Car camping is a time to break out the big comfortable gear. The car is only 20 feet from the tent and you don’t have to count the grams in the gear. That said, some of the car camping gear, like the enormous EXPED MegaMat… Read More »Elegear Double Sleeping Pad Review
The Vertex Twin sleeping pad from Alps Mountaineering is an oversized air mattress that’s great for camping or throwing on the floor at home for unexpected guests. It’s the 80″ long by 39″ wide, 6″ thick and can cary 250 pounds. It weighs 3 pounds… Read More »Alps Mountaineering Vertex Twin Sleeping Pad Review
If you’re the kind of person who goes all out and doesn’t go for anything less than the best and you need a sleeping mat for camping? We’ve found you one. It’s not cheap and it’s not light but after all the testing for this… Read More »EXPED MegaMat Max Sleeping Mat Review
I had no idea REI had been around since 1938. You’d think they’d know a thing or two about using and making air mattresses. Turns out they do. And with a good price at that. In this REI Camp Dreamer XL mattress review we’ll see… Read More »REI Camp Dreamer XL Mattress Review
Most big sleeping pads for car camping are super comfortable but they’re enormous. That’s just what you get with self-inflating foam in a mat that’s 4 or 6 inches thick. NEMO somehow works their design magic and has made a car camping mat that’s 4″… Read More »NEMO Roamer XL Sleeping Pad Review
Therm-a-Rest know sleeping pads. They’ve been making them for 50 years. But can they make a 5 pound, 4 inch monster than could replace your mattress at home? We tested the MondoKing 3D XXL to find out. What is the MondoKing 3D Sleeping Pad? The… Read More »Therm-a-Rest MondoKing 3D XXL Sleeping Pad Review
The Captain Comfort Deluxe air mattress is definitely a deluxe option when it comes to sleeping outside. The 41″ wide model we tested fits great between wheel wells in a truck if that’s your mode of transportation. If not, the 30″ or 52″ might fit… Read More »Big Agnes Captain Comfort Deluxe Camp Air Mattress Review
The Big Six Armchair from Big Agnes is a unique combination of an ultralight backpacking chair and a large camping chair. It’s tent-pole frame can hold 300 pounds but it weighs just under 4 pounds. Does the lightweight frame sacrifice stability and ease of use?… Read More »Big Agnes Big Six Armchair Review
There’s nothing quite like a good cup of coffee, fresh air and a good view at your favourite campsite. While we love our ultralight cups and mugs when we’re backpacking, car and trailer camping is a chance to bring the kitchen sink and live a… Read More »Best Camp Coffee Travel Mugs and Bottles
Is it possible to get an insulated travel mug that doesn’t leak, is easy to use, easy to clean and will last forever? I think the Yeti Rambler 532 with the HotShot cap easily takes that crown and here’s why. Pros Cons This review is… Read More »Yeti Rambler 532 Mug Review