Camp tips

On the first day of summer, I stepped out into the blistering heat from my apartment building in Alphabet City and headed west on 4th Street, bound for my home in the Catskills, some 130 miles north. I carried a 35-pound backpack filled with camping gear and little idea of what lay ahead.

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From my first camping trip at four months old to my most recent hiking expedition in the Adirondacks, I've spent the majority of my life camping and hiking my way through the world—laying under the stars in a tent across 15+ US states and Canadian territories, exploring dozens of national and state parks, hiking up mountains and through forests, and otherwise enjoying (or being subjected to) every type of weather, terrain, and wildlife. Being the youngest member of an enthusiastically outdoorsy family means that I know a thing or two when it comes to picking out gifts for those that prefer to spend their time surrounded by nature. Whether you're looking for something practical, like a new pair of hiking socks or boots, or want to gift something a little more exciting, like a sleek, inspirational coffee table book or a Stanley pour-over set, these are some of the best camping gifts for hikers, campers, and backpackers right now.

I am just going to come out and say it, having a hot shower out in the desert while camping is an absolute cheat code. I feel as calling something indescribable is often overstated and overused in the modern day social media era, however, I am going to state just that, a hot shower at the end of a day spent hiking, exploring and adventuring is indescribable.

It's the last day of Amazon's second Prime Day of 2024, which means you have another chance to score big on all your favorite camping deals through tonight, October 9. From backpacks to sleeping bags to water purifiers, we're seeing big savings on some of the best gear for your next outdoor adventure.

Amazon Prime Day has returned—and there's deals across all major categories, from luggage sets and travel accessories to camping gear. During this fall's Prime Big Deal Days, we've seen a ton of markdowns on outwear. Amazon's winter coat deals are up to 50 percent off, with markdowns on best-selling styles from popular brands for both men and women. With chillier days ahead, now is the perfect time to stock up on a new winter coat, while sales are still running and before popular jackets begin to sell out. But hurry—Prime Day ends tonight, so don't delay purchasing the one that catches your eye. We've scoured Amazon to find the very best deals on winter coats, packable jackets, and cardigans. Keep scrolling for our top picks of warm, cozy coats to wear all season long.

Amazon's second Prime Day of the year, officially dubbed the Prime Big Deal Days, is here once more. The fall savings event began today, Tuesday, October 8, and will run through tomorrow, October 9, with deals across all major categories, including best-selling tech, comfortable clothing and shoes, luggage and bags, outdoor gear, and more. We're even seeing deals on big ticket items like noise-canceling headphones and luggage sets, as well as travel essentials like toiletry bags, packing cubes, and neck pillows. The sooner you start shopping, the better your chances are to snag popular items before they sell out. Below, we've rounded up the top Prime Day deals for travelers to add to their shopping carts now.

It's time for Amazon's second Prime Day of 2024, which means you have another chance to score big on all your favorite camping deals from now through October 9. From backpacks to sleeping bags to water purifiers, we're seeing big savings on some of the best gear for your next outdoor adventure.

Shop the top discounts available during Day 1 of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, regularly updated by our shopping experts.

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Amazon's second Prime Day of the year, officially dubbed the Prime Big Deal Days, is returning once more. And while the savings event doesn't officially begin until Tuesday, October 8, Amazon has already started rolling out early deals across all major categories, including best-selling tech, comfortable clothing and shoes, luggage and bags, outdoor gear, and more. We're even seeing early deals on big ticket items like noise-canceling headphones and luggage sets, as well as travel essentials like toiletry bags, packing cubes, and neck pillows. The earlier you start shopping, the better your chances are to snag popular items before they sell out. Below, we've rounded up the top early Prime Day deals for travelers to add to their shopping carts now.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rocki McCrocklin, 52, a real-estate agent who has listed her home for three years on Hipcamp, a website that lets homeowners rent out their backyards to people camping in vans or tents. The essay has been edited for length and clarity.

To survive cold weather at home, you likely have a favored Big Coat. But whether it’s a flowy wool trench that grazes that ground or a bulbous puffer that makes you a dead-ringer for the Michelin Man, it’s probably unsuited for life in transit. When you’re traveling on a plane, a truly big coat can make getting yourself through security and squeezing yourself into ever-shrinking basic economy plane seats a real hassle.

Being a good road tripper means being largely self-sufficient. At least, when it comes to keeping your vehicle moving forward. Uncharted Supply Co. manufactures a variety of survival tools and kits, and the brand recently combined three popular road tripping essentials into a handy bundle.

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Forget Euro summer — travelers want to return to summer camp.

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During a typical summer afternoon, Camp IHC, nestled in Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains, accommodates more than 600 youth campers.

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There's nothing quite like an adventure through wild Britain—sprawling landscapes can be taken in, bracing weather braved, and wonderful wildlife spotted right on these isles. Plus, of course, there's no shortage of smart places to stay and delicious things to eat. Below, our London-based team round up their favorite staycations right now—trips within the United Kingdom that can and should of course be appropriated for inspiration by anyone visiting from, say, stateside. Read on and receive some rural revelations for your next trip across the pond.