Charlotte

We tested hydration bladders for sleeve fit, cap seals, bite-valve flow and drying. Here’s what to buy for day hikes, fast hikes and long trips.

We tested compact stainless, titanium, folding, and family sets to find camp cutlery that packs clean, eats well, and survives the wash.

We tested camping utensils for packed size, reach, and cleanup, from an 18-gram titanium spork to a ten-piece stainless kit that lives at basecamp.

We tested eight portable camping toilets, bucket, folding, and flush, to find the steadiest seat, the easiest empty, and the best kit for real privacy.

We compare tents that actually stay dry: the Coleman Sundome for most campers, plus instant cabins, two-room family tents and budget domes.

We tested folding camp tables on real campsites. Our picks level on uneven ground, seat four for dinner, set up a camp kitchen and pack small.

We tested camping tables for family meals, camp cooking, and backpacking to find the picks worth packing.

We tested cast iron and backpacking skillets for campfire and stove cooking. Here are the picks that earn their place in the camp kit.

We tested pump showers, solar bags, and heated kits to find which ones seal, last, and make off-grid bathing easy, and which to skip.

We tested camping pillows for packability, loft, and valve reliability to find the best picks for backpacking, car camping, and side sleepers.