Camping

‘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

The $600 Winter Hammock Experience

Hammocks have roots in equatorial regions and are used in summer months. New insulated quilts from Eagles Nest transform a hammock into a system for…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling April 23, 2013

Hatchet, Paracord knife in new Bear Grylls line from Gerber

Gerber and Bear Grylls are at it again, this spring releasing a hatchet, two knives and a flashlight. We got a sneak peek.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 03, 2013

Tiny ‘Everyday Carry’ Tools Clip to Zipper pulls, Keychains

They cost $14 a pop. A small loop of cord and a quick-release buckle make them work as zipper pulls on a pack. The Gerber…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 27, 2013

Do-All tent: ‘Snow to blowing Desert Sand’

“Engineered for all seasons.” That may sound like a flip tag line. But with a new tent, Easton thinks it has found a sweet spot…

Written by T.C. Worley March 22, 2013

PVC ‘pillow’ lantern is inexpensive Light source

It looks like a pillow with a cell phone glued on the side. Closer up, you see a solar panel and a tiny red light.…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 25, 2013

Winter Camping 101: The Outward Bound Experience

Last month, on the snow-covered lakes of Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area, our editor camped in the white wilderness for a week straight. The expedition,…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling February 04, 2013

First Look: Bear Grylls unveils line of Camping gear

The British survival celebrity makes a comeback to TV this summer and simultaneously stamps his name on a full line of camping gear. Last week,…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 31, 2013

‘Cook stoves help change the World,’ organization cites

Indoor air pollution causes ill health for people around the world. The Himalayan Stove Project donates clean-burning stoves to people in need. We caught up…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling January 07, 2013

Gear for ‘Sleeping in the Snow’ (winter camping guide)

GearJunkie collaborated with Scouting to assemble a tutorial on winter camping, the “Eight winter gear items to help keep you warm.”

Written by Stephen Regenold December 28, 2012

Minimal Sleeping Bag is Hoodless, Zipper-less, Insulated only on top

Therm-A-Rest is jumping with both feet into an expanded sleeping bag line. Its unique Navis model offers a “headless” design with an ultralight build aimed…

Written by T.C. Worley December 19, 2012

Off-Grid Power Generator (in form of Cooking Pot)

A new product from a Utah startup company, the PowerPot, uses heat from a fire or camp stove to make electricity and recharge devices via…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 12, 2012

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