Camping Gear Reviews & Expert Tips

GCI Outdoor Compact Camp Table 20 Review

The GCI Compact 20 stands on a sandy river beach. The river is mostly iced over. A Jetboil, stainless cup, and kindle sit on top of the table. In the background, a bridge crosses the river.

GCI Outdoor Compact Camp Table 20 Review

Published: June 30, 2025

Lightweight and easy to set up, this side table is a winning choice to join you on you next car camping adventure.

REI Camp Roll Table Review

The REI Camp Roll Table stands in the snow with a tree-covered hill in the background. It has a Nalgene, two-burner stove, green bowl, and an avocado on its top. A propane stove sits on the ground next to the table.

REI Camp Roll Table Review

Published: June 30, 2025

This versatile table withstood the elements through a season of camping and acted as a dinner table, cook station, and game center.

Coleman Compact Roll Top Aluminum Table Review

Two people sit around the Coleman Compact Roll-Top Table smiling. The background is snow and pine trees. The table has a box of wine, a water bottle, and chips.

Coleman Compact Roll Top Aluminum Table Review

Published: June 30, 2025

This versatile table withstood the elements through a season of camping and acted as a dinner table, cook station, and workstation.

Portal Outdoors Quick Adjust Roll-Up Table Review

The Portal Roll-Up Table is standing on snow with a stove and cookware on top of it. There is a beige cooler and a red chair next to it. The background is tree-covered hills.

Portal Outdoors Quick Adjust Roll-Up Table Review

Published: June 30, 2025

Sand, gravel, snow, or hilly terrain is no match for this table. Adjust its independent legs to keep all of your gear safely on the ground.

Best Camping Tables of 2025

The GCI Outdoors Master Cook Station set up in a lakeside campsite with the Camp Chef Everest 2x stove, a cookset, a YETI Tundra Cooler, lantern, etc.

Best Camping Tables of 2025

Last Updated: June 29, 2025

From sunrise coffee to sunset dinners, we set the table with this budget-friendly guide. So dine under the stars with a durable, compact, and lightweight camping table…

Therm-A-Rest LuxuryMap Sleeping Pad Review

A man in a green shirt lays on a camping mattress in the back of a pickup truck.

Therm-A-Rest LuxuryMap Sleeping Pad Review

Published: June 28, 2025

If warmth, durability, and ease of use are top priorities when you’re camping, this memory foam mattress is the king of comfort for year-round rest under the stars.

Best Camping Sleeping Bags of 2025

A woman snuggled up in the Exped MegaSleep 25/40 sleeping bag inside of a camping tent with a view of the high desert in the background

Best Camping Sleeping Bags of 2025

Last Updated: June 27, 2025

Your sleeping bag can be as comfortable and warm as your bed at home. Whether you sleep cold, on your side, or love to cuddle…

REI Siesta Hooded 20 Sleeping Bag Review

A man from the waist up is wrapped in a sleeping bag, standing outside and looking down at the ground

REI Siesta Hooded 20 Sleeping Bag Review

Last Updated: June 27, 2025

Cozy, roomy, warm, and feature-forward, this camping sleeping bag takes the top spot for its exceptional performance in every metric.

Therm-A-Rest MondoKing 3D Review

Close-up image of a person loading a wide sleeping mattress into a tent in a snowy landscape.

Therm-A-Rest MondoKing 3D Review

Published: June 24, 2025

Looking for a comfortable, spacious, and luxurious self-inflating mattress? This is one of the most durable and cozy options we tested, perfect for restful nights in the great outdoors.

Sea To Summit Comfort Deluxe Review

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Sea To Summit Comfort Deluxe Review

Published: June 24, 2025

This self-inflating mattress hits the sweet spot when it comes to comfort, warmth, and ease of use, making it a top choice for 4-season camping in all sorts of weather.

HEST Foamy Sleeping Pad Review

A woman puts a large, rolled-up camping mattress into the back of a pickup truck.

HEST Foamy Sleeping Pad Review

Published: June 24, 2025

If warmth, durability, and ease of use are top priorities when you’re camping, this memory foam mattress is the king of comfort for year-round rest under the stars.

NEMO Roamer Double Sleeping Pad Review

A woman and man are smiling and talking while laying on a camping mattress in a tent in the woods.

NEMO Roamer Double Sleeping Pad Review

Published: June 24, 2025

We’ve found the most luxurious double camping mattress when it comes to comfort, durability, and compact design. Perfect for car camping, it all but guarantees a rejuvenating rest for two.

Therm-A-Rest NeoAir Topo Luxe Sleeping Pad Review

A man holds a camping mattress vertically in a snowy mountain setting.

Therm-A-Rest NeoAir Topo Luxe Sleeping Pad Review

Published: June 24, 2025

This mattress earns its keep as a thick, packable, and comfortable mattress. If you want a restful sleep, it’s a winner for warm nights of car camping or short backpacking trips.

REI Campwell Sleeping Pad Review

Top-down view of a person's legs wearing leggings and socks and resting on a camping mattress in a tent.

REI Campwell Sleeping Pad Review

Published: June 24, 2025

Sleep warm and comfy on chilly nights with a self-inflating pad that packs small, sets up fast, and delivers serious insulation. This one is perfect for budget-friendly camping adventures.

REI Camp Dreamer XL Camping Mattress Review

A man in a snowy, forested landscape stands next to a tall sleeping pad.

REI Camp Dreamer XL Camping Mattress Review

Published: June 24, 2025

Our testing found this mattress offers exceptional comfort and reliable warmth. It’s easy to set up, packs well, and provides a cozy experience for spring, summer, and fall camping adventures.

Paria Recharge XL Insulated Sleeping Pad Review

A man in a red jacket rolls up a pump sack attached to a camping sleeping pad in a wintry setting.

Paria Recharge XL Insulated Sleeping Pad Review

Published: June 24, 2025

This lightweight, budget-friendly sleeping pad is a solid pick for car camping and backpacking. If you need a compact, no-frills mattress for your next adventure, this may be the one.