Camping
Independent gear reviews of the best equipment and kit for camping, whether with the family, wild camping, lightweight camping or on expeditions including tents, stoves, sleeping mats, sleeping bags, lanterns, seating, cool boxes and more.
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![msr windburner red nostand prtn](/images/gear/camping/introimages/msr-windburner-red-nostand-prtn.webp)
We brewed endless cups of tea on hillsides to properly test this MSR Windburner stove. It was hell, but we managed.
![vaude arctic 800 sleeping bag](/images/gear/camping/introimages/vaude-arctic-800-sleeping-bag.webp)
We review Vaude's three-season Arctic 800 mummy sleeping bag to see if its as good at keeping out the wet as it is...
![msr windburner stove](/images/gear/camping/introimages/msr-windburner-stove.webp)
We review MSR's second generation wind-defying camping stove, the Windburner
![snugpak special forces bivy](/images/gear/camping/introimages/snugpak-special-forces-bivy.webp)
We put the Snugpak Special Forces Bivvi bag to the test, read the review here.
![exped synmat ul](/images/gear/camping/introimages/exped-synmat-ul.webp)
The Exped Synmat UL is a pared down version of the regular Synmat, with less insulation, and thinner, less durable...
![msr hubba hubba nx](/images/gear/camping/introimages/msr-hubba-hubba-nx.webp)
We test the hugely popular MSR Hubba NX 1p backpacking tent, read the review here.
![thermarest questar front open](/images/gear/camping/introimages/thermarest-questar-front-open.webp)
Let's face it, the UK is a damp place. So if you want to sleep here you will need a sleeping bag that can cope. Filled...
![fenix cl25r](/images/gear/camping/introimages/fenix-cl25r.webp)
Headtorches aren't always the most sociable lighting, so we grabbed one of these Fenix CL25R lanterns to test just how...
![msr hubbatour2 dooropen pr](/images/gear/camping/introimages/msr-hubbatour2-dooropen-pr.webp)
There was no shortage of willing helpers to test this MSR Hubba Tour 2 man tent through the hills of Scotland. We...
![alpkit dumo](/images/gear/camping/introimages/alpkit-dumo.webp)
There was only one way to test the Alpkit Dumo sleeping mat. Sleeping, and lots of it. We did just that and report...
![trail king sv](/images/gear/camping/introimages/trail-king-sv.webp)
We put Thermarest's Speed Valve technology to the test on their Trail King SV sleeping mat.
![s2s ultralight](/images/gear/camping/introimages/s2s-ultralight.webp)
Can a sleeping mat as small as a hot dog when packed possibly be comfortable to sleep on? We test the Sea to Summit...
![snugpak travelite](/images/gear/camping/introimages/snugpak-travelite.webp)
We review Snugpak's self-inflating sleeping mat, the Travelite, find out what we thought.
![bd revolt 427 denm web](/images/gear/camping/introimages/bd-revolt-427-denm-web.webp)
We put the updated Black Diamond ReVolt headlamp to the test.
![dsc](/images/gear/camping/introimages/dsc.webp)
The Leki Chiller is a super stable camping chair that's light enough to chuck into a pack, read our full review here.