgrade: Kelty Lowdown Couch Review

Finally, a one-size-fits-all solution to having multiple pieces of camp furniture. With the Kelty Couch, you may need just the one.

Written by Mary Murphy May 12, 2022

Start ‘Adventure Grilling’: HitchFire F-20 Vehicle-Mounted Grill Review

If you are a grill master who also loves traveling, then the HitchFire F-20 may be exactly what you never knew you needed for adventure…

Written by David Young May 11, 2022

REI Wonderland X Tent Review: A Versatile 4-Person Palace for Car Campers

REI launched the spacious Wonderland X four-person tent to replace the iconic REI Kingdom for 2022. We took it camping for six nights to give…

Written by Sean McCoy May 09, 2022

Drive a Porsche, Sleep on the Roof: German Backroads Tour

A tent on top of a Porsche is a whole new luxury experience. Here’s how the sportscar-maker looks to tickle both your right foot and…

Written by Evan Williams May 09, 2022

Meet the Army Helicopter Crew That’s Helped Set Up Denali Basecamp for 4 Decades

Almost every year since the ’80s, an Army unit loads up helicopters with gear to drop off on Denali, helping the National Park Service and…

Written by Heather Hendricks May 06, 2022

Rent Gear With Guidance From ‘Wizards’: Moosejaw Enters Try-Before-You-Buy Space

Moosejaw’s fully online, free-shipping gear rental program comes with benefits like input from experts the brand calls ‘Gear Wizards.’

Written by Sam Anderson May 06, 2022

Watch a Lone Man Fish, Camp on Remote Rock Surrounded by Sea

Watch this guy get dropped off somewhere in the ocean for some camping and fishing — alone, on a rock, in the middle of nowhere.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 03, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Water Filter Package From LifeStraw

This week, three lucky winners will receive a LifeStraw package that includes a Peak Personal Straw Filter, a Peak 1L Collapsible Squeeze Bottle, and a…