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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.

Camping fire

Forget your matches? Here’s a camping hack that will save your trip

You can create a fire without matches in just a few minutes. For this camping hack, all you need is a little ash, some flat pieces of wood, and a cotton ball.
A fresh-caught rainbow trout sits awaiting an adjacent knife on a cutting board

How to sharpen a knife for camping: The ultimate guide

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No laundromat while camping? Try this classic laundry solution

4Patriots Cooler on the grass outside

Why the 4Patriots Solar Go-Fridge is my ultimate all-in-one camping essential

A camp stove cooking food with a desert landscape blurred in the background

Try an empty Tic Tac box for this weird camping hack

Joshua Tree National Park sunset

Joshua Tree camping: Where to stay for for every type of camper

The 6-piece MPOWERD Luci Site Lights with their case.

This six-piece camping lights set is on sale at 40% off

camping in the fall around campfire.

7 camping accessories that take your adventures to the next level

Woman with a headlamp camping in a winter tent surrounded by snow.

How to choose the perfect sleeping pad for winter camping (plus, top picks)

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Why it’s time to upgrade your camping clothes

Woman with a headlamp camping in a winter tent surrounded by snow.

Winter camping made comfortable: The best tents for cold-weather adventures

Iveco Daily Switch 4x4 Camper Van parked in a field with the pop-up roof opened.

Iveco’s Daily Switch is ready to work during the week, and play on the weekends

Hiker relaxing in his tent with a great view of the snowy mountains

Winter camping made comfortable: Top tent heater tips and picks

One of the most effective ways to keep your tent cozy is to use a tent heater. However, there can be some safety risks.
Young man hiking through the mountains

Layering outdoor clothing: Expert tips from a U.S. Special Operations Forces survival pro

Survival expert John Barklow was handpicked by the U.S. military to develop this field-tested, eight-piece system to help you survive almost any situation.
A man hiking to a mountain top

Essential camping gear: The best power banks for your trip

Losing charge on your device could mean that you no longer have access to maps or other important resources, so it's important to pack a great power bank.
A view of the grand canyon during the day

The Grand Canyon might be raising campground prices for the first time in 20 years

The National Park Service hasn't raised fees for over 20 years, but as the Grand Canyon has increased in popularity, and so have the operational costs. Here's what that might mean.
Camping views through larch trees in the Enchantments during fall

5 camping rules everyone should know to become a great campground neighbor

Camping is more than just setting up a tent and spending time in nature. By learning unspoken rules of camping, you contribute to a positive outdoor culture.
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

In this article, we'll explore the various ways that heat can sneak away from your tent, as well as how to insulate a tent for winter camping.
Snowy backcountry with ski tracks.

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

It can be difficult to figure out what to pack for a winter camping trip, but fortunately we've put together a great list to get you started.
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

The 40-foot-long monolith features a massive 320-square-foot interior outfitted with smart TVs, heated bathroom floors, an oversized bedroom, and Starlink.
Man camping in the fall

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

Getting into the great outdoors means exposure to the elements. Follow our top tips to avoid getting soaked when camping in the rain.
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Seeing bear poop on the trail? Here’s what you should do

Here is everything you need to know about bear poop and what it means if you come across it in the middle of the woods.
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

Among the essential pieces of gear for staying warm is a merino wool base layer, and one crucial factor to consider when choosing a base layer is its weight.
Man winter camping with a green tent

Your ultimate guide to delicious winter camping meals

Winter camping meals require a bit more preparation, but it’s worth it for the crisp, beautiful experience of camping during the most magical time of year.
Man walking with Nordic walking poles outside by the trees wearing a hat

Explore responsibly: Tips for leaving no trace in nature

Learn how to apply leave no trace principles to your next outdoor adventure. And the see you (responsibly) on the trail.
A table and tent under the trees in fall.

Fall camping made easy: How to ensure a great adventure

Keep your fall camping trips enjoyable and prepare for long nights outside with these camping tips.
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

A "floating" bed/couch design leaves the entire truck bed available for gear storage, making this one of the year's best truck camper setups.
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Backcountry Puffy Blanket is cozy enough for home, rugged enough for overlanding

It's lighter, more compressible, more affordable, and every bit as warm as down, even when wet. Meet your new outdoor adventure blanket.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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