The Best Camping Gear Will Help You Conquer the Great Outdoors in Comfort
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- 04 May 2023
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There's no agreed-upon definition of the best camping gear out there, but there are plenty of people who will tell you there is. They're usually the self-proclaimed “pros,” and they'll say that your tent is too big (or small), your sleeping bag is too warm (or cold), your stove is too new (or old), and that if you're not eating dehydrated beef stroganoff for dinner, your cause is most certainly lost. Don't be deterred—the truth is that camping can be whatever you want it to be. Now, more than ever, thanks to the unending supply of water-repellant, ripstop, ultralight, hard-wearing goods out there, we've entered the golden era of outdoor gear.
Innovation over the decades has always hewed toward lighter, stronger, warmer materials—often for the sake of hardcore explorers looking to venture to places where the chances of survival are slim. But that's good news for the rest of us: These days, middle-of-the-trail gear, the stuff for occasional campers and fair-weather woods wanderers has gotten really good, too. Thanks to sleeping bags with extra legroom, headlamps that dim for reading, and coolers that keep stuff on ice for days, camping is more comfortable—and more importantly, more fun—than ever. (If you want it to be; there's nothing wrong with sleeping in the dirt, either.)
What to Know When Buying Camping Gear
Your number-one consideration when buying outdoor gear is its intended purpose and how you plan to use it. So if you're backpacking, weight should be top of mind. Car camping? Bring the kitchen sink. If you're buying gear for a specific trip, tailor your shopping list to that environment. (Is it cold? Is it wet? Are there grizzly bears?) Otherwise, aim for versatility—there's plenty of gear out there that'll work well for all kinds of adventures. Read More..
