The best ... camping gear
A sleeping bag that folds up to the size of a loaf of bread, and more
NeoAir
This mat’s aluminum “reflective barrier” returns warmth to your body and cold to the ground.
Price: $150
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Contact: Thermarest.com
Source: Popular Science
EvenTemp Instastart
The metal flaps on this three-burner propane stove do “double duty as wind-blockers or side tables.”
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Price: $130
Contact: Coleman.com
Source: USA Today
Hydrogen Reg
This down sleeping bag keeps toes warm while weighing a wispy 1 pound and folding up to the size of “a loaf of bread.”
Price: $320
Contact: Marmot.com
Source: Outside
Windmill Delta shockproof lighter
This rugged butane lighter is “windproof, watertight”—and, in bright orange, hard to lose.
Price: $55
Contact: Essentialgear.com
Source: Men’s Health
Indigo lantern
Powered by a hand crank, this battery-free lantern also doubles as a “directional flashlight.”
Price: $42
Contact: Freeplayenergy.com
Source: Sunset
Allak tent
With side cubbies for wet gear, this ultralight, dual-entrance tent is “comfy enough for a rainy day inside.”
Price: $765
Contact: Hilleberg.com
Source: Men’s Journal
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