Gear

If you're carrying a lighter anyway, why not carry some extra functions with it? That's where the Polar lighter comes in, as it packs a compass and mirror along with an optional capsule, watch and loupe.

While this may look like a minimalist pair of titanium chopsticks, it's so much more. It's actually a modular everyday-carry tool that can shapeshift into four other different forms. And there are only a few days left to get it at its discounted rate.

The smaller you try to make a micro-camper, the less space you have for camping essentials. Stuff Bubble has a new way for the smallest RVs to bring along a complete kitchen. Its 33-lb portable galley packs flat and inflates into form in minutes.

Comandi's latest creation, the PryBar-PlayMaker, is currently available on Kickstarter. It's a compact, minimalist multitool that blends an industrial, vintage aesthetic with practicality and can function as both a pry bar and a cutting tool.

Fidget toys are great for relieving anxiety and helping you find your focus, and this new one also happens to be a practical tool, indoors and out. The DeckShiv combines a deck-style fidget slider with a compact knife that uses replaceable blades.

The all-new Backcountry series from Gazelle Tents gets ruggedized with a heavy-duty, 4-season design built to camp comfortably from sweltering desert basins to high-alpine snow drifts ... and all stops in between.

If you live in a cold climate and wear a face covering along with eyewear, you'll be aware of a problem: such coverings cause your eyewear to fog up. Well, the Stratus Balaclava solves that problem brilliantly, as I recently found out for myself.

Being an outdoors enthusiast can involve packing bulky, heavy cooking equipment. Currently available on Kickstarter, the Vennoe T01 pizza oven could become a smart addition to a camping setup, helping to solve at least part of that problem.

Living on the coast, I enjoy driftwood bonfires that keep you warm enough to sit out on a stony British beach after sundown year-round. The portable Packfire is like an ultra-sophisticated version of making a fire in an old oil drum or trash can.

PD EDC, which specializes in thoughtfully designed carrying cases for all kinds of adventuring tools, has a new organizer that can make it easy to use your stuff, and keep it all together when you're out in the field.

The CanvasCamp Mouflon Tent pulls together a rugged canvas build, instant-pitching integrated hub frame and massive windows on all four sides like no other tent we've seen. It looks perfect for a night in the park or an extended overland expedition.

Bringing a taste of the flair and fashion of Japanese camping culture to the US, the Tokyo Crafts Grayhus glamping tent is a fantastically geometric wilderness abode. It elevates the outdoor experience, whether you're inside or viewing from afar.

A carabiner's great to have on hand when you're hiking or camping in the woods for securing items together. Pivot X goes several steps further by cramming in a bunch of useful tools into The Clip's sturdy frame – including a knife and a flashlight.

When you're camping, you're typically in need of a work surface, plus you're typically surrounded by trees. That's where the Kimberlite Tree Table comes in, as – that's right – it's a packable multi-use platform that you strap to a tree.

The year in new tent design brought everything from a new breed of ultralight freestanders, to cushier rooftop tents loaded with amenities, to multi-tent inflatable base camps. Here's a look at our staff and reader favorites from 2025.