Camping

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 Christophe Noel 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 Caitlin Quinn June 28, 2018

A Better Campfire? ‘CrazyRussianHacker’ Shows How

Is this the best way to set up a long-lasting campfire?

Written by GJ Staff June 22, 2018

Sleep Well: Camp With a Real Pillow

You can skimp on a good pillow when camping. But don’t.

Written by Josh Aldridge June 22, 2018

Brew, Blend, Shine: Multitool Mug Does It All

Brew coffee, blend a margarita, even zap bugs. The Cauldryn Fyre V2 totally reimagines the travel bottle.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 19, 2018

5 Things You Should Always Store in a Bear Safe

Bears are big, strong, and love to eat. That’s why you need to keep your food in a bear safe when camping in bear country.

Written by Sponsored Post June 12, 2018

Fast & Clean: Katadyn BeFree 3L Gravity Filter First Look

Katadyn’s newest gravity filter is easy to set up, filters water quickly, and collapses so you hardly notice it in your pack. We tested it…

Written by Nate Mitka June 12, 2018

Outdoor Office: Big Agnes to Thru-Hike Colorado

Sleeping-bag maker Big Agnes will send more than 70 employees on an awareness-raising thru-hike of Colorado’s Continental Divide Trail.

Written by Julie Kailus June 07, 2018

Rooftop Tents and the Love-Hate Paradox

Rooftop tents can be both awesome and annoying at the same time. One man explains his love-hate relationship with sleeping on top of a car.

Written by Christophe Noel June 06, 2018

Full Price Be Damned: How We’d Spend Our REI Discount

REI’s anniversary sale is here and we want to help you navigate the sea of deals. Check out what our editors would love to add…

Written by Sponsored Post May 27, 2018

No Softie: Get to Know YETI’s ‘BackFlip’ Cooler Backpack

What, where, even why to carry: YETI explains the ins and outs of its increasingly popular cooler backpack the BackFlip.

Written by Sponsored Post May 25, 2018

Our Favorite Camp Cookware On Sale Now

If you’re looking to outfit your backpacking kitchen for summer hikes, several top products are on sale through Memorial Day. Grab a deal, hit the…

Written by Sponsored Post May 25, 2018

Therm-a-Rest Calls the Parsec Its Most Balanced Sleeping Bag Yet: Here’s Why

Therm-a-Rest says this versatile 20-degree-rated bag might be its most effective and well-rounded sleep system to date.

Written by Sponsored Post May 24, 2018

Camp Meals On Sale: Stock Up for Backpacking

Planning hikes this summer? Score deals on dehydrated meals, hydration, and bars during REI’s anniversary sale.

Written by GJ Staff May 20, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Therm-a-Rest Parsec Sleeping Bag Giveaway

Win a Therm-a-Rest Parsec Sleeping Bag in this week’s Free Gear Friday giveaway! Click to enter now.

Written by Sponsored Post May 18, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Eureka! Midori Two-Person Tent Giveaway

Win a Eureka! Midori two-person tent in this week’s Free Gear Friday giveaway! Click to enter now.

Written by Sponsored Post May 11, 2018

How To: Camping With a Dog

Camping is more fun with a dog. Grab a Midori tent from Eureka! and spend the night under the stars, making memories to last a…

Written by Sponsored Post May 10, 2018

Car-Friendly Camp Trailer Triples in Size

Meet the Tipoon – a modular, mobile, lightweight pod that goes from tow mode to camp mode at the push of a button.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 20, 2018

NY Offers Free Camping and Gear Lottery

New York will award 65 lucky families a “First-Time Camper” weekend with all the gear and instruction for a night under the stars.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 19, 2018

MSR Hubba Tour 2 Tent Review: Weather Storms in Style

Forced to spend outside time inside your tent? MSR builds its new adventure touring tent for those bad weather days with a spacious vestibule to…

Written by Amanda Ellis April 19, 2018

All-Weather Basecamp: NEMO Chogori 2P Mountaineering Tent Review

We tested the four-season Nemo Chogori mountaineering tent — blurring the lines between single- and double-wall design — through wind, rain, and snow.

Written by Ryan Wichelns April 12, 2018

Tent Tech: Light, Tough, & Waterproof With Dyneema Fabric

A cottage manufacturer out of Japan just launched a single-wall tent that weighs under 2 pounds but is meant to face the challenges of alpine…

Written by Sponsored Post April 11, 2018

6 Mistakes From My First Bikepacking Trip

Desolate campsites and gorgeous scenery, bikepacking takes you fast to places you can’t reach by car. But it requires some know-how and planning. Learn from my…

Written by Morgan Tilton April 09, 2018

MSR WindBurner Review: Fuel-Sipping Stove

The WindBurner Combo is the latest stove system in the growing MSR lineup. Over the last few months, our editor used it to cook all…

Written by Christophe Noel April 05, 2018

REI’s ‘Unimog’ for Bikepacking: ADV 4.2 Bicycle Review

REI launches the ADV 4.2 – an all-terrain bikepacking bicycle meant for extended self-supported adventures. We tested for three days in the Arizona desert for this…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 30, 2018

Smart Tent: Solar-Charging Shelter Pairs With Phone

Built-in lanterns, light-up stakes, solar power, and a modular-add-on design – the Cinch tent aims to make “roughing it,” a lot less rough.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 23, 2018

Morsel Claims It Builds a Better Spork

Love them or hate them, the spork is a staple of outdoor gear. Now, a brand called Morsel claims to have built a better eating…

Written by Sean McCoy March 21, 2018

Supermarket Chain Launches Fire Sales of Hiking, Outdoor Gear

The German-based brand Lidl wants to equip outdoor adventures for a lot less money. Its limited run of private-label boots, jackets, headlamps, and more shocked…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 08, 2018