Outdoors

Californian outfit Living Vehicle has rolled out the latest version of its travel trailer designed both for short-term trips and long-term getaways, kitted out with upgraded energy systems to push the boundaries of off-grid living.

Canadian startup Rux finds a balance between the hard box and the soft packing cube to create a more purposeful all-carry option. Its Rux 70 adventure bag is designed to pack like a box, carry like a bag, and strap down like a ruggedized case.

Given how hot and dry much of North America has been this year, traditional campfires are currently banned in many regions. The FireCan offers an alternative, as it's a portable propane-powered fire pit that sits above the ground.

One of the longest-running "glamper" manufacturers out there, Airstream has partnered with Pottery Barn to raise the bar on luxury. The duo create a glamorous special edition with outdoor cocktail bar and rustic-chic accents throughout.

Camping with your dog can be fun, but it does also pose a few challenges. The two-person Kings Peak Tent was designed with that in mind, as it has a separate section – complete with its own separate door – specifically for Fido.

The Hower Base Camp is an any-pickup camper that sleeps two and holds up to 300 lb of gear on its electric-lift roof. It seems a natural fit for adventurers who chase every last sliver of light before pulling off the dirt track for some shut-eye.

If you're the beachy type, you might own a beach blanket, a sun shade, and a couple of hammocks. The Shadeeco system combines all four in one kit, that can be carried in a custom-designed backpack.

Although there will never be a substitute for parents' watchful eyes while their children are swimming, eyes can sometimes miss things. That's where the Wave system is designed to come in, by sounding an alarm if kids stay underwater too long.

Solo Stoves has introduced a new cast-iron grilling system designed to fit snugly over its existing fire pits and turn them into camp-style cooking stations, while using a clever air flow system to keep smoke to a minimum.

Wearing an ageless style the camper world has seen for many decades, the new Cortes Travel Trailer enjoys an update from the latest tech. Cortes builds it using a vacuum infusion of aluminized fiberglass and fills it with appliances from Furrion.

Harker Outdoors has an RV alternative that's both affordable and ready to travel and camp at a second's notice. Its EDC is a light pickup topper that buyers can use as a simple roof over their heads or customize into an off-road mini-camper.

Although most compact multitools are also known as everyday carry (EDC) tools, it can often be difficult to everyday-carry them in your pocket. That isn't the case with the SlideKick, however, which is designed to be sleek and pocketable.