A nearly indestructible cooler on wheels

For most people, Yeti’s indestructible hard coolers are overkill. Two exceptions: You’re in bear country, or you need a cooler with wheels. We found it’s worth paying extra for wheels, handles, and hinges that won’t break or strain under heavy loads.

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A slick, rugged tote

This waterproof, tough-as-nails tote is ideal for wet gear. Its puncture-resistant shell withstands abuse from plastic toys, which can tear other bags apart.

This tote bag is unfathomably tough, with a puncture-resistant waterproof shell that withstands abuse and sits upright even when empty. We like it as a beach bag.

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A puffy blanket for all your outdoor adventures

This cheerful, synthetic-fill puffy blanket is cozy enough to sleep with and tough enough to handle wear and tear. It’s made with 100% post-consumer recycled materials.

Stay cozy outdoors — by the campfire, from a summit, on a plane, or at the beach — with this cheerful, synthetic-fill puffy blanket. It’s tough enough to handle camping, tailgating, or picnicking, but it’s soft enough to sleep with (and machine-washable, too).

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A cheap but reliable (and handy) headlamp

As bright as our top pick for half the price, this headlamp weighs even less. It’s a solid option to keep in your toolbox.

You’ll probably want something more full-featured for serious outdoor adventures, but the Astro 300 is a great budget headlamp: It’s one of the lightest we’ve tested, it’s bright enough for everyday tasks, and it has a respectable beam distance. It can remember your last-used settings, too.

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A fantastic tent that fits the whole family

Spacious and easy to pitch, this dome tent also has other features most families need, namely two large doors, roomy vestibules, and an affordable price.

Our favorite tent for families is spacious, sturdy, easy to pitch, and affordable. It’s also been updated with more mesh in the canopy for better breathability and stargazing opportunities. The trade-offs: bulky fiberglass poles and flimsy stakes.

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The most comfortable sleeping pad we’ve tested

This is the most comfortable pad in the game, and one of the warmest we’ve tested. If you’re driving up to your campsite, it’s a real wilderness luxury.

It isn’t small, and it isn’t light, but testers say our car-camping pick for couples feels more like a real mattress than a sleeping pad. With 4 inches of self-inflating foam and air cores, it offers solid motion isolation and even works for side sleepers.

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The best sleeping bag for car camping

This roomy, recycled-poly-fill bag is ideal for car camping. It’s warm, moisture-resistant, easy to clean, and simple to stuff away.

This isn’t the loftiest sleeping bag, but it is plenty warm. Plus, it has a “pillow barn” that’s big enough to fit a standard pillow, and the expanded size range can accommodate nearly any size sleeper.

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The best first sleeping bag for kids

Of all the kids sleeping bags we’ve tried, this one has the most qualities to love: It’s warm, cushy, and tough. Plus, it was the one that our camping kids liked best.

Our kid testers loved this sleeping bag the most. It insulates against cold, it’s coated with a durable water repellent, and it cinches to adjust to a child’s size.

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A kids sleeping bag that’s perfect for sleepovers

This rectangular bag is just about as rugged as our top pick. It lies flat when unzipped, so it can double as a compact comforter at camp or at home.

This rugged rectangular sleeping bag lies flat when unzipped, so it can also double as a comforter at camp, on sleepovers, or at home. It’s not as warm as our top pick, though.

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Ski mittens to keep your paws super toasty

These mittens are best for people who always have cold hands or regularly ski in frigid climates.

These mittens are the same as the men’s version, with smaller dimensions in each size.

Hit the coldest slopes with mittens that excelled in frigid testing temps. The tough leather-and-polyester hybrid construction, combined with a high-insulation liner, make these our warmest picks. In fact, they might even be too warm for some people and some ski conditions.

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