Gear Up for Camping Season

It's cheap, it's easy, and it's a great way to spend time with the family. Here's what you need for your next camping adventure.
The Gear Junkie: REI Cirque ASL 2 Tent

This backpacker's essential sets up quickly and weighs in at just under six pounds.

The Gear Junkie: Big Agnes Dream Island Sleeping Bag

Cozy up to your camping partner--or keep all the room for yourself. Sleeping in the Big Agnes is like sleeping in a queen size bed.

The Gear Junkie: Jetboil Helios

When you're hungry in the outdoors, you don't want to wait to make your meals. Our Gear Expert suggests a camp stove that heats up in a hurry.

The Gear Junkie: Cache Lake Camping Food

For canoe trips, car camping and leisurely backpacking trips, Cache Lake's line of dehydrated foods adds a gourmet touch to the great outdoors.

The Gear Junkie: Black Diamond Equipment Orbit Lantern

Collapsible and compact, the orbit lantern is a lightweight and useful addition to take on your next trip.

The Gear Junkie: SOG PowerAssist Multi-Tool

With a seat belt cutter and gear-powered pliers, find out if the PowerAssist could be your new do-all tool.

The Gear Junkie: Skeeter Beater

Turn your car into a tent in minutes with these window screens that make it possible to camp in your car.

The Gear Junkie: Luxury Camping Part I

Bringing the comforts of home with you outdoors is a growing trend for campers. Find out which products top the list for luxury.

The Gear Junkie: Luxury Camping Part II

Recharging your laptop via solar power isn't the only new luxury you can enjoy outdoors. Check out five of the latest gadgets made to pamper your c...

The Gear Junkie: Eagles Nest Outfitters Hammocks

Summertime is made for lounging outdoors, especially with two new hammocks from Eagles Nest Outfitters.