Music festivals generate a lot of litter. Tons of it. Litterally. It's been a problem for ages, but Glad has come up with a clever design solution that solves at least part of the problem: a rubbish bag tent. Read More >>

They say the pen is mightier than the sword, but neither of those implements are really that effective when it comes to starting a campfire. So if survival and copious note-taking are high on your list when it comes to choosing office supplies, consider this tactical pen that hides a fire striker inside. Read More >>

The most important thing you can pack for a long outdoor trek is water, which is why hydration packs are an ideal accessory. But trying to suck water through a long hose when you're exhausted, well, sucks. So Geigerrig is releasing a new pressurised hydration pack that's like having a Super Soaker strapped to your back. Read More >>

Camping purists may prefer to eschew traditional toilet paper in favour of nature's very own brand of sticks and leaves, but to the untrained eye, becoming one with Mother Earth might might leave a lasting, painful reminder on those tender, poison-ivy-scrubbed nether regions. So for those of us who aren't quite ready to give up all the comforts of home, students at the Alberta College of Art and Design have put together this clever, waterproof toilet paper dispenser to make outdoor defecating a delight. Read More >>

Stoves have come a long way since the humble primus: turbo flames, jet boilers and ultra-light portables are just some of the options around. But now there’s the BioLite, a stove that burns twigs and charges your phone all at once. I know, it should erect your tent for you too. Read More >>

As you battle your way into the great outdoors on a hike or camping excursion, you need both hands free for pushing away branches, or fighting off wildlife — not handling a compass. So to guarantee you're still headed in the right direction, this vibrating compass will always keep you aware of true north, without requiring you to stare at a needle. Read More >>

Even with an outhouse, relieving one's self in the great outdoors is an unpleasant experience. But having no choice but to just squat on the ground is as terrible as it gets. So after a "particularly unpleasant outdoor restroom experience", Laura Stude was struck with the inspiration to create the solution to every nature lover's biggest woe with the Strap and Crap. Read More >>

Whether you prefer to spend your summers in the Arctic or simply miss the suffocating warmth of a mother's womb, Nemo's newly launched Canon -40 sleeping bag may just cure what ails you (unless it's the latter in which case please seek professional assistance). Read More >>

While the kids might not be old enough to hit the festivals in a proper vee dub just yet, they can at least pretend to rock out in their own wee-little camper van tent, a miniature version of the full-sized VW tent we loved last year. I wish Firebox sold this when I was young... Read More >>

If the thought of ever checking and leaving your suitcase in the hands airport handlers terrifies you, you'll love this sleeveless jacket that doubles as carry-on luggage you can actually wear. The Stuffa Jacket was created by Sandro Cafasso and is filled to the brim with elastic pockets that can carry all the clothing you'll need for a long weekend excursion. The folks at Gizmag had a chance to try it out and were surprisingly able to stuff a pair of jeans, a light hoodie, shorts, four t-shirts, six pairs of socks, four pairs of briefs, and a scarf into the jacket's 12 pockets. For some resourceful travelers, that's enough clothing to trek across Europe with. And as an added bonus, all of those extra garments packed around your person is bound to boost the £95 Stuffa's insulating capabilities, making it ideal for year-round travel, or flights when the air conditioning is cranked too high. Read More >>

With its new Mojo UFO tent, Sierra Designs is hoping that campers who like to travel light are willing to spend a small fortune to shave a few grams off their pack. Because the space-age looking shelter weighs less than one kilogram, but comes with an £1,150 price tag. Read More >>

Designed to roam through the rural regions of the Netherlands and follow the various harvests throughout the year, the Buijtenkitchen packs everything a seasoned chef could need to prepare sumptuous meals away from their home kitchen. So if you're tired of slaving over a tiny propane-powered grill when camping, maybe it's time to consider building one of these. Read More >>

The first time we saw the BioLite camping stove, it was a fantastic idea that seemed sadly like vaporware. Now it's real, redesigned, available for sale at around £150, and will be awesome for wilderness geeks everywhere. Read More >>

Most campers don't have the outdoor skills necessary to build a shelter, set a trap, or even start a fire. But there's one thing even the most amateur outdoorsman can make—a marshmallow stick. And with these cutlery adapters, that primitive tool can then be used to consumer more than just s'mores. Read More >>

If you've ever done any serious trekking with a heavy pack strapped to your back, you'll know that a sturdy frame can help better distribute the weight over your body. But it's a Catch-22 since the frame adds weight as well—unless it's mostly made of air like Klymit's new inflatable Air Beam. Read More >>