Camping

Video: GearJunkie Takes Over Island As Mobile Office

What happens when you put 10 GearJunkies on a remote island with enough power to supply a small village and way more gear than they…

Written by Eric Lemke October 19, 2015

Trip Report: Remote Island Mobile Office

What happens when you put 10 GearJunkie editors, hundreds of pounds of gear, a cooler full of beer, and enough EnerPlex products to power a…

Written by Eric Lemke October 19, 2015

Fall Adventure: GearJunkie & Huckberry Collab Shop

Huckberry and GearJunkie have partnered to bring you a selection of handpicked gear for fall adventures.

Written by Jake Ferguson October 19, 2015

All-In-One Sleeping ‘Pod’ Is Winter Camping Upgrade

Insulated walls and a modular design set this system apart from other bivvies on the market.

Written by Sean McCoy October 19, 2015

Plug-In For Power: ‘Generac’ Gas Generator Review

Generators have a bad image with some campers. A new, made-in-USA unit we review from Generac has a quiet engine and aims to replace the…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 19, 2015

Canteen Converts To Cup For Camp Beverages, Hot Or Cold

The 16-ounce Pint has double-wall stainless steel sides for insulation and converts from a bottle to a cup. It can store coffee or beer, or…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 14, 2015

Segmented: Stuff Sack Organizes Your Gear

The SegSac has internal dividers to keep clothes and gear from floating around in your pack or luggage.

Written by Jake Ferguson October 12, 2015

First Look: Made-In-USA ‘Bear Taco’ Hammock

This USA-made hammock claims to hold more than you’ll ever put in it.

Written by Sean McCoy October 09, 2015

LOL: In A Tent, ‘One With Nature’

This satirical video about the modern conveniences of camping is funny, and hits pretty close to home.

Written by Sean McCoy October 09, 2015

Campfire Tool: Pocket Bellows Builds Fire By Blasting Air

Big flame guaranteed! Puff into the V3-Pocket Bellows, a collapsible tube that blasts your breath into the heart of the fire, and watch the coals…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 08, 2015

Hammocks For Rent: 12 ‘Camping’ Options On Airbnb

Want to go camping without packing up all the gear? These 12 spots — some of more than 300 Airbnb tent rentals across the United…

Written by Sean McCoy October 08, 2015

50 Mistakes: Campers Offer Their Best Advice

Mistakes happen when camping. This mega-list addresses 50 common camping mistakes, offering a solution for each.

Written by Sean McCoy September 30, 2015

Packable ‘Firebox’ Made For Outdoors Cooking

A new camping stove can be used to burn wood, gas, alcohol — and even bake.

Written by Sean McCoy September 29, 2015

Dozing Daredevils: Hammocks Gather Over Mountain Chasm

They sleep and socialize 150 feet high in the Italian Alps.

Written by Sean McCoy September 28, 2015

10 Methods: Making Coffee in the Great Outdoors

Coffee makes the great outdoors even greater. These 10 ways to brew in the outdoors are easy far from home.

Written by Kyle Nossaman September 28, 2015

LED Light Strand: ‘Luminoodle’ New Kind Of Camp Lantern

A strand of silicone-encased LEDs, this simple product is bright enough to light up a tent or a picnic table for camp cooking at night.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 28, 2015

How To Build ‘Stealthy’ Fire In Hole In Ground

Mix up your campfire with a ‘Dakota fire hole.’

Written by Sean McCoy September 24, 2015

‘Artisanal Firewood’ For $1,000

Smoke & Flame is a Vancouver artisanal firewood company selling bundles of kindling for $1,000.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 22, 2015

Wind-Proof: MSR Camp Stove Upgrade For 2016

A tester reviews the MSR WindBurner stove, which lights easily, stays heated, and quickly boils water even in the wind.

Written by Sean McCoy September 18, 2015

‘Bed-Like Experience’ For Campsite

The Exped DeepSleep System is five inches thick and has a quilt and top sheet for luxurious sleep in a campsite. We put it to…

Written by Steve Graepel September 16, 2015

The ‘Orange Screw’ Is Ultimate Tent Stake

Sold as the ‘ultimate ground anchor,’ the Orange Screw can hold hundreds of pounds when threaded deep into dirt.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 15, 2015

Just Add Salt: PURE Device Purifies Water Chemically

The PURE Electrolytic Water Purifier from Potable Aqua has an electrically-regulated chamber that converts briny water into a microbe-killing solution.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 08, 2015

Man Carries Grill 4.5 Miles To Propose Marriage

This guy hauled a giant grill into the backcountry to make a romantic dinner. While the effort pulls at the heartstrings, hasn’t he heard of…

Written by Kyle Nossaman September 08, 2015

Family Tent: The Nemo ‘Bungalow’ Review

The Nemo Bungalow stands out as one of the most family-friendly tents around. A family of four puts this car-camping and canoeing tent to the…

Written by Eric Lemke September 06, 2015

Portable: Wood-Burning Camp Stove Packable, Light

The Frontier Plus is a larger, advanced version of a popular model used in aid work worldwide.

Written by Sean McCoy September 06, 2015

Camping Scooter: Concept On Three Wheels

Aimed at the solo traveler, the Bufalino is the minimalist camper’s eco dream.

Written by Steve Graepel September 04, 2015

Tested: ENO’s Lightest Hammock Yet

Weight weenies will rejoice in a much lighter hammock system, but does it sacrifice too much comfort? Find out in this review of the ENO…

Written by Eric Lemke September 02, 2015

The Camper You Can Pull With Your Subaru

At just 1,100 pounds, the Happier Camper can be towed by many small cars, yet still packs a lot into the small trailer.

Written by Sean McCoy September 01, 2015

Hotspots and Blisters: Foot Care Tips for the Trail

We at GearJunkie have lived through the carnage of horrendous foot problems on the trail — blisters, chafing, hot spots, and lost nails.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 31, 2015

MSR Guardian Purifier – Last One You’ll Ever Need

The MSR Guardian is one of the finest water filters made with a price to match. This review puts it to the test in British…

Written by Billy Brown August 28, 2015

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