The Car Camping Essentials of 2015

Published: May 14, 2015

Pitching the ultimate base camp has never been easier. —Sam Moulton

(Photo: Michael Karsh)

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Pitching the ultimate base camp has never been easier.
—Sam Moulton

Primus FireHole 100 stove

There are no fancy features and few moving parts on the ($150)—and that’s precisely why we like it. The paint chipped a bit after a long summer of abuse, but the piezo igniter still fired up the 24,000-BTU burners every time.

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There are no fancy features and few moving parts on the FireHole ($150)—and that’s precisely why we like it. The paint chipped a bit after a long summer of abuse, but the piezo igniter still fired up the 24,000-BTU burners every time. primuscamping.com — There are no fancy features and few moving parts on the ($150)—and that’s precisely why we like it. The paint chipped a bit after a long summer of abuse, but the piezo igniter still fired up the 24,000-BTU burners every time.

(Michael Karsh)

Tentsile Stingray tent

Think portable treehouse. The three-person ($675) is designed to be suspended between three trees by heavy-duty straps with ratcheting buckles. Setup is surprisingly quick and easy. Your kids will absolutely love it.

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Think portable treehouse. The three-person Stingray ($675) is designed to be suspended between three trees by heavy-duty straps with ratcheting buckles. Setup is surprisingly quick and easy. Your kids will absolutely love it. tentsile.com — Think portable treehouse. The three-person ($675) is designed to be suspended between three trees by heavy-duty straps with ratcheting buckles. Setup is surprisingly quick and easy. Your kids will absolutely love it.

(Michael Karsh)

Zippo 4-in-1 Woodsman saw

The ($80) is sturdy, and the bow saw makes quick work of (small) logs. You can also use it to pound in tent stakes, and there’s a metal loop for pulling them out.

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The 4-in-1’s ax head ($80) is sturdy, and the bow saw makes quick work of (small) logs. You can also use it to pound in tent stakes, and there’s a metal loop for pulling them out. zippooutdoor.com — The ($80) is sturdy, and the bow saw makes quick work of (small) logs. You can also use it to pound in tent stakes, and there’s a metal loop for pulling them out.

(Michael Karsh)

Miir Vacuum Insulated growler

This ($59) keeps soup hot for hours or beer cold all night.

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This 64-ouncer ($59) keeps soup hot for hours or beer cold all night. miir.com — This ($59) keeps soup hot for hours or beer cold all night.

(Michael Karsh)

Fugoo Tough speaker

The ($230) is water- and tumbleproof and pumps 360 degrees of impressive sound.

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The Tough ($230) is water- and tumbleproof and pumps 360 degrees of impressive sound. fugoo.com — The ($230) is water- and tumbleproof and pumps 360 degrees of impressive sound.

(Michael Karsh)

Yeti Rambler Colster thermos

According to our totally unscientific tests, the double-wall, stainless-steel ��($30) kept adult beverages cold about a thousand times longer than a koozie.

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According to our totally unscientific tests, the double-wall, stainless-steel Colster thermos ($30) kept adult beverages cold about a thousand times longer than a koozie. yeticoolers.com — According to our totally unscientific tests, the double-wall, stainless-steel ($30) kept adult beverages cold about a thousand times longer than a koozie.

(Michael Karsh)

REI Hang Time Low table

At 15 inches high, the bamboo-topped ($65) is game for everything from an evening of high-stakes poker to a round of post-hike cocktails.

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At 15 inches high, the bamboo-topped Hang Time Low ($65) is game for everything from an evening of high-stakes poker to a round of post-hike cocktails. rei.com — At 15 inches high, the bamboo-topped ($65) is game for everything from an evening of high-stakes poker to a round of post-hike cocktails.

(Michael Karsh)

Brunton Revolt 4000 charger

With enough juice to charge your phone twice, the water- and shockproof ($50) is just the right size for weekend trips.

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With enough juice to charge your phone twice, the water- and shockproof Revolt 4000 ($50) is just the right size for weekend trips. brunton.com — With enough juice to charge your phone twice, the water- and shockproof ($50) is just the right size for weekend trips.

(Michael Karsh)

Kelty Little Flower 20 sleeping bag

It may be sized down, but this ($75) is built to the same specs as the company’s grown-up ones, with a thick draft collar and full-length zipper. ��

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It may be sized down, but this synthetic bag ($75) is built to the same specs as the company’s grown-up ones, with a thick draft collar and full-length zipper. kelty.com — It may be sized down, but this ($75) is built to the same specs as the company’s grown-up ones, with a thick draft collar and full-length zipper.

(Michael Karsh)

Disc-O-Bed Cam-O-Bunk cots

Steel frames and 600-denier polyester? Yes, these (from $299) are overbuilt—and awesome. Optional ($29) keep stuff organized, and the whole thing converts to a bench.

Steel frames and 600-denier polyester? Yes, these bunkable beds (from $299) are overbuilt—and awesome. Optional pockets ($29) keep stuff organized, and the whole thing converts to a bench. discobedshop.com — Steel frames and 600-denier polyester? Yes, these (from $299) are overbuilt—and awesome. Optional ($29) keep stuff organized, and the whole thing converts to a bench.
(Michael Karsh)

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