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There’s nothing wrong with the classic rock fire ring, but building one isn’t always possible, legal or ethical. So with the growth of a more “camp anywhere” culture spurred on by overlanding and #vanlife, we’ve seen a growth in the number of portable,… Continue reading Rollable fire pit takes wood fire and grilling anywhere
We’ve seen hammock stands before, some even atop vehicle roofs or inside the car itself. But it’s a different ballgame when the hammock is actually a large triangular tent for three people. Tentsile’s new stand weighs nearly 100 lb (45 kg) and stretche… Continue reading Tentsile stand keeps tree tents up in the air without trees
Those waiting for Mercedes to launch its all-new Weekender pop-up camper van need not wait for a four-sleeper Metris pop-top if they don’t want to. Washington’s Caravan Outfitter isn’t a major automaker recognized the world over, but its Backroad campe… Continue reading Flexible Backroad camper van beats Mercedes Weekender launch and price
Look quickly at the Home & Camp stove from some angles and you might think it’s Snow Peak’s latest vacuum-insulated tumbler. But it’s actually a single-burner stove packed away inconspicuously inside a cylinder body. It’s a unique, compact stove that c… Continue reading Snow Peak’s sleek cylinder stove expands to cook at camp and home
From aluminum-walled ski lodges to carbon fiber tent toppers, pickup truck campers have been taking on some interesting new forms. The latest hails from Washington-based Hiatus Campers. Instead of the more common pop-up wedge with fabric sidewalls, the… Continue reading Hiatus truck camper unfolds into roomy hard-walled penthouse
Off-grid lighting innovator Deciwatt is back with a new manually powered light to illuminate unwired spaces, ranging from remote villages, to campsites, to backyards. The NowLight drops the weight of Deciwatt’s previous gravity-based design, leaving a … Continue reading NowLight illuminates off-grid darkness with handmade power
Hammocks combined with tents are certainly growing in popularity as a sound sleeping solution for folks headed outdoors, and Canadian startup Opeongo is now throwing another lightweight and versatile option into the mix. The team’s Aerial A1 hammock te… Continue reading Aerial hammock tent uses slackline suspension for a solid night’s rest
One of the world’s ultimate camper vans for mountain bikers and dog lovers, the FOMO camper van from Colorado’s CoPilot Vans packs a smart, efficient floor plan that saves plenty of space for gear and tools. It manages to sleep a family of three, carry… Continue reading Ultimate gear head camper van clears space with foldaway bathroom
Gas canisters for campsite cooking have become hugely popular, but recycling them can be tricky as they need to be emptied of their pressurized and flammable fuel before they can be processed for re-use. Adventure gear startup Outdoor Element has taken… Continue reading Camp pot gripper also punctures fuel canisters for safe recycling
Luxury travel trailer maker Bowlus Road Chief is back with another edition, one that handily exceeds the off-grid battery and tech capabilities of current and past models. With a design inspired by yachts, aircraft and electric vehicles, the Endless Hi… Continue reading Bowlus takes the long road with its most powerful off-grid camper yet