Camping

‘Ghost Whisperer’ Puffy Inspires Sleeping Bag Of Same Name

Airy down insulation and uber-thin face fabric made the Ghost Whisperer among the most popular of all ‘puffy’ jackets in recent years. For 2018 Mountain…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 03, 2017

Party Tents Zip Together With Mattress Built In Floor

Festivals? Group Camping? ‘Polyslumbering?’ These tents zip together, and sport built-in air mattresses and sleeping pads.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 20, 2017

Camper Inflates in 90 Seconds, No Poles Needed

Compressed air and ‘tubes’ instead of poles pitch the Opus Air Camper quickly.

Written by Nate Mitka June 16, 2017

Camp Like An Aussie: Canvas ‘Swag’ Tent Review

Recently landing into the US camping market, Australia’s popular Swag bivvy takes a different approach to traditional tent setups. We tested the Outback Swags sleep…

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 14, 2017

Cooler Feet, Better Sleep: Kelty Sine Sleeping Bag Review

Zippered vents are the name of the game in the Kelty Sine, a 35 degree down sleeping bag, great for those with sweaty toes.

Written by Nate Mitka June 14, 2017

Camping On Campus: MN University Opens Campground

At the University of Minnesota Duluth, six campsites are available for overnight stays and bonfires under the stars.

Written by Nate Mitka June 12, 2017

Gear Picked By Eagle Scouts, Delivered Monthly

Pay a subscription, and rope, compasses, multi-tools and other hand-selected, Scouting-themed outdoors necessities ship to your door each month.

Written by Nate Mitka June 09, 2017

Solo Stove Review: Better Bonfire Without the Smoke

Backyard bonfires are awesome. Smoke? Not so much. The Solo Stove Bonfire gives lots of heat, with a whole lot less fumes.

Written by Sean McCoy June 07, 2017

Sleeping Bag Review: Nemo ‘Thermal Gills’ Vent Heat

A built-for-women sleeping bag has innovations to increase comfort, breathability, and water resistance.

Written by GJ Staff June 07, 2017

First Look: Zenbivy Sleeping System for ‘Side Sleepers’

The Zenbivy is a new take on the traditional sleeping bag intended to enhance comfort for side sleepers. We put it to the test for…

Written by Sean McCoy June 01, 2017

Camp To Kitchen: Patagonia Provisions Becoming ‘Everyday Food’

Patagonia Provisions may look like backpacking food, but the tasty offerings are at home on the trail and the dining room table.

Written by Nate Mitka May 31, 2017

TNF Camping Collection Aims At Next Generation

The North Face aims to hook young campers with bold patterns and vibrant colors in the Homestead Collection.

Written by Nate Mitka May 26, 2017

Add This ‘Kitchen’ To Your Subaru Or SUV

Add a two-bay sink, fridge, water heater, shower, and pull-out kitchen to your adventure rig with this system.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 24, 2017

Camp Out on 200-Acre ‘Glampsites’

An all-inclusive, Airbnb-style camping service that puts campers on vast swaths of private land will expand across the U.S. this year.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 17, 2017

In The Spotlight: Jack Wolfskin Brand Profile

Jack Wolfskin is a massive retailer that has been building quality outdoors apparel and gear for adventures in the outdoors for 36 years.

Written by GJ Staff May 15, 2017

Tentsile Mesh: Three-Point Hammock For Hot Weather

Tentsile’s tree tents and trampoline hammocks sure do look good in Instagram photos. But if you’re looking for a place to chill on a hot…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 15, 2017

Mega-Plush: ‘LaidBack Pad’ Is Car Camper’s Dream

Car campers take note: You can expect to sleep great on the LaidBack Pad. But don’t expect to free up trunk space, or money for…

Written by Nate Mitka May 12, 2017

Hybrid Hammock A ‘Levitating’ Yoga Mat

Built with sun salutations in mind, Levitat jumps into the ‘Hammock Life’ fray with another hanging option.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 10, 2017

Modular OtterBox Cooler Touts ‘Ice For 14 Days’

Bear-resistant. Modular. 14 days of ice: Bold claims highlight the announcement from OtterBox, a brand known for phone cases.

Written by Sean McCoy May 09, 2017

In The Spotlight: NEMO Equipment Brand Profile

NEMO Equipment just turned 15 years old. But in its relatively short history, the brand made waves with unique designs in sleeping bags, tents, hammocks,…

Written by GJ Staff May 01, 2017

ENO Lounger DL: Hammock Comfort In A Camp Chair

ENO’s latest lounger stands on its own. And boy, it feels nice.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 26, 2017

Get Whittling Basics With NEMO Spoon Shaper Kit

Ready, set, whittle! Everything you need to saw, shape, and craft your own spoons all rolls up into the latest offering from NEMO.

Written by Nate Mitka April 24, 2017

Ultra-Heavy Backpacking: Hunter’s Video Reveals Bottomless Pack

How much is too much to pack? How about this much?

Written by GJ Staff April 20, 2017

Fire On The Inside: Ghillie Camping Kettle Boils Water Fast

Fill it with water. Now, light a fire inside. Ghillie Camping kettles have a hollow core to hold a water-boiling inferno.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 18, 2017

In The Spotlight: Therm-a-Rest Brand Profile

From inflatable mattresses to tents and sleeping bags, Therm-a-Rest has been building camping gear in the U.S. for more than 40 years.

Written by GJ Staff April 17, 2017

No Hood, No Zipper: Feathered Friends Vireo Sleeping Bag

Feathered Friends Vireo is a minimally featured sleeping bag for gram counters. It weighs less than a pound.

Written by Steve Graepel April 13, 2017

Camperbox Is Pre-Fab Sleep Platform For Van Or Truck

With six pieces and under one minute assembly, the Camperbox converts any medium-sized vehicle into a minimalist camper.

Written by Nate Mitka April 12, 2017

South African Rooftop Brand Introduces Hard-Top ‘Stealth’

Eezi-Awn’s new Stealth rooftop tent is a first from this high-end maker.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 11, 2017

In The Spotlight: Sea To Summit Brand Profile

Clever camp cookware, cozy sleeping pads, and super light hammocks: the brand Sea to Summit builds the gear that makes camping, hiking, and being outdoors…

Written by Sean McCoy April 10, 2017

YETI Hopper Two 30: A Good Cooler Gets Better

We reviewed the Hopper 30 — YETI’s second iteration of its famed soft-sided cooler. It comes with upgrades to thermal performance and accessibility, all the…

Written by Nate Mitka April 04, 2017

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