Camping Gear
Camping gear reviews are among our favorite thing to do at Outdoor Empire. First, we determine what the most important criteria are for choosing a given piece of camping gear. Then, we dive deep into pre-purchase research before we buy, test, and use the products we review in the field. Once we’ve thoroughly vetted the gear, we rank the alternatives based on our pre-determined criteria and write our camping gear product reviews and buyer’s guides. We do our best to give our honest opinions and recommendations for different budgets and use cases. Whether you’re in the market for a new tent, trying to find the best place to buy a hatchet, or shopping for the best cold weather camping gear, let us help you out!
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Camping Gear Reviews and Buyer’s Guides
10 Best Coolers of 2024
We have over 60 different coolers currently sitting in a storage unit that we have acquired over the past couple of years ...
How Much Camping Tents Cost in 2024 (Budget to High-end)
If you’re starting your journey into camping and looking to purchase your first tent, you may be wondering how much you should ...
Only the Best Black Friday Deals at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s 2023
There are so many outdoor gear deals on Black Friday that it can be hard to decipher which are actually the best ...
6 Best Wheeled Coolers of 2023 and 3 to Avoid
Ever tried to lug a fully loaded cooler all by yourself? All too often once you get where you’re going, suddenly everyone ...
Differences and Use Cases of Camping vs Backpacking Tents
The world of camping gear is filled to the brim with variations of similar products, which can make it incredibly challenging to ...
13 Coolers Made in the USA and 6 That Surprisingly Are Not
Are you on the lookout for a new cooler to accompany you on your trips? If so, you might be curious about ...
Tent Too Hot? 13 Proven Ways to Keep a Tent Cool
Last summer, I paddled on the Noatak River, a river above the Arctic Circle where the land sees sunlight 24 hours a ...
Springbar Skyliner vs Classic Jack 140 (I Own Both)
I’ve recently had the pleasure of trying out two fantastic tents that have caught my attention: the Springbar Skyliner and the Springbar ...
Springbar Skyliner Tent Review
Winter camping in cold weather or snow can be miserable if you can’t stay warm. Likewise, summer camping in a tent that ...
Where to Buy a Hatchet or Ax (20+ Online & Local Sellers)
Getting into camping, bushcraft, or survival will inevitably lead you toward trying to find a high-quality hatchet or ax. These can be ...
How to Fix Holes in Tents (Nylon, Polyester, Canvas & More)
Sometimes wear and tear happens to a tent, and you need to repair it. Like any fabric material, tents will degrade over ...
Best Cold Weather Camping Gear (Hot Tent Winter Camping)
Camping in cold weather can seem intimidating at first. The thought of freezing your butt off while being wet and miserable isn’t ...
Canvas vs Nylon vs Polyester: Camping Tent Material Faceoff
If you’re in the market for a new tent, you may be wondering which tent material is best. During your search, you ...
The Top 10 Best Camping Gifts that They’ll Actually Use
You’re shopping for someone you care about who’d rather spend a weekend in the mountains than in a hotel. But with a ...
39 Best Camping Gifts for Kids by Age (Fun, Cool, Useful & Cheap)
When we envision taking our kids out camping, we imagine that they will sleep snugly in their sleeping bags and play with ...
36 Best Camping Couples Gifts (Fun, Unique, Cool & Useful)
Buying for one outdoorsy person can be a challenge, but when you’re buying for a couple it can get tricky. Now you’ve ...
White Duck Outdoors Prota Canvas Tent Review (Hands-on)
There are so many camping tent options out there that it can be hard to spot a good one from a bad ...
Kodiak Canvas Flex-Bow Tent Review (Hands-on, Long-Term)
If you’re like me, you probably like the idea of a canvas tent for its many benefits such as being 4-season capable, ...
Springbar Classic Jack Canvas Tent Review (Hot Tent Ready)
Once you have honed in on the benefits of a canvas tent, you start to look at different designs. Cabin tents, wall ...
Teton Sports Mesa Canvas Tent Review
Canvas tents have sort of an old-school appeal. It seems like if we camp in a canvas tent, their nostalgic vibes will ...