Camping

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 GJ Staff 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 Sean McCoy 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 GJ Staff 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 GJ Staff 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 GJ Staff 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

Cairn: A Monthly Surprise of Gear Goodies

Once a month, a box of outdoor gear shows up at the GearJunkie office and nobody has any idea what’s inside. But everyone is stoked!…

Written by GJ Staff March 01, 2018

Tell Tepui Your Dream Road Trip, Win $2,000 and Gear

Cruise down the coast, roam through the Rockies, or hightail it through the heartland: Tepui will make 10 getaways a reality with $2,000 and gear!

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 26, 2018

L.L.Bean Introduces Aerogel-Insulated Sleeping Bag

The new-to-market L.L.Bean Ultralight Sleeping Bag is the first to use an innovative insulation by PrimaLoft that blends aerogel with traditional fibers.

Written by Sean McCoy February 05, 2018

First Look: YETI Camp Chair, Cooler Backpack

YETI announces new products for spring 2018. Headlining the charge are two brand firsts: the Hondo camp chair and Backflip cooler backpack.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 10, 2018

Crazy Russian Hacker Opens Canned Sleeping Bag From 1952

YouTube’s Crazy Russian Hacker peels open a giant sardine can from 1952. But inside is no snack; it’s a U.S. military-issue sleeping bag.

Written by GJ Staff January 08, 2018

Sleep in the Elements: ‘Space Cowboy’ Sleeping Bag Review

Cowboy campers rejoice, Therm-a-rest’s upcoming sleeping bag is light enough for a nap sack and built to shed morning dew—perfect for sleeping outside.

Written by GJ Staff December 21, 2017

Undetectable Killer: Cooking (or Heating) With Gas in Tents

Odorless, colorless, poisonous: Carbon monoxide is a deadly threat to campers who cook and heat with gas inside tents.

Written by Steve Graepel December 18, 2017

Stocking Stuffers (Gifts Under $40 From REI)

Our team of gear experts scoured REI for our favorite gear picks and gift ideas. Best of all, they don’t cost a fortune, with each…

Written by GJ Staff December 14, 2017

First Look: Trono ‘Cushion of Air’ Camp Chair

The humble camp chair gets an inflatable upgrade this year. Our contributor lounged on air for a weekend to test a cushioned seat unlike any…

Written by GJ Staff December 12, 2017

Try Before Buying: We Rented Gear and You Can Too

Renting outdoor gear is a great option for anyone traveling or looking to try before buying.

Written by Mallory Paige December 12, 2017

Pitch a Pyramid: Hyperlite UltaMid 2 Tent Review

Minimalism meets all-mountain functionality in the next great line of multi-sport tents. We reviewed the ultralight UltaMid 2 tent in Mexico, Colorado, and the Sierras.…

Written by Andy Cochrane December 11, 2017

Pitch on a Ledge: MSR Advance Pro 4-Season Tent Review

The MSR Advance Pro 2 is lightweight, has a small footprint, bomber construction, and a single climber can pitch it standing in one spot. We…

Written by Seiji Ishii December 08, 2017

Better Together: ENO Fuse Tandem Hammock System Review

Hang two hammocks side by side from just two trees. In our review of ENO’s Fuse Tandem hammock spreader bar, we found it to be…

Written by Jake Ferguson December 07, 2017

Amazon Outfitter: Six Winter Camping Gear Essentials

Keep camping all winter long. This winter camping gear will keep you warm and comfy in the coldest weather.

Written by GJ Staff November 30, 2017

World’s Best Bucket? YETI Adds Muscle to the Pail

How many uses can a bucket bring? This video displays a wealth of scenarios, some classic, some new for the ever-useful YETI LoadOut Bucket.

Written by GJ Staff November 29, 2017

No Ice Needed: Put a Refrigerator in Your Car

The Dometic CFX35W adds WiFi and a mobile app interface to an already popular line of 12-volt fridges.

Written by GJ Staff November 27, 2017

Sweet Suite! Unique Tent Design Gives Strong Results

Pre-bent poles give this semi-freestanding Sierra Designs tent more space without the extra weight.

Written by GJ Staff November 21, 2017

First Look: REI’s ‘Iconic’ Half Dome Tents Get 2018 Facelift

REI will roll out a new line of its flagship tents in 2018. We spent a few nights in Great Smoky Mountains National Park camped…

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 07, 2017

Meet the World’s Lightest Hammock

Weighing a scant 4 ounces, the 8-foot Daylite hammock packs down smaller than your phone.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 01, 2017

Rechargeable ‘Smokeless’ Fire: BioLite FirePit First Look

Crank up the dial to get a campfire raging in just minutes. Or, turn it down to keep a mellow fire nearly smokeless. BioLite brings…

Written by GJ Staff October 17, 2017

Sleep on the Lake: Floating Tent Pitches on the Water

Who needs a waterbed when you can inflate a whole tent right on the water’s surface?

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 12, 2017

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