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Camping & Hiking

Good gear makes a night outside comfortable and a long trail easier. This hub groups our camping and hiking guides by what you need: shelter, sleep, cooking, light, packs and trail wear.

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Tents and shelter

Large family tents, cabin tents with instant setup, dome tents, 3-person and 6-person tents, car roof top tents, tarp shelters, bivy sacks, canopies and mosquito nets.

Sleep

Zero-degree sleeping bags, double sleeping bags, wearable sleeping bags, inflatable air beds, camping pillows, camping blankets, plus folding hammocks and hammock tree straps.

Camp cooking

Three-burner grills, folding campfire grills, backpacking stoves, camping kitchens, cooking gear sets, coffee pots and camping saws for firewood.

Light

LED rechargeable headlamps, headlamps for fishing, 1000-lumen rechargeable lanterns and battery-powered lanterns.

Packs and water

Backpacking backpacks, internal frame backpacks, small hiking backpacks, Osprey Daylite packs, hydration bladders and LifeStraw water filters.

On the trail

Mountaineering boots, barefoot fishing shoes, hiking socks, men’s and women’s hiking shorts, and Black Diamond and other trekking poles.

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Focused comparisons and clear recommendations for the choices that matter before a trip.