Camping

From rugged multiday backpacking to a weekend car-camping trip, we cover the gear you need — from tents and hammocks to stoves and sleeping bags.

Nano Elite Tent

For adventure racers and the “fast and light” among us, Nemo makes the Nano Elite single-wall racing tent, a 3.3-pound portable home.

Written by T.C. Worley

SteriPEN AdventurerOpti

Purify your water with UV light. The AdventurerOpti zaps viruses, bacteria and other microscopic bad boys to make questionable drinking water clean.

Written by Stephen Regenold

Therm-A-Rest Haven Top Bag

Climbers, adventure racers and ultra-light backpackers (who are already used to giving up a little convenience for weight savings) are going to love this unique…

Written by T.C. Worley

Platypus CleanStream Gravity Filter

No pumping needed. A new way of filtering water from a river or lake, Platypus’ CleanStream Gravity Filter uses its namesake natural force — gravity!…

Written by T.C. Worley

Wenger Mike Horn Knife

Wenger consulted with South African explorer Mike Horn to create an uber Swiss Army Knife — pliers, two blades, and screwdrivers included.

Written by Stephen Regenold

Winter Camping Gear Test – Part 1

Any winter camping trip is an exercise in gear choices. Snowshoes, skis, what will you do for shelter, what temperature should you prepare for? When…

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Boy Scout Tent

In honor of the Boy Scouts of America’s 100th anniversary, Eureka revamped a long-time Boy Scout favorite tent.

Written by Stephen Regenold

TentPak

TentPak created a tent-integrated backpack designed as an emergency grab-and-go pack.

Written by Stephen Regenold

GSI Camp Cook Set

Never forget the basics again. GSI’s Pinnacle Dualist is a self-contained cook system that nestles two bowls, two mugs and two spoons ready for backcountry…

Written by Stephen Regenold

Gerber Grappler

Flick it to open: The Gerber Grappler offers one-handed opening of a multi-tool with a locking pliers.

Written by Stephen Regenold

Kelty cuts Middleman

Kelty is falling in line with other gear manufacturers that sell directly to the customer and cut out the middleman.

Written by Stephen Regenold

Mountain Meteor Tents

Sierra Designs created two mountaineering tents, new this winter, that incorporate the company’s unique Eye Pole design.

Written by Stephen Regenold

Odor-Eating Sleeping Bag

Sierra Designs’ BTU line is touted to eliminate the “I’ve-slept-in-this-sleeping-bag-too-many-times-without-washing-it” odor.

Written by Stephen Regenold

Ahnu All-Terrain Shoe

Ahnu’s Firetrail Winter four-season shoe has a mesh outer that’s said to repel nearly every drop of water you encounter on the trail.

Written by Stephen Regenold

Review: Leki Trekking Poles

Leki’s ergonomic hand grips, like what’s found on the Thermolite AERGON Antishock model, help set the trekking poles apart from the competition.

Written by Stephen Regenold

Brooks Range Rocket Tent

The Brooks Range Rocket tent is a four-season, two-person tent that weighs less than 2.5 pounds in the summer and 1.5 pounds in the winter.

Written by Stephen Regenold

Review: Ace SW 2 Tent

REI’s new Ace SW 2 tent is a single-wall design that uses breathable and coated fabrics to create a two-vestibule shelter with ample space inside.…

Written by Stephen Regenold

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