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Camping Gear

The best new camping gear put to the test.

Latest in Camping Gear

The Sea to Summit sits in a tent.

We Tested the 15 Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags, These Are the Ones We’d Actually Carry in the Backcountry

By Ashley Thess, Laura Lancaster

Eleven of the best camping fans, tested

We Tested the 9 Best Camping Fans of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

The best compasses like the Silva ranger are accurate and reliable

The 7 Best Compasses of 2026: The Old School Navigation Tool You Need to Own

REI Half dome set up by an alpine lake

The 25 Best Deals of REI’s Fourth of July Sale

By Scott Einsmann

The best walkie talkies were tested in a variety of conditions

The 11 Best Prime Day Walkie Talkie Deals

By Scott Einsmann

The Best Bass Pro Shops Fourth of July Deals

Bass Pro Shops Fourth of July Sale: The 33 Best Deals on Fishing, Hunting, and Camping Gear

By Scott Einsmann

The best prime day deals

The 59 Best Prime Day Deals: Great Prices on Outdoor Gear We Actually Use

By Scott Einsmann

Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2

Early Prime Day Deals on Power Stations: 39% Off Our Top Pick From Testing

By Scott Einsmann

We tested the best instant tents.

We Tested the 5 Best Instant Tents

By Justin La Vigne

dayventure cooler

Pelican Dayventure Backpack Cooler Review: The Coolest Cooler of Summer

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

Primus Lite Plus, JetBoil Flash, and MSR Windburner backpacking stoves sitting on a picnic table with a grassy field in the background

We Field Tested the 9 Best Backpacking Stoves

By Laura Lancaster

Seven coolers stacked on a dock.

We Tested the Best Coolers Head to Head, These Are the Top 8

By Laura Lancaster

an array of backpacking water filters sitting on a wooden surface

The Best Water Filters for Backpacking, Camping, and Emergencies

By Laura Lancaster

Best Summer Gear of 2026: These Are the 26 Hottest Items for Fishing, Camping, and Adventuring

By Outdoor Life Staff

Pelican Aegis Review: The Perfect Carry-On Bag for Outdoorsmen

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

Jetboil camp stove cooking

We Tested the 7 Best Camping Stoves

By Laura Lancaster

REI Half dome set up by an alpine lake

The Best Deals of REI’s Anniversary Sale: Tents, Sleeping Bags, Camp Chairs, Coolers, and More

By Scott Einsmann

We tested the best camping chairs.

The Best Camping Chairs: Comfort from the Fire Pit to the Backcountry

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best camping tents.

The 7 Best Camping Tents We’ve Tested

By Laura Lancaster

Expert recommendations on the best barefoot shoes

After Hiking 1,000+ Miles in The Best Barefoot Shoes, This Is What We Actually Wear Everyday

By Laura Lancaster