Camping Gear Reviews
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The Torreya is a beautiful tent, both to look at and to use. Feature rich and smartly-designed, we love this tent.
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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 in everything from tents to camping sleeping bag to camping showers…so that you won't have to leave the comforts of home, at least not all of them. For avid backpackers, we have reviews that will help you keep a light load, find the best cookware, and obtain all the essentials.
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10 Best Backpacks of 2022
We're always looking for the best backpacks to fuel our adventures. We tested hundreds of models this year and these...
Best Camping Tents of 2022
From deserts to coastlines, we've tested camping tents for a decade and know a thing or two about sleeping well in the...
Best Rooftop Tents of 2022
Rooftop tents are all the rave, but purchasing one can turn into a bit of a headache. We selected 10 of the most...
Best Hammock of 2022
How do you find the perfect hammock in a market exploding with options? You lay around a lot. We tested the top...
Best Canopy Tent of 2022
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 Coolers of 2022
Looking to keep your food fresh and beers cold while you're out adventuring? We've researched and tested the best...
Best Soft Coolers of 2022
Which soft cooler is the best? To find out, we took fourteen of the top-rated and most popular models available and...
Best Powered Cooler of 2022
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...
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...
Best Lantern of 2022
We bought the best camping lanterns on the market and compared them side-by-side on our well-lit adventures across the...
Best Binoculars of 2022
What are the best binoculars? We took 15 different models through rigorous testing in the outdoors to find out. We...
Best Daypacks of 2022
Sizing up the daypack market and choosing what is best for you, your needs, and your budget is tough. Here we've done...
Best Daypacks for Women of 2022
If you're a woman in the market for a daypack, we can help. We considered 80+ different models and chose 13 of the...
Best Budget Backpack of 2022
Are you in need of a new backpack for school or everyday use? Our team of reviewers independently purchased ten of the...
10 Best Sleeping Bags of 2022
Our never-ending hunt continues for the perfect sleeping bag in this 2022 update. Within this review, we highlight our...
Best Camping Sleeping Bags of 2022
A good sleeping bag can be essential to an enjoyable camping trip. We covered a lot of campgrounds to find the best...
Best Budget Sleeping Bag for Adults of 2022
Trying to make sense of all the different sleeping bags available today is a tall order. It doesn't have to be. We...
Best Camping Mattress of 2022
Our search for the best camping mattress starts with sifting through over 40 models and choosing the top 14 from the...
Best Camping Cot of 2022
Searching for a comfortable way to sleep in the great outdoors? We bought the 10 best camping cots currently available...
Best Camping Blanket of 2022
Hoping to stay cozy by the campfire? We are too, and we've selected 10 of the best camping blankets available to test...
Best Camping Pillows of 2022
After side-by-side testing of 17 of the industry's top models, we feel confident that we've found some of the best...
Best Camping Cookware of 2022
Our expert on-trail chefs took to the trails, testing 16 of the best sets out there. After cooking over 100 meals in...
Best Camping Stoves of 2022
Love to cook? Searching for the best camping stove for you and your crew? Then, you've come to the right place. We...
Best Camping Coffee Maker of 2022
We drank enough coffee to blast-off into space to find the best coffee brewers for camping or backpacking. We...
Best Portable Grill of 2022
Our comprehensive review directly compares some of the best products available, so that you can focus on what to grill...
Best Camping Chairs of 2022
When choosing the best camping chair, we have a lot of demands. It must be portable and last through lots of use and...
Best Camping Tables of 2022
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 Water Bottles of 2022
We've been back in the ring testing this year's top water bottles. We have compared and assessed all aspects of these...
Best Camping Shower of 2022
Go from camping to glamping by bringing a camp shower with you on your next outing. We've reviewed the top camping...
Best Pocket Knife of 2022
We are knife experts that understand that you don't wish to be a knife expert. You want a tool to do tasks. We've...
Best Multi-tool of 2022
We directly compare 19 different models and draw on decades of experience with many more. Our findings are...
Best Folding Saws of 2022
Are you searching for the best folding saw? Our team of expert gear reviewers diligently researched over 40 different...
Best Camping Axe of 2022
Are you looking for the best camping axe for your splitting, limbing, and kindling needs? We bought and tested 11 of...
Best First Aid Kit of 2022
Nobody plans on needing a first aid kit, but if you do need one you will be very glad that you have it, and that the...
Best Tent Stakes of 2022
Wanting to find the best tent stakes 2022 has to offer? We put in the research before buying 10 of the best to test...Recent Gear Reviews in Camping Gear Reviews
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Smittybilt Overlander Review
This budget-priced rooftop tent comes with many great included extras like an innovative LED light strip and an...
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Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 Review
In this model, you can rest easy knowing that the 600D ripstop canopy will keep you dry even if the weather gets...
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CamelBak Eddy+ Tritan Renew Review
With a reasonable price tag, a low number on the scale, and a design that promotes hydration, this bottle does it all...
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Simple Modern Summit Review
It didn't take long for us to see that this bottle was going to be one of our favorites this year. It is large enough...
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REI Co-op Flash 22 Review
The Flash 22 wins our Best Buy award for its impressive functionality while maintaining a low price and weight.
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GCI Outdoor Comfort Pro Review
This easy-to-use chair has a high, angled back and taller seat height that many of our testers find both comfortable...Camping Gear Reviews Learning Center
How to Choose a Camping Stove
With so many different products on the market, it can be hard to decide which camp stove is best for you. Never fear...
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 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 car camping tent can be a serious investment, with prices ranging from affordable to downright frightening. It can...
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...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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