Camping Gear Reviews & Expert Tips

Gas ONE GS-3400P Camp Stove, Tested & Reviewed

the Gas ONE GS-1000 cooking bacon at camp, showing off how evenly it can cook.

Gas ONE GS-3400P Camp Stove, Tested & Reviewed

Published: February 20, 2025

Simple, lightweight, easy to use, and providing the versatility of fuel type –– this stove is a great addition to camp kitchens. It has convenient features, like fuel attachment storage and self-ignition, that make cooking a breeze.

Camp Chef EX60LW Explorer Camping Stove Review

the Camp Chef EX60LW Explorer 2 Burner Outdoor Camping Modular Cooking Stove in a gorgeous, rocky high desert camp ground

Camp Chef EX60LW Explorer Camping Stove Review

Published: February 20, 2025

This powerhouse is the stove you want when setting up camp for two-week bursts or for creating the best tailgate parties. This will deliver for those who demand more from their stoves.

Solo Stove Campfire Review

Solo Stove Campfire Review

Published: February 20, 2025

This wood-burning stove is a great option for those looking for a natural option to cook at camp. By burning twigs and other organic materials, you can leave the non-renewable fuel at home.

Jetboil Genesis Basecamp System Review

the Jetboil Genesis Basecamp System on a fold-out table in a high desert pine forest

Jetboil Genesis Basecamp System Review

Published: February 18, 2025

Known by backpackers for its self-contained systems that boil quickly and are easy to use, this frontcountry camp stove does not disappoint. We love its smart folding and packing design that makes it a breeze to transport.

Blackstone Original 17″ Tabletop Griddle with Hood Review

a woman opening the Blackstone Original 17" Tabletop Griddle with Hood with the easy-to-use handle

Blackstone Original 17″ Tabletop Griddle with Hood Review

Published: February 18, 2025

This griddle-top stove provides the space, power, and even cooking to churn out a lot of food for big crowds or for gourmet camp meals.

Snow Peak Home & Camp Butane Stove Full Review

the temperature controls of the Snow Peak Home & Camp butane stove

Snow Peak Home & Camp Butane Stove Full Review

Published: February 14, 2025

This lightweight stove packs into itself, making for such easy transport that you could throw this into a day pack for an adventurous lunch in the backcountry.

Coleman Classic 1-Burner Butane Camping Stove

Published: February 14, 2025

This camp stove is a no-nonsense option that is easy to operate. Perfect for beginners or for more advanced camp chefs looking for a lightweight option for smaller trips or an addition to their base camp kitchen.

Coleman Cascade Classic 2-Burner Camping Stove

the Coleman Cascade Classic 2-Burner cooking camp meals at a beachside camp

Coleman Cascade Classic 2-Burner Camping Stove

Published: February 14, 2025

Lightweight (especially for a double-burner), easy to use and transport, and boasting excellent cooking performance, this stove is a great choice for both beginners and seasoned camp chefs.

Kelty Late Start 2 Budget Tent Review

Inside view of the Kelty Late Start 2 interior showing the mesh walls, bathtub floor and floor space. Dry patches of grass and scattered bushes in the background

Kelty Late Start 2 Budget Tent Review

Published: February 5, 2025

This model is a unique twist on the classic dome-style tent with convenient corner pockets for a quick and effortless setup. The color-coded rainfly has pre-attached guy lines that are ready to use or stow away in their individual pockets.

Spacious Budget Tent: Mountainsmith Morrison EVO 2 Review

A Mountainsmith Morrison EVO 2 tent set up in the wilderness, with pine trees, fallen logs, and large boulders in the background.

Spacious Budget Tent: Mountainsmith Morrison EVO 2 Review

Published: February 5, 2025

This is an exceptionally large 2-person, three-season tent that offers unmatched interior space and a plethora of storage options. With oversized dual doors and vestibules and eleven interior pockets including loft and door stow pockets, this tent comes stacked with great storage options and plenty of space.

Naturehike Cloud Up 2 Review

Published: February 5, 2025

This is a lightweight crossover tent with a Y-hub pole structure allowing for fast setup and ample tension pullouts for increased ventilation – a good choice for a smaller tent that works in the frontcountry and can even handle small treks into the backcountry.

Six Moon Designs Skyscape Scout Budget Tent Review

View of the Six Moon Designs Skyscape Scout with the vestibules and inner door rolled back showing a backpack and sleeping bag inside. Large rock pinnacles and desert landscape in the background.

Six Moon Designs Skyscape Scout Budget Tent Review

Published: February 4, 2025

Taking inspiration from Six Moon Designs’ popular Skyscape Trekker Model, the Skyscape Scout’s features are similar, but it’s instead constructed of a more affordable 190T polyester material, making exceptional lightweight gear more accessible.

REI Half Dome SL 2+ Tent Review

Two people sit outside a yellow tent with forest, blue sky and mountains behind them.

REI Half Dome SL 2+ Tent Review

Last Updated: February 3, 2025

This one of the absolute best value tents money can buy. It’s easy to set up, spacious, and made with high-quality materials, yet it costs significantly less than most tents in its class. We think one of the Half Dome’s best assets is its versatility – it’s large enough for car camping and light enough for backpacking.

REI Trail Hut 2 Budget Tent Review

A tent with no fly on sits in a grassy field with a sunset in the background.

REI Trail Hut 2 Budget Tent Review

Published: February 3, 2025

This is an easy to use, compact, and dome-style tent with increased interior space from an included ridge pole.

Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Budget Tent Review

The Tarptent Stratospire 2 pitched with the rainfly and one vestibule door open, revealing the inner mesh and sleeping bag inside. Desert landscape with distant mountains in the background.

Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Budget Tent Review

Published: February 3, 2025

As an ultralight non-freestanding shelter built with functionality, versatility, and comfort in mind, this tent is equipped with a plethora of features, thoughtfully designed, and constructed for an array of situations and adverse conditions.

Coleman Peak 1 Budget Tent Review

Inner mesh tent of the Coleman Peak 1 with rainfly off and one of the doors rolled back. Shows the interior space with a sleeping bag and rolling hills and bushes in the background.

Coleman Peak 1 Budget Tent Review

Published: January 31, 2025

Durable materials, an included footprint, and unique features that enhance your time outdoors make this tent a great go-to choice for car camping.