Best of Camping Gear 2021

The right gear for an overnight camp out is key for maximum fun and adventure, whether you’re heading to a campground or just camping out in the backyard. And we’ve got you covered! Check out our top camping gear picks for Spring/Summer 2020:

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Topo Luxe

The NeoAir Topo Luxe inflatable sleeping pad’s design foundation is the ultra-lightweight, award-winning NeoAir X-lite. It utilizes the same horizontal baffles, but it takes the design a step further by bumping up the number of baffles, increasing…

Kelty Galactic 30 Degree

The Galactic 30 Degree delivers versatile performance at a budget-friendly price. Its rectangular cut and roomy dimensions avoid the restrictive feel of a mummy bag and it even opens up entirely for use as a blanket…

MSR Habitude 4

The designers at MSR have been producing iconic high-performance backpacking tents for as long as we can remember. In the Habitude 4, they’ve utilized that same attention to detail and performance-oriented construction to produce a 3-season camping…

Big Agnes Salt Creek SL 2

Whenever we’re getting out for a few days and sharing a tent with a partner or multiple partners, having two doors is high on our must-have list. The Salt Creek does one better than that, incorporating…

Black Diamond Sprint 225 Headlamp

Delivering up to 225 Lumens of bright illumination, the rechargeable Sprint 225 is perfect for nighttime running. It’s compact and lightweight enough to also be a great back-up option for backpacking or hiking. A dimming function…

Eureka Copper Canyon LX 6

Some outings don’t find you pushing deep into the backcountry or attempting to reach tall summits. When the campground is your destination and you’ve got an entire family to keep happy, the Copper Canyon LX 6 is…

Eagles Nest Outfitters OneLink Shelter System

Tents are great and remain the go-to shelter for most backpackers and campers, but hammocks are well worth consideration. The OneLink Shelter System deserves a long look as it provides not just the classic ENO DoubleNest…

Exped DeepSleep Mat

There are some really plush options out there for camping, but sometimes it seems like you have no choice but to pay through the nose to get that comfort. That’s not the case with the DeepSleep Mat…

Kelty Grand Mesa 4

Getting started backpacking can be intimidating but it doesn’t have to be. The Grand Mesa tent makes set up easy and intuitive, delivers reliable 3-season performance and durability, and is available at a price that lets you…

Therm-a-Rest Corus 20 Degree

The Corus 20 Degree is considered a quilt, but it’s really a hybrid offering that falls somewhere between a quilt and a sleeping bag. Regardless of what you call it, the Corus is a versatile, weight-saving choice…

Therm-a-Rest Vela Double 32 Degree

Quilts have gained quite a bit of popularity with thru-hikers and ounce-counting backpackers, but the versatility they offer can transfer to camping too. With dimensions that translates to ample room for couples, the Vela Double 32…

Therm-a-Rest Air Head Pillow

Once upon a time, a pillow wouldn’t have made it on to our backpacking list as the size and weight just wouldn’t have been justifiable. Times change, though, and the minimal weight and space taken up…

Big Agnes Insulated Q-Core SLX

The unique “quilted” design of the Insulated Q-Core SLX provides an amazing amount of comfort for such a lightweight, compact offering, making it a great option for backpacking. It’s so comfortable that it’s one of our…

Helinox Cot One Convertible Insulated

If we’ve had any complaints about Helinox cots, and we’re not sure we actually have, it’s the fact that they can be susceptible to cold when temperatures really dip because the comfortable clearance the cots provide…