Up next A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Car Published on February 25, 2025 Author Brandon Burrell Share article Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Mail 0 Essential Gear for Outdoor Adventures A Selection of the Latest Equipment for Life in the Outdoors Whether you’re heading into the wilderness, hitting the trails, or setting up camp under the stars, having the right gear makes all the difference. From rugged coolers to high-tech lighting and all-terrain comfort solutions, we’ve rounded up some of the latest and greatest outdoor essentials. Get ready to upgrade your adventure with these must-have products. RTIC Outdoors – 20-Qt Cooler Designed for everyday use, this ultra-durable 20-quart cooler is perfect for work, camping, hunting, or fishing. It holds up to 24 cans plus ice and keeps contents colder for longer. A stainless steel handle locks upright for easy, one-handed carrying—making it the ideal grab-and-go cooler. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter MSRP: $149.99www.rticoutdoors.com Fireside Outdoor – Pop-Up Fire Pit This lightweight, portable fire pit lets you build a campfire anywhere, anytime. Designed for wood or charcoal burning, it assembles quickly and collapses just as easily for storage. Featuring clean-burn technology, it produces 80% less smoke for a more enjoyable campfire experience. MSRP: $99.95www.firesideoutdoor.com Kammok – Outpost Hammock Stand No trees? No problem. The Outpost hammock stand secures to a vehicle or camper trailer and features telescoping, adjustable legs for stability on any terrain. Setup takes less than a minute, letting you relax effortlessly in your hammock no matter where you are. MSRP: $499.95www.kammok.com Demer Box – DB2 Speaker The DB2 Bluetooth speaker delivers exceptional sound, deep bass, and rugged durability. With multiple speaker pairing, one unit is enough to kickstart a party, but pairing two creates an outdoor sound system like no other—perfect for campouts and summer gatherings. MSRP: $399www.demerbox.com Fenix Lighting – CL28R Rechargeable Lantern This 2,000-lumen rechargeable lantern illuminates a 160-degree area up to 190 feet. Its unique color temperature dial lets you switch from cool to warm lighting, great for night photography and improved visibility. Featuring a built-in power bank, magnetic base, and tripod mount, it’s the ultimate hands-free light source. MSRP: $99.95www.fenixlighting.com Guzzler H20 – Stream Water Purification Kit (Overland Bundle) Stay hydrated on the trail with the Stream water purification system. This kit pumps, filters, and purifies water from lakes or creeks and includes a 30-foot outlet hose for easy vehicle water transfer. It also connects to city or campground water sources for cleaner, better-tasting hydration. MSRP: $1,452www.guzzlerh20.com Alton First Aid – Advanced Vehicle First-Aid Kit Accidents happen, but this comprehensive first-aid kit ensures you’re prepared. It includes tourniquets, compression bandages, orthopedic wraps, and blood-clotting agents, all packed in the U.S.A. for quality assurance. A must-have for off-roaders and overlanders. MSRP: $189www.doomandbloom.net Summit Racing – Heated Jacket Stay warm with this battery-powered heated jacket, featuring five carbon fiber heat zones for all-day comfort. Made from stretch polyester, it includes separate controls for body and pocket heating, plus an embroidered Summit Racing logo. Available in multiple sizes. MSRP: $149.99www.summitracing.com
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