The first few pieces of gear on your packing list should be a backpack, tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad. If you're prone to neck issues, you might want to pack a camping pillow as well.

While the weather isn’t ideal for camping in most of the country right now, shopping in the off-season can give you some of ...

Both styles are heavier and more spacious than backpacking tents, with plenty of livable space and places to hang gear in the ... New to the list this year is REI’s latest four-season tent ...