Camping

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

Family Adventure: Rent A Cargo Container Cabin

A repurposed shipping container serves up weekend get-away opportunity for this GearJunkie contributing editor and his family.

Written by Steve Graepel April 04, 2017

No Ordinary Tent: The Bizarre Constructs Of ‘Burning Man’

A new book provides stunning photographs of the bizarre encampments at Burning Man.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 28, 2017

How A Rooftop Tent Raised $2 Million On Kickstarter

A relatively unknown rooftop tent maker just raised more than $2 million on Kickstarter. This is how.

Written by Sean McCoy March 28, 2017

REI Launches Hanging ‘Quarter Dome’ Tent

With its rectangular base and a little more support than a hammock, REI’s first hanging tent hits the market for ‘Hammock Life’ enthusiasts.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 27, 2017

REI Magma Sleeping Bag: A Top Value In Down

REI upgrades its classic sleeping bag with one of the best warmth-to-weight-to-price bags on the market today.

Written by Steve Graepel March 21, 2017

Qube Tents For Modular Camping

A new type of shelter lets you camp alone, or ‘hook up’ via connectable corners that create a multi-room tent village.

Written by GJ Staff March 06, 2017

First Look: Stove Cooks Pizza With Your Campfire

Now you can have kitchen-quality pizza in the outdoors. But it will cost you dearly.

Written by Nate Mitka March 03, 2017

These Hammocks Help Lift Women Out Of Poverty

Yellow Leaf Hammocks is creating a growing class of female breadwinners in the developing world to enact far-reaching change.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 02, 2017

Tested: Patagonia’s First Sleeping Bags

For the first time, Patagonia will sell a sleeping bag line. It offers modern materials and new features, though with homage to a decades-old design.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 01, 2017

Minimalist Camp Gives Outward Bound A New Look

Staffers formerly crammed into 10-to-a-room dormitories. Then Outward Bound went modern and minimalist with an ambitious cabin project last summer.

Written by GJ Staff February 22, 2017

First Look: Eureka Gonzo Grill Aims for All-in-One Cooking

Pancakes for breakfast. Steak and veggies for dinner. The Gonzo aims to be a single cook set that can cook everything so we had to…

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 22, 2017

Firewaall Makes ‘Curtain Of Fire’ To Heat Camp

Start the fire with tinder in the bottom, add some larger sticks, and enjoy a vertical blaze.

Written by Sean McCoy February 14, 2017

No Trees, No Problem: ENO Roadie Hammock Stand Review

Great news dirtbags, with the ENO Roadie hammock life no longer requires trees.

Written by Jake Ferguson February 10, 2017

The Adventure Trailer Built For Small Cars

This off-road-capable adventure trailer carries all your getaway gear, has a platform for your tent, and weighs under 600 pounds.

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 10, 2017

First Look: Sea To Summit ‘World’s Lightest Hammock’

At 4.9 ounces, Sea to Summit’s Ultralight Hammock is so airy you’ll forget it’s there. We tested it for our first-look review.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 08, 2017

Teen Sleeps Outdoors In Hammock… For 18 Months

Henry Adams, age 17, has slept in a hammock outside his home in Minnesota every night for almost two years.

Written by Nate Mitka February 01, 2017

Hammock Head-To-Head: ENO TechNest Vs. DoubleNest

This review breaks down the differences between ENO’s DoubleNest and TechNest hammocks to help you decide which is better for you.

Written by Jake Ferguson January 27, 2017

Get ‘Bushcraft’ Basics In Morakniv Kit

A new kit from Morakniv includes the basic tools for the self-subsistence pastime known as bushcraft.

Written by Sean McCoy January 25, 2017

Designed For Desert Heat, ‘Buffalo Tent’ Sleeps 14

Inspired by Burning Man, the Buffalo Tent is designed specifically for large groups camping in desert heat.

Written by Nate Mitka January 25, 2017

Hanging Tent Is Adult-Size Tree Fort

Hang this tent above the forest floor and enjoy a ‘fort’ fit for your inner child.

Written by Sean McCoy January 17, 2017

Review: Sierra Designs Airy ‘Divine Light’ Tent

The new Sierra Designs Divine Light is a welterweight backpacking shelter that gives big livable space.

Written by Steve Graepel December 22, 2016

Beef Stew, Camp Meals Vs. Dog Food: Surprising Results

We taste tested four popular camping meals against dog food. And we were surprised at the results.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 09, 2016

Get Off-Grid: 7 Tips For ‘Boondocking’ Your Camper

To truly appreciate your RV or camping trailer, you’ve got to take it off the grid once in a while. Here’s how to properly ‘boondock’.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 08, 2016

Build Your Own (Stylish) Teardrop Trailer

A fresh take on the age-old teardrop that you can build yourself.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 01, 2016

Cyber Monday: Best Outdoor Gear Deals

We dug hard to find the top Cyber Monday deals on outdoors gear on the Internet. These will update through the day.

Written by GJ Staff November 28, 2016

9 Best Men’s Short Sleeping Bags

Nine sleeping bags were put through months of testing and countless nights outside for this review. Here are the best men’s short sleeping bags for…

Written by Jake Ferguson November 23, 2016

Green Is The New Black: Free State Parks On Friday

California’s ‘Green Friday’ initiative offers free passes for nearly half the state’s 208 parks the day after Thanksgiving

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 21, 2016

Sky-High Sleep: Touring Montana Fire Towers

Sleep on a mountain summit where views stretch to the horizon. Montana’s fire towers are a special place to stay, and bike packing lets you…

Written by Steve Graepel November 15, 2016

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