Beginners’ Backpacking: Here’s How It Works
Colorado brand Kelty recruited four backpacking beginners to experience the wonders of the wild — and recorded the adventure.
Backcountry’s Semiannual Sale: Save Up to 50% on Summer Gear
This month, you can save 50% off popular gear during Backcountry’s Semiannual Sale. Whether you love camping, biking, or climbing, there is something here for everyone.
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10 Great Camping Products Under $100
Whether you’re out backpacking or straight glamping, these camping essentials and extras will add comfort and fun to your summer adventures.
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How to Start a Fire: Build the Perfect Campfire With These Pro Tips
Anyone who has tried (or failed) to start a fire knows that building a campfire is often not as straightforward as it seems. Luckily, we’ve rounded up these tips so you can build the perfect campfire for your next camping adventure.
The Ultimate Car Camping Checklist
Car camping is a far cry from backpacking because you don’t have to carry all your gear on your back. Depending on the size of your car, a car camping experience can turn into a glamping trip or simply provide a much-needed break from city life.
UST Survival Gear Reboots to Launch Full Suite of Camp Products
UST has been making camping and survival gear since 1936. But many outdoor enthusiasts won’t recognize the ‘new’ brand.
The North Face Sale: Up to 50% Off Select Styles
Gear up for the coming summer, fall, and winter months with excellent-quality jackets, apparel, shoes, and more from The North Face — on sale now!
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GFC SuperLite 50: The Lightest Rooftop Tent Yet
Go Fast Campers has claimed to have created the ‘lightest rooftop tent on the market.’ The new GFC SuperLite 50 RTT tips the scales at only 80 pounds. We can’t find a lighter RTT anywhere.
The Best Flashlights of 2021
Modern flashlights offer long battery life, powerful LEDs, and excellent color rendering. These are the best flashlights you can buy now.
6 Tips to Pack Like a Pro for Your Next Backcountry Adventure
Dave and Amy Freeman literally spent a full year in the backcountry. So they know what to pack and what to leave at home for an efficient trip into the wilderness.
Today’s Bargains: 5 Must-Have Gear Steals
Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each week. Check out these bargains from Mountain Hardwear, Kelty, and more to save on gear for your next adventure.
This Tent Sets Up in 2 Seconds (And Is Also Easy to Take Down)
Decathlon has offered its 2-Seconds tent since 2004. Its new version is a complete redesign that aims to make it even easier to set up and break down camp.
Hot Deals: 15 July Fourth Sales You Won’t Want to Miss
Shop these outdoor brands’ Fourth of July deals, and save big on gear this summer — and the rest of 2020.
The 10 Best Camping Lanterns of 2020
Whether heading into the backcountry or lighting up the night car camping, we’ve found the best camping lanterns for every use and budget.
Tiny, Mighty Medic: VSSL First Aid Mini Review
First-aid kits are one of the few pieces of gear that shouldn’t be tiny or lightweight, although that didn’t stop VSSL from making one.
‘Fight for Equality’ Camp Gear Giveaway
Donate to charity to win our camp gear giveaway. Every $5 you donate will get you one entry.
Like the Cold? Book a Site at This ‘Glacier Camp’ in Antarctica
Like cold-weather camping and want to travel south? Check out this Antarctic camp.
Free Gear Fridays: Therm-a-Rest Sleeping Pad Giveaway
This week, three lucky winners will receive a Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Topo Luxe Sleeping Pad!
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Best Outdoor Gear Deals of the Week
This week’s gear deals highlight Filson’s summer sale, a pocket knife, hiking pants, and more.
The Best Sleeping Pads for Backpacking and Car Camping in 2020
From ultralight sleeping pads to ultracomfortable air beds, we tested and found the best camping sleeping pads to fit every adventure and budget.
Jumpstart Summer: Save Up to 40% During Backcountry’s Sale
Summer has just begun, and Backcountry’s Summer Solstice Sale is already in full swing. We’ve rounded up our favorite deals from brands like Danner, Osprey, Marmot, prAna, and more.
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Therm-A-Rest Changes the Way You Camp
Sleeping pads bring the comfort of home into our tents. However, inflating and deflating the pads is often a tedious drawback.
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Today’s Bargains: 6 Epic Camp Deals
Great gear at an amazing price. That’s our goal this week. Check out these bargains from REI, Danner, and more to save on gear for your next adventure.
Free Gear Fridays: Princeton Tec Adventure Headlamp Bundle Giveaway
This week, one lucky winner will receive a three-piece bundle of Princeton Tec headlamps, including the Axis Rechargeable, ReFuel, and Vizz.
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Solo Stove Leverages ‘Engineered Airflow’ Into Grill Launch
The brand Solo Stove has built a reputation for fire pits that burn efficiently thanks to double-wall designs that create secondary combustion. Now, the brand is diving into the charcoal grill market with the same technology.
Best Outdoor Gear Deals of the Week
This week’s gear deals highlight a three-season tent, hiking boots, and more.
Camping Checklist: Essential Camp Gear to Bring
What should you bring camping? Our camping gear checklist has you covered.
15 Father’s Day Sales You Don’t Want to Miss
Father’s Day is approaching fast, and with it comes plenty of sales on outdoor gear and more. Be sure to check out these deals to save on items for your dad or even yourself.
Emerging Gear: Upgraded ‘Playbike,’ Extreme Solar Charger, and More
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
The Best Camping Tents of 2020
Make the most of your home away from home by choosing the best camping tent for your adventure. We found the top car camping and family camping tents for every budget and use.
Traeger vs. Pit Boss Pellet Grills: We Compare These Leading Brands
If you’re looking for the rich, smokey flavor that pellet grills can bring to your outdoor cooking experience, Traeger and Pit Boss are common brands to start with. We’ve compared some of the brands’ best-selling products to see which is right for you.
