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    Outdoor gear – reviews of camping equipment we use in nature

    When camping or going on outdoor adventures in nature, the right gear can make a huge difference.

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    Here you'll find reviews of:

    • hot tents
    • tent stoves
    • camping furniture
    • practical accessories for outdoor life

    All the products we review are used in real situations – during camping, winter trips and adventures in nature.

    If you'd rather see exactly which products we use in our videos, visit our overview:

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    Reviews of gear for hot tents and winter camping

    Hot tent camping has become increasingly popular among outdoor enthusiasts who want to be able to get outside even during colder parts of the year.

    By combining tent life with a wood-burning tent stove, you can create a warm camp even when the temperature is around zero or below.

    In our reviews we go through how the gear performs in practice on real trips in the forest.

    • A hot tent in a forest with trees and mossy ground around it.

      Hot tent – tested on a cold night in the forest

      We test a compact hot tent during a cold night in nature and go through how the tent works together with a tent stove.

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    • A person places a portable stove on green moss near a tent.

      Tent stove review for hot tenting

      A foldable tent stove can make a huge difference on cold nights in a tent. Here we test a budget stove in real winter conditions.

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    • A black and white folding storage box with a handle, placed on a dark table.

      Protective mat for tent stove – review

      When using a tent stove in a tent, it's important to protect the ground. Here we test a fireproof camping mat.

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    • VEVOR Hot Tent by a mirror-smooth lake surrounded by pine trees and greenery.

      VEVOR hot tent with vestibule – smarter tent for winter camping

      We go through the VEVOR hot tent with vestibule and show why this model gives a clearer separation between sleeping area and stove – something that makes tent life both cleaner and more practical on cold trips.

      Perfect if you want to take the next step up from a simpler hot tent.

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    Camping furniture and practical accessories

    When camping in nature, you quickly notice how practical it is to have the right small items at camp.

    A chair to sit in by the fire or a table to cook on can make a big difference to how comfortable the camp feels.

    Here we test some of the camping furniture and accessories we use on our trips.

    • A folding, gray ultralight camping chair in a forest setting.

      Camping chair – review

      A folding ultralight camping chair makes a big difference at camp after a long day outdoors.

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    • A compact camping table in the forest with a long black object on the surface.

      Small camping table – review

      A compact camping table is perfect for cooking or organizing gear at camp.

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    All the gear we use on our adventures

    On this page you'll find a simple overview of all the gear we use in our videos and reviews.

    Here you can quickly see:

    • which products we use
    • which reviews are available
    • which products are used on our adventures

    This page works as a quick product list and is updated every time we test new gear.

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    More outdoor gear reviews coming

    We're continually testing new outdoor gear on our trips in nature.

    This page will therefore be expanded with more reviews of:

    • tents
    • camping stove
    • camping equipment
    • winter camping equipment
    • accessories for outdoor life

    When new reviews are published, they're added here so you can easily find them.

    If you want to find the right gear for your own trips right away, check out the selection from the stores we use ourselves:

    Frequently asked questions about outdoor gear

    What outdoor gear do you need for camping?

    Most people get far with a tent, sleeping gear, a simple kitchen setup and a few practical accessories. Small things like a camping table or a chair can, however, make camp much more comfortable.

    If you want to see exactly what's good to bring on a trip, read our packing list for tenting and camping, where we go through all the basic gear for outdoor life.

    To the Packing List →

    What is a hot tent?

    A hot tent is a tent designed to be used together with a wood-burning tent stove. The pipe from the stove is routed out through an opening in the tent, which lets you heat the tent even in cold weather.

    You can read more about how it works here:

    Explore the Hot Tent Guide →

    Is cheap outdoor gear worth trying?

    Yes, sometimes. Some budget products work surprisingly well in practice. That's why we also test cheap gear on real trips in nature to see how it performs in reality.

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