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At Untamed Space, we only recommend gear and products that we have personally tested or thoroughly reviewed. There’s no hype, just the best stuff that we’ve found to help you have fun and stay safe outside.
Camping
The Best gear for car campers to enjoy a weekend in nature
There are a lot of options for weekend warriors. Everything from tents to furniture, we’ve tested and reviewed it all. Here are some of our favorites that we trust and believe will give you the ultimate experience.
The bread and butter of your camping experience, there’s nothing more important than making sure your tent is up to par.
That’s why we like Core’s 12 person cabin tent. Large and homey, this piece of equipment is durable and well ventilated to keep you comfortable all day. For something smaller and more portable, we’re also fans of Toogh’s 3-4 person camping tent for its stable design and instant setup.
How you choose to sleep will determine how well you’re able to enjoy the next day. For car camping especially, we recommend Teton’s Outfitter camping cot to keep you above those annoying rocks that can dig into your back during the night. You can throw some sheets or sleeping pad on and call it good, or you can use it with a sleeping bag like the one Redcamp made out of cotton and flannel.
Having a comfortable place to sit can be an afterthought for a lot of folks. If you’re tired of sitting on rocks and trees, we suggest checking out Coastrail’s outdoor camping chair with lumbar support.
If you have a bad back, or don’t want to get one, we love the support that this chair offers. The seat is spacious, and it even comes with a built in cooler and head storage to zip in a pillow for added comfort.
If you’re planning on staying close to the campground, having a table where you can eat, prepare meals, and store gear is a handy addition to your camping checklist.
Our favorite is Coleman’s Camping Table for its great versatility and durability. Easy to pack away and clean, it’s a useful and hassle free item to keep with you as you find ways to make your time outside more enjoyable.
Backpacking
Our favorite picks for a trekker's escape into The Wild
Long hikes into the wilderness require a lot of prior planning. We’ve done a lot of the work for you by laying out some of the best gear to take with next time you decide to go backpacking.
Staying light and mobile is key when backpacking. Even just one or two extra pounds in your pack can make for a painful day.
Clostnature’s 2-3 person tent really caught our eye as something light enough to carry with you while remaining strong and weather resistant. The freestanding design also makes for fast and easy setup, so you don’t have to waste precious energy in the evening.
If you’re like me and prefer to do your backpacking in the mountains, you know that one of the only things keeping you warm at night is your sleeping bag. That’s why I highly suggest Coleman’s North Rim cold weather sleeping bag.
Mummy bags are better for backpacking anyway because of how warm and easy to pack down they are. This bag in particular manages to keep the small pack down size that mummys are known for, while being big enough for tall folks to fit comfortably.
Aside from your sleeping bag, your sleeping pad is the other piece of gear keeping you from freezing at night. For temperatures above freezing, we recommend going with Sleepingo’s camping sleeping mat.
Weighing a mere pound, you won’t even notice it in your pack throughout the day. The R value is a little too low for winter, but this mat is second to none during the other three seasons.
Rock Climbing
Helpful advice for those who prefer to explore the world vertically
Rock climbing can be an intimidating sport, especially for those who are new to the scene. To help you increase your confidence, we’ve laid out everything you’ll need to know to prepare for your climbing debut.
Your climbing gear is your lifeline on the wall. Should something malfunction while you’re scaling a route, you’ll be in for a painful, if not fatal, landing.
Your first line of defense is a climbing rope, as this is what will be taking your weight and catching you when you fall. Beyond that, though, you also need a harness for the rope to connect to. A helmet is also a great idea to protect your head from falling rocks and other dangers, while a good pair of climbing shoes will make your ascent remarkably easier.
Having the right gear will help you stay safe on the wall, but that’s only half the battle – you also need to have the skills necessary to use your equipment properly.
Knowing how to climb is vital, but thankfully it isn’t a difficult skillset to pick up. Find a good mentor who knows the ropes (literally), and have them take you out to your local crag to teach you what you need to know. From anchor building to rappelling, there are a few vital techniques that you should pick up before attempting to go out without the help of someone with more experience.
