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Best camping tarps
Snow Peak HD Tarp Hexa Evo Pro
There is nothing more frustrating than putting up a tarp. Maybe it’s my low IQ, but I’ve never had any fun putting up a tarp.
Since I got my Snow Peak tarp, everything has changed. First, it’s huge, big enough for the whole family to cover the dinner table. Second, it’s the easiest thing I’ve ever set up. It only takes 6 zip ties and 2 poles, making it completely one-person. I can set it up in just a few minutes by myself.
Package Weight: 12 lbs Dimensions: 20.9′ L x 18.5′ W x 9.2′ H
Best folding fire pits
Snow Peak Takibi Fire & Grill
Weight: 23 lbs 8 oz. Package dimensions: 22″ x 25″ x 6″
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Best camping stove set
Solo Stove Campfire Gear Kit
This ultra-lightweight camping stove comes with a pot and a tripod to hang the pot on. Boiling water and making camp stews and pasta has never been easier – and it’s smoke-free.
Material: Stainless Steel Weight: 2.2 lbs
Best folding table
Oniva Portable Aluminum Picnic Table
My family has an old Coleman folding table that still works, and this Oniva model is the closest thing to it in 2024. It should still work in 2054.
Weight: 23 lbs. Package Dimensions: 35.75″ x 4.5″ x 16.68″
I didn’t know it was necessary
Filson Rugged Twill Log Carrier
The simplest gadget that will change your life. No more carrying a log under your arm like a loser.
Material: Water-resistant twill and bridle leather Carry limit: 1400 lbs.
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The most luxurious camping gear
Snow Peak Living Lodge M
The Ritz-Carlton of tents. In fact, all Snow Peak tents are backcountry luxuries, but this wall tent is essentially a mini house with living, dining and sleeping areas. Bring a touch of Hemingway-on-safari luxury to your next group camping trip.
Packed weight: 53 lbs. Sleeps: 5
Highest technology tent
Mountain Hardwear Trango 3 4-season tent
This is a tent for geeks. Geodesic tents are the pinnacle of outdoor design. Great for temperature regulation and great wind protection. All the tents on Everest are very similar to this. If you’re looking to splurge, this is the place to go.
Season 4 Packing Weight 11 lbs 5.1 oz
Best family camping tents
The North Face Wawona 6 Tent
When you’re heading out with the family, you don’t need high-tech, you need comfort. The North Face Wawona 6 is roomy and comfortable. There’s plenty of room for your family’s gear, and the vestibule doubles as a nice front porch or mudroom.
Season 3 Weight 20 lbs 15 oz
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Best 2 person tent
Marmot Limelight 2P with Footprint
This is our favorite 2 person tent. The unique shape allows for natural space to store your gear. It’s a little heavier than other tents, but it feels like a luxury to have.
Season 3 Weight 5 lbs 15.9 oz
Best budget tent
Kelty Late Start 2 Tent
If you want a good tent for around $150, this tent is just a little over that, but the Kelty is known as one of the best value tents on the market. The Late Start is a great full-ground coverage two-person small tent that can handle bad weather with no problem.
Season 3 Weight 4 lbs 12 oz
Campsite sofa
Kelty Low Loveseat
Missing a comfy couch? This Kelty loveseat with cup holders is way better than sitting on a log.
Frame material: Steel Body material: 600D polyester
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Best camping blankets
Rumple Nanoloft Puffy Blanket
A signature design from Rumpl is this outdoor blanket. This blanket will greatly improve the quality of your camping life, mainly because it keeps you warm without weighing you down. Not only that, but the corner loops allow you to secure the blanket to the ground, a small feature that solves one of the most annoying problems when camping. It also comes with a cape clip, so you can wear the blanket hands-free. Rumpl’s products are made from materials suitable for outdoor use and are extremely durable.
Weight: 3.4 lbs. Fabric: Recycled 30D ripstop polyester
Best camping chairs
REI Co-op Wonderland Chair
This chair offers the best comfort you can experience at a campsite. It’s sturdy. It has wooden armrests and a cup holder. It has everything you need.
Unfolded dimensions: 22″ W x 24″ D x 35.8″ H Folded dimensions: 11″ W x 11″ D x 42″ H
Food and Drink
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Best classic camping stoves
Camp Chef Mountaineer
Want a reliable camping stove that will last a lifetime? Trusted by guides and everyday campers around the world, the Mountaineer by Camp Chef is simple, no-frills, and the best camping stove on the planet.
Weight: 15 lbs Material: Aluminum
Best Packable Grill
Nomad Grill & Smoker
Packing a grill can be a pain unless you have plenty of space in your car. The Nomad Suitcase Grill is the exception to the rule: it’s easy to pack, easy to use, easy to clean, and surprisingly spacious.
Dimensions: 21.5″ x 13.5″ x 9.5″ Weight: 31 lbs Feul Charcoal
Best camping torch
Snow Peak Folding Torch
Getting a fire going can also be a pain, as can your Dutch oven cobbler crust, which you might want to flambé. Having a portable burner solves both problems.
Weight: 10 oz. Dimensions: 10.9″ x 2.87″ x 8.1″
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Best camping cooler
Yeti Tundra Wheeled Cooler
There’s nothing more appealing than hauling a cooler somewhere, and investing in a cooler with big off-road wheels will save you the embarrassment of having to stop and take a break every 30 feet.
Empty Weight 37.5 lbs. Interior Dimensions 19.1″ x 11.4″ x 14.1″
Best Outdoor Kitchen Knives
GSI Outdoors Rakau Knife Set
I’ve always struggled to pack a kitchen knife, so I usually make do with a pocket knife and a cutting board instead. But I can stuff this GSI knife set into a small carry bag and toss it in with my other kitchen utensils, and, oddly enough, it’s the ultimate luxury in the backcountry.
Package Dimensions: 11.6″ x 7.5″ x 2″ Package Weight: 2 lbs 1.6 oz
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