The 8 Best Cots for Camping & Backpacking, Tested
Lightweight, comfy, highly-packable, these camping cots make getting a good night's rest outdoors easier, without the noise and feel of an air pad
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Field Mag's Ultimate Backpacking Checklist for Happier Trails This Season
A complete guide to packing for a multi-day wilderness adventure, product recs included
Astrotourism Is A Top Travel Trend for 2025—But What Is It Exactly?
Real dark night skies are becoming harder to find, following the stars is a sustainable way for outdoor travelers to see the cosmos up close
The Gear I Used While Trekking 50 Miles in the Underrated Lower Himalayas
The ecologically diverse area presents very different challenges than the more famous high-alpine zone. Here's 10 pieces of gear I relied on daily
The Best Places to Rent Camping, Backpacking, and Hiking Gear Online
Whether you're looking for car camping staples, backpacking equipment, or even a full size yurt, these online and IRL rental shops can help get you
Less Roughing, More Lounging: How Snow Peak Is Challenging American Outdoor Orthodoxy
While other outfitters emphasize performance in rough settings, the Japanese brand designs gear to bring the comforts of home to the outdoors
These Hoka Slippers Are Obviously Ugly, But We Love Them Anyway
A recovery shoe, sci-fi prop hybrid, these Hokas have a ... particular look. But they're so comfortable we can't stop wearing them.
The Rumpl's Wrap Sack Is a Gateway Sleeping Bag for New Campers
The ubiquitous outdoor blanket company's first sleeping bag is designed to keep you comfortable even in changing temperatures. Here's how it works
Helinox Updates Its Flagship Camp Chair for Extra Comfort & Durability
The South Korean camp furniture maker revisits its flagship product, the Chair One, introducing a more sustainable and durable update for car campers
New Brand Kitworks Launches to Make It Easier—and More Fun—to Store All Your Gear
Tired of plastic Rubbermaid bins, this new company has a novel theory about outdoor gear organization (it's modular and involves lots of accessories)
A Review of DOD Outdoors' Japanese Comfort Camping Gear
The Japanese camping brand designs luxury-leaning gear for taking it slow and easy, but does it live up to its cushy claims?
You Don’t Need a Big Fancy Van to Make Car Camping Cool
My personal favorite essential (and non-essential) gear upgrades that work for my Subaru Crosstrek and other extra-regular cars, trucks, and rigs
A Guide to Glamping Tents for Airbnb Entrepreneurs & Backyard Campers
From classic bell tents to more creative canvas options, here we break down the many different types of camping shelters and some of the best to buy
The Field Mag Guide to Yurts: Semi-Permanent Cabins Fit for Everywhere
From history and construction to how to buy or build your own, this definitive guide explores all aspects of life in these classic circular shelters
Field Mag's Guide to the Best Car Camping Mattresses
Sleeping inside or next to your car makes camping a cinch, and these thick, supportive mattresses bring the comfort of home to anywhere you can park
36 Hours at the New Snow Peak Campfield, a Dream PNW Campground Compound
A first hand look at the Japanese outfitter's debut North American campground, featuring campsite and micro cabin rentals, an onsen-like spa & more
The 9 Best Biodegradable Soaps for Sudsing Up Indoors & Outside
A quick and dirty guide to keeping you and the environment clean with 9 biodegradable soaps, tested and approved
The Best Bins, Containers, and Boxes for Storing Gear at Home and on the Road
Bring some order to the chaos of backseats and closets stuffed with camping and outdoor gear with these rugged, utilitarian storage bins
The Best Cabins for a Luxe Lone Star State Getaway
From Hill Country to Big Bend, Austin to Marfa, there's no shortage of awesome areas to visit and places to stay in Texas
Could That Old Saying "Cotton Kills" Be Outdated Advice for Outdoor Adventure?
In a plastic-filled world, maybe it's time to challenge the idea that cotton is a poor material for hiking, camping, running, and exploring outside
Live Out Your Man Vs Wild Fantasies with These Essential Survival Knives
In a true wilderness emergency, a strong, sharp, reliable blade can be your ticket to fire, shelter, and survival—they're also fun for regular camping
The 13 Best Slip-On Crocs Alternatives of 2024
Two decades since invention, Crocs are more popular than ever. And so are the many Croc like shoes from other trusted names in the footwear world
These 10 Unique Bay Area Glamp Sites Are Perfect for a Weekend Escape
Choose from modern yurts, sky-high treehouses, or upscale canvas tents for an ideal retreat in California’s scenic Bay Area.
Knifemaker Gerber Enters the Campsite Kitchen With a Full Line of Cookware
If your idea of camp cuisine consists of more than instant ramen, say yes, chef! to stacking sets of pots, bowls, cutting boards, and knives