Best camping gear on Reddit
120 reviews from r/camping, r/CampingGear, r/AussieRiders and 13 more subreddits
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#1
Coleman
5.0
(5)
"A Coleman two burner stove is an awesome idea... Just used mine for nine days... I've had it for decades."
"Also a Coleman five gallon water collapsible container... I have two... I went through 7 gallons of water in nine days solo camping."
"Coleman double burner stove and a cast iron pan and Dutch oven are my best friends."
"My Coleman double burner has never even hiccupped and I've had it for over 10 years."
"Coleman dual burner liquid fueled stoves. Design hasn’t changed in decades."
#2
N/A
5.0
(4)
"I just put on my ski bib for the snowy parts."
"I also had a reflective blanket that kept me perfectly warm at night."
"I used micro spikes and poles for the trek."
"A closed-cell foam pad would be a great addition."
#3
Walmart
3.8
(5)
"Walmart, I’ve seen sleeping bags for like $20."
"Walmart tent & cooler for cheap."
"We use walmart tents and have a 20 person, a 12 person, and a 9 person."
"I second the Walmart tent and cooler."
"The best way to start is just to go buy what you need at Walmart or an army surplus store."
#4
REI
4.3
(4)
"I'd recommend buying used."
"There are a lot of camping gear guides on REI’s website."
"The REI return section usually fills up with quality tents, bags and mats after a big sale."
"REI branded backpacking stuff will get you close to your budget."
#5
Kelty
5.0
(3)
"We love our collapsible solar lanterns and Kelty low boy love seat."
"Kelty makes a great sleeping bag and has extra long sizes."
"I also caught a sale at REI on the Kelty lowboy love seat."
#6
Hammock
4.7
(3)
"Hammock with a stand 100%."
"I strongly recommend getting a hammock and taking their bikes."
"Hammock. Packs real small, goes up and down quick, and they're really comfortable."
#7
Jetboil
4.7
(3)
"Jetboil."
"Jetboil for me."
"For hot water cooking"
#8
Canadian Tire
3.7
(3)
"[Canadian Tire](https://www.canadiantire.ca/en.html) has reasonably priced gear."
"Canadian Tire in general has good gear for a decent price."
"Canadian Tire (cost efficient, ok quality, not very light weight) and Mountain Equipment Company (higher end brands, more expensive) are two."
#9
Ruffwear
5.0
(2)
"The ruffwear knot-a-hitch is the best."
"The ruffwear knot-a-hitch is the best."
#10
Snugpak
5.0
(2)
"Makes some awesome stuff that packs down really small."
"Snugpak makes some awesome stuff that packs down really small."
#11
ENO
5.0
(2)
"If you really hate your back and sleep I would highly recommend a hammock."
"Best thing I've found is a hammock with a net around it."
#12
Sleeping Bag
4.0
(2)
"I would look for a used sleeping bag - a 20F/-6C bag is ideal."
"Consider the ones that zip together to make doubles."
#13
Decathlon
4.0
(2)
"I get a lot of gear from Decathlon. They're cheaper than REI or Backcountry."
"Very cheap and very good quality."
#14
Foam Mattress
4.0
(2)
"Foam is the way to go."
"I ended up getting a foam mattress instead."
#15
Military Surplus Store
3.5
(2)
"You might consider an army surplus store. They would have good sturdy gear for a good price."
"The gear will be well-priced and durable, but uncomfortable and HEAVY."
#16
Varuste.net
5.0
(1)
"I can highly recommend Varuste.net from Finland."
#17
Camp2Camp
5.0
(1)
"I've never had any problems with TML's tents in the rain."
#18
Western Mountaineering
5.0
(1)
"Western mountaineering bag for colder camping"
#19
Mosko
5.0
(1)
"Luggage, spend the $$$ and get the Mosko Reckless 80L system."
#20
Enlightened Equipment
5.0
(1)
"Enlightened equipment quilt for warmer camping"
#21
Sleeping Pads
5.0
(1)
"Sleeping pads, cots or something else under you."
#22
Amazon
5.0
(1)
"Game changer for winter camping."
#23
Oztrail Hiker-2 Tent
5.0
(1)
"Great ventilation"
#24
Noah's Tarp
5.0
(1)
"A Noah’s tarp. Easy to set up, compact, and a lot more robust than an inexpensive canopy shelter."
#25
Swag Tent
5.0
(1)
"Biggest game changer is a swag. You can roll everything up in to it and it takes three poles to set up."
#26
Hiking Poles
5.0
(1)
"Hiking poles. Added miles to my range."
#27
Jetboil Zip Camping Stove
5.0
(1)
"Portable espresso maker"
#28
Tatonka Duffle Bag
5.0
(1)
"Waterproof and tough"
#29
Osprey
5.0
(1)
#30
Arc'teryx
5.0
(1)
#31
Savotta
5.0
(1)
#32
Kuiu
5.0
(1)
#33
MEC
5.0
(1)
#34
Mammut
5.0
(1)
#35
Hoffman Boots
5.0
(1)
#36
Tarptent
5.0
(1)
#37
MEC Sleeping Bag
5.0
(1)
#38
Asolo Fugitive GTX
5.0
(1)
#39
Fisherman's Bed
5.0
(1)
"My only recommendation would be to buy a couple of really good fisherman's beds."
#40
Silk Long Underwear
5.0
(1)
"Silk long underwear for late fall camping."
#41
Folding Cot
5.0
(1)
"A folding cot. No more painful sleeping on a mat or uneven ground."
