A pair of padded camp chairs set up at a forest campsite at golden hour with mountains in the background
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The Camping Chair That Finally Made Me Stop Dreading Sitting Outside

For years I left the campfire early because my back gave out. This is the chair that changed that.

A field report by Ellie Hartman · 5 min read

Camp Chairs & Seating

Comfort that lasts all weekend, not just one sit
FAIR WIND Camping Chair Review: A Weekend at the Lake Told Me Everything
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FAIR WIND Camping Chair Review: A Weekend at the Lake Told Me Everything

FAIR WIND vs Coleman Quad Chair: Which Should You Pack?
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FAIR WIND vs Coleman Quad Chair: Which Should You Pack?

10 Reasons a Padded Camping Chair Beats a Basic Folding Chair
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10 Reasons a Padded Camping Chair Beats a Basic Folding Chair

The Camping Chair That Finally Made Me Stop Dreading Sitting Outside
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The Camping Chair That Finally Made Me Stop Dreading Sitting Outside

How to Stay Comfortable Camping All Day (Without Wrecking Your Back)
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How to Stay Comfortable Camping All Day (Without Wrecking Your Back)

FAIR WIND Chair Honest Review: The Good, the Bulk, and the Back Support
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FAIR WIND Chair Honest Review: The Good, the Bulk, and the Back Support

Coolers & Food Storage

Cold drinks and safe food for days, not hours
Coleman Classic 62-Qt Rolling Cooler Review: Does It Actually Keep Ice 5 Days?
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Coleman Classic 62-Qt Rolling Cooler Review: Does It Actually Keep Ice 5 Days?

Coleman Classic vs Igloo MaxCold: Which Camping Cooler Wins?
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Coleman Classic vs Igloo MaxCold: Which Camping Cooler Wins?

10 Reasons a Rolling Cooler Is Worth It for Car Camping
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10 Reasons a Rolling Cooler Is Worth It for Car Camping

How One Cooler Saved Our Camping Food on a Four-Day Trip
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How One Cooler Saved Our Camping Food on a Four-Day Trip

How to Keep Food Cold While Camping for 3, 4, or 5 Days
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How to Keep Food Cold While Camping for 3, 4, or 5 Days

Coleman Classic Cooler Honest Review: 8,000 Reviews Don't Lie, But Here's What They Miss
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Coleman Classic Cooler Honest Review: 8,000 Reviews Don't Lie, But Here's What They Miss

Camp Cookware & Mess Kits

Hot meals at the campsite without the cleanup nightmare
MalloMe Camping Cookware Kit Review: Tested Over Three Backcountry Breakfasts
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MalloMe Camping Cookware Kit Review: Tested Over Three Backcountry Breakfasts

MalloMe vs MSR Trail Base Cookset: Budget Kit vs Premium Set
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MalloMe vs MSR Trail Base Cookset: Budget Kit vs Premium Set

10 Reasons a Camping Cookware Kit Beats a Single Pan and a Camp Mug
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10 Reasons a Camping Cookware Kit Beats a Single Pan and a Camp Mug

Why I Always Cook a Hot Meal on the First Night of Any Camping Trip
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Why I Always Cook a Hot Meal on the First Night of Any Camping Trip

How to Cook Real Meals While Camping (Not Just Hot Dogs and Instant Oatmeal)
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How to Cook Real Meals While Camping (Not Just Hot Dogs and Instant Oatmeal)

MalloMe Cookware Honest Review: 9,000 Buyers Can't All Be Wrong, But Read This First
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MalloMe Cookware Honest Review: 9,000 Buyers Can't All Be Wrong, But Read This First

Lanterns & Camp Lighting

Light the campsite when the fire isn't an option
Etekcity LED Camping Lantern Review: A Former Ranger's Take on a 50,000-Review Hit
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Etekcity LED Camping Lantern Review: A Former Ranger's Take on a 50,000-Review Hit

