Category: Campsite

How To Choose Hammock Straps Why Do You Need Straps? We often get asked whether hammock straps are essential. Ultimately, they keep you suspended whilst

Making the switch from regular to hammock camping can be a dawdle with our handy guide of do’s and don’ts…

Learn how to keep yourself and your hammock pitch dry on any trip in our tutorial, featuring a selection of easy-to-do, practical, and functional hammock rain tarp configurations. 

Photo by Gronkca / CC BY 2.0 Eagle Nest Outfitters Housefly Overview If you’re a hammock enthusiast, you know the joy of sleeping beneath the

Photo by Oisin Patenall / CC BY-SA 2.0 Overall Best Hammock Tarp Weighing in at only 10 oz., the Kammok Kuhli Pro Shelter is the

There are times when it’s not possible to find two trees or posts that are perfectly spaced to suspend your hammock. This has been an

Best Portable Hammock Stand Kammok Swiftlet Hammock Stand The Kammok Swiftlet Hammock Stand does not top our list in any one category but consistently gets

Overall Winner: Best Sleeping Pad for Hammock Klymit Hammock V Sleeping Pad If you want a hammock sleeping pad that provides comfort from every perspective,

Photo by Gronkca / CC BY 2.0 Overall Winner Best Hammock Underquilt ENO Vulcan Hammock Underquilt To make sure you do not have to worry

All-Around Best Sleeping Bag for Hammock Camping Outdoor Vitals Aerie In the debate between sleeping bags and top quilts, the Aerie manages to split the

Overall Winner: Best Hammock Bug Net Outdoor Vitals Ultralight Hammock Bug Net Keep the bugs at bay, with the Outdoor Vitals hammock bug net, which

The Equip Portable Hammock is ideal for travelers, campers, and hikers who are looking for a fast, affordable, and comfortable place to nap and relax

Review of the Fox Outfitters Neolite Hammock  The humble hammock has undergone something of a renaissance in the world of modern camping. Camping hammocks are

Best Beach Hammock Legit Camping – Double Hammock  The Legit’s hammock sits at or near the top of our list in so many different categories,

Photo by Dan4th Nicholas / CC BY 2.0 Best Portable Folding Hammock Bliss Hammocks Portable Hammock with Stand The Bliss Hammocks Q-806BJR Stow EZ Portable

Best Air Lounger  Chillbo Shwaggins Inflatable Couch  The Chillbo Shwaggins Inflatable Couch is the premier product on our list with some of the best all-around

Photo by chas B / CC BY 2.0 Our Favorite Hammock Explorer Deluxe XL Series  The Hennessy Hammock Explorer Deluxe Zip XL is our best

Overall Winner: Best Hammock for Big Guys Eagles Nest Outfitters DoubleNest Our choice for the best overall hammock for big guys is the ENO DoubleNest

Photo by Wendy Berry / CC BY 2.0 Best Camping Hammock with Mosquito Net ENO JungleNest Hammock If you want to guarantee yourself a good

Hanging a hammock can be a relatively straightforward process with the right gear, tools & know-how – make sure you possess all of the above with our guide.

Hanging a hammock is pretty straightforward when you’ve got two trees on hand – but what about when you don’t? We demonstrate multiple solutions for on the trail or at home.

8 Tips for Hammock Camping with Dogs Preparation Starts at Home One of the first things you wanna do is take a trial test at

The Different Types of Knots for Hanging a Hammock While tree straps make it easy to hang a hammock, the more you hammock camp, the

Taking good care of your hammock means give it the occasional clean – we take you how to wash a hammock 3 different ways.

In this tutorial, we teach you how to use hammock straps of varying types to hang your hammock in different ways and different situations.

Best Hydro Flask Alternative Klean Kanteen Classic 32oz Water Bottle The Klean Kanteen Classic water bottle does numerous things exceptionally well, but few meet the

Best Double Camping Cot Ivation EZ Bed The Ivation EZ Bed double camping cot meets or exceeds most of the critical factors when choosing this

Best SUV Tent Ozark Trail 5-Person SUV Tent If you want to pick the best SUV tent and run with it, the Ozark Trail 5-Person SUV

Preventing water seep through your tent’s seams couldn’t be simpler with our pick for the Best Tent Seam Sealer – See who came out on top.

