Outdoors

The Ford Maverick is the least expensive pickup in the US, so top it with the first inexpensive compatible camper, and you have America's most affordable new truck camper. The GFC pickup topper makes the Maverick a cheap, efficient camping machine.

Few camper trailers we've looked at over the years are as insanely overbuilt and impressively equipped as the Bruder EXP series from Down Under. With the new Stealth, all EXP trailers can now get even more power, convenience and off-road capability.

What would the ultimate Volkswagen California-style camper van look like? German startup Rhön Camp has concocted a compelling answer with its very own Ultimate camper van, a VW T6.1 that accommodates four people with a light, adaptable interior.

Spending the night in a Tentsile tree tent can be a truly inspiring way to camp, but hovering in a mesh dome loses appeal once winter hits. The new Insulated Cabin supports cold-weather camping while creating impressive multi-story Tentsile setups.

The knife may be the center of the multitool universe, but the axe appears more often than one might expect. The Roamer NOA is the latest survival multi-axe, packing over half a dozen functions into a modular handle below its razor-sharp axe blade.

If there were ever a product begging for improvement, the porta-potty would be it. Jupe looks to free the world of the old porta-potty with the Portal, a self-contained wilderness bathroom that aims for a glamping-grade experience when nature calls.

Mercedes is pushing further into the motorhome market with a new "micro-camper" line. It will soon reveal the all-electric Concept EQT Marco Polo camper van slated to join the Marco Polo Module in offering two styles of multifunctional micro-camper.

The American-spec Ford Transit Trail made its debut today. More than just a ruggedized van, the AWD Transit Trail is a mound of clay specced to the wants of camper enthusiasts looking to build the ultimate adventure rig.

A new startup looks to combine the primitive elements of earth, water and air into a camping experience unlike any other. The Dookan tent stands up over the ground on short or extended legs, lifting campers for a breezier, more scenic night.

When we looked at the Pol Lux earlier this year, it was still in the rendering stages. The unique solar-electric RV catamaran is now being tested and showcased on the water. It promises to be an exciting new way to enjoy the water all day and night.

One of the shortcomings of SpaceX's Starlink RV service is that it can only be used while parked. SpaceX has solved that issue with a mobile internet option for use on the go, a potential game changer for those who want to work from the passenger seat.

Amstervan has put its own spin on the mini-camper, laying things out in a way that invites the outdoors in. It compares its dual-lounger layout to a cozy coffee shop, but it gives us more of a poolside cabana vibe.