We tested the YETI Hopper Flip to see if its HydroLok zipper, ColdCell insulation, and cubed design deliver on portable cooling performance for day trips.
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We tested the NEMO Aurora Highrise to see if its standing-height design, steep sidewalls, and family-friendly features deliver on spacious camping comfort.
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We tested the YETI Hopper M30 2.0 Tote soft cooler to see if its MagShield access, 42-can capacity, and tote design deliver on large-group portable cooling performance.
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The REI Co-op Trailgate 30L promises a removable liner and tabletop surface—we tested whether these features justify the price for weekend campers.
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We spent 3 years testing the top-rated cooler bags and insulated totes, cooler backpacks, and soft shell small coolers ranked for ice retention, zippers, and portability.
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Stay safe, stay connected, and stay found in the backcountry with a satellite messenger or personal locator beacon.
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We tested the REI Co-op Base Camp tent to see if its storm-worthy construction, full-coverage rainfly, and thoughtful features deliver on rugged car camping comfort.
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Power your phone and electronics with our review of the best portable solar chargers and panels with power banks for camping, basecamping, and outdoor adventures.
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We tested to find the best camping cots—comfortable, sturdy, and easy-to-set-up beds for car camping, backpack trips, and backyard guests.
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Take your camp cooking to the next level with a portable camping grill, whether you like propane, charcoal, wood, electric, pellet or a fire pit.
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We tested the Exped MegaMat and LuxeMat to see how they compare in comfort for side sleepers, warmth, and packability for car camping and basecamp setups.
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Is the North Face Wawona 6 worth the premium price? Our hands-on review covers real-world performance, space, and whether it's right for you.
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We researched and tested dozens of camping chairs from Coleman, Kijaro, Helinox, Yeti, including camp chairs for beach day, bad backs, tailgating, and portable seats for music festivals.
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Do you really need camp shoes? We say yes! Read why – and how to find the best camp shoes for backpacking, van life and getting around the campsite or ski hut.
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We test 25 popular backpacking tents to find the solo, 2-person, and 3-person tents for all kinds of backpackers, hikers, and campers. We tested on 1000’s of miles of backpacking in climates from desert to temperate rain forest to find the best backpacking tents for most people.
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We find the best backpacking stoves after testing 22 of the most popular backpacking stoves side-by-side for 3 years and over 1000s of miles.
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We tested and compared 22 camping sleeping bags to find the best for car camping. Whether you're family camping, want a mummy bag, or a budget sleeping bag, we found warm, comfortable, versatile synthetic and down bags from Kelty, Nemo, Coleman, REI, Teton, and more.
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We tested the most comfortable sleeping pads to find the best mattresses for camping. From the best self-inflating to the best for couples, see our top picks.
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To find the best sleeping pads, we tested 20 pads over 1000s of miles of backpacking, bikepacking, and bicycle touring. See our top picks for best overall, 4-season, budget, foam, side-sleeper, and hybrid.
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One of the best ways to move from surviving to thriving in nature is to sleep in a well-ventilated, durable, weatherproof camping tent. We found camping tents that are easy to set up and durable enough for repeated use by teenagers.
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