A collection of interviews with the companies making the coolest tech and gadgets for camping and backpacking.

There’s a definite mix of backpacking gadgets AND car camping accessories, even ones that might be just as comfortable on your patio as at base camp.

Treat Yo’ Self:

* Zippo Electric Handwarmers

* BioLite Firepit (NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon)

* GoalZero Sherpa (be sure to follow their Instagram for a chance to win one!)

* AfterShokz Treks Air Bone Conduction headphones – I have been super happy with the sample pair they gave me

* Cauldryn Temp control bottle

* GNARBox

* Mpowered String Lights and Inflatable Lantern

* Spot X Two-Way Messenger and GPS Tracker

* Thermacell Zone Mosquito Repellers

* VSSL – the flashlight, compass and tiny compartments of awesome