Charlotte

We tested propane and cast-iron camping griddles to find the best for family breakfasts, small rigs, and campfire cooking.

We tested nesting mess kits, titanium and stainless pots and a cast iron Dutch oven to find cookware that packs small, cooks real meals and lasts.

Two-burner camp kitchens, a dual-fuel backup, and an ultralight canister burner: the camping stoves we recommend and the trip each one suits.

Eight camping tarps pitched, packed and compared, from 26-ounce rainflies to 17-foot group shelters, with picks for every budget and setup.

We pitched tents and slept in them to find the ones that stay dry, go up fast, and fit real campers — for car camping, families and backpacking.

We tested roomy, warm sleeping bags for car camping, from big-and-tall rectangular bags to couples’ doubles, to match your tent and trunk.

We tested loose, ball, block, and liquid climbing chalk to find the best grip for gym and crag, with picks for low mess, value, and premium feel.

We tested climbing chalk bags for mouth width, closure and pocket space. The SURVIVOR bundle is our top pick; the Noborou is the one for carrying a phone.

We tested road clipless pedals and picked the easiest to start on, a light race option, a big-platform Keo, and a dual-sided system.

We filled, folded, and packed eight collapsible dog bowls. Here’s which one keeps a big dog watered at camp, and which suits a small dog on a day hike.