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The gold standard of sleeping mats, the MegaMat Duo is about as luxe as you can get. The four-inch thickness from seriously structured foam coils has provided me with some of the comfiest nights I’ve ever had in a tent. The fill-time and deflating are about as simple as it gets, but the MegaMat does take up quite a bit of space and is really geared toward car campers and those looking for maximum comfort.

Patagonia’s Nano Puff line is legendary, and this vest is one I’ve been using for shoulder (and winter) season golfing, hiking, and even winter running. It’s an athletic cut and weighs next to nothing, so it never feels bulky or in the way. The Nano Puff Jacket is on sale as well.

When it comes to affordable, reliable tents, REI’s Half Dome 2 is hard to beat. It’s durable, all seams are fully sealed, is pretty roomy for two people, and is as easy as it comes to set up. This iconic tent is a good price at its typical $329, but at under $200 for the color shown it’s an absolute steal.

Patagonia’s R1 is some of the best layering for outdoor pursuits because its weight-to-warmth ratio is fairly high. It’s also comfortable and breathes well, and the fit is pretty streamlined in correct sizing. It’s done me well, and is a great piece for hikes or even some climbing (which it’s really built for).

Camp pillows should be lightweight, unfussy to inflate, no larger than what you need, and able to stay inflated for nights at a time. Sea to Summit’s Aeros Pillow has done that for years, and the Ultralight version is simply one of the best out there of achieving all those musts.

I haven’t tested the new Leaf GTX version, but I have worn the previous Mountain 600 Boot (seen here) previously. Danner essentially turned the Mountain 600 into the recraftable Leaf and added Gore-Tex for ultimate waterproofing. Like the original 600, these hiking boots are comfy right out of the box and feature one of the most distinct looks of anything out there—with the performance to back it up.

If you grew up camping, then Coleman’s Cascade Classic Camp Stove is probably something you used at some point. While I last used one over a decade ago, it hasn’t changed all that much (and you’ll find that many from decades past are still usable). The two-burner setup is great for prepping as much as possible at the same time, while the ignition is always reliable.

What makes the Terrabone Joggers great is their versatility. They can be worn standalone even on warm days, as they breathe pretty well. They can be worn with a baselayer underneath on cooler days. And they can even be layered overtop of since they’re pretty slim and lightweight. This wearability in lots of different temperatures makes them an easy selection.

The Keen Targhee is a classic hiking boot. And earlier this year the Targhee Apex was ushered in to create a low, more sneaker-like version of the boot. I was wearing it quite a bit in the spring and it’s got the same great construction and traction of the boot, while still providing good stability in a more nimble option.

I went to San Francisco earlier this summer to spend some time with the Mountain Hardwear crew and learn about the redesigned Stretchdown Hoodie. While this new version isn’t on sale, the older version is. The older version still encompasses one of the most flexible, comfortable down jackets on the market thanks to that tiny bit of stretch in the shell. And at half off, it’s difficult to find a better packable down jacket value right now.

Rumpl changed the camp blanket game back in the early aughts, and it remains one of the best out there. The smart details are what set it apart: corner staking loops, a cape clip for wearing it like a throw, and weather resistance.

It’s hard to beat the best, and the Helinox Chair One is just that in the camp chair space. The sturdiness and comfort you get with such a small packing footprint is second to none. It’s seriously the best camp chair that fits in just about any packing scenario.