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After nearly a month of testing in Alaska and Yosemite, the shelter can best be described as a guilty pleasure
Sit. Sip. Aaaaaaah.
The brand's classic design continues to impress me
The weather may be getting a little colder, but that doesn’t mean the camping trips have to come to an end. These deals can make those trips that much better.
You're not going to want to do this at home
Never taken your pup out overnight? Wes Siler has some tips and tricks that will make the experience a little easier.
Keep your gear compact and safe with these handy haulers
A new go-to sleeping pad
We’re stocking up for fall with these handy items at REI’s Labor Day sale, which ends on 9/2.
With just a few affordable additions鈥攁nd an admittedly dangerous method鈥攜ou can create flawless results using just a humble kettle grill
The best deals on our favorite gear at REI’s Labor Day sale, now until 9/2. Plus, save an extra 20 percent off one REI Outlet item with coupon code: LABORDAY19.
Because you shouldn't have to go without your morning kick in the pants, no matter where you are
Because sometimes you forget to bring an *actual* lantern
Nalgenes aren't just for drinking. Here are five other things you can do with them around camp
In case you forgot your camp stove but remembered the beer
The cooler is just the beginning
A light for every situation, whether you鈥檙e car camping or deep in the backcountry…
A guide to ruling the galley on your next weekend out
Trading spoons for cams, one set of newlyweds now has everything it needs to explore together
Everything you need to know to sleep comfortably when it's cold out
These nine essentials make camp life easier, all under $100
Not all camping mattresses are built the same
A reformed raft guide writes a breakup letter to his favorite piece of gear as he upgrades to a (real) mattress
Stasher's Reusable Silicone Sandwich Bag should replace your supply of Ziplocs
From the overbuilt to the 眉berlight, these are great seats for taking a load off at the end of the day…
If you want extreme luxury while car camping, GCI's FirePit Rocker is just the seat in which to rest your rear
In this episode of Gear Busters, producer Emily Reed pits the聽Igloo Recool Compostable cooler against a traditional Styrofoam one
You want something that's powerful enough to keep you and your gear clean
New two-person sleep systems are lighter, plusher, and more affordable
Including an easy-to-set-up tent, an ultralight camp chair, and a sleeping bag made almost completely from recycled materials
Wes Siler demonstrates three of the best ways to purify water聽
A moderately unhinged but entirely reasonable rant about how we define the value of outdoor gear
Breeze through spring鈥檚 blustery days…
All it takes is a little prep work and quality ingredients
国产吃瓜黑料 editor Emily Reed went to Walmart and bought a full camping kit to spend a night under the stars. Here's how it performed.
Necessities? No. But will they make your weekend more fun and comfortable? Absolutely.
Sleep so magnificent, you鈥檒l be turning in early
Camping on top of your car or truck is easier than ever
And fend off your campmates鈥 envy
There鈥檚 no painful mortgage, but a few key factors should guide your decision when shopping for a tent
Thanks to a new wave of purpose-built gear, we鈥檙e living in the golden age of drive-up camping
Shelters that rise above in affordability, sturdiness, and headroom
Six options (that aren鈥檛 lawn darts) to broaden your repertoire…
Everybody poops (and pees). Here’s gear to help take care of business in the backcountry.
You don’t always need the biggest ice chest ever made. Often something smaller will do the trick.
The best offense against uncomfortable animal encounters is good defense…
To get accurate test results, I enlisted a physicist's help
It’s warming up, so that means it’s time to stock up on hiking and camping gear for spring and summer adventures. Here are our picks to get the most bang for your buck this season.
Not every shelter requires futzing with poles, guylines, and rain flies
Its integrated strip of white LEDs automatically turns on when you open the lid
Black Diamond聽and Alex Honnold strike again in their ongoing April Fools' shenanigans
For those of us who aren鈥檛 backcountry beasts, there鈥檚 the 2 Seconds pop-up tent
Watch for our tips on how to choose the right backpacking stove before you hit the trail.
Watch to get a tour of the new Tepui Lightning Rooftop Tent.
The most comfortable nighttime experience possible for vehicle-based adventures
It's another simple step you can take to eliminate single-use plastics
Stay clean and keep the environment safe at the same time
Learn how to patch up your leaky sleeping pad so it鈥檚 as good as new.
Embrace phone-free time and enjoy these activities instead
From plush to ultralight, there's something here for everyone
Finally, sleeping-pad insulation will be tested to a standardized methodology. Here's why that matters for all your camping trips starting in 2020.
Layer them over a pair of leggings and they will keep your lower half toasty warm
A good system will save you time before, during, and after your next getaway
Elevate your camping experience
Treat it right and you'll have a workhorse that will last you decades
Don't let cold temperatures prevent you from getting out there
New to camping? Watch for our tips on picking a solid聽tent that will make your first camping trip a breeze.聽
The Enlightened Equipment Revelation quilt offers the most customizable鈥攁nd comfortable鈥攏ight of sleep you can get
A designer's quest to make the world's greatest piece of cutlery tells us a lot about the tireless creators of our favorite things
Sierra Designs made the trip from their headquarters to give our editors a look at some new gear. Here are a few highlights.
This simple tool has become absolutely essential for anyone camping in the West
Sometimes the best campsite is a few steps out the back door
Ready to go backpacking but don't know where to begin? Start with buying the right pack.
10 testers. 20 sleeping bags. 6 months. Here are the results.
Escapod makes a rugged off-road trailer but with high-quality amenities making it truly comfortable.
If you鈥檙e still balling up a sweatshirt to use as a pillow, you鈥檙e doing it wrong