THE BEST Outdoors

It’s the perfect time of year to head inside to the fireplace and make s’mores, and now it’s even easier with these roasting skewers from our friends at Fred. Sold in sets of four, with a nice mallow grip and a 12″-32″ telescoping handle that makes cooking campfire food a cinch.

Based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, the Revel is kitted out with solar-power, and a living space with a lift bed, bathroom, and kitchen. It has a 3-liter turbodiesel engine, on-demand 4WD with traction control, and optional performance wheels and all-terrain tires.

The Apricoat is an affordable multi-pocket jacket for adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts. It has 16 waterproof pockets, insulation that warms you when its cold and vice versa, and a built-in inflatable neck pillow. It also comes with a solar battery pack and an emergency kit.

Drift Boards borrow the narrow shape of skis and adds carbon fiber to create a pair of lightweight snowshoes. The built-in climbing skins make it so you can glide instead of trudging on snow, while the aluminum bindings work with any soft boots.

The Treeo is a waterproof ripstop nylon hammock that can also be used as a blanket and a rain fly. Transitioning between its forms is simple thanks to its drawstring. It comes with carabiners, stakes, guy lines and tree straps.

NightHawkInLight shows us how we can make a stove out of a soup can. All you need is a can tapper or can punch to create air vents and feet out of the can’s walls and base. Although in our opinion you should also have a pair of protective gloves.

Esbit’s folding titanium cutlery weigh only between 12g to 18g apiece, and they can be folded in half so you can pack them even in cramped backpacks. Until 8/31/17, you can get all three as a set from Massdrop for just $30. After that, check Amazon for individual pieces.

Designed with the Australian outback in mind, the Adventure Mate is a multi-tool that uses interchangeable heads. The hatchet head also has a hammer and a hook; flip it and you get a fine-toothed saw. It also comes with a shovel head.

Feastform cooking tools are made of Grade 5 titanium alloy, which means they’re lightweight, flexible and highly resistant to rust. The Technora fiber handle wrap is also durable and resistant to moisture and chemicals. Available as a spatula or a pair of nesting tongs.

The Trono is an inflatable lounge chair that you can fill up just by waving it in the air a for a few seconds. It weighs just 1.7lb but can support up to 350lb when inflated. It comes with a suede seat cover for added comfort and grip.

No trees, no problem. Eagles Nest Outfitters‘ Nomad lets you enjoy your hammock on any site that has a stable surface. It’s made of aluminum alloy and comes with a carrying case as well as cargo loops. It’s also available from Amazon.

Grayl uses an inner press and a replaceable filter cartridge to purify up to 16oz of water in one go. It removes 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, as well as most particulates, chemicals and heavy metals. The cartridge lasts for about 300 uses or about 150L.

Designed for tailgating and other off-site festivities, the STCKBLS system offers compact and portable modules for grilling, keeping food cool, and storage. Each component is stackable, and the grill stand doubles as a wheeled dolly for transportation.

Icemule’s Boss backpack cooler has 1.2″ thick closed cell foam and a rolltop design to keep food and drinks cold for days. It also has insulated external pockets, MOLLE webbing, bungee cords, ventilated back and carrying straps, and sternum and hip straps.

Flying Squirrel Outfitters‘ handmade hammocks have a unique double-ended pouch. You can slide the pouch along the hammock to adjust the tension, so you can create a stiff hanging chair or a loose hammock. Available as 22oz two-person or 11oz one-person hammock.

The heavy duty Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has a shatter-resistant display and a metal frame that protects the phone from shock, vibration and scratches, in addition to being dust- and water-resistant. It also has a larger battery (4,000mAh) compared to the standard S8.

Hydra-Light lanterns and flashlights use a replaceable power cell that activates when exposed to saltwater (or water with dissolved salt). Dipping the power cell for just 10-15s gets you 100+ hours of light. There will also be Hydra-Light USB chargers.

MyCharge’s AdventureUltra has a 13400mAh battery, two USB ports, one USB-C port, and a 45W 110V AC outlet – enough to charge most ultraportable laptops. It also supports passthrough charging and stores its charge for up to 1 year.

The Yaket Ice is much larger than existing ice packs – it covers the entire height and width of most beverage cans. Its cooling fluid also freezes at up to -15ºC/5ºF in 36h, so you can expect your drinks to stay cold for up to 12h.

An absolute must-carry for hikers, this ultra-lightweight kit is small enough to fit in your pack, and contains both a mylar reflective sleeping bag/blanket, as well as an easy to pitch tube tent for shelter. Keep one in your car trunk too.

Since 1975, Dan McHale has been handmaking some of the most durable and beautiful bags for his fellow backpackers and climbers. His website is made of walls of text, but when it comes to bags he’s got an eye for both form and function.

Garrett Wade’s portable lantern is a reproduction of a vintage design called “The Stonebridge,” which can be folded to just 3/4″ tall when flat, then pops open to 8-1/2″ tall. It’s made from brass with heat-resistant mica windows, and provides flicker-free airflow.

The latest version of Track Trailer’s critically-acclaimed camper trailer features a lift up deck, a freestanding awning that sets up in 2 mins, an upgraded tent extension and more. It also has tons of customization options for electricity, kitchen and storage.

It needs some serious rebranding, but the Phoozy phone case could save your smartphone and other gadgets from an untimely death. It shields whatever’s inside from impact as well as extreme heat and cold, and it floats on water too.

Primus’ Kamoto is a foldable fire pit and grill – great for places where it’s difficult or prohibited to have fire on the ground. Its wood/charcoal pit is protected from wind on the sides but is vented underneath. It also has an ash tray to keep the ground clear.

The Chameleon Pack comes with a collapsible chair frame and uses the bag itself as a backrest. It has a unique 5-way zipper system to make it easier to unfold and to get to your stuff. It also comes with two drawstring bags that can be used on their own.