Camping

This isn’t a guide to 2023’s flashiest bivy gear—although there are some instant-classics included below. This is the gear we return to time and again when we’re headed for the hills.

I’ll level with you, dear reader: while I don’t trust gear reviews that don’t name at least a few cons, the only con here is the hefty price.

These meals are a worthy option for overnight climbers and campers who want to eat real, delicious food with a finite lifespan.

The comfiest base-camp bedding

A five-star kit for base-camp meals

This compact solar panel will juice up your next long-distance trek

The best gear for staying put outside

Backcountry.com is here to hook you up with the perfect tent, offering huge discounts on everything from single person tents to 8-person party tents.

Fire up a backcountry meal to remember with these camp-friendly cookers.

Versatile. Compact. And as the name suggests, a quick-working cooking system.

For starters, you need the right map. Gaia GPS can help.

Getting outside on your period can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be.

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Camp 4, the storied Yosemite climber campground, will be testing out an online lottery-based application system in 2019.

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Yosemite National Park implements road and campground Improvements along Northside Drive and Camp 4.

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