Car Camping Gear

Check out the best car camping gear plus our top picks to help make your next camping trip as comfortable and fun as can be.

Woman hiking in front of the ocean in Maui wearing hiking shorts, REI Sahara Shade long sleeve shirt for sun protection, a hat, and a hiking daypack

2025 REI Anniversary Sale: 35 Amazing Outdoor Gear Deals

Women hiking on snowy trail in the forest to Wapta Falls in Yoho National Park

2024 REI Winter Sale: These are the 15 Best Deals!

Kristen Bor sitting inside the REI Base Camp 4 Tent

REI Base Camp 4 Tent Review

A woman sits on top of an RTIC cooler outside of a MSR Habitude Tent while car camping

Car Camping Essentials: Packing Checklist (with Printable PDF)

Close up of a woman's head inside of the hood of the REI Magma sleeping bag

REI Magma 15-Degree Unisex Sleeping Bag Review

Man cooking on outdoor stove in front of river at campsite

7 Best Camp Tables for Every Outdoor Adventure

Here are the best synthetic down jackets for women in 2021 including lightweight, packable, vegan-friendly down alternatives for cold temps.

Best Women’s Synthetic Down Jackets in 2024

Kristen Bor wearing Teva Universal Trail Sandals while standing on a log in Stanley idaho

Teva Universal Trail Sandals Review

Here are the best camp chairs of 2021 including the top lightweight, comfortable options for camping to keep your back and tush happy.

11 Best Camping Chairs of 2024

Headlamps sitting on a wood stump

Best Headlamps for Hiking & Camping in 2024

Woman sitting on the YETI Trailhead Camp Chair in a snowy, scenic red rock location in Utah

YETI Trailhead® Camp Chair Review

Woman smiling for photo in front of a lake in New Hampshire in the fall

Best Women’s Lightweight Rain Jackets for Hiking in 2024

The Geyser Systems Portable Shower sitting on a grassy ground

Geyser Systems Portable Shower With Heater Review

Woman sits on top of the NEMO Roamer Double Sleeping Pad - full review on the blog

NEMO Roamer Double Sleeping Pad Review

Discover the best binoculars for hiking, how to choose the best pair, and tips for using them on the trail for unforgettable wildlife views.

4 Best Hiking Binoculars & How to Choose The Right Pair

View inside of camping tent set up on the beach

Best Double Sleeping Bags & Quilts For Camping & Backpacking

Van with awning out and Kristen Bor sitting under awning at scenic overlook on Oregon Coast

MoonShade Van Awning Review

A woman using the Aeropress Go Travel Coffee Press in her Sprinter van

AeroPress Go: The Best Way to Make Coffee on the Road