This Tiny Air Mattress Will Replace Your Backpack’s Heavy Frame [Backpacks]

If you’ve ever done any serious trekking with a heavy pack strapped to your back, you’ll know that a sturdy frame can help better distribute the weight over your body. But it’s a Catch-22 since the frame adds weight as well—unless it’s mostly made of air like Klymit’s new inflatable Air Beam. More »

Glowing Beacon Ensures You’ll Never Get Lost in a Sea of Tents Again [Camping]

The next time you’re trying to drunkenly stumble back to your tent during your second night of Bonaroo or Burning Man, the TentFinder will illuminate your home-away-from-home so you can easily find it. More »

Combination Headlamp Dry Bag Protects Your Stuff, Sets the Mood [Daily Desired]

When you’re hiking, space in your backpack is precious. So Mammut’s T-Trail + Ambient Light Dry Bag combines your headlamp and a bag into a relaxing little light for your campsite to save you space. More »

Everything You Need to Start a Fire Anywhere [Video]

In theory you should be able start a fire with just a couple of sticks and some elbow grease. But those of us who only occasionally venture out into the great outdoors don’t have the time to perfect and hone our manual blaze starting skills. We need a little help. More »

Improved Multitool Design Makes Room For a Built-in Wrench [Tools]

Breaking away from the traditional split-handle design used by Gerber and Leatherman, CRKT’s new multitool works more like a Swiss Army knife with fold-out tools. But it’s also got a heftier housing that makes room for a multi-fit box wrench. More »