Camp Essentials

Equip your itinerary.
Curated for the connected explorer.

From backcountry tents and portable burners to local tee times, helicopter tours, and family snowshoeing excursions. We hand-pick the highest-rated gear and local adventure packages to optimize your entire trip.

Recommended for your trip

Mandatory in Park

BV500 Bear Canister

BearVault · $95

IGBC-approved food storage required in Yosemite and Sierra backcountry.

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Bear Spray with Holster

Counter Assault · $55

Hip holster and 40-ft range for grizzly country trails.

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Spot 400 Headlamp

Black Diamond · $50

Red-light mode keeps night vision for stargazing at dark-sky parks.

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Crux 3L Reservoir

CamelBak · $42

Big-mouth 3L bladder for long desert and canyon trail days.

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All-Weather Down Sleeping Bag

Nemo · $280

Water-resistant down rated for cold alpine nights.

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Guided Park Tours

GetYourGuide · Varies

Day tours, boat cruises and guided hikes near your campground.

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Camp Gear

100W Foldable Solar Panel

Folds flat to the size of a laptop and tops a 500Wh station by dusk.

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Camp Gear

4-Season Alpine Tent

Two-person, storm-rated fly, 2.1 kg packed for a backcountry haul.

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Camp Gear

Titanium Camp Cookset

Pot, kettle and two bowls that weigh less than a can of beans.

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