The Best Camping Gear + Gadgets to Buy in 2023
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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.
Samsara Folding Hammock + Tarp Set
This campsite set from Republic of Durable Goods combines their Mock One self-standing hammock with a detachable bug net and lightweight roof structure, providing shelter from the elements while you relax and unwind. The hammock can also be used standalone and includes a sunshade canopy and a cozy sleep quilt.
Buy the Samsara Folding Hammock + Tarp Set
Dine-o-Max Camp Kitchen
SylvanSport’s kit transforms any campsite or outdoor space into a proper kitchen. It offers two bamboo countertops with 8.8 sq. ft. of prep surface, a collapsible camping sink, storage shelves with zippered fronts, a backsplash organizer, and a steel stove windscreen. It packs up into a 40″ x 19″ x 8″ travel bag.
Buy the Dine-o-Max Camp Kitchen
Gerber Hike + Around Camp Kits
Gerber’s Hike Kit bundle includes the Armbar Cork multitool for opening bottles and quick fixes, the Stowe fixed-blade knife for food prep, and the Devour multi-fork utensil for chowing down. The Around Camp kit replaces the knife with a Tri-Tip mini cleaver and upgrades the utensils to the ComplEat kit.
Buy the Gerber Hike + Around Camp Kits
NEMO Stargaze Recliner
Camping gear company NEMO Equipment created this outdoor chair for comfort and relaxation. In the seated position, it can swing back and forth, and when you lean back, it automatically reclines so you can gaze at the sky above. It weighs just over 7 pounds, sets up in less than a minute, and is stable on uneven terrain.
Buy the NEMO Stargaze Recliner
EcoZoom Versa Rocket Stove
This clean-burning compact stove is perfect for camping and survival needs, concentrating heat where you need it without making a mess. It can burn wood, charcoal, or solid biofuel and accommodates pots and pans from about 7″ to 12″ in diameter.
Buy the EcoZoom Versa Rocket Stove
Kelty Lowdown Outdoor Couch
This extra-large camping chair can hold up to 600 pounds and accommodates three adults sitting side-by-side. It has slightly reclined seatbacks, and a seat height so you can stretch your legs, and is easy for a pet to jump onto. It’s made from weather-resistant fabric, weighs just 21 lb., and rolls up into a padded tote for carrying.
Buy the Kelty Lowdown Outdoor Couch
Vargo Dig Dig Tool
This useful titanium camping tool doubles as a tent stake and a trowel for digging latrines and firepits. Its serrated edges cut through roots and tough dirt with ease, and its rolled handle makes it comfortable to hold.
Where Should We Camp Next? National Parks Guide
Summer is here, and there’s no better time to explore the country. Family camping and RV experts Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi explore more than 300 of America’s best camping and glamping spots in and around national parks, monuments, and seashores. A must-have on any traveler’s bookshelf.
Buy Where Should We Camp Next? National Parks Guide
Everlasting Comfort Cooler Backpack
This large-capacity cooler backpack holds up to 54 cans and ice. Its side pockets provide space for four bottles of wine or other spirits, and its front zippered pocket is ideal for utensils and other accessories. Its insulated main compartment keeps contents cool for up to 24 hours.
Buy the Everlasting Comfort Cooler Backpack
Camp Kitchen Utensil Set
Front Runner Outfitter’s Camp Kitchen Utensil Set has everything you need to prepare and eat food anywhere you are. It comes with forks, spoons, knives, a ladle and a spatula. Everything is stored in a roll-up case that has carabiners for hanging.
Buy the Camp Kitchen Utensil Set
NEBO Galileo Lantern
NEBO’s LED lanterns punch out more light than most, with both 500-lumen and 1000-lumen models available. They project smooth light in either a 120º or 360º pattern, and both include a red light mode for nighttime or emergency use. Their rechargeable battery packs can also be used to charge gadgets.
Infinity Backpacker Mug
This lightweight mug from GSI Outdoors is perfect for hiking and camping. It holds up to 17 oz. of liquid, has a spill-resistant lid, and sits inside of a cloth-wrapped neoprene sleeve with a velcro strap that serves as a handle and a hanging loop. Made from BPA-free polypropylene, and safe for hot or cold beverages.
Buy the Infinity Backpacker Mug
Zology Camping Chair Cooler
This folding chair gives you a place to sit when camping, hiking, fishing, or waiting in long lines. Under its seat is a cooler bag that holds snacks and drinks, along with pockets for a water bottle and small accessories. The chair holds up to 331 lb. and can be carried backpack style. It folds up to just 1.2″ thick when not in use.
Buy the Zology Camping Chair Cooler
OneTigris IFAK Pouch
This compact pouch is perfect for carrying emergency first aid supplies when hiking or camping. It’s made from durable 500D nylon with YKK zippers and has a quick access open-top design with multiple interior pockets and elastic bands for storing small items. It’s MOLLE compatible so that you can attach it to other bags.
Teva ReEmber Terrain Shoes
Teva’s comfy yet capable shoes go from lounging to trekking thanks to their cozy quilted uppers and grippy rubber outsoles. They’re lined with 50% recycled polyester with a thick dual-layer foam footbed. They come in six outdoorsy colors in all-gender sizes and have a built-in loop for hanging from your backpack.
