Rylee Johnston is a Shopping Writer and reporter for Travel & Leisure with more than four years of digital media experience. She covers all things travel-related including luggage, packing ...

Excited for some epic outdoor spring adventures? Before you hit the road for your next hike or camping trip, take stock of your outdoor gear and see what needs updating for the new season.

Like the daffodils and tulips, we're slowly crawling back into the sunlight and in no time at all, we'll be heading out for weekend camping adventures ... to storing extra gear or taking off ...