Camping Archives

Rooftop Rebirth: Tepui Upcycles Used Tent Covers

The popular rooftop tent maker just introduced an initiative to reduce waste while making adventure gear from your travel cover scraps.

Written by Julie Kailus September 14, 2018

Teton Crest Trail Backpacking Gear List: Everything We Brought Hiking

Our editor took detailed notes on each item he and his wife carried on a four-day backpacking trip in the Teton Range. Here’s their comprehensive…

Written by Kyle Nossaman September 14, 2018

Truck, Boat, Gear: Hatch Offers Unique Rentals For Montana Anglers

With Hatch Adventures, rent a Toyota Tacoma or Jeep Wrangler equipped with a top-mounted Go Fast Camper platform and a rowing drift boat.

Written by Morgan Mason September 11, 2018

Cycling to Shooting: ‘Modular Flashlight’ Boasts Myriad Outdoor Uses

Change colors, add lumens, charge devices, strap to bikes (or guns), make a lantern, and more: The DanForce G1 Pro flashlight teeters between gimmicky Kickstarter…

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 05, 2018

Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Review: Ultralight 2-Person Tent

Big Agnes managed to expertly shave weight without sacrificing comfort in its Tiger Wall UL2 tent, reviewed here. After a number of backpacking trips, this…

Written by Kyle Nossaman August 28, 2018

Camp Elevated: Tepui Launches Full Line of Car-Camping Gear

Tepui has made its name in the rooftop tent world. Now, the brand expands into a suite of car-camping goodies with a kitchen, lounge set,…

Written by Bryon Dorr August 22, 2018

Tents vs. Hammocks: How a Traditional Camper Took to Sleeping in Trees

Hammock-life brand Kammok tried to sell me — a lifelong tent-user — on hanging versus traditional camping. So I went along with the brand for…

Written by Seiji Ishii August 10, 2018

Thinnest Rooftop Tent? Go Fast Campers ‘Platform’ Gets Skinny

The Go Fast Campers (GFC) Platform Tent takes the rooftop tent (RTT) to new levels of quality. This new RTT is lightweight, crazy thin, feature-rich,…

Written by Bryon Dorr August 09, 2018

Take Shelter: 9 Eye-Catching Tents for 2019

Each year, brands manage to push the design envelope on one of the most core pieces of outdoor gear — tents. For 2019, brands shaved…

Written by Staff Post August 08, 2018

Lightweight Lumens: 1.3-Ounce Petzl Bindi Headlamp Review

Petzl’s super-compact, ultralight headlamp is excellent for the front country, urban escapes, and EDC use.

Written by Seiji Ishii August 07, 2018

3D-Printed Camp Stove Is ‘Windproof,’ Made With Lasers

The PeakBoil camp stove is made from layers of laser-heated molten steel. Its designers make the bold claim that it outperformed conventional options on a…

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 06, 2018

Hard Shell, Soft Top: iKamper Unveils X-Cover Rooftop Tent With Gear Rack

Before year-end, iKamper will release the X-Cover, touted by the brand as the world’s first ‘coverless’ four-person rooftop tent with an integrated gear rack.

Written by Julie Kailus August 03, 2018

New YETI: Daypack, Dog Bowl, Camp Blanket, and More

With the same trademark burliness claims as its coolers, YETI continues its march through the product aisles — now catering to commuters, slumberers, and Fido.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 01, 2018

A Family of 8 Is About to Complete the Appalachian Trail

At camp, 11-year-old Memory makes breakfast. And Dove, 16, makes dinner for the entire family. On the trail, Filia, 7, carries all of the family’s…

Written by Staff Post July 30, 2018

Traeger Ranger Portable Wood-Pellet Grill Review

Traeger grills are renowned for home use. A new model, the Ranger, gives tailgate chefs a portable pellet grill option.

Written by Berne Broudy July 30, 2018

Boil Water in 100 Seconds: Jetboil Flash Review

The Jetboil Flash, the brand’s update to the ever-popular backpacking stove boils water quick. Here, we review the updated Flash, with design improvements in 2018.

Written by Staff Post July 25, 2018

Water Wherever: MSR Trail Base Water Filter Kit Review

MSR may have just designed its most versatile water filter to date. The Trail Base Water Filter Kit is a gravity system for base camp,…

Written by Staff Post July 24, 2018

Essentials for Easy Off-the-Grid Living

From heating pre-dawn coffee to lighting base camp at nightfall, our editor has lived off the grid enough to know what it takes to make…

Written by Chelsey Magness July 24, 2018

Truck Drawer System: How I Built Out My Pickup Bed

This article is about a drawer. Well, actually, it’s about how a drawer helps you adventure more. Let me explain.

Written by Andy Cochrane July 23, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Sea to Summit Alpha 2 Pot Cook Set

This week, one lucky winner will receive an Alpha 2 Pot Cook Set from Sea to Summit!

Written by Staff Post July 20, 2018

iKamper Skycamp Review: Sleep on the Roof With a Family of 4

The iKamper Skycamp gives the whole family room to camp on top of your car or truck. We put it to the test in the…

Written by Julie Kailus July 19, 2018

‘All-Terrain Tent’ Pitches on Land, Sea, and Air

Years ago, Tentsile told you to chuck its tent into a tree. Now it wants you to throw it in a lake.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 17, 2018

Gear Overhaul: Mountain Hardwear Doubles Down on Climbing for 2019

Mountain Hardwear hits the reset button for 2019, harking back to its alpine roots. Nothing on its equipment line goes untouched for the reboot. We…

Written by Steve Graepel July 16, 2018

Hitch Mount Hammocking, No Trees Needed

The McLean Metalworks Hammock Mount lets you hang from the hitch or tire of your adventuremobile.

Written by Bryon Dorr July 12, 2018

First Look: Black Diamond Revamps Tents for 2019

Beginning in January, Black Diamond will release all-new tents and lineup updates for the first time in a decade.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 12, 2018

The 10 Best Hikes You’ve Never Heard Of

These backpacking trips in the United States deserve John Muir Trail-level hype and Narrows-style recognition — but no one knows yet. Ditch the crowds on…

Written by Staff Post July 05, 2018

WakaWaka Lights Up Campsites & Developing World

There are many solar and lighting options in the outdoors. WakaWaka’s solution addresses a serious problem in the developing world.

Written by Staff Post July 02, 2018

Why Enlightened Equipment Quilts Are All the Rage

Go to a thru-hike campsite, and chances are you’ll see an Enlightened Equipment quilt. This is why long distance hikers love the lightweight sleeping quilt.

Written by Staff Post June 28, 2018