If you’re out there camping this time of year, the Blackcan Heat Camping Mat is going to sound amazing. It’s a self-filling sleeping pad with an automatic hot water heating system. Using a butane camp fuel canister, it safely and automatically keeps you toasty warm while you sleep. A 230g canister will give you 10 hours of heat.

The all-in-one Mantis hammock tent from Kammok gives intrepid tree dwellers they need for camping up off the ground, all year round. This lightweight versatile hammock is equipped with customizable features for every season: an insect net, rainfly, and a winter barrier. Smaller than your sleeping bag and lighter than a 1-person tent, it is designed to keep things light & fast for those minimalist strike missions or longer backpacking trips when every ounce of weight makes the difference. Another funded Kickstarter.

Constructed of heavyweight 420gram ripstop canvas, the Goose is a camping system purpose-built for bike tours. The tent is fully waterproofed and equipped with zippable fly screen layers for breathability. The flooring is made of heavy duty pvc to keep moisture out & it has a canvas wing/awning that attaches to your motorcycle to create shelter for your riding accessories like helmet, boots, etc.

Gear Aid, a go-to care and repair outdoor brand just released a new fixed blade knife optimized for camping and everyday action. The Buri features a full tang, 3-inch drop point blade with both straight and serrated edges made with 420 stainless. It’s equipped with a bottle opener for obvious reasons and comes in a MOLLE-compatible sheath that has multiple attachment points, so you can keep it handy. It weighs just 5.5 ounces and comes in high-visibility orange and black.

The Ghillie camping kettle has a hollow core that holds a small fire of twigs, leaves & other natural biomass fuels as well as the water you need boiled. Fill it with water, then build your fire inside and in 3-5 minutes you’ll be boiling. Nicknamed a “volcano kettle” the Ghillie was designed in the UK and is available in 3 sizes: .5-liter, 1-liter, & 1.5- liter.

Designed to sleep two campers comfortably, the Vertex Double Person hammock from Clark Outdoor is built around a patented system that provides independent suspension for two beds in one enclosure. It features fully zippered no-see-um netting for easy entrance/exit from both sides, plus an insulating layer of breathable nylon for extra protection. A fully waterproof rain fly is sold separately.

Whether it’s a bear on a midnight stroll through the campsite or something scarier—if that’s even possible—the CampGuard Perimeter Security lantern will immediately light up & alert you. The built-in 360º motion detectors are set with the push of a button, and when they sense movement the 300-lumen LEDs are triggered. After 15 seconds with no movement, the lantern turns back off automatically. When not in security mode, it functions as a normal LED camp lantern.

The doublewide Sequoia XL hammock is wider and longer than most and includes two 6-foot tree straps & aluminum carabiners for quick set-up. 10 anchor points allow you control height & slack while giving you maximum space in the hammock. The whole system stuffs neatly into an attached compression sack for easy portability.

Since 1961, Springbar has been keeping campers comfortable with their spacious, high-roof canvas tents. Made with premium materials like Hardyduck canvas, galvanized steel poles & heavy-duty waterproof laminated vinyl floors, they’re watertight, breathable, & durable. 2 models are offered, a 10’X10’ 6-person & a 10’X14’ 8-person model, both designed for dad-friendly 1-person set-up.

Designed to go anywhere & bring 300-lumens of bright, white LED light, the Cairn Rechargeable Lantern from Lander features a reflective nylon lanyard so you can hang it from anything. It has a IP65 waterproof rating, variable dimming mode, 40-hour battery life in low mode, and it recharges via USB.

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The Crua Clan Modular tent system gives you lots of options. It consists of three tents that can be linked together or used separately for car camping, backpacking or adding an annex to the main tent. The large Core tent features an air-frame and can also attach to your vehicle. The Cocoon tent features insulation for winter & cold-weather camping, and the Duo is a 2-person you can carry in your pack.

For 2016, Korean outdoor brand Zerogram is bringing their line of lightweight camping & backpacking gear to the states. Their PCT UL 2 tent is a great example of what they’re all about: it’s an ultralight, 2-person, single-pole design & it’s simple to set up & break down in under 5 minutes. Rated for winds up to 70MPH. full review

The Premus camping hammock from Swayy solves one of the most common problems of sleeping in a hammock: cold butt syndrome. Its design uses 3 layers of material and Primaloft insulation to eliminate cold spots and keep you cozy. At just 5.1 pounds it weighs less than most 1-person camp sleep systems.

For camping, picnicking, and all other forms of summer lounging, this technical blanket will be an essential accessory. The PDW Technical Picnic Blanket is made of weatherproof ripstop nylon on one side and a 14 oz. wool blend on the other. Nylon loops at the corners allow you to stake it up as a shelter. It measures 54″ x 84” and stores in an included stuff sack.

The TrailNest Rooftop Hammock will give you a new perspective on vehicle camping. It gets you up off the ground & out in the fresh air to take in wide-open vistas & starry nights. The system is available for single & double hammock set-up & mounts to all major roof racks. It sets up in just seconds & fits all kinds of hammocks. Made in the USA.

The teardrop camper design time-tested & proven but Oregon Trailer has created one made for legit off-road action. The built-to-order TerraDrop campers feature heavy duty off-road suspension & all-terrain tires with loads of options for customizing the kitchen, interior, cargo carriers, & extras like solar systems & roopftop tents.

The Treehugger wraps around tree-trunks of all sizes to keep your gear neat, organized, & up off the ground. Use it for hunting, camping and other outings where you want to keep cooking gear, fishing tackle and other essentials easily within reach. It attaches to the tree with webbing straps and a buckle. When not in use it folds up flat for compact transport.

Whether you’re camping out or just crashing, Bundle Beds give you a comfy, convenient night’s sleep. It’s an all-in-one portable roll-out bed that features a self-inflating mattress, a cozy duvet, pillow, and jersey cotton sheets. It stores as a duffle bag but when bedtime arrives you just unclip, unroll & unzip it. Another funded Kickstarter.

Combine a tent and a hammock, you get the Tammock. Enjoy the comfortable sway of hammock camping without the need for properly spaced trees while also getting the protection and weatherproofing of a tent. The free-standing tent sets up in just minutes & packs away even faster if you just want to hang your hammock out in the open. A funded Kickstarter.