Camping Equipment

A long-term verdict on the EZPack JerryFlex and water bladder after years of use, why the replaceable inner bladder fails, and what to buy instead.

21 Oct 2026

Eight portable camping showers compared, from solar bags to battery-powered pumps, with a buying guide on capacity, heating and water pressure, plus FAQs.

28 Aug 2026

Eight camping coolers compared on ice retention, capacity and build, with a buying guide on sizing a cooler to your trip and answers to common questions.

28 Aug 2026

Eight ice packs for coolers compared on freeze time, size and how long they hold temperature, with a buying guide and answers to common questions.

28 Aug 2026

Ten rolling coolers compared on capacity, wheels and ice retention, with the factors that matter when you tow a cooler rather than carry it.

28 Aug 2026

Twelve shower tents compared, several of them tested in person, on setup speed, privacy and durability, with a buying guide and a clear winner.

28 Aug 2026

Ten soft coolers compared on ice retention, capacity and carry comfort, with a buying guide on when a soft cooler is the better choice than a hard one.

28 Aug 2026

Sixteen camping water filters and purifiers compared, including purification tablets, with the difference between a filter and a purifier explained.

28 Aug 2026

Thirteen camping stools compared, several tested in person and four Walkstools owned outright, on weight, packed size, comfort and load rating.

28 Aug 2026

Twelve portable camping toilets compared on capacity, waste handling and cleaning, with a buying guide and advice for choosing one for family trips.

28 Aug 2026

A review of the Grizzly 40 Qt rotomolded cooler for camping, boating and overlanding, covering ice retention, build quality and who it suits.

28 Aug 2026

Grizzly coolers reviewed across the range from 15 to 100 quart, on rotomolded build and ice retention, with a buying guide and common questions.

28 Aug 2026

Roof top tents reviewed by someone who lived in one for almost a year and tested several more, on setup, weather resistance, weight and mounting.

28 Aug 2026

Ozark Trail coolers vs YETI compared, backpack coolers included, with tables showing where the cheaper option matches YETI and where it does not.

28 Aug 2026

Pelican Elite 50 vs YETI Tundra 50 compared head to head on ice retention, latches, warranty and price, with a clear verdict at the end.

28 Aug 2026

RTIC vs YETI compared across hard coolers, soft coolers and drinkware, with the price difference set against ice retention and build quality.

28 Aug 2026

YETI Tundra 35 vs 45 vs 50 compared on capacity, ice retention and size, with what fits in each and which Tundra suits the length of your trip.

28 Aug 2026

Thirteen camping utensil sets compared, all-in-one tools against individual pieces, with the features worth checking before you buy.

25 Aug 2026

Nine water containers for camping and overlanding compared, why you want two rather than one, plus a buying guide on material, capacity and taps.

25 Aug 2026

Kupilka's earth-friendly outdoor cutlery and dishware, what the material is made from, the range available, and which pieces suit camping.

25 Aug 2026

Igloo coolers reviewed across sixteen models, the company behind them, and a buying guide on sizing, ice retention and which Igloo suits camping.

25 Aug 2026

Lifetime coolers reviewed, engineered for long ice retention at a lower price than the premium brands, with answers to the usual buyer questions.

25 Aug 2026

A review of the Primus Tupike two-burner stove that has cooked our meals for years, plus the Primus backpacking stove, on build, output and packing.

25 Aug 2026

RTIC coolers reviewed across the 20, 45 and 65 hard models plus the Soft Pack, covering ice retention and build, and how they stack up against YETI.

25 Aug 2026

A review of the Survivor Filter PRO, the rest of the Survivor Filter range, and how it compares with other portable water filters for wilderness use.

25 Aug 2026

A Walkstool review from a kit that holds four of them, the oldest in use for four years, covering the Comfort and Basic ranges and telescopic legs.

25 Aug 2026

A review of the YETI Tundra 35 cooler, its ice retention, capacity and build, the extras worth adding, and who the 35 quart size actually suits.

25 Aug 2026

ARB vs Engel 12V fridge-freezers compared on the two most popular sizes, with the Dometic CFX as an alternative and an Engel running in our own rig.

25 Aug 2026

Engel coolers vs YETI compared across hard coolers, dry boxes and accessories, with ice retention, build quality and price set side by side.

25 Aug 2026

ORCA vs YETI coolers compared, YETI 35 against ORCA 26 and YETI 45 against ORCA 40, on ice retention, warranty and which is the better buy.

28 Jul 2026

YETI Roadie 20 vs Tundra 35 compared on capacity, ice retention and what actually fits inside, to settle which size suits your kind of trip.

27 Jul 2026

A review of the Engel MT60F-U1-C dual zone fridge freezer, the 60 quart combi unit we run in our own vehicle, on power draw, AC and DC use and build.

26 Jul 2026

Frosty coolers reviewed across their soft and hard ranges, on ice retention and build, with a buying guide and answers to common questions.

26 Jul 2026

Orion coolers reviewed along with their dividers and carts, on ice retention and build, with a buying guide and answers to common questions.

26 Jul 2026

The RTIC SoftPak reviewed in detail, whether RTIC soft coolers are worth the money, and how the SoftPak compares with the YETI Hopper.

26 Jul 2026

A review of the SmartFlip bamboo camping table, how it folds and packs, how stable it is in use, and whether it earns its space in a rig.

26 Jul 2026

A review of the SmartFold picnic basket, how it packs food and drinks securely, how it folds away, and whether it beats an ordinary cool bag.

26 Jul 2026

Grizzly coolers vs YETI compared size for size, Grizzly 40 against YETI 35 and YETI 45, on ice retention, build and what you pay for the name.

25 Jul 2026

A review of Zero Breeze portable air conditioners for camping, covering both models the company launched, how they cool and what to check before buying.

24 Jul 2026