Camping Gear Reviews & Expert Tips

The Hydro Flask Carry Out 20L cooler sits on a rock with mountains in the background.

Hydro Flask Carry Out 20L Cooler Review

Published: July 20, 2025

This stylish soft shell cooler is a great choice for casual outings and day trips. With its eye-catching look and portability, it’s a spacious cooler with an elevated aesthetic that comes at an incredibly reasonable price.

RTIC Ultralight 52 Cooler Review

A close up of a person carrying the RTIC Ultralight 52 cooler by its built-in molded side handles.

RTIC Ultralight 52 Cooler Review

Published: July 19, 2025

Built to keep weight to an absolute minimum, this cooler weighs significantly less than comparable models, while still having plenty of room for all your cold storage needs. Combining high volume with light weight, it’s a product that’s uniquely portable.

RTIC Soft Pack Cooler Review

The RTIC Soft Pack cooler sits on a rock with sage brush and boulders in the background.

RTIC Soft Pack Cooler Review

Published: July 19, 2025

This burly soft shell cooler is designed to be used outside and is equipped to handle adventures on and off the water. The only cooler we reviewed that floats, its fully waterproof design and rugged exterior shell is built to withstand the roughest usage.

REI Cool Trail Split Pack Cooler Review

Published: July 19, 2025

At first glance, this cooler might look like a traditional backpack. However, featuring a split design, its bottom half is a cooler with plenty of room to accommodate day trip needs for maximum portability on and off the trail.

Coleman Steel Belted Cooler Review

Coleman Steel Belted Cooler Review

Published: July 19, 2025

A 1950s throwback oozing with vintage charm, this cooler is thoroughly modern in its portable functionality. Encased in stylish metal plating, this cooler is reliable and affordable with maximized storage to accommodate a mid-size group.

YETI Roadie 48 Cooler Review

A person with their back to the camera pulls the YETI Roadie 48 cooler by its periscope handle down a path. There are mountains in the distance.

YETI Roadie 48 Cooler Review

Published: July 14, 2025

Durable, portable, and featuring top-of-the-line temperature control, this is one of the best coolers out there.

XSpec 60 QT Cooler Review

The XSpec 60QT cooler sits on the ground with its lid open, revealing a layer of ice cubes along with several canned beverages.

XSpec 60 QT Cooler Review

Published: July 14, 2025

This cooler impresses with its rugged durability and superior insulating capabilities- all at an affordable cost. Featuring a rotomolded design and insulation style, it is built to withstand the toughest outdoor usage.

YETI Hopper Flip 12 Cooler Review

A person carries the YETI Hopper Flip 12 using the shoulder strap. Their face is not visible.

YETI Hopper Flip 12 Cooler Review

Published: July 14, 2025

This top-of-the-line soft shell cooler not only has a stylish design, but is built for maximum durability and portability. With plenty of space for your day trip needs and the insulation to keep it all cold, it’s a high performance soft shell.

YETI Tundra 65 Cooler Review

The YETI Tundra 65 sits on the ground with boulders in the background.

YETI Tundra 65 Cooler Review

Published: July 14, 2025

Tough enough to withstand a grizzly bear, this cooler is made with high-quality and lasting materials. It’s designed with durability in mind and built to stand up to the harshest environments and roughest usage, all while providing top-notch insulation.

Coleman 316 Series 70 QT Cooler Review

The Coleman 316 Series 70QT cooler sits on rocky terrain with mountains in the background.

Coleman 316 Series 70 QT Cooler Review

Published: July 14, 2025

Affordable and reliable, this cooler is able to hold over 100 cans, making it the biggest cooler we tested. Pairing large volume with an impressively minimal weight, when you have a lot to keep cold, it’s a high value cooler with a low price tag.

Best Camping Cookware of 2026

The Stanley Adventure Base Camp 4 Cookset with the Camp Chef Everest 2x stove on a table in a campsite

Best Camping Cookware of 2026

Last Updated: July 11, 2025

Climbing mountains is impressive, but conquering hangry moments is legendary. We’ve sautéed, simmered, and savored to uncover the top camping cookware available.

OOfos OOriginal Sandal Review

a woman wearing the OOfos OOriginals to show off the fit and support

OOfos OOriginal Sandal Review

Published: July 8, 2025

This recovery slide can double as a camp shoe that provides comfort around the tent, relaxation for your achy joints, and durability for rough outdoor use.

Bedrock Mountain Clog Review

a woman shoes off the traction of the Bedrock Mountain Clog

Bedrock Mountain Clog Review

Published: July 8, 2025

This backcountry clog has a thick sole, great traction, suede uppers, and adjustable straps, and the barefoot design allows the foot to spread out after a long day of adventuring.

Crocs Classic Clog Review

the Crocs Classic Clogs in blue traveling around a camp site in the high desert showing off its versatility and fit

Crocs Classic Clog Review

Published: July 8, 2025

Our gear analyst awarded this shoe “Best Budget” because of the incredible value you get for this shoe’s price point.

Feathered Friends Down Booties Review

showing off the cinches and adjustments on the green Feathered Friends Down Booties have

Feathered Friends Down Booties Review

Published: July 8, 2025

For those looking to keep warm during winter camping trips, these insulated, down booties provide superior warmth to wear around camp and in your sleeping bag.

HOKA ORA Recovery 3 Slide Review

a woman wears the HOKA ORA Recovery 3 Slides while standing on a rock

HOKA ORA Recovery 3 Slide Review

Published: July 8, 2025

This camp shoe has incredible support, a cushy sole, and versatile design that not only allows it to melt away our pain but also to hold up to all camp conditions.