Etekcity Lantern vs Black Diamond Moji: Budget vs Premium Camp Light
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Etekcity Lantern vs Black Diamond Moji: Budget vs Premium Camp Light

10 Reasons an LED Camping Lantern Beats an Old-School Gas Lantern
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10 Reasons an LED Camping Lantern Beats an Old-School Gas Lantern

The $15 Lantern That Goes on Every Camping Trip I Plan
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The $15 Lantern That Goes on Every Camping Trip I Plan

How to Light Your Campsite Without Relying on a Campfire
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How to Light Your Campsite Without Relying on a Campfire

Etekcity Lantern Honest Review: Why 49,000 Reviews Don't Tell the Full Story
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Etekcity Lantern Honest Review: Why 49,000 Reviews Don't Tell the Full Story

Sleeping Pads & Sleep Comfort

Wake up rested, even on rocky ground
Gear Doctors Artemis Sleeping Pad Review: 8.3 R-Value Tested in Real Cold
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Gear Doctors Artemis Sleeping Pad Review: 8.3 R-Value Tested in Real Cold

Gear Doctors Artemis vs Klymit Static V: Which Sleeping Pad Should You Buy?
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Gear Doctors Artemis vs Klymit Static V: Which Sleeping Pad Should You Buy?

10 Reasons a Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad Beats a Foam Camp Mat
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10 Reasons a Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad Beats a Foam Camp Mat

The Sleeping Pad That Stopped Me From Waking Up Stiff at Every Campsite
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The Sleeping Pad That Stopped Me From Waking Up Stiff at Every Campsite

How to Sleep Warm While Camping in Any Season
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How to Sleep Warm While Camping in Any Season

Gear Doctors Artemis Honest Review: High R-Value, Real Comfort, One Tradeoff
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Gear Doctors Artemis Honest Review: High R-Value, Real Comfort, One Tradeoff

All Reviews

Long-term, hands-on, honest
FAIR WIND Camping Chair Review: A Weekend at the Lake Told Me Everything
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FAIR WIND Camping Chair Review: A Weekend at the Lake Told Me Everything

FAIR WIND Chair Honest Review: The Good, the Bulk, and the Back Support
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FAIR WIND Chair Honest Review: The Good, the Bulk, and the Back Support

Coleman Classic 62-Qt Rolling Cooler Review: Does It Actually Keep Ice 5 Days?
Article

Coleman Classic 62-Qt Rolling Cooler Review: Does It Actually Keep Ice 5 Days?

Coleman Classic Cooler Honest Review: 8,000 Reviews Don't Lie, But Here's What They Miss
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Coleman Classic Cooler Honest Review: 8,000 Reviews Don't Lie, But Here's What They Miss

MalloMe Camping Cookware Kit Review: Tested Over Three Backcountry Breakfasts
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MalloMe Camping Cookware Kit Review: Tested Over Three Backcountry Breakfasts

MalloMe Cookware Honest Review: 9,000 Buyers Can't All Be Wrong, But Read This First
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MalloMe Cookware Honest Review: 9,000 Buyers Can't All Be Wrong, But Read This First

Etekcity LED Camping Lantern Review: A Former Ranger's Take on a 50,000-Review Hit
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Etekcity LED Camping Lantern Review: A Former Ranger's Take on a 50,000-Review Hit

Etekcity Lantern Honest Review: Why 49,000 Reviews Don't Tell the Full Story
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Etekcity Lantern Honest Review: Why 49,000 Reviews Don't Tell the Full Story

Gear Doctors Artemis Sleeping Pad Review: 8.3 R-Value Tested in Real Cold
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Gear Doctors Artemis Sleeping Pad Review: 8.3 R-Value Tested in Real Cold

Gear Doctors Artemis Honest Review: High R-Value, Real Comfort, One Tradeoff
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Gear Doctors Artemis Honest Review: High R-Value, Real Comfort, One Tradeoff

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