Awesome Outdoors

This portable propane fire pit from Howl Campfires measures just 13.275″ x 8.43″ but can produce a flame up to 32″ tall. It directs fire upwards for an impressive 800ºF flame in a small space and runs for up to 8 hours on its maximum setting when attached to a 20 lb. propane tank. Made in Colorado from stainless steel, aluminum, and brass.

Add a splash of light to your campsite, nighttime tailgating, or backyard dinner party with these solar-powered string lights from MPOWERD. They attach to a charging puck that holds an 18-foot length of cord, dotted with 20 LEDs. It runs for up to 20 hours per charge, and is available in both warm white and color versions.

Gear Aid’s Balta hatchet is a compact and versatile camping tool. In addition to splitting wood for kindling, it can hammer in and pull out tent stakes. It features a full-tang 420 stainless steel blade with a stonewashed finish and a textured grip. Comes with a plastic blade protector with a built-in belt clip.

Looking for a comfy place to park your butt outdoors? Overmont’s jumbo camping chair provides plenty of space and a softly cushioned seat that fits folks with larger frames, holding up to 450 lb. The chair has a 22″ wide seat, an insulated drink cooler that holds up to six cans, a cupholder, and a mesh pocket for your phone.

UCO’s Sprout is a camping lantern that delivers up to 100 lumens of diffuse light. It measures only 2.5″x 2.5″x 1.9″ and weighs just 2.7oz. Its light is dimmable and can be switched to blue for nightlight use. Its lanyard attaches magnetically for easy connection and removal. Available in AAA and rechargeable battery versions.

You’ll never have trouble starting a campfire again with this firestarter kit from Prepared4X. It includes a 36″ length of tinder wick rope that can burn for up to 3 hours, along with a curved ferrocerium striker and metal handle with a flint edge to quickly spark things up. Available in 4″ and 6″ sizes.

This cleverly designed camping stove features a hidden burner that unfolds from inside its body. Once deployed, there’s space inside for a can of butane to fuel its fire. It has a piezoelectric starter for easy lighting. In addition to this one from Onlyfire, we found a few similar models for sale on Amazon.

Quit using disposable utensils, and grab ZOKU’s reusable set instead. The stainless steel fork, spoon, and knife come packed in a washable BPA- and phthalate-free plastic case to keep them from getting dirty or rattling around your bag. They make a great addition to your lunchbox, picnic basket, or camping kit. Available in charcoal, teal, or peach.

The Gozney Tread might look like Master Chief’s helmet, but it’s an ultra-portable pizza oven. The lightweight oven sets up quickly and takes high-temperature propane cooking wherever life takes you. It cooks foods at temps up to 950ºF/500ºC, heating up in about 15 minutes and cooling down in about 20 minutes for easy transport. Drops 3.11.2025.

Inflatable sleeping pads are a godsend for camping comfort. Flextail’s innovative sleeping pads automatically inflate in 60 seconds with a tiny capsule air pump that fits into a vortex air valve and can fill up to 10 times on a single charge. The pads come in R03 3-season, R05 4-season, and R09 extreme cold models, as well as a discounted all-season bundle.

Hibear makes the most versatile insulated bottle you can buy. The stainless steel All-Day Adventure Flask holds up to 32 oz. and includes the parts needed to make pour-over and cold brew coffee, tea, cocktails, infusions, and more. The silicone sleeve at its bottom can also be removed and used as a mug.

Between the wind, cold, and damp conditions, getting outdoor fires started can be challenging. This moldable putty can be stuck to logs, torches, or tinder, and will burn for up to 15 minutes with just a quarter-sized dab, giving your fire a fighting chance. It comes in blends for various climates and applications.

This insulated tube from GSI Outdoors holds two standard 12 oz. drink cans and keeps them cool for up to 18 hours without ice. It’s made from durable stainless steel with a screw-top lid and a carrying handle. Available in blue, red, yellow, or green.

If you’re going to sleep outdoors, you want a good shelter to protect you from the elements and critters. Old School Bushcraft shows how he made a treehouse using branches, mud, and moss. The single-person shelter hangs from a tree to keep it off of the ground and looks like a giant log. We enjoyed seeing how he made its cylindrical structure by bending tree limbs.

Never get lost again with this compass from Suunto. Precision engineered for accuracy, this wrist-worn mechanical compass won’t let you down. It has numeric and cardinal direction indicators and has a luminescent backing for evening viewing. A Velcro strap means it fits most wrist sizes. Balanced for use in the Northern Hemisphere.

This 19.5-ounce survival axe from SOG chops firewood and hacks through branches with ease. It’s got a claw/spike tool on its back end and a hammering surface on its side. Its 3″ blade is made from stainless steel, and its handle is glass-reinforced nylon wrapped in paracord with a firestarter rod hidden inside.