Powerful 14,000 BTU dual burners vs reliability concerns - our GSI Selkirk 540+ camping stove review covers performance, ignition issues, and car camping value.
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We spent 4 years testing 24 of the most popular synthetic insulated jackets and tested the top models for months in conditions as diverse as mountains in Arizona to snow storms near Bend, Oregon to walking a toddler in Portland. We considered models by Patagonia, Arc’teryx, L.L.Bean, Mountain Hardwear, Rab, Outdoor Research, The North Face, and Montbell.
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We reviewed 44 down jackets to find the 7 best puffy jackets for most outdoor activities: hiking, camping, backpacking—ultralight to extreme cold.
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The Kelty Cosmic 20 camping sleeping bag combines 550-fill down insulation with durable construction - our review tests real-world warmth and packability for car campers, cabin and summer camp trips, sleepovers, and entry-level backpackers.
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We spent 2 years testing 12 outdoor blankets to find down, fleece, puffy, and picnic blankets that are warm, waterproof, resist stains, and are easy to wash.
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We tested and reviewed the MSR WindBurner Duo stove, an integrated backpacking stove great for group cooking at camp or on the go, no matter the weather.
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We spent 400+ nights testing the best headlamps for brightness, battery life, comfort, and ease of use for backpacking, hiking, running, climbing, and camping.
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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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