Camping

The Best Camping Chairs (That Rock)

From struts to curves to suspension, here are the best outdoor rocking chairs for enhanced camping relaxation.

Written by Julie Kailus October 26, 2018

Pedal, Rest, Repeat: Rapha Launches Sleep System for Bikepackers

From bike bibs to sleeping bags, Rapha expands to keep cyclists comfortable from the starting line to the campsite.

Written by Steve Graepel October 23, 2018

Kammok Bobcat Trail Quilt Review: Blanket Transforms for Hammock Camping

A minimalist sleeping bag, a blanket, a top quilt, and an underquilt all in one cozy package, Kammok’s new Bobcat Trail Quilt packs a soft,…

Written by Jake Ferguson October 18, 2018

‘Refuge’ Camp Fest Offers Outdoor Community for People of Color

At the Refuge Outdoor Festival, an inaugural campout for inclusion, participants got into the nitty-gritty of hiking, camping, bird watching — and relating to one…

Written by Julie Kailus October 17, 2018

MSR’s Lightest Freestanding 2-Person Tent Is 50% Off

For just $220, it’s hard not to pull the trigger on the MSR FreeLite 2 — a very light and versatile two-person tent.

Written by Julie Kailus October 15, 2018

Solo Stove Goes Bigger, Smaller: Crushes Funding Goal

The smokeless fire pit we loved reboots with both jumbo and more portable models. And the response has been huge.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 12, 2018

Save $140 on This Roomy Big Agnes 2-Person Tent

Marked down from $400 to $260, the Big Agnes Tufly SL2+ is a backpacking tent that doesn’t skimp on comfort.

Written by Julie Kailus October 11, 2018

Big Agnes Double Sleeping Pad, Bag Review: Cuddling in the Backcountry

We’re always up for a review that involves some cuddling. In this gear test, we took Big Agnes’ Sentinel 30 double sleeping bag and Q-Core…

Written by Kyle Nossaman October 11, 2018

I Tried the Camp Sleep System Made for the Restless

Zenbivy builds on a revolutionary design with its zipperless, hooded quilt. I took one of its latest prototypes, the Zenbivy Light, high in the Rocky…

Written by Sean McCoy October 05, 2018

No Stove Needed: Omeals Self-Heating Backpacking Meal Review

Omeals are a unique and fresh take on backcountry cuisine. The self-heating meals are no more expensive than freeze-dried backpacking meals and are easily prepared…

Written by Kyle Nossaman September 26, 2018

Dyneema ‘REpack’ Feed Bag Lightens Load for Dehydrated Meals

Painfully simple yet surprisingly high-tech, the REpack aims to change how you eat at the campsite.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 25, 2018

REI Co-op Tarn 40 Review: Pack Grows With Your Child

REI built the Tarn 40 for kids. But while the REI Tarn 40 is a starter backpack meant to grow with children, it’s still made…

Written by Steve Graepel September 21, 2018

Buy It for Life: Iconic Gear That Hasn’t Changed

Sometimes a piece of gear comes along that’s so good, messing with it will only make it worse.

Written by Aaron Bible September 18, 2018

Tested: Sierra Designs Backcountry Quilt With ‘Hideaway Hood’

Quilts are lighter, cheaper, and nearly fail-safe. The zipperless down throws have become synonymous with fast-and-light endeavors. And now, Sierra Designs offers a hooded quilt.

Written by Steve Graepel September 17, 2018

MSR WindBurner Duo Review: Twice the Volume, Same Boil Speed

After countless backcountry hunting expeditions, the MSR Windburner Duo has proved itself invaluable. It boils a lot of water quickly, which means less waiting for…

Written by GJ Staff September 17, 2018

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 GJ Staff 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