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Camping

Spending the evening under the open sky (or below the roof of your tent) is one of the greatest joys of any outdoorsman. But you don’t have to be rugged to camp in comfort and enjoy time away from home. For all the best gear and advice on camping, The Manual has you covered.

airpot inflatable outdoor camping toilet seat setup

AirPot is an ultra-portable inflatable toilet for doing “the doo” on the go

It's the size of a coconut and weighs a little over a pound, making it the perfect portable bathroom solution for vanlifers, overlanders, and car campers alike.
Woman with a headlamp camping in a winter tent surrounded by snow.

Insulating your tent for winter camping isn’t as hard as you think

Snowy backcountry with ski tracks.

Winter camping gear essentials: What to bring for the ultimate cold-weather trip

Rendering of a Brabus Big Boy 1200 luxury motorhome parked on a cliff overlooking a river.

Brabus’ first motorhome is a luxurious jet-black monolith fit for a supervillain

Man camping in the fall

Camping in the rain? Here’s how to stay dry and comfortable

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Seeing bear poop on the trail? Here’s what you should do

Man at the top of a mountain wearing a Merino wool sweater

This easy trick tells you which merino wool base layer is right for your activity

Man winter camping with a green tent

Your ultimate guide to delicious winter camping meals

Man walking with Nordic walking poles outside by the trees wearing a hat

Explore responsibly: Tips for leaving no trace in nature

A table and tent under the trees in fall.

Fall camping made easy: How to ensure a great adventure

Man jumping off the back of a Moonlander X truck camper shell.

The all-new Moonlander X is both and neither a truck camper and pickup hardshell

rumpl backcountry puffy camping blanket lifestyle

Backcountry Puffy Blanket is cozy enough for home, rugged enough for overlanding

A concept rendering of Living Vehicle's CyberTrailer being towed by a Tesla Cybertruck through the desert.

Finally: Official details on the next-gen, Cybertruck-inspired CyberTrailer

With built-in Starlink, onboard water harvesting and recycling, and the potential for unlimited solar power, this could be a dream RV for digital nomads.
Invader Duo X Off-Road Camper expanded and setup at camp.

This tiny travel trailer transforms into a spacious, multi-room overlanding rig

Despite its teardrop silhouette, the Duo X off-road camper pops, slides, raises, and expands into a multi-room rig with all the comforts of home.
Dethleffs Globebus 4x4 Performance motorhome parked on a heavily wooded forest road.

Dethleffs’ first-ever AWD camper bus is rugged, tricked-out, and trail-ready

The first all-wheel-drive RV from Germany's Dethleffs features a rugged, go-anywhere design with the company's typical spacious, luxurious interior.
Man winter camping with a green tent

Winter camping: Your life could depend on these life-saving tips

Keeping comfortable and toasty warm while camping in winter is not about packing more. It's about packing smarter. Here are some simple tips to help.
Couple camping with the Shine portable wind turbine.

We tested Shine’s ultra-portable wind turbine, and you may want to rethink solar-powered outdoor gear

Shine's portable, 40-watt wind turbine is a compact, renewable energy generator that relies on wind to spin a turbine to produce electricity.
Couple and a dog walking alongside a Litefar Orion powered smart wagon.

Haul your car camping gear smarter and faster with the Orion powered smart wagon

Hong Kong-based Litefar is leveling-up the old-school wagon design with a clever, AI-powered smart wagon capable of hauling up to 180 pounds.
Red Jeep towing a Hiker Trailers GearLoft travel trailer/micro-camper.

This clever trailer is an all-in-one gear hauler and high-rise micro-camper

Built for maximum versatility, Hiker Trailers' Gear Loft is part gear hauler, part micro-camper, so you can tow all your favorite adventure gear to camp.
Nissan Caravan MyRoom campervan parked in a waterfront field.

