All articles tagged with #camping
A Home Depot round-up spotlights eight foldable camping essentials—chairs with built-in tables, a 15-in-1 Gerber multi-tool, a six-foot folding utility table, a portable 110-W solar panel, a folding bag chair, a compact personal fan, a 10x10 pop-up canopy, and a 500-lumen flip light—selected for space-saving design and solid customer ratings, with prices ranging from a few dollars to several hundred.
SlashGear highlights seven Costco camping picks worth considering (Timber Ridge director's chairs; UDAP bear spray; Cascade Mountain Tech carbon fiber trekking poles; Flame King 5-pound propane tank; Firman gas generator; EcoFlow River 3 Plus; RapidCare first aid kit) and five to skip (Trinity stainless steel cooler, Core six-person lighted dome tent, Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ telescope, Murphy's Naturals lemon eucalyptus oil spray, Bug Bite Thing). The recommendations are based on Costco availability, user ratings, and credible outside reviews, aiming for practical, portable, and value-driven gear for outdoor trips.
An Ohio man, Tyler Wilkin, who had moved to Puerto Rico, was found dead from a gunshot wound in what authorities call an execution-style killing while camping at Playa La Selva near Luquillo. Reports say he texted friends about eerie howling outside his tent before the fatal shot; his family has started a fundraiser to cover private-investigator costs as Puerto Rican authorities investigate the case.
This Home Depot roundup highlights nine worthwhile camping gear picks—ranging from sturdy tent stakes and a portable stove to a wagon, a compact hatchet, multi-pack flashlights, a kerosene lantern, a pop-up changing room, a WeatherX lantern with a power bank, and Ready America glow sticks—while flagging three to skip for best value: the Blazing LEDz 12-LED lanterns, the Coleman Queen camping cot and air mattress combo (prone to leaks), and the Picnic Time chair (priced well above a comparable Harbor Freight option).
Guardian lifestyle piece praising the Alvantor 6-ft pop-up screen tent as a quick, lightweight, mosquito-proof refuge that springs open in under 30 seconds, with fine mesh and a UPF roof for camping, picnics, or coastal outings, with larger sizes available up to 15x15 ft.
Isle Royale National Park is closing sections of the Three Mile Campground through July 31 and expanding hazing, noise deterrents, and stricter food-storage rules at nearby campgrounds after a bold wolf began sniffing tents, dragging backpacks, and entering tents, signaling habituation to humans. Duncan Narrows campground was closed earlier this week due to rising human-wildlife interactions. There are about 37 wolves on the island this winter—the most since the 1970s—while the moose population has declined.
WIRED’s shopping roundup covers the REI 4th of July Sale with standout savings across outdoor gear—from the rugged Yeti Tundra Haul cooler and Rainier jackets to discounted packs, tents, ebikes, water filters, and camping accessories—highlighting picks like the REI 650 Down Jacket for about $70, Marmot Halo tent, Coleman stoves, and a range of base layers and headlamps for outdoor adventures.
NBC Select reports that during Prime Day's halfway point, camping gear remains deeply discounted, with LifeStraw Go bottles, BioLite Range 500 headlamps, UNP 4-person tents, Camp Chef Everest 2X stoves, Marmot Crane Creek tents, and Gerber Dime multitools on sale, plus markdowns on power stations and other camping essentials—many at their lowest prices in months.
Bluewater Lake State Park in New Mexico sits roughly 100 miles from Albuquerque and 230 miles from Flagstaff, offering 149 campsites (electrical and non-electric), water, restrooms, and showers, plus options for primitive camping. Visitors can camp, hike two trails (Bluewater Lake Creek Hike with steep inclines and Bluewater Dam Trail, easy), bird watch for species like hummingbirds and egrets, and enjoy water activities such as kayaking, boating, swimming, and paddleboarding. The lake is notable for rare tiger muskies, hybrids introduced to control invasives, along with other species including cutthroat and rainbow trout, catfish, walleye, bass, and more. A New Mexico fishing license is required. The park makes for a strong road-trip stop between Albuquerque and Flagstaff.
Dan McCaslin takes a spring ramble along Manzana Creek in the San Rafael Wilderness, revisiting Davy Brown Camp and hiking to Lost Valley Camp via Nira Trailhead, where he uncovers a mini-waterfall he hadn’t noticed in about 50 years. The hike blends dirt camping memories, fire regulations, and seasonal water conditions with practical driving directions and reflections on the area’s history and natural beauty.
WIRED highlights 14 new outdoor tools—from accessible three‑person tents and portable stoves to a high‑lumen flashlight and a compact collapsible cooler—designed to simplify summer adventures and reduce friction on backcountry trips and beach outings.
Volkswagen confirms the ID.Buzz will return for 2027 with two trims: Tourer 4Motion (camping-oriented, based on the European Good Night Package) featuring a fold-out mattress, blinds, ventilation panels, stowable table and chairs, plus Overnight Mode; Pro S 4Motion adds a retractable tow hitch, captain’s chairs, electrochromic roof glass and 20-inch wheels. Other updates include one-pedal driving, refreshed ID.S 6 software with a faster navigation and easier settings, a free one-year In-Vehicle Premium trial, a native NACS charging port, and simplified two-tone paint options. VW did not yet announce price or range changes.
A BBC Health piece reports that a weekend of camping can shift the circadian clock about two hours earlier by immersing people in natural daylight and reducing artificial light, helping align sleep with the day-night cycle and potentially lowering risks linked to late bedtimes. Based on Kenneth Wright’s research and campers’ experiences, the article notes outdoor sounds can aid sleep and offers tips for first-time campers to improve comfort while adapting to nature.
Yeti unveils the Trailhead Field Chair, a lighter (about 9.3 lb vs 13.3 lb), cheaper ($225 vs $300) version of its Trailhead Camp Chair that drops armrests, uses Twilite fabric, and supports up to 350 lb; it folds to 37 inches, comes in black or tan with a carry bag, lacks a cup holder (but a $20 add-on is available).
Old power banks can still be useful for various practical purposes such as powering portable speakers, emergency lights, camping gear, or even jump-starting cars, provided they are still in good condition. They should be safely disposed of if damaged or swollen, but otherwise can be repurposed or even rebuilt for extended use.