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A fire starter that's very nearly windproof and works almost anywhere, anytime
Finding a place to put a tent is easy if you follow these steps
If weight is no issue, this is the ultimate base camp tent.
It's easier than ever to find affordable outdoor lighting solutions
Columnist Bryan Rogala takes us through the essential gear you need for any car camping adventure.
To see more than just paved roads and parking lots, a new breed of explorers are taking a cue from the Aussies
I pitted three models against one another to help you choose the right stove for your adventures
The best outdoor blankets according to Amazon reviewers.
The Hipcamp founder lets us in on her most essential pre-bed gear
Keep an eye out for these companies making some our favorite new gear
Quietly, is the short answer. Or as loud as you want, if you're way out in the middle of nowhere.
Six tips to follow, whether you're pitching your tent in a national park or in your backyard
From 4X4 capabilities to integrated bike mounts this van is equipped with everything you need to get deep into the wilderness.
There's no better way to transport water to your favorite off-the-grid spot
With an integrated bike rack and durable build, we love the versatility of this off-road ready tent.
The Conqueror 490 ($42,850) will go places an Airstream can only dream of.
Equipped with a water tank, solar panels, and a massive kitchen, the XVenture XV-2 has you covered.
Cooking and eating under the stars is one of the biggest joys of road life. Here’s the gear we’ve settled on to make it work.
Watch to take a tour of this burly, swoon-worthy RV.
A hammock stand that mounts to the roof of your car.
The Spare Tire BBQ Grate from Front Runner is no-frills, affordable, and mounts easily to your truck's rear spare tire.
Can you still expect to have a comfortable summertime camping trip in the lower 48? Absolutely, but you probably need to upgrade your approach to dealing with the heat.
This camper can transform into a standing cottage in 10 minutes
We put several to test to find out how well they carry and how well they keep your beer cold
Here at Outside, we like to think we have our fingers on the gear pulse, but at the recent Overland Expo West, we saw lots of new, smart products that were new to us
We asked a seasoned road chef to lay out his simple, but totally dialed kit
This conversion adds serious space to the Defender 110
Yes, we know you've avoided coffee out of a red can like the plague. But it's time to give this segment of the caffeine world another try.
A totally built out adventure vehicle for $65,000
The outdoor brand unveils the newest iteration of its car-camping products. We came away convinced it's all most of us will ever need.
The Luci Lux is an affordable, solar-powered lantern fitting for wherever you go
Sacks for a comfortable night’s sleep, wherever you lay your head.
For more than three decades, a small business in northwest New Mexico has been producing plush, burly pads that will fundamentally change how you sleep outside
Watch to get a tour and see what we love about this budget-friendly, lightweight teardrop trailer.
We’re always on the hunt for great camp cookware setups, and Stanley’s Base Camp Cook Set raises the bar.
Climber, filmmaker, and camping ninja Cedar Wright shares his favorite car-camping tips, including his secret weapon for keeping the bugs away
Five affordable options for when you’re not worried about size and weight
The Eureka Gonzo Grill is one of our favorite all-in-one cook systems that we’ve tested.
Watch to see what our gear editor, Jakob Schiller, loves about this light, easy to use rooftop tent.
We pitted a lightweight, teched-out camp towel against one you'd hang in a bathroom. Here's how it stacked up.
An ode to backcountry birth control in a time when the conversation around it is more fraught and politicized than ever
Finally, ultralight couple’s gear is not just good—it’s better than the one-person alternatives
A packable sleeping platform that sets up in the back of your car.
Having a good time outdoors has gotten a lot easier thanks to technical innovations in the party camping space
The Camper is a new hanging tent from Treepod, a company known for making super cool hanging forts for kids.
Everything you need to know to ensure your beer and steaks stay cold
Yeti has re-vamped their Hopper cooler for 2017, making it much more user friendly and comfortable to carry.
This trailer can haul an ATV, and you can sleep in it.
Startup CampCrate will mail you everything you need to go camping
Homegrown Trailers, a small company based in Seattle, makes solar teardrops that will get you off-grid while turning heads with their unique design.
A skylight in this teardrop lets you see the stars.
Patagonia nailed the details on their first sleeping bag, from the bivy-friendly front zipper to the roomy footbox and ethically sourced down.
A bottle and unscrews in the middle to ensure easy cleaning.
With the right gear and a little planning, pitching the ultimate kid-friendly base camp this summer is a cinch
Stuff that's only good for frustrating you and causing fungal infections. Probably both.
This tent hangs from a tree and can hold up to 500 pounds
Outside editors and writers weigh in on the one thing that made everything easier and better
The wireless Rumpl Puffe- wants to warm up your next camping trip
We spent the summer testing all kinds of recliners, stools, and seats. In the end, we settled on these six favorites.