37 Pieces of Camping Gear to Elevate Your Escape into Nature

There's nothing as infuriating as setting up a tarp. Maybe it's because of my low IQ, but I've never had a good time doing it.

Once I got this Snow Peak tarp, that all changed. First, it's huge, big enough to fit a full family dinner table. Second, it's the easiest thing I've ever had to set up. There are only six tie-offs, and the two-pole system lets you do it completely solo. On my own, I can have this thing up in a matter of minutes.

An ultralight camp stove that comes with pots and a tripod to hang them over it. Boiling water and making a camp stew or pasta has never been easier. Plus! No smoke.

The simplest gadget that will change your life. No more carrying logs in your arms like a loser.

If you want to camp but refuse to leave luxury behind, consider the Alpha Wall tent. It's built tough—resistant to wind, rain, snow, and fire—and you can make your campground into the space you're most comfortable with. Give it five-star vibes on the inside, but with a patio to appreciate the nature.

This is one for the nerds. Geodesic tents are the pinnacle of outdoor design—ideal for temperature regulation, perfect for wind resistance. Every tent on Everest looks very similar to this one. If you're gonna splurge, this is where to do it.

If you're heading out with the family, you don't really need high-tech. You need comfortable. The North Face Wawona 6, with its extended vestibule, is peak comfort. There's enough space for a family with gear, and the vestibule serves as a nice front porch or mud room.

This is our favorite two-person tent. The unique shape gives you a natural space to store gear. It's a tad heavier than other tents, but it's a luxury to have.

Sitting in this chair is as comfortable as you're going to get at the campsite. It's sturdy. It's got wooden arm rests and a cup holder. It's all you need.

God knows you'll need one out there in the wilderness. If there's one thing that will help you get solid recovery from your sleep, it's staying dry all night long. This is the best blanket to do it.

Need a reliable camp stove that'll last a lifetime? Camp Chef's Mountaineer is trusted by guides and casual campers the world over. Simple, no frills, but it's the best damn camp stove on the planet.

Unless you have a ton of car space, packing a grill is a pain in the ass. Nomad's suitcase grill is the exception. Easy to pack, easy to use, easy to clean, and surprisingly spacious.

Sometimes lighting a fire is a pain in the ass, too. Sometimes you want to flambé a crust onto your Dutch oven cobbler. An on-the-go blowtorch fixes both issues.

Nothing less glamorous than lugging a cooler somewhere. Get one with big off-road wheels and spare yourself the embarrassment of having to stop and take a break every 30 feet.

I always had issues with packing cooking knives. So much so that I'd normally just make do with a pocket knife and cutting board instead. But now you can pack this GSI knife set into its little carry bag and toss it in with the rest of your kitchen gear. It's, weirdly, the greatest backcountry luxury.

Another one of our favorite smokeless fire pits. This stove from Breeo will be the centerpiece of your campsite once it's set up. Plus it's smokeless and built to be weather resistant, so you can keep cooking even during high winds.

When it comes to fixed-blade pocket knives this is the one you need to get. According to our expert, that's the best type of all purpose camping knife for everything from cooking to bushcraft.

Personal filters are convenient, but sometimes you need a water filter that can keep a camp hydrated. This filter does that, with enough volume for two campers' daily water requirements.