Camping Gear (Page 3)

The best new camping gear put to the test.

Latest in Camping Gear

We tested the best heated jackets.

We Tested the Best Heated Jackets of 2026

By Ashley Thess

hikers heading across snow in a mountain setting

The Best Gifts for Hikers of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

open electric cooler with produce and cans inside next to a portable power station

The Best Electric Coolers: Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The best camping lanterns sit lit up on a dock.

The Best Camping Lanterns, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

A woman cooking on a camping stove looking over mountains

The Best Camping Gifts, Field Tested

By Ashley Thess

The best hand warmers were tested for their temperature and heat retention.

The Best Hand Warmers of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

10 electric hand warmers lined up outside on a damp table

The Best Rechargeable Hand Warmers, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We put the Breeo and Solo Stove head to head.

Breeo vs Solo Stove: Who Makes the Best Smokeless Fire Pit?

By Scott Einsmann

iphone 15 showing the satellite messenger screen with poor connectivity against a backdrop of red rock

Testing the iPhone Satellite Messenger: It’s Not Ready for Life or Death Situations in the Backcountry

By Laura Lancaster

Two merino sheep on one side and a herd of alpacas on the other.

Merino Wool vs. Alpaca: Battle of the Base Layers

By Alice Jones Webb

Woman wearing the Aarn Mountain Magic 50 Pro with an alpine lake in the background

Aarn Mountain Magic 50 Pro Review: Throw Out Everything You Knew About Backpacks

By Laura Lancaster

Woman sitting on a paddle board in the middle of the Colorado River

Prime Day Deals That Are Actually Worth the Money

By Laura Lancaster, Ashley Thess

We tested the best water purification tablets.

I Tested the 5 Best Water Purification Tablets for Backpacking and Survival

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best portable solar panels.

The Best Portable Solar Panels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The best one person tents above treeline.

The Best One-Person Tents of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best satellite messengers.

The Best Satellite Messengers, Based on Field Testing

By Laura Lancaster

A phone and the Garmin inReach Messenger Plus sit on a rock.

The New Garmin inReach Messenger Plus Sends Photos, Voice Memos, and Group Chats

By Ashley Thess

Vargo MegaHex smokeless fire pit in low light with a roaring fire

Vargo MegaHex Review: A Smokeless Fire Pit That Folds Flat

By Laura Lancaster

Testing the Kuiu Kutana

The Best Rain Jackets for Men

By Laura Lancaster

The best women's rain jackets

The Best Rain Jackets for Women

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best freestanding and non-freestanding tents.

Freestanding vs Non-Freestanding Tents: The Pros and Cons of 2 Ultralight Designs

By Ashley Thess

I, too, was surprised by just how many camping blankets there are on the market.

The Best Camping Blankets of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best tick repellents.

The Best Tick Repellents of 2026

By Alice Jones Webb

sleeping bags both unpacked and packed up on a wooden platform

The Best Ultralight Sleeping Bags, Tested on the Pacific Crest Trail

By Laura Lancaster

Cheap and expensive backpacking tents set up side by side.

Cheap vs Expensive Backpacking Tents

By Ashley Thess

zpacks free zip against mountain backdrop

The Best Ultralight Tents of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

tents in an alpine setting

The Best Backpacking Tents, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The Zpacks Free Zip is set up near a glacier.

Zpacks Free Zip 2P Tent: Ultralight, Bomb-Proof, and Freestanding

By Ashley Thess

The Best Backpacking Food, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Backpacking Food, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

Four backpackers descend Old Snowy.

The Best Backpacking Backpacks, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The best water shoes for hikinh lined up on the grass.

The Best Water Shoes for Hiking

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best sunscreens.

The Best Sunscreens of 2026, Tested and Ingredients Inspected

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best water bottles for hiking.

The Best Hiking Water Bottles of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best water bottles.

The Best Water Bottles, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

The best dual fuel generators for home and camping

The 4 Best Dual-Fuel Generators

By Laura Lancaster

The best camping cookware sets.

The Best Camping Cookware of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best 10-person tents.

The Best 10-Person Tents of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Solar panels sitting in the grass.

The Best Solar Panels for Camping in 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

13 solar chargers went head to head in testing

The Best Solar Chargers, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Author is roasting a marshmallow with her daughter.

The Best Gifts for Outdoorsy Moms

By Laura Lancaster

The best hiking boots for men and their outsoles sit on the ground.

The Best Hiking Boots for Men of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Justin La Vigne

The Best Ice Cleats of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Ice Cleats of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best camp chairs.

The Best Camping Chairs for Bad Backs of 2026

By Adam Moore, Laura Lancaster

Mosquito ready to bite

The Best Mosquito Repellents of 2026, Tested

By Scott Einsmann, Ashley Thess

The Best Mosquito Repellents for Camping in 2022

The Best Mosquito Repellents for Camping of 2026

By Scott Einsmann

Two of the best waterproof hiking boots sit in a stream.

The Best Waterproof Hiking Boots of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The best backpack coolers sit on a dock.

The Best Backpack Coolers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best wool socks.

The Best Wool Socks of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

Camping rocking chairs are comfortable, sturdy, and relaxing—an upgrade for your next camping trip.

The Best Camping Rocking Chairs of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The best camping kettles make boiling water or other things easier when you’re camping in the backcountry.

The Best Camping Kettles for 2026

By Laura Lancaster

Testing the best cast iron skillets for camping

The Best Cast Iron Skillets for Camping of 2026, Tested

By Laura Lancaster

The best 4-season tents are set up in the snow.

The Best 4-Season Tents of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Best Camping Percolators of 2022

The Best Camping Percolators of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Family Tents of 2026

The Best Family Tents of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

the best winter hiking boots

Best Winter Hiking Boots of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best cold weather sleeping bags.

The Best Cold Weather Sleeping Bags of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

Five of the best backpacking quilts lay in a circle.

The Best Backpacking Quilts of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

How to Sharpen an Axe

By Drew Conover

We reviewed the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir vs Nemo Tensor Warmth to Weight.

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir vs Nemo Tensor

By Laura Lancaster

The best hiking shoes for kids sitting in a circle.

The Best Hiking Shoes for Kids of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

wilderness first aid kit in mountains

The Best First Aid Kits for Hiking of 2026

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best soft coolers.

The Best Soft Coolers of 2026, According to Testing

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best down jackets.

The Best Down Jackets of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best camping pillows.

The Best Camping Pillows of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster