Awesome Outdoors

Do you hate mosquitoes as much as we do? This tiny gadget from Nitecore is designed to keep the little biting pests away while camping or enjoying other outdoor activities. The palm-sized EMR30SE offers a protection zone from 10 to 20 feet and works by heating and diffusing a replaceable mosquito repellant cartridge. Requires a USB-C battery pack.

Brümate’s 55-gallon rolling cooler is ready to take all your drinks and snacks to the beach, camping, or tailgating. In addition to its capacious insulated main compartment and 7-day ice retention, it has a removable 2.8-gallon drink tank with a built-in tap. Its puncture-resistant all-terrain wheels can even roll on sand.

This modern fire pit burns wood without smoking you out, thanks to its see-through mesh body and battery-powered airflow system. Its included grill grate lets you cook meals, and an adjustable fuel rack allows charcoal grilling too. You can even adjust the intensity of its flame via a smartphone app.

Despite the brand name, you won’t be S.O.L. if you find yourself in an emergency and you’re carrying this survival kit. It comes in a waterproof bag and includes eight kinds of items that can help you light a fire, signal rescuers, perform emergency repairs, and survive in extreme conditions.

Spending time outdoors is one of the best things you can do to clear your mind. Whether you’re camping, hiking, or enjoying other outdoor activities, you need the proper equipment for comfort and protection from the elements. Here’s our list of some of the best camping and outdoor gear you can buy, from camp kitchens to camping tools to backpack coolers.

Full Windsor presents a collection of magnetically-connecting plates and bowls that pair with their Magware utensils. These reusable steel dishes reduce waste and are great for picnicking and camping. They won’t blow away in the wind and stay neatly organized when packed. The side tabs make them easy to hold with hot foods inside.

These minimal metal mugs are made from durable, lightweight titanium with a double-wall construction to insulate their contents and protect your hands from heat. They’re sold individually in stackable 6.8 oz., 10.1 oz. and 15.2 oz. capacities, and are perfect for enjoying campsite coffee or tea. Not for use over an open flame.

The Outdoor Retailer trade shows offer retail buyers an opportunity to shop for the latest and greatest gear for camping, hiking, overlanding, and other adventures. Our friends from Everyday Carry attended the 2023 Summer show in Salt Lake City and selected their favorite EDC knife, flashlight, watch, survival equipment, apparel, and more.

Always be prepared with this survival kit from Eton Corporation. In addition to a hand-turbine American Red Cross FRX2 radio, it’s packed with emergency drinking water, food, hand warmers, matches, a first-aid kit, waterproof matches, a poncho, a survival blanket, a whistle, and more.

EST Gear’s shovel weighs just 2.5 lb, but it also works as 17 other tools. Its functions include an axe, a saw, wrenches, a screwdriver, a knife, compass, firestarter, a whistle, and more. It’s made of high-quality carbon steel and aluminum alloy and comes with a lifetime warranty.

There’s something magical about nature guidebooks filled with illustrations and insights about the flora and fauna around us. From mountains to ocean shores, wetlands to deserts, How to Read the Wilderness: An Illustrated Guide to the Natural Wonders of North America blends art and science to reveal intimate details of wild places.

STKR’s tallest telescoping light is perfect for outdoor adventures like camping, overlanding, and tailgating. It produces a bright, 360º area light from the top of its 10-foot extendable pole, powered by a 14000 mAh battery pack. The light outputs up to 2600 lumens and covers a wide area. Its collapsible tripod has rubber grips and tent stake holes for stability.

Elecom’s battery pack looks like a canteen, but it juices up gadgets, not humans. Its looks match its durability – it’s rated an IP67 waterproof rating and is dustproof and shockproof. Its 15000 mAh battery charges phones multiple times, and it has 32-watt USB-C fast charging. It’s compatible with Nestout modules like the LAMP-1 lantern and FLASH-1 LED panel.

UCO’s camping lantern provides a warm and natural source of light and heat. It has three spring-loaded candle tubes to keep them stable, and is made from lightweight aluminum with glass windows. Its top heat shield can be used to warm up small amounts of food or water. 9-hour candle refills available here.

This collection of four books from wilderness expert and author Dave Canterbury includes everything you ever wanted to know about thriving in the wild. The combined reference guides include over 1000 pages of techniques for building shelters, trapping, gathering, and cooking, along with first aid and survival.

Enjoy hot meals and beverages while camping with Arnaud’s lightweight rocket stove. The FireTower breaks down to the size of a small book, and is engineered for optimal airflow and efficiency. It’s fueled by adding sticks, twigs, or other biofuels to its side feeder. Made from durable stainless steel and weights just 1.1 pounds.