One avid camper shares the winter camping gear she never leaves home without, including a mummy sleeping bag, all-season camping tent, and warm camp booties. Read her tested recommendations from brands like The North Face, Helly-Hansen, and REI from just $20.
One of the keys to cold-weather camping? Gearing up with a winter-ready sleeping bag. Our testers and experts pulled together nine of the best options here.
The Wawona tent sleeps six comfortably.
Camping essentials to buy
If you’re certain you want to commit to gear of your own, here are some camping gear essentials and our picks for the top choices:
Tents for car camping
Considering the size of the tent is one thing, but don’t forget to think about the elements: what you save on a cheaper, more lightweight tent may cost you more sleepless nights, as they tend to be sieves for wind, or sometimes aren’t strong enough to withstand a gale.
REI Co-op Half Dome ($279, rei.com): Light, packable tent perfect for three-season camping (but no more than two sleepers).