Awesome Camping

Thor ter Kulve and Rob McIntyre’s CanopyStair is a set of modular steps that form a spiral staircase around a tree, complete with a handrail. It can be attached without any tools and without damaging or marking the tree.

A lightweight trailer that’s classic on the outside but modern on the inside. It weighs just 1100lb. thanks to its fiberglass shell. Its interior can be equipped with modular and rearrangable parts, such as beds, kitchenettes and drawers.

Filmmaker Mark Christy and makeup artist Nives Riddles did something many of us have dreamed of. They sold everything they owned other than a Chevy pickup and some camping gear, and hit the open road to live in the great outdoors.

A smaller version of Dub-Box’s Camper trailer that’s also based on the VW Camper. The Dinky Dub is 25% smaller than the Camper but has mostly the same amenities, including a couch bed, a stove, a fridge and a sound system.

For the explorer on a budget. California-based Off the Grid Rentals has teardrop trailers, rooftop tents and truck bed racks for rent with affordable daily rates. They also have freezers and generators for rent.

This versatile hiking stick allows outdoorsy types to do everything from spear a fish to shoot their dinner with a slingshot. The $320 set includes a hickory wood handle with compass, spear, fishing spear, axe, saw and slingshot heads.

This portable fire burner works as both a charcoal grille and a reliable, self-contained campfire. The vertical log position promotes airflow and helps direct heat where it’s needed. The propane option allows for woodless fires.

You’d think that a 10′ long and 5’7″ wide hammock would be a pain to use. But the Roo is actually as easy to setup as it is to pack, thanks to its python straps, carabiners and Kammok’s durable yet comfy custom ripstop nylon.

Getting a campfire started can suck. This simple, but ingenious cardboard rack gets wood up off the ground, dramatically improves airflow, and burns slowly to help get your fire crackling. Includes three firestarters.

Cam-O-Bunk is a portable, modular and durable cot. You can adjust or assemble it without tools, thanks to its unique disc-based joints. It can be used stacked, as two single cots or as one bench. It also has a variety of accessories.

The Scrubba is a portable bag that lets you wash your clothes practically anywhere; all you need is water and liquid detergent. Part of the bag’s inner membrane is a rough surface that acts as a washboard.

Amok Equipment’s Draumr is a single-person hammock that has a compartment where you can insert a mattress. You can also adjust it into a floating recliner, or turn it into a floating tent with the included waterproof tarp.

The Bison Bag can be used as a hammock, a sleeping bag or a combination of both. It weights just 2.6lb. but has been tested to support up to 300lb. It also comes with a pair of carabiners and nylon cords.

The BaseCamp is more than a bigger version of the Camp Stove. Its thermoelectric generator can now store electricity for later use and charge gadgets at 5W. It also comes with a USB gooseneck light and can be used to grill or boil.

A four-person tent with a 6″ inflatable mattress base. The base is made of durable vinyl and the tent will also come with a kit for patching small holes. The base is also removable for easy replacement or if you want to pack light.

Lanterns and flashlights which can be easily clamped to everything from branches to the hood of your car, and can also stand on their own. Powered by bright CREE LEDs, the flashlight version is also available in a waterproof model.

Colorful four-person tents that come with a 5W solar panel, a lithium-ion battery and charging cables. The idea is to charge the battery at home then plug it into the solar panel when you’re out to keep it topped up.

This compact tent from Quechua is designed for a single occupant, and pops up almost instantly. It’s waterproof and offers stakes and guy lines if needed. Folds up in just 15 seconds too. Two-person version also available.

The Vertex Ultralight stove weighs just 1.8oz and folds completely flat for easy storage. It’s made of stainless steel and comes with a ripstop nylon pouch. It works with fuel tablets or with the Trangia Spirit Burner.

Alite Design’s wearable sleeping bag for couples. Aside from having zippered holes for your arms and legs, it also has a full-length zipper at the side so you can zip multiple sleeping bags together *wink wink*.

Made by Grand Shelters, the Icebox makes it easy to create igloos between 7′ to 11′ in diameter. Simply pack snow in between its clamps then open it up and slide it off to make a new block. It also comes with an extendable pole.

A sleeping bag with removable baffles. Stuff more baffles in the bag for more warmth or take them out to make the bag weigh less. It also has drawstrings that let you adjust the length and width of the bag. Skip to 1:00 in the video.

Rumpl is a blanket made from durable and water-resistant ripstop nylon, the same material used in outdoor jackets, vests and sleeping bags. It’s rugged and light enough for outdoor use but is equally welcome at home.