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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.

Mars' Aeroblade rooftop tent mounted atop a 2-door SUV parked near the ocean.

Razor-thin Mars Aeroblade claims to be the “world’s slimmest rooftop tent”

At just 3.5 inches tall, it's designed to minimize drag, maximize fuel efficiency, and to leave mounted to your rig year-round.
A yellow Jeep Wrangler with Gr8tops' JPOD camper conversion kit installed.

Gr8tops’ JPOD converts your Jeep Wrangler into a “Personalized Overlanding Den”

Festival camping tents glowing from flashlights at night

Our ultimate guide to festival camping: What to bring and how to make the most of it

27North all-black Venture X adventure campervan parked in a garage.

27North unveils the Venture X campervan built for luxurious off-road adventuring

Three men clearing a trail with the onX/Toyota Trail Revival Project.

onX and Toyota join forces for nationwide trail cleanup and revival project

The Cove Resort & Pub in Inverness

A Florida campground just won top “hidden gem” in North America—here’s why

Jeep Wrangler parked in the desert with a Roofnest Condor 2XXL Air rooftop tent setup on the roof.

Roofnest’s massive Condor 2XXL Air is the world’s largest hardshell rooftop tent

A Bean Pod adventure trailer being towed by a Toyota SUV through the desert.

Bean Pod “squaredrop” trailer is built for serious adventure gear-hauling

2025 Jeep Wagoneer Overland SUV parked in the desert.

2025 Jeep Wagoneer Overland is a rare, limited-edition, off-road-ready beast

Camping with a view of the sunset over mountains

The Dyrt’s new feature makes finding campsites easier than ever

Chickens in the grass in front of a white tent

Tired of packed campgrounds? Farm camping might be your new favorite getaway

A camper setting up an EcoFlow Wave 3 portable air conditioner outside a small teardrop travel trailer.

Make overlanding even cooler with EcoFlow’s Wave 3 portable air conditioner

A view from an open camping tent

Get your camping trip organized this summer with these campground booking sites

Spring is here, and prime camp season is upon us. Here are a few smart campsite booking alternatives to make your camping trip the best one yet.
A fancy glamping setup at dusk

The ultimate list of top glamping locations in the United States

The Dyrt is one of the best camping apps available for people in the U.S., and they just released their 2025 glamping awards called the "Glampys."
Tent pitched in front of a mountain in Belluno, Italy

The ultimate packing list for summer camping (so you’ll never forget a thing!)

Camping requires a ton of gear, and you're bound to forget something. We've done the hard work to put together the ultimate, all-in-one packing list for you.
BioLite solar lanterns and string lights

BioLite’s new solar lights earned a spot in my pack after just one trip

A testing of the new lanterns and string lights from BioLite. We came away impressed for several reasons.
Cabin for camping surrounded by forest

What to bring camping in a cabin

Hate lugging tents? Cabin camping might be your thing, but there's still plenty of things to pack for a luxurious experience. Here's what to bring camping in a cabin.
Honda CR-V Dream Pod concept SUV with star trails in the background.

Honda inspires hardcore campers to DIY their very own CR-V Dream Pod concept

Honda reimagines its wildly popular CR-V hybrid as a legit campervan that's smaller, lighter, and more fuel efficient than most DIY van builds.
Couple carrying a Coleman Pro hard-sided cooler in the outdoors.

Coleman looks to overthrow Yeti as the go-to cooler brand for campers

The world's most iconic cooler brand is stepping up its game with an all-new series designed to go head-to-head with Yeti.
Unicamp Sienna Pop Top accessory installed on a Toyota Sienna minivan.

Unicamp’s Sienna Pop Top brings mid-sized minivan camping back to the masses

Turn any 4th-generation Toyota Sienna minivan into a go-anywhere campervan with a standard hybrid powertrain and available AWD.
Side view of an Escapod TOPO2 MTB travel trailer parked on a hill.

Escapod drops Topo2 MTB: The first-ever travel trailer built for mountain bikers

The featherweight, four-season travel trailer is a go-anywhere, mountain-biking basecamp with serious off-road chops.
Runaway Campers Venturist travel trailer being towed by an SUV over rocky terrain.

Runaway Campers’ Venturist is a rugged “squaredrop” towable for minimalists

The minimalist design belies its long list of off-road ready features and optional creature comforts designed to take you anywhere.
Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon camping fees are rising: Here’s what you need to know

Starting on May 1, 2025, Grand Canyon National Park is implementing a fee increase for front country standard campsites at major campgrounds.
XGIMI projector in the woods with turned on lens

Why the XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro is my go-to projector for travel and camping

The XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro portable projector is lightweight, wireless, modern, and easy to use. Here's why it should be your travel go-to, based on my one-month test
AT Overland Equipment's Aterra Slide-In truck camper parked in a campsite.

Aterra Slide-In truck camper transforms your pickup into an overland-ready rig

With maximum versatility for pickup owners looking for an overlanding rig that's exactly as dialed-in as they need it to be.
Camping in the winter

Why more Americans are solo camping than ever before

This year, The Dyrt's 2025 camping report has an interesting new twist: solo camping is officially on the rise for the third year in a row. 
Young camper tucking into a Rumpl Wrap Sack sleeping bag inside a rooftop tent.

