gear

We tested vehicle-mounted and tarp-style camping awnings to find the best shade and rain cover for SUV, van, and overland campsites.

We tested camping axes and hatchets for kindling, splitting and limbing. Here is what to buy for pack weight, one-handed control, or bigger wood.

Eight camping blankets we recommend for pack, tent, and truck, from a 1.1-pound down quilt to a wool blanket built for frost.

We tested camp shoes for the walk from tent to bathhouse: Crocs, insulated booties, and supportive slip-ons, ranked by fit, grip, and packability.

We tested packable microfiber camp towels to find which dry fast, pack small and still get you dry, plus the ultralight and budget picks worth carrying.

We tested camping accessories for water, cooking, shelter, light, safety, and comfort, then picked the ones that earn pack space.

Find a camp axe that’s ready to chop kindling without needing to sharpen first – for campers who value instant usability.

We tested camp Dutch ovens from Lodge, Camp Chef and Uno Casa to find the best for coals, baking and group meals at a real campsite.

We tested portable camp kitchen organizers and caddies. Here’s what works for tent campers, RV kitchens, and tailgate grills.

We tested budget travel backpacks that fit under the seat, carry a laptop, and pack like a small suitcase. Here are the ones worth buying.