#42
Inflatable Sleeping Pad
5.0
(1)
"Inflatable sleeping pad. When camping, few things are more important than a good night’s sleep."
#43
Front Runner
5.0
(1)
"Some of my favorites, albeit, we are in a camper:"
#44
EcoFlow
5.0
(1)
"Some of my favorites, albeit, we are in a camper:"
#45
Sunscreen
5.0
(1)
"Sunscreen."
#46
Headlamp
5.0
(1)
"Headlamps for everyone. Makes life easier when toting littles around."
#47
USMC
5.0
(1)
"What you want is a good ol' USMC sleeping system and ISO mat."
#48
Exped Megamat
5.0
(1)
"I love the exped megamat but I don't mind being on the ground."
#49
Rechargeable LED Lantern
5.0
(1)
"Rechargeable led lanters. The ones I have are orange and black."
#50
Barebones Beacon Rechargeable Light
5.0
(1)
"Barebones Beacon rechargeable lights. These are adorable and very useful."
#51
Kelty Camp Chair
5.0
(1)
"A kelty camp chair!"
#52
Thermarest
5.0
(1)
"They also make a compressible pillow with their foam pad scraps and it's fantastic."
#53
Kelty Loveseat Low
5.0
(1)
"Our 90lb lab also enjoyed our Kelty Loveseat Low around the fire."
#54
Kammok Mesa Mat
5.0
(1)
"Folds up small. The double size might be good for your dog."
#55
Tactical Knife
5.0
(1)
"Maybe a nice tactical knife with their name engraved on it?"
#56
Bear Essentials
5.0
(1)
"The Bear Essentials c o m
Leather wallet with blade sharpener and 2 different credit card sized grit field sharpeners. Ridiculously handy."
#57
Helinox
5.0
(1)
"Helinox Chair Zero for backpacking."
#58
LuminAid
5.0
(1)
#59
Folding Camp Chair
5.0
(1)
"Comfy folding camp chairs, led lights, 100’ of good quality rope, axe."
#60
Sierra Trading Post
4.0
(1)
"Sierra Trading Post is the TJ Maxx of camping gear. Good stuff and good prices."
#61
Bi-Mart
4.0
(1)
"If you have a Bi-Mart near you, I suggest going there for the basics."
#62
Walmart Two Person Tent
4.0
(1)
"Took the great grandson to Walmart and bought him a two person tent and a 45 degree sleeping bag."
#63
Lanshan
4.0
(1)
"Look at the Lanshan 2 (not pro) they are cheap and well regarded."
#64
Earplugs
4.0
(1)
"High-quality earplugs, good for a quiet night's sleep."
#65
Frog Toggs Rain Gear
4.0
(1)
"Rain Gear - Frog Toggs pants & coat."
#66
Lawn Chair USA
4.0
(1)
"Lawn Chair USA is what my next chair will be if my Yeti or Cabela’s cr."
#67
REI Passage Tent
4.0
(1)
"REI has their Passage tents on sale right now."
#68
Costco
4.0
(1)
"Costco as well."
#69
Denali
4.0
(1)
"I've toured most of NSW on a dr650 and something like this, coupled with a decent self inflating sleeping mat and season appropriate sleeping bag."
#70
Campmor
4.0
(1)
"Look at campmor since you’re a beginner. Cheaper gear typically works great if it’s cheaper because it’s heavy."
#71
REI Camp Chair
4.0
(1)
"Maybe look into a lighter option?"
#72
Sea to Summit Air Mattress
4.0
(1)
#73
eBay
4.0
(1)
"Recently decided to find a small camping hatchet head off eBay, bought a new handle, and for cheap have a nice camping hatchet"
#74
Sit Pad
4.0
(1)
"Sit pad. I thought it was the dumbest thing."
#75
Camp Chairs
4.0
(1)
"Camp chairs and a tarp for bad weather."
#76
Facebook Marketplace
4.0
(1)
"Facebook marketplace has been a treasure trove for me."
#77
Wise Owl
4.0
(1)
"Naturehike and wise owl on amazon have done me good for backpacking gear."
#78
Walmart Tent
4.0
(1)
"Walmart tent & cooler for cheap."
#79
Pop-Up Tent
4.0
(1)
"Pop up tent (super quick to set up and put away)."
#80
Collapsible Water Jug
4.0
(1)
"A collapsible water jug with a spout."
#81
Survival Blanket
4.0
(1)
"Line the bottom of your tent with a survival blanket."
#82
Micro Spikes
4.0
(1)
"Don't forget micro spikes, gaiters or snowshoes during the day."
#83
Pad
4.0
(1)
"A good pad is nice."
#84
Canopy
4.0
(1)
"You should get a canopy for the tailgate."
#85
Summit Hut
4.0
(1)
"Sometimes Summit Hut has some good sales."
#86
Nalgene
4.0
(1)
"My favorite hiking shirts and shorts came from a thrift store."
#87
Exped CCF Foam Pad
4.0
(1)
"I just got a XS ccf foam pad from Exped for my dog."
#88
Berghaus Self-Inflating Mat
4.0
(1)
"Berghaus self inflating mat."
#89
Cabela's Backpacking Tent
3.0
(1)
"Cabela's has a couple tents on clearance that might be a decent entry level tent."
#90
Trekology
3.0
(1)
"Trekology ripoff off the helinox chair."
#91
Kmart
3.0
(1)
"I have a couple of kmart/bigw 2p tents, they are single wall, weigh less then 1.5kg and cost $14."
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