Outdoors

Portable charcoal barbecues can come in many shapes and sizes, but a new model from startup Nomad is one that puts a big emphasis on easy carry, with the ability to be carted away like a briefcase once supper is done.

The Pentax VD 4x20 WP is an innovative multifunctional optical tool that looks like an unassuming pair of binoculars but splits apart to increase viewing versatility. Share with a friend or fasten the two scopes together to increase magnification.

SmithFly's Shoal Tent was part of a tiny group of water-top shelters from recent years. We're not sure raft-tent camping ever took off like SmithFly hoped, but it's not surprising to see the company dock the raft and launch an air tent for shore.

With so many knives on the market these days it takes something a little out there to catch our eye, and the latest spear-point blade from Oregon-based gear-maker CRKT is one that certainly fits the bill.

With its Revel camper van, Winnebago reached out to woo adventurous campers like mountain bikers and skiers. A $175K adventure van isn't for everyone, though. So Winnebago has reached out again, with a versatile gear-hauler trailer it calls the Hike.

Nights spent cozily inside the car doors on extended trips along scenic byways don't require a full-blown RV. Slide the new Luno Life Air Mattress 2.0 in a hatchback, SUV or wagon, and it becomes a mobile home.

Designed to be a comfier alternative to existing ultralight camping chairs, the Sitpack Campster packs up as small as a compact umbrella but grows into a full-height chair, perfect for pulling up to a fold-out dining table or campfire's edge.

Go Fast Campers has made its name in light, affordable camping systems tough enough for off-road racing but approachable enough for leisurely activities. Now it presents its most race-optimized, ultralight solution yet: the SuperLite roof-top tent.

DiFold believes it has a more convenient water bottle. Its Origami Bottle holds 25 oz (750 ml) of water as effectively as any solid bottle but quickly folds down via integrated creases, packing small enough to throw in a pocket or purse.

We've seen tents that set up in a few different ways, but the Swiss Army-like Beluga from Qaou takes it to the next level. It serves six different roles, before even counting its ability to connect with others to create multi-person super-tents.

People sure do like multi-tools, as the things are essentially a concentrated form of gear-geekiness that can be conveniently carried in a pocket. One of the latest, the PockeTool 2.0, brings a couple of interesting innovations to the mix.

Striking while the market's hot, Airstream grows its small, shiny adventure trailer family with the new Basecamp 20 and 20X models, sizing up from couples' trailer to four-sleeper family trailer. It's not a bad way to live the Airstream life.