The all-new Caravan MyRoom isn’t the campervan you might expect from Nissan

Nissan turned its one-of-a-kind campervan concept into one of the most unique campervan models we've ever seen.
Spot X used in the snow Prime Big Deal Days discount

Spot X is a 2-way satellite messenger with Bluetooth — It’s 15% off for Prime Big Deal Days

The Spot X is a 2-way satellite messenger that uses GPS and Bluetooth to keep you in touch even out in the remote wilderness.
Full dinner grilling on a metal grate over an open campfire with a blurred couple in the background.

3 of the best camping meals for your next outdoor adventure

With just a bit of planning, you can fuel your adventures with delicious meals that are easy to prep, pack, cook.
An electric Mercedes-Benz prototype van covered in vehicle camouflage.

Mercedes-Benz’s next-gen, factory-built electric camper vans are coming soon

The next generation of vanlife-worthy campervans will no doubt be electric, and Mercedes-Benz wants it to happen by 2026.
Camping at night

The best camping deals for Prime Big Deal Days to keep you warm and dry

These camping deals for Prime Big Deal Days are also excellent for RV life, outdoor adventures, or mixing it up in your backyard if you don't want to travel.
Closeup of Hiker Trailers' Highway Lite compact teardrop travel trailer.

Hiker Trailers’ new ‘cube’ camper is the year’s most affordable teardrop trailer

The Highway Lite is stripped down to little more than a teardrop trailer "skeleton" to keep it lightweight, ultra-affordable, and completely customizable.
Man opening the Uncharted Supply x Yeti Overland overlanding kit.

Uncharted Supply Co. X Yeti’s Overlander is the perfect offroad vehicle prep kit

The Overlander is an all-in-one vehicle preparedness kit that packs everything you need and nothing you don't into a single, "wildproof" gear box.
iwoody wooden bike teardrop travel trailer wood

This wooden teardrop travel trailer is bike-towable, but there’s a catch

The unique, 150-pound bike-friendly i:woody features a few design elements that set it apart from almost every other teardrop travel trailer on the market.
Man going for a hike.

Lots of REI outdoor gear is 50% or more off today — Tents, tools, packs, more

This REI outdoor gear sale on clearance and markdown items is insane. Discounts start at 50% off and go even higher than that. Don't miss out.
Big Sur glamping

The best gear for tricking out your first ultra-luxe glamping setup

From portable outdoor living room sets to camp-friendly fridge/freezers to glamp-ready dinnerware—this is the best glamping gear worth buying in 2024.
Couple using a TentBox GO rooftop tent in the desert.

The TentBox GO might be the lightest and easiest-to-setup rooftop tent on the market

With a featherweight design and dead-simple installation/setup, the TentBox GO might be the best entry-level rooftop tent available today.
Bowlus Endless Highways 95 anniversary edition exterior

The Bowlus Endless Highways 95th anniversary edition celebrates the past and the future

Bowlus releases of the Endless Highways 95th Anniversary Edition, celebrating nearly a century of innovation in the recreational vehicle industry.
tiffin gh1 off grid camper van

The Tiffin GH1: A rugged and luxe yet surprisingly affordable off-grid camper van

Luxe RV maker Tiffin has thrown its hat into the camper van ring with the all-new GH1 — a rig that's rugged, cleverly designed, and surprisingly affordable.
Coleman RoadTrip LXE Propane Grill

The best portable grills: Our top picks for tailgating like a pro this season

Whether you're tailgating, car camping, or just hanging out in the backyard, these portable grills will serve all your alfresco cooking needs.
Twin bedroom in the 2025 Airstream Trade Wind 23FB travel trailer.

Airstream’s newest travel trailer offers same iconic look in a more towable body

The new Airstream Trade Wind 23FB features a versatile layout and four times more power potential than any other Airstream in a compact, easy-tow design.
Man grilling while tailgating with a Goal Zero portable power station.

