THE GOODS
HIGHWAY ADVENTURES DOMETIC GO COMPACT CAMP TABLE
GEAR FOR THE ROAD The best part of a big getaway is when you settle down into camp. Here, we give you the ultimate rundown of the best stuff to make that road trip campsite more comfortable. BY D O U G S C H N I T Z S PA H N
Yeti Tundra 65
The classic is still classic. Yeti jump started the camp-in-comfort revolution and this spacious 65-liter cooler that can keep everything chilled for that long weekend escape is why. It’s an essential for any big trip where you have a lot of cold beverages. $375; yeti.com
Nemo Jazz Synthetic Sleeping Bag Why mummy yourself up in a sleeping bag intended for backpacking when you can haul something more comfy in your vehicle. Consider the Jazz, which feels more like a bed than a bag, complete with a removable sheet and a heavenly quilted layer on top. It’s easy to regulate for the temperature outside and to snuggle in with someone special via mating zipper attachments or a full double model. $300 single, $3435 double; nemoequipment.com
Dometic GO Compact Camp Table
It’s wonderful to find that dispersed camp spot off the grid—except for the lack of that campground picnic table. Dometic’s answer is not just functional–it’s even better than the picnic table since it adjusts to three different heights—but also good looking. Plus, it folds down flat and small enough to stash in most cars. $200; dometic.com
Big Agnes Hinman 50”x79”x2.5”
The biggest version of Big Agnes’ cushy car camping pad makes for a fine mattress for two in your tent (or one who rolls around a lot in their sleep)—but we love it as a crash-out-in-the-open option. Pull over, inflate, and splay out under the stars. $200; bigagnes.com
for the car-camping foodies among us is that the circular design allows for perfect cooking—keep a careful eye on your pizza and rotate it via a built-in turning device. $625; solostove.com
Bliss Hammocks Fabric Double Hammock & Stand
Not all campgrounds allow you to string that faithful hammock up between their oft-abused trees. The nine-foot stand in this double hammock means you can laze away the day anywhere you want without harming the forest. Bonus: It works just as well on your deck at home. $200; snowjoe.com
YETI TUNDRA 65
NEMO JAZZ SYNTHETIC SLEEPING BAG
Wagan Tech Lithium Cube 1200
Sure, you want to get away from work and all those devices, but often it’s not possible to go on a road trip without powering up, checking in, and perhaps slipping in a Zoom meeting in the wild. Or perhaps those power-needy devices are essential parts of your camp setup. Either way, this sturdy, powerful charging unit with a 1000W inverter and 1166Wh lithium-ion battery can run your laptop or a small fridge, and you can charge it via a solar panel. $1,099, $1,349 with 100W solar panel; wagan.com
GLADE TOWNIE
WAGAN TECH LITHIUM CUBE 1200
Glade Townie
Never hit the road without a trusty pair of shades. These sleek, simple performers offer polarized lenses and nice grip and they look sharp whether you are heading into town or kicking it back in camp. $99; shopglade.com
SOLO STOVE PI PIZZA OVEN
Solo Stove Pi Pizza Oven
More compact than other portable pizza ovens, this baby runs on both propane and wood for those pie connoisseurs who love the taste of smoke. The oven comes complete with a wood burning assembly and a stone, but the best thing about it
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BLUE RIDGE OUTDOORS
BIG AGNES HINMAN 50”X79”X2.5”
BLISS HAMMOCKS FABRIC DOUBLE HAMMOCK & STAND
