Best Tents and Sleeping Gear for Camping

Our photo shoot brought with it gale force winds. So this wind-resistant tent almost seemed premeditated. The rigging system keeps the outer tarp taut, while inside there’s enough room for three actual people, contrary to the sizing given by most tents.

This revolutionary new design offers a self-inflating structure the company claims uses 60 percent less foam. That gives your weary bones the thin profile of an air pad with the durability and plush feel of a bulkier foam pad.

Harmful dyes create caustic byproducts. But this “Eco AF” bag offers everything the standard Lamina bag does, including a 30-degrees F rating and ripstop nylon exterior, but is made from recycled materials and avoids all dying processes for a clean-looking, and clean-feeling bag.

Kate and Woody snuggle up in Pendleton Woolen Mills’ Homestead wool blanket, a classic made in Oregon.

A minimalist two-seater for around the campfire, this sleek design pulls a layer of fabric taut around the X-shaped frame. We’ve loved the simple solutions from this brand in the past and the bench adds an important group option to any gathering.

We love these packable hammocks for one or two.