Nov 17, 2021, 02:04pm EST. ... But if you’re new to camping, you probably don’t want to fill your home with lots of bulky, elaborate camping gear that you might only use once a year.

Buying camping gear is all about making tradeoffs. Lightweight backpacking gear may be perfect for trips where you carry everything with you but might not be quite as sturdy as the heavier options.

Outdoor Awards 2021: Camping. Sleep out under the stars in comfort. By Popular Mechanics Editors Published: Sep 01, 2021 11:11 AM EDT. Staff. Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review.

Camping cooking gear ... Avoid sunburns with this sunscreen, which was our pick for best sunscreen of 2021. Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent, 2-Pack ($10.54; amazon.com) ...

Where to buy. Some of the best places to buy camping gear for a fair price are outdoor stores such as REI, Backcountry, and Public Lands, a retailer launched by Dick’s Sporting Goods in 2021 (we ...

If you're camping in 2021, there's a lot at stake. But with a little planning and common sense, you can navigate the crowds and avoid rookie mistakes. Take it from this former Boy Scout.

Stay Cozy NanoLoft Pyro Travel Blanket, $99 at Bloomingdale’s Rumpl’s puffy, water-resistant camping blankets top a lot of “best of” camping-gear lists. They feature a down alternative made from ...

This is part of the L.A. Times 2021 gift guide. See the full guide here. If you make a purchase off one of our links, the L.A. Times may be compensated. Not everyone on your list wants sun gloves ...

Solo Brands, an upstart camping gear company, has a new home. The company, previously based in Southlake, moved into a new headquarters last week in Grapevine. The company, which went public last ...

Hang around off the ground and get the best night’s sleep you’ve ever had in the woods with the best camping hammocks of 2021. By Meg Carney Aug 26, 2021 Four different camping hammocks ...