Outdoors

Nine years ago, we heard about a towable backpack setup known as the Monowalker Hikingtrailer. Well, a new version is now being crowdfunded, and it's claimed to be sturdier, more adjustable, and capable of carrying even more gear.

For over a decade, the 2 Seconds Tent has lived up to its name by all but pitching itself. Decathlon now streamlines the 2 Seconds into the 2 Seconds Easy, using a pull-cord/push-button system to go from car to camp and back with less work than ever.

Unlike the typical cooler, the Qool Box relies on vacuum insulation, much like a thermos. The Qool cooler also ditches the bagged ice for special frozen inserts formulated to keep contents cold (or even frozen) for days, without the melting or mess.

Lifeguards do play a vital role in the prevention of drownings, but at busy beaches, they can't always keep track of all the swimmers at all times. That's where Sightbit is made to come in, as it uses AI to catch what lifeguards may miss.

What do you get when you cross a camping trailer, a tricycle, and a boat? Well, if you're Latvian design start-up Zeltini, you end up with the Z-Triton, which is currently in the prototype stage and sleeps two people ... and a small dog.

The Mercedes Marco Polo is a great, little camper van, but it may be a little posher (and pricier) than some people need. Hartmann Tuning has a simpler, more affordable option that encourages campers to spend their waking hours outdoors.

The first shelter solution for the new Land Rover Defender to work its way across our radar is a hardshell roof-top tent by Land Rover and Autohome. Pair the tent with the Adventure Pack and other upgrades, and the Defender is an agile 4x4 camper.

As July 1st and 4th approach, people in Canada and the US (respectively) may be thinking about setting off some fireworks. They might want to consider a more eco-friendly and reusable alternative, though, in the form of the Rammaxx rocket.

Back in 2018, we looked at at a fire pit from Solo Stove featuring a clever air flow system to keep the smoke to a minimum. The company has now adapted this design for mealtime, offering a charcoal grill that keeps the cleanup to a minimum.

The Maverick Hornet is one of the cutest camper trailers you'll see off the beaten path. But don't let its small size and box-like dimensions fool you – it's still a no-nonsense warrior built for the most inhospitable stretches of Australian Outback.

The new Scout Yoho camper debuts as the lightest hard-sided pickup camper in the industry. Like Scout's Olympic camper, the Yoho has a modular indoor/outdoor interior based on flexible equipment like a removable power station and available gas stove.

Whether they're travellers or people living in developing nations, many folks may find themselves near the ocean and in need of drinking water. That's where the QuenchSea is made to come in, as it's a portable, relatively cheap desalination device.