Camping Essentials

The Morakniv Companion Stainless Steel is a practical choice for campers who need a reliable knife for everyday cutting tasks

A spool of cord might not seem like an essential piece of camping gear—until you need to secure a loose

The Morakniv Robust Pro Carbon Steel is an appealing choice if you want a sturdy, affordable camp utility knife without

The Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Classic is one of the simplest sleeping pads you can buy. It doesn’t inflate, can’t go flat

A good dry bag does two things exceptionally well: it protects your gear from moisture and makes packing easier. Whether

Bear canisters have an awkward job. They need to hold several days of food, keep bears out, satisfy local storage

A bear canister is rarely the piece of backpacking gear anyone looks forward to carrying. It’s rigid, heavier than a

A pillow can seem like a minor piece of camping gear—right up until a stiff neck turns the first morning

A camping pillow may look like a small luxury until the first morning after sleeping with a jacket stuffed under

A headlamp may not be the most exciting item on a camping checklist, but it quickly becomes one of the

A good camping lantern does more than help everyone see after sunset. It makes a picnic table easier to cook

A good weekend camping trip starts with a tent that does its job quietly: easy setup, enough space to sleep

A good family tent should make camping feel easier. It should give everyone enough room to sleep without stepping over

Buying a first camping sleeping bag should feel exciting, not confusing. But once the search begins, the options pile up

That first camping trip sounds simple in the best possible way. A quiet campsite. A tent under the trees. Coffee