Camping

Knife Steel Guide: Common Blade Metals Explained

We looked at common steels used by popular knife brands to help you select the right material for your blade.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene & Sean McCoy April 11, 2024

Kick Off Camping: Free Entry at All National Parks on April 20

National Parks Week kicks off with a free entry day, and extends to April 28 with events, themed days, and volunteer opportunities.

Written by Will Brendza April 11, 2024

11 Ounces, 1,300 Gallons: LifeSaver Wayfarer Packable Water Purifier Review

Unlike other filters on the market, the LifeSaver Wayfarer blocks viruses from passing through its hollow fiber membrane filters — it’s rated to one of the…

Written by Will Brendza April 10, 2024

Hike, Party, Repeat: HIGHLANDER Backpacking Festival Brings Music, Workshops, and More to the Trail

The HIGHLANDER Adventure is a 5-day backpacking event that moves from checkpoint to checkpoint, providing all of the food, drink, and entertainment along the way.

Written by Will Brendza April 08, 2024

The Best Ultralight Tents of 2024

To pinpoint the hardiest, sturdiest, and lightest backpacking tents, we gathered sage advice from thru-hikers who’ve tracked the toughest, longest miles with their gear.

Written by Chris Carter and Morgan Tilton April 04, 2024

How to Prepare for Camping Season: GearJunkie’s Essential Guide

Preparing for camping season can be an ordeal — here is our essential guide to make sure you hit the ground running with everything you need.

Written by Will Brendza April 03, 2024

4-Season Strength, 3-Season Weight: REI Co-op Arete ASL 2 Tent Review

The REI Co-op Arete ASL 2 tent is built to handle diverse conditions — consider this your shoulder-season shelter of choice.

Written by Maddie Downie April 01, 2024

2024 Camp Guide: Your Destination for All Things Camping From Backcountry

Let Backcountry be your guide to finding the camping gear that’s right for your style of sleeping outside.

Overland Expo Founder Speaks Out for Greater Land Protections

Respected overlander, hunter, and 4×4 enthusiast Jonathan Hanson makes the case for more protected wilderness, not less.

Written by Jonathan Hanson March 28, 2024

Simple Setup, Perfect Packability: NEMO Mayfly OSMO 2P Review

The NEMO Mayfly OSMO is a comfortable tent that fits neatly in between NEMO’s Hornet and Dragonfly tents, offering the best of both worlds!

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl March 25, 2024

RSVP: Hipcamp, REI Launch ‘Summer of Magic’ Getaways

How does free camping and outdoor gear sound? Signing up for Hipcamp this summer could bring extra benefits.

Written by Andrew McLemore March 22, 2024

The Best Camp Shoes of 2024

When the time comes, slipping into a good pair of camp shoes offers the perfect cozy conclusion to your day. Check out our list of…

Written by Austin Beck-Doss and Andrew Potter March 22, 2024

Home Run Heat: Traeger, Louisville Slugger Launch Pellets Made From Repurposed Baseball Bat Wood

Traeger says the limited-edition maple pellets add ‘sweet smoke’ to barbecue favorites.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 20, 2024

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Frontier Ultralight Cookset From Sea to Summit

This week, three lucky winners will win a Frontier 2-Person Cookset from Sea to Summit.

Collapsible Camp Cookware for Gas and Induction Stoves: Sea to Summit Detour First Look

Sea to Summit just launched its first-ever collapsible camping kitchen set, the Detour Collection.

Written by Will Brendza March 14, 2024

Thru-Hiking Culture Shock: Navigating Trail Differences Between the US and Europe

I’ve thru-hiked several long trails in the United States, but after 5 weeks on Spain’s GR11 trail, I realized that there are some big differences…

Written by Brett Kretzer March 12, 2024

137 Unrepairable Jackets Become 1 Tent: Arc’teryx ‘Continuum’ Explores Circularity

When a jacket is unusable, but the materials it is made of deserve more life, there are still ways to put it to great use…

Written by Will Brendza March 11, 2024

LOFI Stove Review: Light, Efficient, Battery-Powered Wood Stove

Wood stoves have always been fun at camp, but hard to justify on the trail. Fresh off Kickstarter, this stove is the best swing so…

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl March 06, 2024

Seek Outside U-Turn Tent Stove Review: Lightweight Heat in Modular Titanium Package

Price is a big barrier to hot tent camping. Fortunately, Seek Outside’s Large Tent Stove is three stoves in one, offering less weight and more…

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl March 05, 2024

Fair-Weather and Fancy-Free Budget Tent for the Masses: REI Co-op Campwell 4 Tent Review

REI’s new Campwell tent provides a simple, spacious, fair-weather shelter for car campers on a budget.

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl February 29, 2024

Therm-a-Rest Polar Ranger -20 Sleeping Bag Review: Impressive Warmth for the Weight

We tested this -20-degree sleeping bag well below its warmth rating in the Norwegian Arctic. Here’s what stood out.

Written by Ash Routen February 28, 2024

REI Buys Grand Canyon Land for Glamping Destination

REI bought some land near the Grand Canyon with plans for a new “glamping” destination to open in 2025.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 28, 2024

Warbonnet Ridgerunner Hammock Review: A Bridge to the Best On-Trail Sleep I’ve Ever Had

With the most storage capacity of just about any stock hammock, multiple suspension options, and best-in-class comfort, the weight of spreader bars is beyond worth…

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl February 27, 2024

REI Co-op Trailmade Sleeping Bag Review: A Tailored-Fit Slumber Made for All Sizes

The REI Co-op’s Trailmade collection has made a name for itself in budget and beginner-friendly products. With more sizes than ever before, the Trailmade Sleeping…

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl February 26, 2024

Burn Hazard: MSR Recalls More Than 60,000 Cooking Pots

One of the most popular cooking products from MSR has been recalled due to a potential burn hazard.

Written by Will Brendza February 23, 2024

Cook With Heat, Not Fire: Firemaple Sunflower Stove Review

By eliminating an open flame, the Firemaple Sunflower Stove eliminates the need to worry about windy conditions, making it a better backcountry choice.

Written by Nick LeFort February 23, 2024