The best portable power stations to charge up your tailgate party

These tailgate-friendly portable power stations are designed to keep your smartphones, cameras, camp fridges, and portable grills going anywhere, anytime.
Outpost Campers' Outpost 6.5 truck camper parked with mountains in the background.

The Outpost 6.5 truck camper is a full-sized rig with a pint-sized price tag

Despite it's compact size, Outpost Campers' latest Outpost 6.5 truck camper features all the amenities of today's best motorhomes at a fraction of the price.
man camping outdoors

These are our favorite luxury camping sites in the U.S.

Summer is coming to a close, which means its time for last-minute summer plans. Take a visit to one of America's top glamping resorts for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Porsche Canopy Tent

Porsche has a new canopy tent for a luxe camping experience

Porsche has once again expanded its horizons beyond the automotive world with its Porsche Canopy Tent, a shelter designed to elevate the camping experience.
John King Country

Country star John King shares inside look at RV life

Through RV'ing, John King is able to balance a wildly successful music career and a healthy family life—something that not every musician can say.
Tesla sedan towing a Polydrops P21 camper trailer

The Polydrops P21 camper trailer is off-grid-ready with room for the whole family

The all-new P21 camper trailer features the company's unique "ugly-cool" aesthetic that's all hard angles on the outside and thoroughly modern throughout.
Lexivon V14 lightweight camping hatchet deal man using on branches

Chop it! This lightweight camping hatchet is only $25 in a deal

This lightweight camping hatchet deal saves you $20 on a fantastic camping, off-grid, and outdoor living tool. It's one the best prices we've seen.
Person using Jackery portable power station outdoors while fishing

How to choose a portable power station (even if you don’t have an engineering degree)

Here's how to shop for your own portable battery or power station, even if you don’t happen to have an advanced electrical engineering degree.
Hardsider HardTent rooftop tent mounted atop a silver SUV parked by a lake.

Hardsider’s hard-sided HardTent is unlike (almost) any rooftop tent you’ve seen

Forget the condensation problems, constant wind noise, and complicated setup process of ordinary rooftop tents with Hardsider's unique, hard-sided HardTent.
SylvanSport's 2025 Micro Adventure Series line-up mounted to a white Toyota Tacoma pickup truck

SylvanSport’s 2025 Micro Adventure Series: Lighter, smarter, and more versatile

SylvanSport — our go-to brand for featherweight vehicle accessories — announced the debut of the 2025 Micro Adventure Series in time for its 20th anniversary.
Gosky spotting scope with tripod bundle deal

This Gosky spotting scope with tripod is $50 off today

This Gosky spotting scope deal gets you a full bundle of observation gear for outdoor sightseeing and bird watching and it's available at a huge discount today.
Mountain House backpacker meal with woman smiling

Fuel up this summer with the best dehydrated backpacking meals

Dehydrated food used to be unrecognizable mush, but that's changed drastically in the last decade. These are the best bag meals you can get today.
War Horse All-Terrain custom camper van parked near a lake in Florida.

War Horse All-Terrain’s built-to-order camper vans: A cozy, luxe off-roader

With luxurious features, premium fit and finish throughout, and hardcore off-road chops, these custom camper vans are built to take you far from home in style.
Raptor 354 exterior

Here’s what a night in the Keystone Raptor 354 toy hauler RV looks like

Our stay in the Keystone Raptor 354 was a sanctuary from the oppressive Nashville heat, and it was an enjoyable stay. Here are some of the highlights.
Man opening a Dometic portable refrigerator mounted inside a truck.

I went camping with a portable fridge, and I’m never going back to a cooler

The best portable fridges are lighter, cheaper, more efficient, and just plain better than traditional coolers. Here's why it's time for you to upgrade.
The sun setting over the ocean

Want to go beach camping in California? You’ll love these gorgeous spots

Are you yearning to ditch the daily grind and trade it for the soothing sounds of the ocean? Then these California coastal campgrounds are calling your name!

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