Camping

How to Camp without a Tent (and Why You Should)

Leaving the tent at home will lighten your pack and bring you closer to the great outdoors.

By Tanner Bowden
The 10 Best Camping Chairs for Comfier Camping

Lightweight seating for every type of camping out there.

By Hayley Helms, Tanner Bowden, Meg Lappe and AJ Powell
The 13 Best Camping Tents for Every Camper
A great portable home-away-from-home can make all the difference on …
By Berne Broudy and Hayley Helms
The Best Camping Gear Under $50
Camping essentials like a tent and sleeping bag may cost well over $…
By Tanner Bowden and Hayley Helms
Testing the Luxury Cooler That Doesn't Need Ice

Does this fancy $600 cooler live up to the hype? We found out.

By Hayley Helms
Jul 13, 2023
How to Pack a Duffle Bag for Camping — Perfectly

Resist the urge to stuff all your gear wantonly in — learn to pack the right way, and save yourself time and sanity.

By Hayley Helms
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Jul 7, 2023
The Best Sleeping Bags for Side Sleepers

Most of us sleep on our sides — so shouldn't you have a sleeping bag made for that?

By Hayley Helms
Jul 4, 2023
The Party Don't Stop with this Bluetooth-Equipped Igloo Cooler

Is the KoolTunes speaker-cooler combo a summer must-have or a gimmick that should have been left in the past?

By Ben Emminger
Jul 2, 2023
This Space-Age Tent Lets You Camp on Land or Water

Yup: the Space Acacia lets you camp on the water if you're up for it. Here's what we think of the new tent.

By Hayley Helms
Jun 15, 2023
The Best Water Bottle Brands for Every Type of Water Bottle

Your life isn't complete without a reusable, durable and leak-proof water bottle.

By Hayley Helms and Tanner Bowden
Jun 13, 2023
The 15 Best Pieces of Gear to Transform Your Camping Adventures

There's no better way to commune with nature than sleeping under the stars.

By Hayley Helms
Jun 13, 2023
The 2023 Outdoor Gear Awards: 60 Products You Need for Your Next Adventure

Meet the products most worthy of praise in the worlds of camping, hiking, cycling and beyond.

By Hayley Helms
Jun 8, 2023
The 14 Best Coolers for Keeping Your Food and Drinks Fresh

Looking to hide some sandwiches and 85 cans of beer from a bear? Start here.

By Hayley Helms
Jun 7, 2023
Meet the Oyster Tempo: A Cooler So Innovative, You Don't Need Ice

Leave the ice in the freezer — Oyster's cooler doesn't need it to keep your beverages and food freezing cold.

By Hayley Helms
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Jun 7, 2023
The Best Backpack Coolers for Toting Around This Summer

These eight coolers are built to ride on your back. Fill ’em up and get moving to the perfect picnic destination.

By Hayley Helms
Jun 6, 2023
The 14 Best Hiking Backpacks for Any Kind of Hiker

A definitive guide to the best trail packs available based on testing and features like weight, pocket layout, features and more.

By Hayley Helms and Tanner Bowden
Jun 1, 2023
25+ Gift Ideas for the Outdoorsman in Your Life This Father's Day

Pocket knives, hiking shorts, campsite cutlery and more for all those upcoming adventures.

By Sean Tirman and Grace Cooper
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May 31, 2023
The Best Sun Shirts To Beat the Heat and Shield Your Skin

These garments look good, feel great ... and keep you from being scorched.

By Hayley Helms and Drew Zieff
May 30, 2023
RTIC vs. Yeti: Which Company Makes the Better Cooler?

A cooler is a cooler, right? Well, wrong. And here's why.

By Michael Frank
May 24, 2023
Hydro Flask Vs. Yeti: Who Makes the Better Water Bottle?

We put two of the most popular insulated water bottles on the market to the test.

By Hayley Helms