Camping Gear Reviews

Our testers put the top brands to the test: Marmot, The North Face, REI, MSR, Yakima, Yeti and Igloo.

Your experience in the backcountry depends on how well you prepare, so we're here to help you find that magical list of necessities for any venture. If you're planning on being tent-bound on your next road trip, we've got reviews on everything from the best camping tents to the top camping sleeping bags so that you won't have to leave the comforts of home, at least not all of them. Look no further for the best backpacking tent. We also have reviews that will help you discover the best ultralight backpacks and the best camping cookware on the market.

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Best Fire Pits of 2024

Were you looking to take your next evening around the fire up a notch? We researched and tested the top-performing...

Best Rooftop Tents of 2024

Rooftop tents are all the rage, but purchasing one can turn into a bit of a headache. We selected 13 of the most...

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The Ultimate Camping Gear Checklist for 2024

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Best First Aid Kits of 2024

Nobody wants to need a first aid kit, but if you do, you will be very glad to have the right one. We thoroughly tested...

Best Solar Panels for Camping of 2024

Looking to harness energy from the sun to power your off-grid camping needs? We've researched and tested the best...

10 Best Solar Chargers of 2024

We're always looking for the best solar charger to power our adventures. We tested tons of models this year, and these...

Best Camping Blankets of 2024

Want to stay cozy by the campfire? We do too. We purchased 15 of the best camping blankets available on the market for...

Best Coolers of 2024

Looking to keep your food fresh and beers cold while you're out adventuring? We've researched and tested the best...

Best Hammocks for 2024

How do you find the perfect hammock in a market exploding with options? You lay around a lot. We tested the top...

Best Powered Cooler of 2024

Feel like you're drowning in a sea of technical specs without a clue of what's best? Let us throw you a life raft of...

Best Water Bottles of 2024

We're at it again, testing this year's best water bottles. There are some familiar vessels but most are new contenders...

10 Best Tents of 2024

We've tested and rated the top tents in multiple categories and have recommendations for every kind of camper, from...

Best Camping Cookware Sets of 2024

Our expert backcountry chefs took these pots and pans into the great outdoors to test the best sets on the market...

Best Camping Tents of 2024

From deserts to coastlines, we've tested camping tents for a decade and know a thing or two about sleeping well in the...

Best Camping Coffee Maker of 2024

We drank enough coffee to blast-off into space to find the best coffee brewers for camping or backpacking. We...

Best Camping Sleeping Bags of 2024

A good sleeping bag can be essential to an enjoyable camping trip. We covered a lot of campgrounds to find the best...

Best Binoculars of 2024

What are the best binoculars? We took 16 different models through rigorous outdoor testing to find out. We went...

Best Soft Coolers of 2024

Which soft cooler is the best? To find out, we took the top-rated and most popular models available and compared them...

10 Best Sleeping Bags of 2024

Our never-ending hunt continues for the perfect sleeping bag in this update. Within this review, we highlight our...

Best Camping Mattress of 2024

Our search for the best camping mattress starts with sifting through the best models on the market and choosing the...

Best Canopy Tents of 2024

If you're on the prowl for a canopy tent to suit your needs, you've come to the right place. Our experienced team has...

Best Daypacks for Women of 2024

If you're a woman in the market for a daypack, we can help. We considered 80+ different models and chose 11 of the...

Best Multi-Tools of 2024

We directly compare 22 different models and draw on decades of experience with many more. Our findings are...

Best Camping Chairs of 2024

When choosing the best camping chair, we have a lot of demands. It must be portable and last through lots of use and...

Best Pocket Knives of 2024

We are pocket knife experts who understand that you don't need to be a knife expert; you just want a tool to get...

Best Lanterns of 2024

We traveled and camped in parks from coast to coast, always with a well-lit campsite as we tested the top models on...

Best Camping Cot of 2024

Searching for a comfortable way to sleep in the great outdoors? We bought the 10 best camping cots currently available...

Best Daypacks of 2024

Determining the ideal daypack in the market and selecting the best option for you, your requirements, and your budget...

Best Camping Stoves of 2024

Love to cook? Searching for the best camping stove for you and your crew? Then, you've come to the right place. We...

Best Tent Stakes of 2024

Wanting to find the best tent stakes on the market? We put in the research before buying 10 of the best to test...

Best Axes of 2024

Are you looking for the best axe or hatchet for your splitting, felling, and limbing needs? We bought and tested 12 of...

Best Camping Pillows of 2024

After side-by-side testing of 16 of the industry's top models, we feel confident that we've found some of the best...

Best Camping Shower of 2024

Go from camping to glamping by bringing a camp shower with you on your next outing. We've reviewed the top camping...

Best Portable Grills of 2024

Our comprehensive review directly compares some of the best grills available, so that you can focus on what to cook up...

Best Camping Tables

A good camp table can make all the difference in a camper's kitchen set-up, and we're here to help you figure out...

Best Folding Saws

Are you searching for the best folding saw? Our team of expert gear reviewers diligently researched over 40 different...

The Hunt for the Best Headlamps

Need a headlamp? Our comprehensive review is here to help. We researched over 50 models before subjecting the best 27...

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How To Choose Binoculars For Your Needs and Budget

Binoculars are probably the world's most used optical instrument. That's not to say that telescopes don't have their...

How to Choose a Daypack for Hiking

A daypack is a simple purchase, with complicated ramifications. A good day pack will accompany you for far more than...

How to Choose a Camping Tent

A camping tent can be a serious investment, with prices ranging from affordable to downright frightening. It can be...

How to Choose a Car Camping Mattress

Looking for the best, most comfy car camping mattress out there? Don't worry, we've got your back. We tested some of...

How to Choose a Pocket Knife

Shopping for a pocket knife is daunting. If you consider the depths of the cottage industry of knives, not to mention...

How To Choose Camping Cookware

Eating is universal. And eating requires equipment. It may require just one or two things, or a comprehensive kit of...

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