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The Great Outdoors: Everything You Need To Camp in Comfort and Style
Grab your hiking boots, a squishy bag of marshmallows, and some hotdogs, because it’s time to gather around the campfire. We’re venturing into the great outdoors.
Chances are, you’re ready for a mini-escape from life. Modern life is busy and filled with blinking buzzing devices, and heading out into nature allows us to step back and appreciate what really matters in life – like spending time with loved ones. Whether you love going full rough-and-tumble and hiking to a secluded campsite in the mountains or you’re just looking to do some glamping by a nearby river for a weekend, we’ve found the top camping gear to make the most of your outdoor adventures.
Before venturing into the woods, gather essential outdoor camping gear such as tents, sleeping and kitchen gear, bug spray, portable chargers, hiking gear, and any modern comforts like a blow-up mattress or a strong broad spectrum SPF.
With our list of great camping gear, you’ll find everything you need to camp in comfort and style.
Our Top Picks for Reliable Camping Gear
- Coleman Sundome Camping Tent
- Smokey Camp Camping Cookware Mess Kit
- Anker Portable Charger 10,000 mAh
- Columbia Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof Hiking Boots (Men’s & Women’s)
- General Medi 2-in-1 First Aid Kit
Coleman Sundome Camping Tent
Grab your tent, kids! It’s time for an adventure in the great outdoors. Having a reliable tent is essential to every outdoor adventure. The Coleman Sundome Camping Tent is the #1 Best-Selling Camping Tent on Amazon, and we’re thrilled to tell you why.
The Sundome can be put up in ten minutes (those putting it up for the first time may need extra time), and it comes down in minutes. It’s incredibly affordable and comes in three colors and options for different camping grounds. Choose from a 2-person, 3-person, 4-person, or 6-person tent. The design and style of each different size are the same, but the base and height of the tent are larger depending on which one you choose.
The WeatcherTec system keeps bad weather out, and the tents have patented welded floors and inverted seams to keep out the rain. There are large windows to keep the air flowing through the tent and offer ventilation during warmer days.
Pro tip: We battle-tested this tent last summer on a rainy Big Sur trip, and we can confirm that the inside stayed perfectly dry and warm. We do recommend sizing up (like way up) if you travel with a lot of gear or you like to sleep on a larger air mattress. The person-count for this tent is based on the footprint of yoga-mat-size sleeping pads (and not, as it turns out, on a queen-size air mattress).
Smokey Camp Camping Cookware Mess Kit
There’s nothing like waking up in nature to the smell of sizzling bacon. So, start your day with freshly cooked breakfast and a hot cup of joe courtesy of this camping kitchen kit. This kit is versatile enough to whip up loads of different meals without needing to rent a Uhaul or a team of donkeys to get it into the woods.
Smokey Camp’s kit is a 17-piece set with all the essentials. The kit includes a 2.0-liter pot with a lid, one teapot with a lid, one pan, three bowls, one soup spoon, two steel plates, two sporks, one wooden rice paddle, a whistle, a pocket survival tool kit, and a cleaning sponge.
The set is made of aluminum alloy, which is durable and lightweight for those going on multi-day backpacking trips. The best part: The whole kit is nesting. You can store the whole caboodle in the largest pot, and the set packs down to a 4.9-inch by 7-inch package. This cookware is safe to use on loads of different stove types, including both propane and wood.
Anker 313 Power Bank 10,000 mAh
Camping in the middle of the forest or a national park typically means one thing – there are no electrical outlets as far as the eye can see. (That said, some campsites do have electricity). A portable charger is always handy to juice up your tech gear; you can also bring it with you on hikes, on airplanes, and more.
Anker’s 10,000 mAh Portable Charger charges electronics an average of one to two times, depending on size and wattage. For example, it can charge an iPhone 12 up to 2 times. A 10,000 mAh is an excellent size power bank to have on hand. We recommend getting one for each person in the family.
The reliable power bank comes with all the bells and whistles and from a trusted brand. The battery packs have PowerIQ and VoltageBoost, which is a fancy way of saying it can charge low-power devices safely at a slower rate. The MultiProtect safety system also ensures the battery pack doesn’t overcharge, short circuit, or reach dangerously high temperatures.
Columbia Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof Hiking Boots (Men’s & Women’s
Many outdoor enthusiasts swear by their hiking boots. They claim it’s a gateway into the great outdoors, and we must agree. A solid pair of boots can get you far: up a mountain, through caves, across the valley in the Grand Canyon, and anywhere else you find yourself in nature. You can even wear your favorite pair of boots through big cities.
Columbia New Ridge Plus II Waterproof hiking boots are one of the best purchases for anyone ready to start their next great adventure. When we said “everything you need to camp in comfort and style,” this was the comfort and style part.
Not only do they look incredible—and make you look like a TikTok star—they’re also made with seriously sturdy materials. Waterproof suede and leather make up the outside of the boot, and inside is a lightweight midsole to offer support. The bottom of the sole has Omni-Grip, a high-traction grip that makes walking across different terrains easy.
Hiking enthusiasts will tell you – this is the boot if you want to start hiking and enjoying more of what nature offers.
General Medi 2-in-1 First Aid Kit
Have a first aid kit on hand in case things go wrong. This first aid kit is filled with 215 essential injury items for treating injury. And, even though it’s stocked with hospital-grade items, it’s not too heavy or oversized to squeeze into your camping gear.
The classic fire engine red bag was made for durability, easy locating, and comes with multiple compartments to find and store your tools efficiently. Keep the first aid kit next to your survival kit in your tent, car, or other accessible location so you can get to it when needed.
