The 24 Best Camping Gear for Men

Pair this baby with a sleeping pad and you’ll get a deep, solid eight hours of rest in the great outdoors. It features DriDown, which provides toasty insulation with a breathable shell. It has a relaxed mummy shape to keep you cozy and snug without the extreme compression of many others in this category.

VSSL creates compact necessity kits for any adventure. The replaceable tins inside carry everything from first aid essentials to fire starters to fishing tackle. And the canister itself is an LED flashlight with a built-in compass. Pretty cool, huh?

For quick day hikes from base camp, this all-new, featherweight technical pack from Osprey offers just enough room to stow your essentials. Ample storage pockets, loops, and compartments throughout make organization a breeze.

“Safety is always an important consideration when on the trail. I never head into the backcountry without my Garmin inReach Mini, which is a two-way satellite communicator with GPS. The inReach can allow someone with access to track my location, along with two-way text messaging to standard cell phones, as well as an SOS button to call for help in the worst-case scenario. Devices like this aren’t cheap, but they are an excellent insurance policy and will provide peace of mind to your loved ones just knowing you have it.” — Jeff Pelletier, Trailrunner and Outdoors Filmmaker

Few EDC tools are as iconic as Zippo’s traditional flip-top lighter. Line of Trade takes the classic design and gives it a handsome, gift-worthy upgrade with one-of-a-kind artwork that’ll inspire you and yours to get outdoors this year.

The JBL Xtreme is the ultimate party starter in the most rugged environment. The waterproof rating exceeds its competition and the bass is close to concert-like. Plus, you get 15 hours of playtime and a built-in power bank so your phone will never die.

“I forever love my jerky sticks. It’s my perfect treat snack in high-altitude situations. The flavor burst brings happiness to my face. Mighty organic has some of the best jerky sticks around. I’m not looking to tear a molar out at high altitude chewing on a tough piece of meat, and that’s why I got with the delicious meat sticks!” —Tommy Danger, Adventure expert, hiked climbed six of the seven summits along with 25+ high altitude mountains.

The Rumpl Original Puffy is a camping essential, especially when venturing to areas where the temperatures drop at night. It’s made from 100% recyclable materials and has technology that brings extreme insulation from a shockingly lightweight design. Think of this as your warmest insulated jacket in the form of a machine-washable blanket. It’s also stain, water, and odor-resistant, and comes with cape clips to keep you warm and your hands free.

If you’re going car camping and have the space for it, The Mover Max from JUDY brings you the ultimate first aid kit along with warmth and safety tools for those just-in-case moments. Better safe than sorry.

A camping table is one of those items you don’t think you need until you find yourself outdoors without one. This of this as a station for your food, drinks, and other small accouterments. It’s lightweight, packable, and made from sturdy aluminum.

High-tech meets high comfort. It’s made of a single shock-corded frame that unfolds and re-snaps together, plus a ripstop polyester sheet you unfurl, stretch on, and ease into with an audible moan of relaxation. And it only weighs a pound and a half.

This superfood-packed protein bar tastes like a chocolatey dessert to satisfy any sweet tooth. It delivers a healthy dose of protein and fiber, without all the sugar to keep you energized and feeling strong on the trail.

Turns out the simplest way to make coffee is also one of the best-tasting. It’s an easy, tiny luxury, and the perfect way to start a camping weekend out right.

Don’t skimp on the camping headlamp. You won’t regret spending a little more on this model, which has a rechargeable battery and the ability to shield the brightness based on your gaze. It’ll change your nights.

At 3.7 inches closed, it’s the perfect in-your-pocket camping knife, ready for anything that needs cutting.

For car camping and outdoor family getaways, sometimes you want to take a little tech with you. A solar generator like the Lion Safari LT Portable Power Station is small, lightweight (just 11 pounds), and the 450Wh capacity is powerful enough to keep smartphones, tablets, and outdoor speakers topped up for a weekend in the great outdoors.