Ultimate Camping Guide

Under the Stars or on the Couch, Get Cozy with These Alpaca Wool Blankets

The company's ethical and fair trade practices help support the Andean communities where the blankets are sourced.

January 21, 2022

Plan Your Stargazing Road Trip Across the West with These Dark Sky Routes

Each stargazing-focused stop is mapped as a destination that can be appreciated by the naked eye.

December 30, 2021

January 16, 2022

Gravity Haus to Launch Adventure Community Near Lake Tahoe

The Lake Tahoe-area venue, slated to open summer 2022, will be the brand's first location outside Colorado.

December 20, 2021

December 21, 2021

Camping Essentials Checklist

This Car-Camping Pop-up Tent Takes Comfort and Ease to the Next Level

Roofnest just added one such tent to their already-impressive lineup of hard-shell, weather-proof, and aerodynamic pop-ups.

August 25, 2021

January 20, 2022

Bask in the Glow of This Portable Lantern During Your Next Camping Trip

This lantern's ChromaReal LED technology provides a warm glow that can be tailored to any environment.

September 25, 2021

January 20, 2022

This Company’s Vehicle Storage Systems Make Car Camping Easier Than Ever

The Idaho manufacturer makes car storage systems designed to maximize space and look good while doing so.

September 3, 2021

January 20, 2022

This Global Hotspot Will Keep You Connected on Your Next off-the-Grid Adventure

The compact device is a quintessential tool to carry whether you're a wilderness backpacker or you're simply wanting to get off the grid.

October 11, 2021

January 20, 2022

Camping Alone? What to Pack (Bear Canisters) and What to Leave Behind (Everything You're Scared Of).

Camping by yourself can be one of the most rewarding experiences—if you know how to do it right. From tips to gear to mind tricks, here’s everything you need to camp solo like a pro.

July 23, 2019

May 25, 2021

This Camp Kitchen Box Makes Cooking in the Outdoors Easier (and Cleaner)

There may be nothing overtly flashy about the Chuck Box Camp Kitchen, but that's exactly what we love about it.

September 17, 2021

January 20, 2022

Camping with the Family

How to Go Camping With a Baby and Not Lose Your Mind

Armed with the right gear, proper planning, and the right frame of mind, your first camping trip with baby can go from daunting to awesome.

September 9, 2019

January 18, 2022

Outdoor Living

Camping in Place: How to Make a Sleepaway Camp in Your Own Backyard

Create a guest-ready, teen-approved backyard glampsite with sleepaway camp style that’s almost as fun as the real thing.

June 7, 2021

The Best Camping Tents for Every Type of Family

Whether your family is new to camping or planning on spending half the summer at the campground, we’ve got you covered with these excellent tents.

March 27, 2018

May 21, 2021

Hitting the Trail with the Kids

There are many variables to look out for when going hiking with kids. Check out these useful tips and tricks to ensure you're ready to bring the kids along.

September 29, 2020

March 24, 2021

Campsites We Love

The 15 Best Campsites in the West, Hands Down

An entirely unscientific, emotional, and somewhat biased accounting of the greatest places to pitch a tent, chosen by the pros who live their lives outdoors.

May 13, 2019

May 25, 2021

The 55 Best Campgrounds in California, Hawaii, and Mexico

Sequoias, seashore, mountains, and more: Here are the best spots in California (plus Hawaii and Baja!) to pitch your tent

April 16, 2009

March 24, 2021

The 41 Best Campgrounds in Washington, Oregon, and the Pacific Northwest

Our favorite campgrounds in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, and Canada

April 16, 2009

October 12, 2021

Top 15 Beginner Campgrounds

These campsites will turn even the most doubtful campers into true believers

April 7, 2014

March 24, 2021

Outdoor Adventure

The 27 Best Campgrounds in the Southwest

Whether you want to hike the Grand Canyon, boulder in Nevada or fly-fish in New Mexico, you'll find the perfect campground on our list of faves

April 16, 2009

February 25, 2020

Airstream, Auto Camp at Russian River in Guerneville California

10 Best Spots for Trailer & Yurt Camping

Ditch the tiny tent and stay in these yurts, trailers, and canvas tents instead. All you have to do is show up and camp, no set-up or wrangling poles required

April 5, 2017

March 24, 2021

Easy Camping Recipes

24 Delicious Camping Dinners

After a day of fun in the outdoors, treat yourself to a super-tasty meal that’s shockingly easy to make

April 8, 2009

March 24, 2021

How to Cook the Ultimate Coastal Car Camping Feast

Two chefs take a food-fueled California road trip from Malibu to Guerneville. Car camping never tasted so good.

May 13, 2019

March 24, 2021

And the World’s Best Camping Food Is [Drum Roll] Ceviche…?

Bringing raw fish to the wilderness might seem dicey, but Guerrilla Tacos chef Wes Avila swears by the zesty, spicy, umami-rich treat—here's how he does it.

June 10, 2019

March 24, 2021

Cooking Hack: Dutch Oven Chocolate Cake Meets the Grill

How to grill a chocolate cake. Yes.

September 26, 2017

March 24, 2021

Recipes

15 Delicious S’Mores & Camping Desserts

Reinvent the campfire favorite with our grown-up flavor combinations—plus get more inventive ideas for camping treats

April 10, 2009

March 24, 2021