Best Tent Poles Green Elephant Telescoping Tent Poles  The Green Elephant Telescoping Tent Poles outperform the other entries on our list in many categories, with

Many camping tents weren’t made with tall folk in mind, so we’ve pulled together our list of the best tents for tall people so you’ll never have to stoop again.

Overall Winner “Best Teepee Tent” Winteral Teepee Tent It wasn’t easy, but we’re taking a stand and choosing the Winterial six-seven person Teepee as the

Our Top Pick: Best Tent Fan Geek Aire Camping Fan When comparing craftsmanship, airflow, versatility, and durability, Geek Aire Fan is our overall winner and

Pitching your tent on awkward terrain (hard ground, snow, sand) can be difficult if you don’t have the best tent stakes for the job – check out which brands do which best….

Overall Winner “Best Survival Tent” Snugpak The Ionosphere In terms of sheer quality and reliability, the competition is not even close as the Snugpak The

Best Shower Tent Ozark Trail Instant 2-Room Shower Tent The Ozark Trail Instant 2-Room Shower Tent comes out on top as the best shower tent in

Mountainsmith Cottonwood 6 Person Best 6 Person Tent The Mountainsmith Cottonwood shares plenty of the top traits with a couple of its competitors, but one

Overall Winner: Best 12 Person Tent NTK Super Arizona GT 12 Person Tent The NTK Super Arizona GT tops our list thanks to a combination

OVERALL WINNER: Best 10 Person Tent Columbia Mammoth Creek 10-Person Cabin Tent This large family tent truly has it all. Style, quality, functionality, and practicality

Overall Winner ALPS Mountaineering Meramac 5-Person Tent The ALPS Mountaineering Meramac 5 person tent checks pretty much every box that the overwhelming majority of people

Our Pick – Best 8 Person Tent NTK Laredo GT 8 to 9-Person Tent During our research, we came across some great tents, but the

Buyers Guide to Choosing the Best Sleeping Bag for You Most Scouts have at least one sleeping bag stored in their closet.  Unfortunately, some of

Overview of the ENO Doublenest Hammock Review Backpackers understand the problem of fitting everything into a pack for a trip that runs past more than

The Chillax Double Travel Hammock Reviewed The Chillax Travel Hammock stands out because it’s made from lightweight, breathable parachute silk that is also water-resistant. This

Whether you’re an avid backpacker, enjoy hammock camping, or a back yard hammock enthusiast, it’s essential to know the differences in hammocks that make one

The ENO Singlenest is one of the best-known models of hammocks in the outdoors world. The company, started in 1999, has built a reputation for

Overview of the Bear Butt Double Parachute Camping Hammock The Bear Butt hammock is packed with features and benefits for you as serious outdoorsmen and

Backpacking doesn’t necessarily mean skimping on luxury. We’ve reviewed 6 of the best backpacking chairs to help you put your feet up at the end of a hard day.

Overall Winner “Best Backpacking Cot” YAHILL Ultralight Folding Camping Cot It is just as surprising to us that the YAHILL backpacking cot earned the top

Overall Winner “Best Wool Blanket for Camping” Woolrich Cavalry Blanket The Woolrich Cavalry blanket may seem a bit unassuming at first glance, but it pairs

Serac Classic Hammock Overview If you’re looking for the best, Serac Hammocks come in at the top of the line in the category of affordable

Overall Winner “Best Tent for Hot Weather” REI Co-op Kingdom 6 Tent The REI Co-op Kingdom 6 tent tops our list thanks primarily to its

Choosing the Best Backpacking Tent (or not) Backpackers sometimes need shelter but don’t necessarily always need to carry a tent. Many hikers sleep out under

Boy Scout Snow Camping For most Scouts and adults, snow camping is the ultimate wilderness experience. There is nothing in the world like hiking on