CampingRes was built on a simple idea: the best gear advice comes from people who actually use the gear.

We’re not a big media company. We’re a team of outdoor enthusiasts — campers, backpackers, hikers, and survivalists — who got tired of reading gear reviews written by people who had never spent a night in a tent. So we built something different.

What We Do

CampingRes publishes in-depth gear guides, product roundups, and practical how-to content for anyone who spends time outdoors — from first-time campers setting up their first site to seasoned backpackers dialing in an ultralight kit.

We cover everything in the outdoor world:

  • Camping gear — tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, lanterns, camp chairs
  • Backpacking & hiking — packs, boots, trekking poles, navigation, trail food
  • Survival & emergency — fire starters, knives, multi-tools, first aid, bug out gear
  • Outdoor cooking — stoves, cookware, coolers, camp kitchen setups
  • Water & hydration — filters, purifiers, water bottles, hydration systems
  • Power & electronics — portable power stations, solar panels, GPS devices

Who Writes for CampingRes

Every piece of content on CampingRes is written by someone who has real, firsthand experience with the gear they’re talking about. Our contributors include:

  • Weekend campers and car camping families who know what actually works at a campsite
  • Multi-day backpackers who have logged hundreds of miles on trail
  • Survivalists and preppers who have tested gear in real emergency scenarios
  • Outdoor cooking enthusiasts who have burned their share of camp meals so you don’t have to
  • Fishing and kayaking enthusiasts who spend more time on the water than off it

We don’t pay for reviews, we don’t accept free products in exchange for positive coverage, and we don’t write about gear we haven’t personally used or thoroughly researched. That’s the CampingRes standard.

How We Choose What to Review

We focus on products that real outdoor people actually buy and use — not just the most expensive or the most heavily marketed. Our process:

  • Personal testing — wherever possible, our writers use the gear in real conditions
  • Deep research — we analyze specs, user reviews, brand reputation, and long-term durability data
  • Honest comparison — we tell you who each product is right for and who should look elsewhere
  • Regular updates — gear changes, and so do our recommendations. We revisit and refresh our guides to keep them current

How We Make Money

CampingRes is supported by affiliate partnerships, primarily through the Amazon Associates Program. When you click a link on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you.

This is how we keep the lights on and continue producing free content. It does not influence which products we recommend or how we rate them. Our editorial opinions are always our own.

Get in Touch

Have a question about a product? Want to share your own gear experience? Found something we got wrong? We’d love to hear from you.

Reach us through our Contact page. We’re a small team and we read every message.

— The CampingRes Team