Best of Camping Gear 2021

Whether you and your family have been camping for years or you are giving it a try for the very first time, having the right gear to make sure you thoroughly enjoy your time together outdoors is essential. There are a lot of options out there and we have compiled a list of our top camping gear picks for Spring/Summer 2021:

Kelty Rumpus 4P

Camping trips are not supposed to be stiff and stuffy, they are supposed to be fun and the Rumpus 4P is intended to make sure that your time together as a family feels like a proper…

Eureka SPRK+ Camp Stove

Double burner camp stoves are all the rage, but they can be heavy, bulky, and, frankly, there are many times that you actually only end up using a single burner at one time. All of which makes…

Mountainsmith Cooler Tube Sling

With something like the Cooler Tube Sling, it is tempting to just say “because it’s awesome, is why” as explanation for its appearance in our Best of Guide and leave it at that. Because that statement…

Eagles Nest Outfitters Ember UnderQuilt

There is something truly liberating about climbing into your hammock at the end of a long day of backpacking, but if overnight temperatures dip you could be looking at a long, uncomfortable night unless you are…

Exped Widget

Our Gear Specialists are enthusiastic fans of Exped’s incredibly comfortable MegaMats and other oversized camping pads and mattresses, but we’ll also freely admit that inflation can be a bit of a task. No need to worry…

Wolf and Grizzly Complete Grill (with Fire Set)

It isn’t always an option, but when it is, cooking over an open fire really feels like how camping out is supposed to feel. You know? The Complete Grill combines everything you need with a “rollable”…

Sierra Designs Tabernash 6

Camping out as a family for the first time and not being sure if it will be a one-and-done adventure or the start of a new tradition can make you reluctant to spend too much on …

Sierra Designs Night Cap 20 Degree

The Night Cap 20 takes the “zipperless” design that we love from Sierra Designs’ innovative Backcountry Beds and Nitro bags and makes it available at a price to suit cost-conscious backpackers. Zippers add weight and can…

Sea to Summit Cool Grip X-Mug

It’s pretty hard to get excited about a mug, isn’t it? Actually, we don’t think so, at least not when the mug weighs next to nothing, packs down incredibly small, and incorporates protection against hot or cold…

NEMO Quasar 3D Insulated

The Quasar 3D is that rare inflatable sleeping pad that delivers 3-season warmth, is lightweight and packable enough for backpacking, and is also comfortable enough for using on camping trips when weight and space are not…

NEMO Puffin Blanket 1 Person

It has been fun and refreshing to see a reimagining of traditional blankets over the last couple of years with a new focus on outdoor functionality. The versatile Puffin Blanket is one of our favorites with…

NEMO Moonlite Reclining Chair

Achieving a sub-2 pound weight on a collapsible chair usually means sacrificing some comfort, but the Moonlite Reclining Chair comes under that weight break and still has built-in adjustability that lets you set the angle of…

NEMO Moonlander Table

The innovative, shape-shifting Moonlander Table is a cool twist on average collapsible camping tables. Packed inside its 14.5″ x 9.5″ x 1.5″ carrying case, the table tucks snugly into the hydration sleeve or laptop compartment of…

MSR Guardian Gravity Purifier

The seemingly bombproof, large-capacity MSR Guardian Purifier has long been looked at as the most rugged and reliable water purification option for tactical units, world travelers, extended backcountry expeditions, and long-term emergency preparedness. That same high-volume…