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best camping tarp
Snow Peak HD Tarp Hexaebo Pro
There’s nothing more infuriating than putting up a tarp. Maybe it’s because of my low IQ, but I’ve never had a good time.
Everything changed after I got this Snow Peak tarp. First, it’s huge, big enough to fit the whole family’s dinner table. Second, it was the easiest to set up by far. With only 6 tie-offs and a 2-pole system, it can be operated completely independently. I can complete this on my own in just a few minutes.
Packing weight 12 lbs. Dimensions 20.9′ L x 18.5′ W x 9.2′ H.
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best packable fire pit
Snow Peak Takibi Fire & Grill
Weight 23 lbs 8 oz Packed dimensions 22″ x 25″ x 6″
best camping stove set
solo stove campfire gear kit
An ultra-light camping stove that comes with a pot and a tripod for hanging the pot. Boiling water to make camp stews and pasta has never been easier. plus! No smoke.
Material Stainless Steel Weight 2.2 lbs
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best packable table
Oniva Portable Aluminum Picnic Table
My family has an old Coleman packable table that is still functional. This Oniva model will come as close as possible to that in 2024. It should still work in 2054.
Weight 23 lbs Unpacked dimensions 35.75″ x 4.5″ x 16.68″
didn’t know it was necessary
Filson rugged twill log carrier
The simplest gadget that will change your life. No more carrying around logs like a loser.
Material Water-resistant twill and bridle leather Carrying limit 1400 lbs.
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the most luxurious camping gear
Snow Peak Living Lodge M
Ritz Carlton tent. In fact, all of Snow Peak’s tents are luxury products for backcountry use, but this wall tent is essentially a mini-house with living, dining, and sleeping areas. Bring “Hemingway on Safari” luxury to your next group camping trip.
Packing weight 53 lbs Sleeping capacity 5
cutting edge tent
Mountain Hardware Trango 3 Four Season Tent
This is a work for otakus. Geodesic tents are the pinnacle of outdoor design, offering great temperature control and wind resistance. All of the Everest tents are very similar. If you want to splurge, this is the place.
Season 4 – Season Packing Weight 11 lbs 5.1 oz
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best family camping tent
The North Face Wawona 6 Tent
If you’re going out with your family, you don’t need anything high-tech. You need comfort. With an expanded vestibule, the North Face Wawona 6 offers maximum comfort. There’s plenty of space for a family with their gear, and the vestibule serves as a nice front porch or mudroom.
Season 3 – Season Weight 20 lbs 15 oz
best 2 person tent
Marmot Limelight 2P with footprint
This is our favorite two person tent. The unique shape gives you natural space to store your gear. It’s a little heavier than other tents, but it’s a luxurious tent.
Season 3 – Season Weight 5 lbs 15.9 oz
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best budget tent
Kelty late start 2 tent
If you want a good tent for around $150, this tent will cost you a little more than that. However, Kelty is known as one of the most valuable on the market. The Late Start is a great little 2-person tent with full ground cover that will handle inclement weather just fine.
Season 3 – Season Weight 4 lbs 12 oz
campsite sofa
Kelty Law Loveseat
Do you miss your comfortable sofa? The Kelty loveseat with cup holders is much better than sitting on a log.
Frame material Steel Body material 600D polyester
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best camping blanket
Rumpl Nanoloft Puffy Blanket
Rumpl’s signature design is this outdoor blanket that greatly improves the quality of your camping life, primarily by keeping you warm without weighing you down. Apart from that, corner loops allow you to secure the blanket to the ground. This is a small feature that solves one of the most annoying problems in camping. A cape clip allows you to wear the blanket hands-free. Rumpl’s ones are made from extremely durable, outdoor-friendly materials.
Weight 3.4 lbs Fabric Recycled 30D Ripstop Polyester
best camping chair
REI Coop Wonderland Chair
Sitting on this chair feels like you’re sitting at a campsite. It’s sturdy. It has wooden armrests and a cup holder. That’s all you need.
Unfolded Dimensions: 22″ W x 24″ D x 35.8″ H Folded Dimensions: 11″ W x 11″ D x 42″ H
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food and drinks
best classic camping stove
camp chef mountaineer
Looking for a reliable camp stove that will last a lifetime? Camp Chef’s Mountaineer is trusted by guides and casual campers around the world. It’s simple and no-frills, but it’s the best camping stove on the planet.
Weight 15 lbs Material Aluminum
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best packable grill
Nomad Grill & Smoker
Packing a grill can be a hassle unless you have a lot of space in your car. Nomad’s suitcase grill is an exception. Easy to pack, easy to use, easy to clean, and surprisingly spacious.
Dimensions 21.5″ x 13.5″ x 9.5″ Weight 31 lbs.
best camping torch
snow peak folding torch
Starting a fire can also be a pain. You may want to flambé the dough over the Dutch oven cobbler. A portable torch solves both problems.
Weight 10 oz Dimensions 10.9″ x 2.87″ x 8.1″
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best camping cooler
Yeti Tundra Haul Cooler with Wheels
There’s nothing more appealing than carrying a cooler somewhere. Buying one with large off-road wheels will save you the embarrassment of having to stop and rest every 30 feet.
Empty weight 37.5 lbs Internal dimensions 19.1″ x 11.4″ x 14.1″
best outdoor knives
GSI Outdoor Rakau Knife Set
I have always had trouble packing cooking knives. Normally, I would just use a pocket knife and a cutting board. But now you can pack this GSI knife set into a small carrying bag and throw it in with the rest of your kitchen gadgets. Oddly enough, it’s the ultimate backcountry luxury.
Packed dimensions: 11.6″ x 7.5″ x 2″ Packed weight: 2 lbs. 1.6 oz.
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