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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.
Winter camping doesn't have to suck if you carry this shelter from Seek Outside with you
This cooler with built-in subwoofers is the ultimate tailgating piece
Some house-brand items are just as good as the name-brand stuff we all know and love
The big-box retailers, so popular in the Midwest and South, are ideal places to find inexpensive, durable camp gear
Filson made a sleeping bag, and we want it
For the ultimate in lightweight camping, ditch the tent and grab a tarp
The best, most creative, time-saving ways to fit (and organize) all your gear into a tiny apartment
They now make tiny houses that pop up like tents
Living in a one-man tent that weighs over 23 pounds
Plus, the differences between liquid fuel and pressurized canisters
A lightweight backpacking stove that runs on twigs
The Yakima SkyRise introduces a few important upgrades to the growing rooftop-tent industry
The second edition has more amenities than the original, but is still light enough to tow behind a Subaru
Six tricks for better off-the-grid travel
A full cooking and cleaning setup that slots into the back of your truck
If you look, you can find lots of well-made kit for outdoor adventures
Ten pieces of affordable kit that you'll want to pack every time you head into the woods
We spent hours sleeping in these hanging beds and stress-tested each to find out how well they held up to real-world abuse
If you look around, you can find the following gear in good shape for a reasonable price
If you value extreme durability and hand feel, the answer is yes
If you only camp a few days a year, go with a new, inexpensive option from Walmart. But if you want something lightweight, versatile, and affordable, go used.
How to build out your campsite without breaking the bank
You don't need pricey gizmos to have fun outside. These 8 pieces of just-good-enough gear cost less than $100 combined.
Everything you need to know before you head out camping this summer
Follow these 10 tips from repair professionals and your shelter should last approximately forever
Your sleeping bag is arguably your most important piece of backcountry gear.
A new tent promises to be one of the strongest on the mountain. At $975, it'd better be.
Rooftop tents weigh way too much, cost way too much, and are a pain to use. We just fixed all of that with our newfangled rooftop-tent-on-the-ground design.
For those who want to camp way, way out there
Don't get stuck without the proper tools to fix your gear
Why didn't someone think of this before?
Think: A Gore-Tex jacket for your favorite hammock
Tips for designing a functional, comfortable camper—without spending all your savings
A custom tailgate made just for hauling mountain bikes
It's not all perfect views and heavy saturation—but it comes close
The iconic shoes, now made to be worn in the rain and snow
The former managing director of the New York Stock Exchange hated staying at overcrowded, dirty campsites. So he came up with a new model: single canvas tents for rent on some of the most beautiful private property in the U.S.
Ditch the wood and the nails for this instant tree house
Square footage and height matter. But a new group of companies is advocating for adding another metric to the spec list: volume.
Organize your warm-weather gear so it’s ready to go come spring
8 essentials to turn your ride into a roving base camp
5 tips to simplify the process