Rumpl Wrap Sack is the Goldilocks “un”-sleeping bag you never knew you needed

The clever design isn't quite a sleeping bag or a camp quilt. It's somehow both and neither, and we absolutely love it.
Infinacore P3 Pro charging Apple AirPods

My thoughts on InfinaCore’s P3 Pro: A must-have portable power solution

The P3 Pro has been highly anticipated ever since it was unveiled at CES 2024 and was successfully backed by a Kickstarter campaign. Here's how it holds up.
Man sitting inside an Outside Van Baseline campervan build in a driveway.

Outside Van’s Baseline is the perfect blank canvas for your DIY campervan build

Get a professionally designed head start for your next campervan build with Outside Van's purpose-built "blank canvas" for vanlifers.
REI Half Dome 2 Tent 45th Anniversary

REI releases upgraded Half Dome 2 Tent with new features for better camping

Ror their 45th anniversary, REI released an updated version of the Half Dome 2 Tent for the spring along with their brand-new collection of clothing and gear. 
Let's Go Aero LittleGiant CrashPad camper trailer parked in a field.

LGA takes things back to basics with the minimalist CrashPad trailer camper

The clever, lightweight towable is a covered cargo/gear trailer by day, and a go-anywhere, off-road-ready camp shelter by night.
Storyteller Overland Crew Mode adventure van camper with its rooftop tent popped.

Storyteller Overland’s Crew Mode is a rugged adventure van for the whole family

Storyteller Overland's first-ever family-size adventure van packs plenty of space and creature comforts, along with the brand's legendary off-road capability.
Man camping with an REI Traverse modular bear canister.

REI’s Traverse is an all-new bear canister that’s tough on bears, easy on humans

REI's all-new Traverse is its first-ever bear canister, and it features a clever modular design that's bulletproof against bears, yet easier to open for humans.
Closeup of hands cracking open a 10 Barrel Camp Coldie beer can in front of a Scout Campers truck camper.

Scout Campers x 10 Barrel want to give you $25,000 toward a custom truck camper

Win a custom overlanding-ready truck camper rig stocked with plenty of cold IPAs for your next big off-grid outdoor adventure.
An Isuzu Arctic Trucks Basecamp truck camper parked in the woods with rooftop tent deployed.

Isuzu Basecamp is an ultra-rugged truck camper that’s ready for anything

Isuzu's D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 rugged truck camper is now available with more overlanding-friendly features than ever before.
Lutz Minicamper travel trailer hitched up to a white Volkswagen.

Lutz Minicamper is a stealthy, full-featured micro travel trailer in disguise

With a clever, hidden-in-plain-sight aesthetic and just-right features, this stealthy travel trailer is designed to camp anywhere.
Car camping gear list

The ultimate car camping gear list for modern adventurers

Here's my ultimate car camping gear packing list for modern adventurers, as well as some of my favorite product recommendations that will make this camping trip great.
Plastic straws sitting in a jar

Camping hack: A clever way to pack spices for your next adventure

One of the best ways to add flavor to your camp meals is by bringing your spices. Here's how to use a plastic straw to flavor all of your upcoming camping meals.
Man wearing yellow jacket and backpack hiking or rucking in forest or woods with tall trees

Camping tips: How to dry your hiking shoes fast after a rainy day on the trail

There are several different ways to combat wet hiking shoes, especially when you need to have them in top shape by morning. Let's learn how.
Shoe organizer

Camping just got a lot easier … with a shoe organizer?

Do you find yourself rummaging through bags for your flashlight or struggling to keep your hygiene items off the ground? A hanging shoe organizer may help.
Wolves looking through the bedroom window at Canada's Parc Omega Wolf Cabin

Sleep among a pack of wolves at Canada’s luxe-adventure Parc Omega Wolf Cabins

If you want to spend quality time with some of the world’s greatest predators, this wolf-friendly lodging experience in Canada is for you.
A view from an open camping tent

7 must-have camping apps for every adventurer

Most people use apps to find a good campsite or a hiking trail, but there are apps to help with all kinds of things, from plant identification to stargazing.
Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 Electric Cooler

Save your summer with this electric cooler from Anker SOLIX

It's no longer the stone ages, so you have to check out the brand-new cooler from Anker SOLIX if you're sick and tired of traditional coolers. 
Woman taking a photo in a snowy landscape

What to pack for a photography adventure

This adventure photography essentials list won't make you a pro overnight, but will help you step up your game so you don't have to tell tales without proof.
Alligator relaxing on a log at Everglades National Park

Essential camping tips for an unforgettable Everglades adventure

If you’re planning an adventure in the River of Grass, these tips for camping in the Everglades will help you navigate the unique challenges of this area.
A group of people cooking around a campfire at dusk

3 game-changing food hacks for your next camping trip

Camping isn't exactly the most convenient activity, so I like to prepare in advance and do everything possible to make it easier, especially related to food.
Death Valley National Park

Death Valley camping: A guide to camping in the hottest, driest national park

Since there's so much to see and do here at Death Valley National Park, you might want to consider camping. Here's our ultimate guide to Death Valley camping. 
Person walking through the prairie at Wichita Mountains National Reserve

4 best campgrounds on U.S. national wildlife refuges

Escaping the crowds isn't as hard as you thought. Try heading to one of these fantastic camping locations instead! They have so much to offer.
A view from an open camping tent

The essentials for solo camping: Gear, safety, and preparation tips

Why not take yourself on your camping trip? Here's how to get started with solo camping and everything you need to know to stay safe along the way.
Big Sur glamping

Discover the world of luxury glamping: A step up from traditional camping

Glamping, or glamorous camping, is an elevated outdoor experience that provides more comfort than traditional tent camping. But what about luxury glamping?

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