Camping

Bulky, Heavy, but Highly Efficient Wood Stove: BioLite EcoZoom Versa Rocket Review

For a wood stove, the BioLite EcoZoom Versa Rocket Stove is a very efficient means for camp cooking — but you won’t be taking it…

Written by Will Brendza August 28, 2023

How to Set Up a Tent in Howling Wind

Of all the weather conditions to experience in the backcountry, wind can be the worst, especially when it’s time to set up your tent at…

Written by Will Brendza August 28, 2023

REI Labor Day Sale: Top Camping Gear Deals

Save up to 40% on tents, sleeping bags, and other camping equipment during the co-op’s annual clearance sale.

REI Labor Day Sale: Epic Deals on Outdoor Gear

Labor Day may mark the end of summer, but chipper up — it also brings a huge REI sale and deals worth checking out.

‘Anker’ Your Car Camping With the EverFrost: A First-Time User’s Electric Cooler Review

If you are looking to invest in a dual-temp, electric-powered fridge and freezer, consider the large yet highly portable Anker EverFrost.

Written by Natasha Buffo August 25, 2023

Die-Hard Campers Will Love This ‘Coors Banquet’ A-Frame Tent: Here’s Why

The Coors Banquet Free Range A-frame Tent from Seager is a collaboration shelter that surprised me with its durability, waterproofing, functionality and “true grit” —…

Written by Nick LeFort August 25, 2023

‘Radiant’ Headlamps & Lanterns Help Eyes Adjust, Campers Unwind With ‘Moonlight’ & ‘Flame-Like’ Modes

Nite Ize designed these headlamps and lanterns’ faint ‘moonlight’ mode to help eyes adapt. And their flickering amber mode adds ambience at camp.

A Portable Pizza Oven Anyone Can Use: Solo Stove Pi Prime Review

There are already plenty of pizza ovens on market — but none as affordable and easy to use as the Solo Stove Pi Prime.

Written by Mary Murphy August 18, 2023

Free Gear Friday: Win a Stone Glacier Chilkoot 15 Sleeping Bag for Backcountry Hunting

This week, four lucky winners will receive a Chilkoot 15 down sleeping bag from Stone Glacier. Enter now for your chance to win!

Recycle This Sleeping Bag: NEMO Forte Endless Promise 100% Recyclable Sleeping Bag Review

NEMO’s Forte Endless Promise sets a high bar for sustainability in the outdoor gear industry with its new 100% recyclable sleeping bag.

Written by Gabi Daugherty August 16, 2023

External-Frame Packs Aren’t Extinct: ALPS OutdoorZ Commander Lite Frame + Pack Review

The ALPS OutdoorZ Commander Lite + External Frame backpack convinced me that an external style of pack still has a functional place in the backcountry.

Written by Nick LeFort August 15, 2023

Float Like a Butterfly, Pack Like a Mule: Gregory Jade, Zulu Backpack Series Review

Gregory updated its fan-favorite Jade and Zulu backpack series, with some fresh new features that make it one of the most comfortable packs I’ve ever…

Written by Will Brendza August 14, 2023

Pop-Up Cooler in a Pinch: Airskirts ‘Inflatable Cooler’ Review

A 57-quart cooler that’s small enough to store on a bookshelf — sounds amazing. So, we tested it every way we know to see if it’s…

Written by Will Brendza August 11, 2023

Why Stuff When You Can Stack? TNF Base Camp Gear Boxes Review

The North Face Base Camp Gear Boxes add versatile storage, organization, and portability to the Base Camp bag family.

Written by Bergen Tjossem August 10, 2023

Itacate Brings Authentic Latin Flavors to Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meals

Bringing culture-forward meals to backpacking has never been an easy backcountry option. But Itacate Foods is making Latin food accessible for any outdoor adventure.

Written by Matthew Medendorp August 09, 2023

The Little Knife That Can: Benchmade Immunity Review

Top-tier M4 Steel, a tough aluminum handle, and wicked fast deployment make the Benchmade Immunity review very well for a small, easy to carry folding…

Written by Sean McCoy August 03, 2023

Stop the Culinary Sufferfests: Pro Chef Shares Tips for Cooking Better Backpacking Meals

Dissatisfied with bland dehydrated meals in a bag, Chef Corso set out on a mission to elevate backpacking meals — he now has over 300…

Written by Will Brendza August 03, 2023

Top 10 Affordable Off-Road Trailers and Teardrops

Check out our favorite off-road and overland adventure trailers, with pricing starting under $10,000.

Written by Stuart Bourdon August 01, 2023

Free Gear Friday: Win a Backpacking Package From MSR, Therm-a-Rest, Platypus, and PackTowl

This week, one lucky winner will receive a backpacking prize package from Cascade Designs.

Bodies Found in Remote CO Campsite Identified, Cause of Death Proposed

A week and a half after three individuals were found deceased near a remote campground in Gunnison County, Colo., answers are slowly trickling in.

Written by Will Brendza July 25, 2023

From Backseat to Bed in a Flash: REI Co-op Trailgate Vehicle Sleeping Platform Review

Made to convert everything from sedan to van into a stable sleeping platform, enjoy a good night’s rest wherever you drive atop the REI Trailgate…

Written by Katie Griffith July 25, 2023

Get a Grip on Gnarly Trails: AKU Rocket Mid Hiking Boot Review

The Italian footwear company AKU released a new hiking boot called the Rocket that’s comfortable out of the box, and supposedly offers 25% more traction.

Written by Will Brendza July 18, 2023

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Deuter Hiking or Trail Backpack

This week, four lucky winners will win a hiking or trekking backpack from Deuter.

This Tent Blocks the Sun and the Heat: Quechua 2 Second ‘Fresh & Black’ Review

The Quechua 2 Second Easy Fresh & Black Waterproof Pop Up Tent claims it is waterproof and sets up in seconds — but the best feature…

Written by Nick LeFort July 13, 2023

On the Clock: New Gear at Overland Expo PNW 2023

We dove deep into the nearly 400 vendors at Overland Expo PNW 2023 to bring you the hot new gear in the overland world.

Written by Bryon Dorr July 13, 2023

Hiker Discovers 3 Decomposed Bodies in Remote CO Camp

The three individuals have not been identified, and no cause or manner and death has been announced — but the pending autopsies may provide answers.

Written by Will Brendza July 12, 2023

No-Ice Cooler? ‘Oyster Tempo’ Vacuum-Insulated Cooler Review

Oyster’s Tempo cooler is a vacuum-sealed aluminum cooler that it claims ‘needs no ice.’ But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t put some in there.

Written by Will Brendza July 12, 2023

Lighter Than Hyperlite: Outdoor Vitals CS40 Ultra Backpack Carries 20x Its Weight

I’ve worn over 20 backpacking packs in the past year, and the 27-ounce Outdoor Vitals CS40 Ultra Backpack carries weight the best.

Written by Sam Schild July 12, 2023

Ignik Releases FireCan Elite: More Heat, Better Control, and Canada-Approved

Ignik has made a name for itself with its unique, sustainably minded camping products — and its latest fire pit, the FireCan Elite, is coming…

Written by Will Brendza July 10, 2023

Wild Land Air Cruiser Rooftop Tent: One-Button Setup With Headroom to Spare

Another rooftop tent. The Wild Land Air Cruiser is a bit different though, as it uses no poles, is super light, and offers tons of…

Written by Bryon Dorr July 06, 2023

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