Within Yosemite National Park, you may not sleep in your car or RV except in a campsite that you're registered to stay in (except at Camp 4, where sleeping in cars is not allowed because it's a walk-in campground). Sleeping in your car along the side of the road is also not allo...
We distributed sleeping pads for car camping available at REI among a crew of 30 gear testers over several seasons. In the past year, these co-op members logged more than 250 nights on these mattresses. They camped beneath the Milky Way in Utah, sweltered through Nevada’s hottest evenings...
Folding camping cot is ideal for sleeping at the campground, cabin, or at home Fits most people under 6 feet and 2 inches and supports up to 264 pounds Constructed from heavy-duty carbon steel tube bracket with a symmetrical triangular structure, ten-point ground support design, and ant...
While support for a designated campground appears to be growing, the problem remains: Many homeless people in Grants Pass have nowhere else to live. And some advocates fear a return of strict anti-camping enforcement will push people to the forest outside town...
For detailed buying advice for your campground adventures, read How to Choose Sleeping Bags for Camping. Below are some tips to consider when choosing a camping bag. Temperature Rating Insulation in a bag is key to how warm it will be, but factors like how snug it fits also matter. Sleepin...
Great for car camping. If you’re the type of camper who prefers setting up their tent for a good few days in an established campground, you may want to consider opting for something that offers a bit more comfort… Share Joey Holmes Joey is based in Cornwall, UK, and runs Cool of ...
Expert sleeping pads reviews from the gear testers at Backpacker Magazine. We test the latest sleeping pads in backcountry conditions.
It might be called a “backpacking” sleeping pad, but let’s face it: A lot of us use our mats for more than just nights on the trail, whether it’s bedding down in a vehicle, at a frontcountry campground or on a friend’s living room floor. For a pad that can do it all, ...
this wearable sleeping bag poncho from Therm-a-Rest is a great option. This poncho lies flat to become an insulated blanket for use while picnicking, at sports games, in a tent, or while car camping. But when not in use as a blanket, it’s easy to throw over all other layers to br...
Temperature ratings are a great place to start when selecting a sleeping bag. Most of us have a favorite campground, mountain range, or beach that we plan on visiting regularly. Determine the coldest night in that locale, and you have your minimum comfort range. ...