Field-tested recommendations to amplify comfort and convenience in the great outdoors.
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Even the best views can’t make up for a poorly constructed basecamp. That’s why your rig deserves gear that works as hard as you do.
Cook better, play harder and rest easier with our picks for the best camping essentials that don’t just get the job done but raise the bar.
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Best Camp Chair
Helinox Chair One High-Back (re)
Helinox’s iconic camp chair now features new weight distribution tech, dispersing weight around the frame for increased comfort and support.
Best Camp Coffee
No Normal
Attention ounce counters and coffee aficionados: one tube of this dark roast coffee paste contains 20 cups of coffee. So go ahead and leave the French press at home.
Best Hard Cooler
Dometic Recon Hardside
Stackable, ergonomic and packed with functional features, including a lid that can open from both sides (or come off entirely), this thrives cooler thrives packed in your rig.
Best Outdoor Oven
Gozney Tread
The propane-powered Tread might bill itself as the “world’s most portable pizza oven” but that’s selling it short, as it functionally works as an all-around cooking solution for camping, overlanding and any other type of adventure in-between. It features a lateral gas burner that helps the oven reach 950 degrees in 15 minutes, while a tripod stand (sold separately) means it can work in a variety different locations, regardless of whether or not the ground is even.
Best Outdoor Stove
Camp Chef Kodiak
More power than the average home stove, packed into a compact, 11-pound package.
Best Portable Shower
Nemo Helio Portable Pressure Shower
Anyone who has ever camped knows what a godsend 5-7 minutes of continuous, steady spraying power is. Shower in luxury anywhere you roam.
Best Sleeping Bag
Rumpl Wrap Sack 20° Sleeping Bag
Wrappable and adaptable, Rumpl’s multi-layered sleep system flips the script on campsite slumber.
Best Backpacking Tent
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 XL
Proprietary HyperBead fabric makes this award-winning tent lighter, stronger and more waterproof than ever before.
Best Family Tent
Zempire Aerospeed Air Tent
The worst part about camping? The setup. Zempire’s Aerospeed inflates in minutes via airframe, not poles, creating a sleek shelter with standing height, tunnel-like flow and room for the whole crew.
Best Camp Game
Helinox YutNori
Helinox reimagines a 1,000-year-old Korean board game with ultralight, campfire-ready flair. It’s packable, playful and proof that gear doesn’t always have to be about going far but having fun.
Best Portable Firepit
Ignik FireCan Deluxe
The FireCan Deluxe brings clean, controlled propane flames to your tailgate, overland rig or beach hang.
Best Portable Toilet
Joolca GottaGo Toilet
It might seem excessive bringing a toilet to the campground. Until you wake up in the middle of the night. This one seperates solids from liquids, keeping smells at bay, and it’s easier to empty than a standard toilet cassette.
Best Camp Clogs
Crocs Echo RO
A new rubber outsole brings capable traction to these comfy clogs.
Best Camp Lighting
Devos Lightranger 2000
Forget those fussy string lights. This telescoping lantern is quick to set up, easy to move around and packs down in seconds. It boasts 2,000 lumens (enough for 80 feet of illumination) and four hours of runtime.
Best Bluetooth Tracker
Apple AirTag
Who brings an AirTag into the woods? Smart, savvy campers, that’s who. Keep track of valuables like coolers, bikes and other expensive gear by attaching one of these trackers with a compatible mount.
Best Headlamp
BioLite Range 400
BioLite’s updated headlamp offers 400 lumens of brightness, USB-C fast charging and a comfortable, moisture-wicking band. Its IP67 waterproof rating and one-handed tilt make it a versatile choice for a variety of settings.
Best Power Bank
NestOut Power Bank
Small but tough, this 5,000mAh charger is the pocket-sized lifeline for your devices. It’s rugged, splashproof and compatible with a range of add-on accessories, such as lanterns and fans.
Best Power Station
Anker Solix F3000
This powerstation might look beefy but it’s a silent, suprisingly mobile off-grid solution or at-home fallback. It’s also Anker’s first portable powerstation with an Anderson port for RV use.
Best Bluetooth Speaker
Ultimate Ears Everboom
The IP67-rated UE Everboom isn’t just waterproof. It floats. The Bluetooth speaker also comes with a carabiner to attach to a daypack, making it one of the best choices for outdoor tunes.
Best Portable Projector
Nebula Mars 3 Air
Tiny, mighty and truly portable, the Nebula Mars 3 Air is a bright, battery-powered projector with 1080p HDR and built-in Netflix. Campground movie nights never looked so good.
Best Portable AC Unit
EcoFlow Wave 3 Portable Air Conditioner
Camping with dogs or little ones? Keep them cool and comfortable with this portable AC unit that’s easy to set up and a breeze to control, thanks to an intuitive mobile app.
Best Backcountry Shovel
SOG Entrenching Tool
Stay prepared for anything with SOG’s folding shovel, designed with a tempered steel blade with teeth cut in for cutting and slashing. Folded up, you’ll barely notice it.
Best Hatchet
Gerber Bushcraft Hatchet
This ergonomic hatchet’s genius isn’t in its blade; it’s in the hidden, water-resistant storage compartment built to house fire-starting material.
Best Carabiner
Matador BetaLock
This nifty, aircraft-grade aluminum carabiner can be locked to deter theft. Just don’t lose the keys.
Best Fire Starter
UST BlastMatch
Start fires with one hand (if necessary) thanks to this unique, flint-based fire starter. Lasts up to 4,000 strikes, and works while wet.
Best Muilti-Tool
Leatherman Signal
Nearly two-dozen functional tools, including the first built-in ferro rod, hammer and emergency whistle in a compact multi-tool. In other words: 4.5 inches of pure utility.
Best Survival Knife
SOG Hidaka FX 3V
As elegant as it is effective, this survival knife is styled by Kiku Matsuda with a Japanese design influence, featuring a hybrid drop point and tanto blade shape.
Best Water Filter
HydraPak Seeker+ 3L
This almost-weightless backcountry water storage can now be used as a go-to water filtration solution. Collect water, then roll and squeeze to filter. Pack it down to pocket size when your thirst is quenched.
Uncharted Supply Co. Triage Kit
Designed with expert input, this collection of first aid essentials packs into a water-resistant, pocket-sized pouch.
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