3 Tested Products to Upgrade Any Camping Experience

"As a lifelong camper and backpacker, I've learned there are certain items of gear that can upgrade an overnight in the outdoors."

TRAVEL TODAY Camping 3 Tested Products to Upgrade Any Camping Experience Autumn is the best season for camping. The days are cooler, the summer crowds are lighter, and there are opportunities for leaf peeping. And it's one more chance to get outside before most of the Northern Hemisphere plunges into winter. As a lifelong camper and backpacker, some of my favorite outdoor experiences have come in the fall. Weekend escapes into the Mark Twain National Forest with my parents. Mid-week bikepacking overnights with friends between grad school classes to Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area in mid-Missouri. Extended backpacking trips in Colorado's Maroon Bells Wilderness and Montana's Glacier National Park. Not to mention weekend backyard hammock slumbers. Through those experiences—and countless others—I've learned not to take for granted or undervalue days and nights spent outside with friends and family. I've also learned there are certain items of gear that can upgrade an overnight in the outdoors. Here are some of my favorites. Eureka Ignite 2-Burner Camp Stove: A must for any backcountry chef. The simmer-capability is as good as most kitchen gas ranges. The sidewalls provide ample wind protection. Next level tip: Spring for the Lodge Griddle/Grill cast iron. Helinox Chair One: Gram-counting nerds, shield your eyes. At the end of a long day backpacking, having the Helinox Chair One to sink into is worth the extra two pounds. (As is a flask of TINCUP American Whiskey.) Wacaco Pipamoka: I've spent years trying to find the perfect camp brew. Wacaco's Pipamoka is close. It has cold brew capability and brews directly into an isothermal stainless steel mug. At less than a pound and fairly packable, it can also be an ideal backpacking option. As the sun shifts to the Southern Hemisphere and daylight wanes, here's to getting a few more outdoor outings in before winter. See you out there! READ NOW Nathan Allen Outdoor Gear Editor Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products and services; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Travel Deals The Best Camping Gear Deals for September 2021 read more Camping From Coolers to Headlamps, 13 Camping Accessories to Enhance Your Outdoor Getaway read more Style Base Layers Are Necessary for Any Adventure—Here Are Our Top Picks read more Camping 8 Waterproof Camping Tarps That Offer Extra Cover From the Rain and Wind read more Camping 10 Fire Starters to Spark a Flame in the Wettest and Windiest Conditions read more Camping 9 Sleeping Bags That Will Keep You Warm on Even the Coldest of Nights read more Camping Get a Restorative Night's Sleep in the Great Outdoors With These Air Mattresses read more Camping 10 Highly-Rated Tents for Car Camping, Backpacking, and Overlanding read more VACATION LIKE A PRO You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Travel Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005 © 2021 Dotdash.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

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