Best camping gear on Reddit
120 reviews from r/camping, r/CampingGear, r/AussieRiders and 14 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
REI
4.2
(5)
"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 in Paramus or East Hanover rent backpacking gear and may have larger camping oriented tents."
"REI branded backpacking stuff will get you close to your budget."
#3
Walmart
4.0
(5)
"Walmart, I’ve seen sleeping bags for like $20."
"Walmart tent & cooler for cheap."
"Walmart has plenty of good cheap stuff."
"We use walmart tents and have a 20 person, a 12 person, and a 9 person."
"I second the Walmart tent and cooler."
#4
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."
#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
Amazon
5.0
(3)
"Game changer for winter camping."
"Compact cheap on amazon these days, get one with a rainfly."
"Take a chair each, so, so worth the space/weight."
#7
Jetboil
4.7
(3)
"Jetboil."
"Jetboil for me."
"For hot water cooking"
#8
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."
#9
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."
#10
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."
#11
Snugpak
5.0
(2)
"Makes some awesome stuff that packs down really small."
"Snugpak makes some awesome stuff that packs down really small."
#12
Ruffwear
5.0
(2)
"The ruffwear knot-a-hitch is the best."
"The ruffwear knot-a-hitch is the best."
#13
LuminAid
5.0
(2)
#14
Goal Zero
5.0
(2)
"It's solar charging or USB. Lasts a long time and it's a 'softer' light than most lanterns."
#15
Foam Mattress
4.0
(2)
"Foam is the way to go."
"I ended up getting a foam mattress instead."
#16
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."
#17
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."
#18
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."
#19
Camp2Camp
5.0
(1)
"I've never had any problems with TML's tents in the rain."
#20
Western Mountaineering
5.0
(1)
"Western mountaineering bag for colder camping"
#21
Mosko
5.0
(1)
"Luggage, spend the $$$ and get the Mosko Reckless 80L system."
#22
Enlightened Equipment
5.0
(1)
"Enlightened equipment quilt for warmer camping"
#23
Sleeping Pads
5.0
(1)
"Sleeping pads, cots or something else under you."
#24
Hiking Poles
5.0
(1)
"Hiking poles. Added miles to my range."
#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
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."
#27
Oztrail Hiker-2 Tent
5.0
(1)
"Great ventilation"
#28
Jetboil Zip Camping Stove
5.0
(1)
"Portable espresso maker"
#29
Tatonka Duffle Bag
5.0
(1)
"Waterproof and tough"
#30
Osprey
5.0
(1)
#31
Arc'teryx
5.0
(1)
#32
Savotta
5.0
(1)
#33
Kuiu
5.0
(1)
#34
MEC
5.0
(1)
#35
Mammut
5.0
(1)
#36
Hoffman Boots
5.0
(1)
#37
Tarptent
5.0
(1)
#38
MEC Sleeping Bag
5.0
(1)
#39
Asolo Fugitive GTX
5.0
(1)
#40
Fisherman's Bed
5.0
(1)
"My only recommendation would be to buy a couple of really good fisherman's beds."
#41
Silk Long Underwear
5.0
(1)
"Silk long underwear for late fall camping."
#42
Folding Cot
5.0
(1)
"A folding cot. No more painful sleeping on a mat or uneven ground."
#43
Inflatable Sleeping Pad
5.0
(1)
"Inflatable sleeping pad. When camping, few things are more important than a good night’s sleep."
#44
Front Runner
5.0
(1)
"Some of my favorites, albeit, we are in a camper:"
#45
EcoFlow
5.0
(1)
"Some of my favorites, albeit, we are in a camper:"
#46
Champion
5.0
(1)
"Some of my favorites, albeit, we are in a camper:"
#47
Folding Camp Chair
5.0
(1)
"Comfy folding camp chairs, led lights, 100’ of good quality rope, axe."
#48
Tactical Knife
5.0
(1)
"Maybe a nice tactical knife with their name engraved on it?"
#49
Exped Megamat
5.0
(1)
"I love the exped megamat but I don't mind being on the ground."
#50
Headlamp
5.0
(1)
"Headlamps for everyone. Makes life easier when toting littles around."
#51
Sunscreen
5.0
(1)
"Sunscreen."
#52
USMC
5.0
(1)
"What you want is a good ol' USMC sleeping system and ISO mat."
#53
Rechargeable LED Lantern
5.0
(1)
"Rechargeable led lanters. The ones I have are orange and black."
#54
Barebones Beacon Rechargeable Light
5.0
(1)
"Barebones Beacon rechargeable lights. These are adorable and very useful."
#55
Kelty Camp Chair
5.0
(1)
"A kelty camp chair!"
#56
Kelty Loveseat Low
5.0
(1)
"Our 90lb lab also enjoyed our Kelty Loveseat Low around the fire."
#57
Kammok Mesa Mat
5.0
(1)
"Folds up small. The double size might be good for your dog."
#58
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."
#59
Helinox
5.0
(1)
"Helinox Chair Zero for backpacking."
#60
Flextail
5.0
(1)
#61
Therm-a-Rest
5.0
(1)
"Bring along a CCF sleeping pad (eg. Thermarest z-lite)."
#62
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"
#63
Lawn Chair USA
4.0
(1)
"Lawn Chair USA is what my next chair will be if my Yeti or Cabela’s cr."
#64
Earplugs
4.0
(1)
"High-quality earplugs, good for a quiet night's sleep."
#65
Flashlight
4.0
(1)
"A flashlight/lamp, bonus if it can attach to something easily."
#66
Kitchenware
4.0
(1)
"Kitchen ware are always useful, get the light weight gears."
#67
Canopy
4.0
(1)
"You should get a canopy for the tailgate."
#68
Pop-Up Tent
4.0
(1)
"Pop up tent (super quick to set up and put away)."
#69
Camp Chairs
4.0
(1)
"Camp chairs and a tarp for bad weather."
#70
Sit Pad
4.0
(1)
"Sit pad. I thought it was the dumbest thing."
#71
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."
#72
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."
#73
Sea to Summit Air Mattress
4.0
(1)
#74
Walmart Tent
4.0
(1)
"Walmart tent & cooler for cheap."
#75
Collapsible Water Jug
4.0
(1)
"A collapsible water jug with a spout."
#76
Survival Blanket
4.0
(1)
"Line the bottom of your tent with a survival blanket."
#77
Micro Spikes
4.0
(1)
"Don't forget micro spikes, gaiters or snowshoes during the day."
#78
Pad
4.0
(1)
"A good pad is nice."
#79
Costco
4.0
(1)
"Costco as well."
#80
Summit Hut
4.0
(1)
"Sometimes Summit Hut has some good sales."
#81
REI Camp Chair
4.0
(1)
"Maybe look into a lighter option?"
#82
Nalgene
4.0
(1)
"My favorite hiking shirts and shorts came from a thrift store."
#83
Exped CCF Foam Pad
4.0
(1)
"I just got a XS ccf foam pad from Exped for my dog."
#84
Berghaus Self-Inflating Mat
4.0
(1)
"Berghaus self inflating mat."
#85
Trekology
3.0
(1)
"Trekology ripoff off the helinox chair."
#86
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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