Packing for a camping trip can be an exercise in minimalism, but other times it’s about being outside with some of your favorite creature comforts from home.
However you choose to camp — and most of us do a little of both — Backcountry has a selection of goods to make things easier and more comfortable this summer.
Check out our picks from the latest in camping goods, or dive right into one of Backcountry’s Camp Guides tailored to camping from a backpack, car, or adventure rig.
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The North Face Wawona 6 Tent: 6-Person 3-Season: $500
This double-walled, three-season tent is made for camping with your crew under one big roof. It fits up to six people (or dogs) and has enough headroom for even your tall friends.
It has a large mesh door and vents up top for airflow. The vestibule can protect gear or let people spread out. For storage, an array of drop-in pockets lets you stash small items within sight and easy reach.
Shop NowCamp Chef Pro 90X Three-Burner Stove: $350
Known for its compact stove setups, Camp Chef makes this larger, leggier version to get things off the ground and easier to sit over. The Pro 90X Three-Burner Stove has adjustable folding legs and two folding side shelves to keep ingredients within reach.
It works with a propane tank, which gives you 30,000 BTU burners and less hassle with smaller (more wasteful) camp fuel canisters. A piezo ignition makes it easier to light while the three-sided widescreen maintains the flame’s consistency.
Shop NowNocs Provisions Standard Issue 8×25 Waterproof Binocular: $95
These 8×25 binoculars are a compact way to look closely at a chirping bird along the trail or check how the waves are breaking while standing on the shore. The body is covered with rubber for grip and to protect from dings. It’s also waterproof and fog-free.
The 8x magnification makes it easy to follow moving objects while the 25x is good for moderate distance and clarity on brighter days without adding weight. The Bak-4 prisms and multicoated glass offer clear optics and you can even capture smartphone photos through the lens to look at the images later.
Shop NowDometic CFX3 75 Dual Zone Powered Cooler: $1,250
This hefty cooler eliminates the guesswork of traditional ice coolers. The Dometic CFX3 lets you adjust the cooling temp (down to -7 degrees F) via the display screen or its app on your phone.
The 75L capacity translates to 113 cans, but you’ll want to use it for a mix of food and drinks. To help with that, there are dual compartments, and you can freeze one section while cooling the other. No more ice-burnt veggies in your cooler!
If running a cooler from your car makes you uneasy, note that this has three-stage dynamic battery protection to prevent it from killing your battery.
Shop NowWestern Mountaineering UltraLite Sleeping Bag — 20F Down: From $600
The famed Western Mountaineering has built a reputation on its coveted sleeping bags. The powerhouse warmth of 850+ fill down is protected by a high-thread-count shell fabric, ExtremeLite, on the outside. This 20-degree bag weighs less than 2 pounds.
To trap more warmth, the mummy shape is slightly narrower around the shoulders, and the interlocking draft tubes and down-filled collar keep the bag fit snugly around your face.
Shop NowKelty Low Loveseat Camp Chair: $140
The Kelty Low Love Camp Chair sits low and slightly reclined for a relaxed time by the fire or just enjoying a view. Like a loveseat, this camp chair allows two people to sit close, snuggle, and share a blanket. It has a quilted fabric to spread over its foldable steel frame, and the armrests have an insulated beverage holder.
Shop NowRovR RollR 80 Cooler: $500
This rugged-wheeled cooler is built to go off-road and keep its contents cool for days. It boasts 10 days of ice retention and comes with a removable, two-compartment Dry Bin for keeping produce and meats cool, but not wet.
The RovR RollR 80 can hold up to 120 cans and 20 pounds of ice. It’s also certified grizzly bear-resistant.
Shop NowKlymit Static V Luxe Sleeping Pad: $110
Weight matters when backpacking, and the Klymit Static V Luxe (26.5 ounces) cuts weight through its unique body-mapped V-chamber design. The chamber shape helps maintain the loft of your sleeping bag and thus preserves the cushion and warmth.
The pad is 30 inches wide and has “side rails” to keep you nestled in the middle. It comes with a stuff sack and patch kit.
Shop NowMSR Guardian Gravity Water Purifier: $300
A pack-sized water filtration system for groups, the Guardian Gravity Water Purifier filters out bacteria, particulates, viruses, and protozoa. The filter’s durable 10L reservoir opens along its width for an easy fill and comes with a bottle adapter.
The high-flow system filters up to 1 L in 2 minutes, providing 10 L of drinkable water — well, you do the math. A cartridge life indicator lets you know when to change the filter.
Shop NowSpikeball Weekender Set: $70
The Spikeball Weekender Set is a new twist on the standard kit, bringing a bouncier net (with easier setup) and grippier balls to make it more likely you keep the volleys going longer. Sometimes it’s best when camp games are about cooperation and less about competition. Sometimes …
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