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Camping Gear

Silver pickup truck with a white raised camper atop parked on a dirt mountain road among pine trees in a forested landscape.

Adventure, Camping, Camping Gear, Gear, Road Trip

Here’s How to Have Comfortable, Cozy and Easier Camping Trips

Why Soaring Eagle Campers are changing the way people camp

Man outdoors in a forest, wearing a beanie and glasses, cooking on a portable camp stove with tongs in hand.

Adventure, Camping Gear, The Happy Camper

The Happy Camper: What’s in Your Camp Kitchen?

I doubt there’s no other collection of gear that differs so much between campers than their kitchen kit.

Adventure, Camping Gear, Gear, Partner Content

MEC’s 2 Kilo Project Redefines What You Really Need in the Backcountry

With its new 2 Kilo Project, MEC brings you the Charlie 32L UL Pack, its lightest and most functional pack yet.

Esker-Stoves

Adventure, Camping, Camping Gear, The Happy Camper, Winter

The Happy Camper: Two New Stoves for Your Next Winter Camping Trip

I discovered that a Canadian manufacturer—Esker—just released two similar portable winter tent stoves.

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Camping Gear, Gear, Partner Content

BLUETTI’s Elite 30 V2 Powers Easy, Breezy Mornings and Fun Lake Days

Meet your new camping and outdoor cooking bestie.

MEC tote bag

Adventure, Camping Gear, Gear

6 Epic Things You Can Pack in MEC’s New Massive Tote

MEC’s new tote is your new adventure bestie (I know it’s mine).

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Camping, Camping Gear, Gear

10 Underrated Items That Will Upgrade Your Camping Trips

You probably aren’t taking these 10 dope things camping, but you should be.

trangia micro set

Camping Gear, Gear, The Happy Camper

The Happy Camper: Reviewing Trangia’s New Micro Cookset

Trangia’s Micro is the company’s smallest and most compact cookset.

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Camping Gear, Gear, Partner Content

The Ultimate Outdoor Companion: Vanpackers’ SUV Car-Camping Kit

Adventure comfortably without the hassle with Vanpackers.

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Camping Gear, Gear, The Happy Camper

The Happy Camper: LuminAID’s New Trio Modular Light System

The Happy Camper tries LuminAID’s new Trio Modular Light System on a camping trip to Mair Lake.

kevin and ash 2022 algonquin

Camping Gear, Canoeing, The Happy Camper

The Happy Camper: Trip Planning and the Importance of a Checklist

Here’s my overall equipment list for a five-day canoe trip I am going on next week with my regular canoe buddies.

Camping Gear, Gear, Partner Content

This One Tool Will Upgrade Your Camping Trips

Chop, saw, cut and slice with these high-quality Japanese knives.

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Camping Gear, Gear, The Happy Camper

The Happy Camper: New Trangia Micro Stove, the Smallest Yet

It quickly became a favourite stove kit for trippers looking for something lightweight and effective.

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Blogs, Camping Gear, News, The Happy Camper

The Happy Camper: Trangia’s New 100th Anniversary Colour Collection

You know a camp stove is good when it celebrates their 100-year anniversary in 2025.

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Adventure, Camping Gear, Gear

Why You Should Never Donate These 5 Outdoor Gear Items

When it comes to life-saving equipment, the rule is simple: upcycle or retire it responsibly.

Adventure, Camping Gear, The Happy Camper

The Happy Camper: Top 5 New Pieces of Camp Gear

I’ve been out a lot this season and had great opportunities to try out some new camp gear for 2024. …

Camping Gear, Editors' Picks, Gear

The Best Gear for Summer 2024

From your head to your toes, here are 15 awesome gear items for Summer 2024.

Cast iron pan cooking

Camping Gear, Editors' Picks, Gear

The Cast Iron Pan is the Only Cookware Campers Need

Because you can fry, sauté, simmer and grill with a single pan, this eliminates the need for multiple types of cookware.

Camping, Camping Gear, Partner Content

Tent 101 With MEC: How to Care for Your Tent

Here’s what you need to know to keep your tent in optimal condition and what to consider when it’s time to invest in a new one.

Exped Lyra 2 Tent

Adventure, Camping Gear, The Happy Camper

The Happy Camper: Exped Lyra 2 Tent Review

This is one unique three-season tent, perfect for both canoe tripping and backpacking excursions.

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