When it comes to racks & carrying cargo, Thule is tops. For their latest creation, they teamed up with rooftop tent innovators Tepui. The Thule Tepui Foothill RTT gives you the comfort of a 2-person all-weather rooftop sleeper tent yet only takes up half of your roofrack. At just 27” wide when closed, it leaves room for your bike or even a kayak. Mounts to factory roof rails & weighs just 110 pounds for use on vehicles of all sizes. Available February 2021.

Japanese outdoor brand Snow Peak & Rumpl, the Portland-based maker of technical blankets have teamed up to create a special fire-resistant camp blanket. Constructed of Snow Peak’s own recycled FR ripstop with fire-resistant aramid, the Takibi blanket also features 100% post-consumer recycled NanoLoft insulation. Dimensions: 50” X 70”.

Weighing just 80 pounds, the SuperLite rooftop camper from Go Fast is a low-profile, minimalist hardshell RTT that installs in just 3 minutes & pops-up instantly to offer sleeping for 2+. At this insanely light weight, it can be carried on virtually any vehicle. Go Fast offers the cushy 3” sleeping pad & ladder attachment for this tent separately.

The latest clever technical tweak from Irish outdoor brand Crua, is the XTent. With an adjustable, dual-height body, it expands to offer standing headroom up to 6’6” for changing & increased ventilation & then zips down to a more compact, lower 5’ tall configuration for higher wind and inclement weather. For the user, it’s a convenient option that adds comfort but no extra bulk.

Level up your mobile coffee game with this pocketable, adventure-ready grinder. Designed to give you the freshest ground coffee absolutely anywhere you go, the Java grinder from VSSL is a durable, smartly designed unit. It features adjustable grind to perfectly match your brewing system & a clip & flip design for convenient carry. A funded Kickstarter.

The inflatable Shore Tent from Smithfly is more like a soft-sided camping cabin. The entire floor of the tent is a comfy 6-inch thick air mattress offering 8’ X 8’ of sleeping space. It also comes with a unique flat-pack inflatable deck that assembles quickly to get you up off the ground. Weatherproof construction, zippered mesh doors and windows for views and ventilation, plus no poles and annoying set-up; just pump it up.

Developed in Japan for optimal performance & portability, the Takibi Fire & Grill from SnowPeak features a packable, modular design for convenient, cozy gatherings, campfires & cooking just about anywhere. Constructed of stainless steel, the 5-piece system includes a Baseplate, the Pack & Carry fireplace, a grill net, & grill bridge. It all snaps together simply & breaks down to pack flat in the included carrying case. Weight: 31lbs.

The simplicity and smarts of Heimplanet’s inflatable-framed tents sparked a whole new outdoor category. And their original design, the Cave tent, is now available in a limited-edition Black Cairo Camo colorway. The lightweight 2-person dome sets up fast with no poles, plus features a waterproof Ripstop Polyester rainfly and a breathable Ripstop Nylon inner tent with lots of storage. The vestibule stores smaller things like your pack & shoes & keeps them out of the elements. A gear loft in the ceiling keeps things organized & off the floor.

When you’re ready to settle into a serious chill, the Kick Back Rocker from CGI Outdoor has your back. The lightweight, collapsible camp chair features a powder-coated metal frame with Spring Action Rocking Technology plus a beverage holder & a phone pocket. It holds up to 250 pounds & folds down to go easily over-your-shoulder to the next destination. Choose grey, black or green.

The Spark’N Sharp firestarter from CRKT is lightweight, versatile and it could save your life in a pinch. It’s a quick-release lanyard multitool that holds a magnesium fire starter rod & also has a tungsten carbide blade sharpener for keeping a perfect edge on all your knives.

The compact Double Tent Cot from Kamp-Rite gets you & your tent-mate up off the ground away from things like snakes, puddles, and half-buried boulders you’d rather not sleep on. The exterior is made of weather-resistant heavy duty 210D nylon and includes a rain fly. It sets-up and breaks down in seconds with a versatile design that allows you to transform the tent into a lounge, a chair, and a flat cot as well.

The Campster Chair from SitPack is a full-height go anywhere chair, designed to fold-down to the size of a water bottle for streamlined packing & portability. With its lightweight (2lb.) telescoping aluminum design, it pops up instantly to give you a 17” tall full-height seat. The seat is made of ripstop nylon and features a high backrest with mesh ventilation. Holds up to 300 pounds. A funded Indiegogo.

Clean, minimalist design makes Barebones’ stainless steel flatware set a tasty choice for any table, from the campsite to the dining room. Designed for indoor & outdoor use, the 2-person utensil set is finished in gray enamel & includes a steel cable loop and linen storage bag for organizing & travel.

If dealing with the tent is one of the reasons you don’t go camping, maybe this will be the game-changer. Decathlon’s 2-Second Easy Tent sounds pretty good right? You can pitch this weatherproof bad-boy almost instantly, just pull the 2 handles & boom, you’re done. Breaking it down is just as quick. It sleeps two and features a patented blackout fabric that keeps the tent cool and dark even in direct sun. Weight: 10-pounds.

Add a touch of sophistication to your camp coffee experience with this featherweight titanium cup & saucer set from Keith Titanium. The double-walled 5.07-ounce cup keeps your morning joe piping hot & the o-ring handle allows proper pinky extension. The spoon and saucer complete the kit. All together, it weighs just 3.7 ounces.

The 500-lumen rechargeable Sitka Lantern from UCO offers bright LED light for after-dark ambiance, plus its extendable arm brings the tabletop lantern up to 26”—a level that positions the light perfectly for stuff like campsite dinners & card games. An Infinity Dial allows users to fine tune the light’s output from low to high, and features a Northern Lights mode that cycles through red, green, and blue lights.

Building a campfire built on the ground scorches the earth, leaving behind ash and burnt debris. Not a good look on Mother Nature. Also illegal in lots of spots. The go-anywhere Trailblazer firepit/camp stove solves this burning issue with a lightweight, portable design that lets you bring the warm glow of a campfire anywhere, and no trace left behind. It features a collapsible aluminum frame, a food-grade 304 stainless grill grate for cooking, and stows in a ballistic nylon case for transport.

The lean, streamlined design of the GFC Platform Roof Top Tent (RTT) makes it the thinnest RTT ever made. It is just 6″ thick when closed but when it’s deployed, boasts a towering 4 feet of interior room. The floor is a 2-inch thick, multi-density & cordura-covered foam mat. The weatherproof walls feature screened windows. It’s lightweight too; only 150 pounds for the 90″ version, featuring metal and composite construction that delivers all-terrain durability without sacrificing weight. Made In America.

Using solar or manual hand-power, Deciwatt’s innovative NowLight brings dependable, clean illumination to off-grid locations anywhere. Users simply pull on the cord to generate power through kinetic energy. Tested and proven in remote villages of Kenya, the light also offers enough power to charge a smartphone. At full brightness in its 6 Light Modes, the NowLight produces 160-lumens of bright white light.

Fair Trade certified and sewn with the same materials used in their ubiquitous Macro Puff jackets, Patagonia’s Macro Puff Blanket offers lightweight warmth using PlumaFill insulation which replicates the structure of down in a sustainable synthetic material and it even keeps you cozy when wet. Nearly Queen-size, it packs down into a portable-size included stuff-sack and weighs just 27 ounces.