Camping

Emergency! Break Out The ‘Survival Mug’

Move over man with survival bracelet, but let me finish my coffee first.

Written by Sean McCoy January 17, 2014

Giant Trees, Ocean Waters: A Road Trip On The Olympic Peninsula

Lush forests, wildlife and a woodstove-heated shower greet The Rubber Tramp during a birthday road trip in the Pacific Northwest.

Written by Sean McCoy December 22, 2013

Searching For Caves, Finding Waterfalls. A Frozen Adventure In The Pacific Northwest

Jeff Kish went for a micro-adventure looking for a cave system. What he found instead was beautiful.

Written by Sean McCoy December 12, 2013

Ultimate Adventure Van? Mercedes Announces 4×4 Sprinter

The Sprinter Van was already one of the more versatile adventure vehicles on the market, and now it comes in a four-wheel-drive model.

Written by Sean McCoy December 12, 2013

Born In The USA! Knife Company Honored

Benchmade received the top prize in the “American Made Outdoor Gear Awards,” an annual program to recognize the best of domestic production.

Written by Sean McCoy December 02, 2013

The Rubber Tramp Diary: On Water

What do you really need to live and what do you take for granted? Jeff Kish lives in a van. He spent the summer shuttling…

Written by Sean McCoy November 14, 2013

Self-Declared ‘Rubber Tramp’ Shuttles PCT Through-Hikers

Jeff Kish spent his summer free time helping through-hikers get to and from resupply points in the customized van he calls home.

Written by Sean McCoy October 28, 2013

Rooftop Tent Turns Car Into Ultimate Adventure Mobile

Pitchin’ tents just got easier with a new car-top tent that lets you sleep on your vehicle and unfolds in seconds.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 23, 2013

First Look: Sierra Designs Tent Replaces Vestibules With “Gear Garage”

The Flash line of backpacking tents from Sierra Designs goes against convention with storage space shifted away from doorways.

Written by Sean McCoy October 15, 2013

The Mother Of Multitools

This mammoth multitool probably won’t fit in your pocket but you could technically bring it to a gunfight. (Look close.) This is one seriously meticulous…

Written by Sean McCoy October 03, 2013

‘All Clear’ UV Light Bottle Purifies Water in 60 Seconds

With its All Clear bottle, CamelBak cites bacteria, viruses, and protozoan cysts (including the troublesome cryptosporidium breed) are rendered benign by UV light.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 18, 2013

‘Vega’ Backpacking Stove Supports Large Pots, Multiple Fuel Options

We tested a new entry from Optimus last month. The Vega stove weighs just 6 oz. and is made for varied temps and year-round use.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 17, 2013

Cooler Review: Ice ‘Death Match’ Challenges with 90-Degree Heat

In our review, we put two high-end coolers up against a more affordable model in a head-to-head challenge. See which unit kept its cool after…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling September 13, 2013

Wine in the Backcountry: First Look at ‘Modern Bota Bag’

If you like wine in the outdoors, this container will carry it without the danger and weight of glass bottles. Unscrew the cap and pour…

Written by Sean McCoy September 04, 2013

Start Chopping! Camp Axe Models Put Head to Head

We reviewed a classic camping axe made of solid steel and a new-fangled hybrid model last month in a camp site test.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 28, 2013

Not A Mummy: Zipper-less Design Offers New Sleeping Bag Experience

The Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed throws out sleeping bag convention with zipper-free construction. We test it out over four days high in the Rocky Mountains.

Written by Sean McCoy August 27, 2013

Ultimate ‘Elevated Sleeping’ Setup? Nube Shelter System

Leave your tarp and tent poles behind. A to-be-released shelter system works with any camping hammock to create what the brand touts is a “safe…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 15, 2013

Solar-Equipped Tent (plug your device inside)

Like a mini solar-powered home, a to-be-released tent from Eddie Bauer offers a sun-soaking array on top of its roof and outlet plugs inside.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 30, 2013

Future Gear! First Look at Outdoor Equipment for 2014

Want to see the best new gear for next year? GearJunkie got the scoop on some of the top gear coming to market at the…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 22, 2013

Bug Gun Shoots Table Salt and Kills Flies

It looks like a toy. With a burst of air it shoots a pinch of table salt. But this gun is no joke to flies.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 08, 2013

Survival Star Bear Grylls stamps endorsement on Tiny GPS Device

British survival star Bear Grylls has leant his brand and endorsement to a pair of Bushnell GPS trackers. Will he use the products on his…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 03, 2013

Welcome to the Boy Scouts $400,000,000 Mecca to Adventure

This ain’t your daddy’s Boy Scout Camp. A literal mecca to adventure sports, the Summit is a 15,000-acre West Virginia property home to “the largest…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 02, 2013

Tomahawk Test! Cold Steel, Spinning Blade, and Dead Tree Target

The whistle of a tomahawk twisting through the air, the solid sound of its head sticking into wood… few things are as satisfying as a…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 27, 2013

Village of 3000 Tents at Swiss Festival (partially destroyed by storm)

A strange story out of Switzerland this past weekend, where a gymnastics fest required a massive temporary village with 3,000 tents. Then a huge storm…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 21, 2013

Flip-Flops offer ‘Sleeping Pad Comfort’ in Every Step

Casual footwear company Freewaters teamed up with Therm-a-Rest to create a flip-flop that employs sleeping pad technology to achieve big time comfort and solid everyday…

Written by Patrick Murphy June 20, 2013

Packable Chairs offer Comfort, Support ’round the old campfire

In a pinch, a log will do. But for more comfortable seating this summer you should go with one of these lightweight, made-for-camping chairs.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 20, 2013

‘Fuel Cell’ Power Source Works with Camp Stove

It fits on a standard gas canister and gives power via a fuel-cell mechanism. The HALO is made to recharge small gadgets in the woods.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 12, 2013

Tarp Blocks Rain, Collects Water For You To Drink

Combining a shelter and a water-collecting design, the Glider is a rain tarp for hammocks with the added benefit of funneling rain to ports that…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 05, 2013

Swiss Army Switch-Up: Iconic Knife Brands Merge for 2014

From our report: “Many consumers can hardly distinguish between the knife products from Victorinox and Wenger. That’s why we are joining forces and focusing on…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 03, 2013

‘Epic Slumber’ – A photo contest with Therm-a-Rest

Outdoors people sleep in the craziest places. Send us a shot of the most epic place you’ve ever taken a snooze for a chance to…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling April 25, 2013

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