Camping

Classic Camp Coffee Device Gets Premium Upgrade: AeroPress Premium Review

AeroPress is one of the best coffee makers for travel and camping — but how will it fare with glass, steel, and aluminum?

Written by Will Brendza October 01, 2024

A Better Way to Sleep in Your Car: Hele Outdoors Hele Box Review

The Hele Box, the first product from Hele Outdoors, is an easy-to-build platform for your vehicle’s sleep space. It increases storage and makes life on…

Written by Will Brendza September 18, 2024

Cartop Glamping: Thule Approach M Rooftop Tent Review

Thule’s Approach M rooftop tent proved to be cavernous, comfortable, and robust. Our skeptical editor labeled it ‘downright luxurious.’

Written by Seiji Ishii September 11, 2024

Hydrophobic, Fully Recyclable Down Sleeping Bag: NEMO Coda Endless Promise Review

NEMO just released the first line of 100% recyclable down sleeping bags — and among them was the brand-new Coda Mummy that I’ve been using…

Written by Will Brendza September 10, 2024

An Ultralight Tent Without the Ultralight Tradeoffs: NEMO Hornet OSMO 3P Tent Review

The semi-freestanding NEMO Hornet OSMO is very light, but it doesn’t sacrifice livability, storm protection, or the little details.

Written by Bergen Tjossem August 30, 2024

Luxury Camp Kitchen: Gerber ComplEat Cookset Review

Gerber is known for its knives, but it dove into the camp cooking market with the ComplEat Cookset and a series of other kitchenware that…

Written by Will Brendza August 28, 2024

Recycle Freeze-Dried Meal Bags, Win Cool Stuff: Mountain House Giveaway Rewards Good Stewardship

Busy hiking this fall? Save those Mountain House pouches, and you could end up with free food for more days on the trail through the…

Written by Andrew McLemore August 28, 2024

16 Dingo Attacks This Year Prompt Possible Camping Bans at World Heritage Site

Dingos are on the attack in Australia’s K’gari World Heritage Site island, so local politicians want to put camping bans into effect.

Written by Will Brendza August 26, 2024

More Than One Way to Light a Campsite: 3 Fenix Lanterns Compared

Need to light up camp? Here’s a comparison of three Fenix camping lanterns showing their range in lighting performance.

First Take Review: GOSO Cookware Everywhere Pan

We get in some early testing of the Everywhere Pans from GOSO Cookware, launching on Kickstarter.

Written by Dan Grec July 31, 2024

North America’s Overland Oasis: Introducing the XOVERLAND Ranch

The epicenter of all things overland in North America might soon be Montana. Introducing the XOVERLAND Ranch.

Written by Bryon Dorr July 29, 2024

Handmade, 3-Season, Ultralight Sleeping Bag: Western Mountaineering Alpinlite Review

Western Mountaineering makes its bags from scratch, using ultra-high-quality, hand-selected down and minimalist features. The Alpinlite sleeping bag is a perfect example of its high-quality,…

Written by Bergen Tjossem July 26, 2024

Lightweight, Packable Box of Shade: Helinox Royal Box Review

The Helinox Royal Box portable sun shade provided excellent protection from the brutal Texas sun for two-plus in a remarkably packable format.

Written by Seiji Ishii July 25, 2024

Worth Its Weight in Pancakes: Weber Traveler 22″ Portable Griddle Review

Weber launched the Traveler 22 camp griddle for portable frying, searing, and sautéing anywhere you’re willing to lug this 50-plus-pound behemoth.

Written by Nick LeFort July 24, 2024

Sturdy Yet Collapsible: The Sea to Summit Detour Stainless Steel Camp Kitchen

In the Detour collection, Sea to Summit combines the quality and heat-conduction of steel with the lightweight, collapsible aspect of silicone, creating compact cookware and…

Lighter, Cheaper, Roomier: Blue Coolers Ice Vault Review

Sometimes it’s ‘cooler’ if you can keep your stuff cold without spending more than you have to. Blue Coolers Ice Vault just might be the…

Written by Rachelle Schrute July 09, 2024

EXØD ‘Air Station Pod-01’ Is a $2,000 Portable, Inflatable Home

The latest futuristic release from the sleek European camping brand EXØD inflates to deploy and weighs very little — the Air Station Pod-01 is not your…

Written by Will Brendza July 08, 2024

What Makes Japanese Camping Different? Snow Peak’s U.S. Campfield Reveals All We Have in Common

Snow Peak’s Campfield luxury camp adds some amenities (onsen, anyone?) to the North American version of roughing it, but Westerners will find a lot of…

Written by Will Brendza July 01, 2024

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Detour Stainless Steel Kettle & Mug From Sea to Summit

This week, two lucky winners will receive a Detour Stainless Steel Kettle and Mug from Sea to Summit.

Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO Rooftop Tent Soars Above Expectations

Packs down puny, pops up huge: The Falcon 3 EVO is a wildly comfortable rooftop tent that allows you to stretch your legs without taking…

Written by Rachelle Schrute June 18, 2024

Gerber Camp Hacks: Here’s What (Not) to Do While Cooking at Camp

Recently, chef Brian Lee traveled around Southern California with Gerber’s ComplEAT collection to cook up camp meals for complete strangers.

Where Alpine Bivy Meets Basecamp: The North Face Assault 2 FUTURELIGHT Tent Review

Providing peace of mind in high winds and heavy snowfall, The North Face Assault 2 Tent is a boundary-pushing single wall shelter.

Written by Eli Spitulnik June 06, 2024

Which Tools Should I Choose to Cut Wood?

Building a campfire? We review the pros and cons of the best wood cutting tools out there: hatchets, axes, handsaws, knives, and more.

Written by Sean McCoy June 03, 2024

14 Years Old and Still the King of Coolers: YETI Tundra 45 Review

While the Tundra doesn’t come cheap, it may be the last cooler you need to buy.

Written by Miya Tsudome May 28, 2024

This Shelter Shoulders All Seasons: MSR Access 2 Tent Review

Styled as a ski-touring shelter, the MSR Access 2 makes it into our packs any time both weight and strength are a concern.

Written by David Gladish May 24, 2024

To Stuff or Not to Stuff? How to Store Your Sleeping Bag the Right Way

How to store, clean, and use your sleeping bag so it will be a longtime friend, not a flat, fluff-less mess.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 22, 2024

Win a Summer of Free Camping in Grand Design RV Contest

The winner gets to start summer with a glamping-inspired trip to New York City before moving on to camping experiences from Grand Design RV.

Written by Andrew McLemore May 22, 2024

Camp Kitchen in a Box: iKamper Aioks Review

The iKamper Aioks is an all-in-one camp kitchen setup that is perfect for overland and car-camping adventures with family and friends.

Written by Nick LeFort May 20, 2024

How to Choose the Best Tent for Camping or Backpacking

Your tent protects you from the elements and forms years of outdoor memories. Your home in the hills, a tent is one of the biggest…

Written by Steve Graepel and Will Brendza May 17, 2024

Save Up to 30% on Hiking Gear During the REI Anniversary Sale

The REI Anniversary Sale is the perfect opportunity to stock up on summertime camping and hiking supplies.

Written by GJ Staff May 17, 2024

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