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Buying guide

Building a camping kit that works

Start with the three things that make or break a night outside: shelter, light and hot food. A tent or a tarp with a hammock keeps you dry, a rechargeable headlamp frees both hands, and a compact stove turns a cold camp into a good one.

Weight matters when you carry it, durability matters when you drive to camp. Match your gear to the trip: lightweight for backpacking, sturdier and roomier for car camping.

Two light sources

Carry a headlamp and a backup. Lumens matter less than runtime at the setting you actually use.

Keep canisters warm

Gas stoves lose pressure in the cold. Keep the canister in your sleeping bag overnight.

Bug net for hammocks

A hammock with a built-in mosquito net makes summer camping far more comfortable.

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Common questions

What camping gear do I need for a first trip?

A shelter, a sleeping bag and pad, a headlamp, a stove with fuel, water and a basic knife or multi-tool.

Is a hammock better than a tent?

Hammocks are lighter and comfortable in wooded areas. Tents work anywhere, including open ground and above the treeline.

What is a good pocket knife for camping?

A locking blade of 3 to 3.5 inches in a stainless or carbon steel is enough for food prep, cord and kindling.