At Beyond The Tent we love to review camping gear so that you can know what is worth spending your money on and what isn’t.
All of our reviews are done from a real life perspective. We don’t use overly technical jargon that you won’t understand and we don’t put our gear into situations that an average camper won’t run into.
We use and test our gear just like you would so that you know exactly how it will perform for you.
All of our reviews are honest and reflect only our opinions and experiences. They are not in any way influenced by outside sources.
The Snugpak Jungle Blanket is a decievingly high quality camping blanket that exceeds all expectations from its price point. I currently have a few different blankets that I take with on camping trips. Most of my camping blankets are either too heavy, not warm enough or pack too big, thus making them impractical to bring …
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A lantern is an absolute necessity for any camping trip. From illuminating your camp site at night, lighting up your tent, to lighting the trail in the evening, lanterns get used a lot on camping trips. Over the last few years, rechargeable lanterns have become not good, but actually in my opinion, have surpassed their …
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The Nite Ize Radiant 314 rechargeable lantern is a simple and yet high quality lantern that met and exceeded ever test and every bit of criteria we gave it. It’s combination of bright light, calm yellow light, light weight, small packing size, ease of use, and extra features touched on everything a camper should want …
The Goal Zero Lighthouse Mini takes everything that was great from the original Lighthouse rechargeable lantern, and fits it into a lantern less than half the size and weight of the original. If you’ve ever checked out the original Lighthouse lantern from Goal Zero, it is a great rechargeable lantern. It has every feature you’d …
The Black Diamond Apollo rechargeable lantern has been one of the best rechargeable lanterns on the market for a few years now. With it’s solid build, high performance and useful features, it still remains one of the best rechargeable lanterns on the market. While I had my doubts about this lantern at first, after using …
When I first purchased Biolite Sunlight rechargeable solar lantern, I honestly questioned why I even bought it. It was so small, didn’t give off a lot of lumens (compared to some other lanterns), and it didn’t do much besides just turn on. Or so I thought. I was even considering not including it in my …
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If you’ve had the pleasure of owning a Goal Zero product, you likely know that Goal Zero isn’t in the business of cutting corners and releasing sub-par products. The Goal Zero Lighthouse 400 USB rechargeable lantern is no exception. Goal Zero has created a top quality lantern that is durable, conveniently sized, and offers useful …
The Ozark Trail Rechargeable 700 lumen led lantern is a cheap entry level car-camping lantern that is perfect for new campers, kids, or anyone on a budget. In my opinion, Ozark Trail is an often over-looked brand in the outdoor industry. They actually make some pretty decent gear at some of the best prices you’ll …
While I am not a huge fan of inflatable lanterns, the LuminAID inflatable solar lantern is definitely one of the best on the market. With a built in solar charger and the ability to charge other devices, you should never find yourself without power. The LuminAID Packlite is light weight and packs to a small …
When you think of Coleman, many people think of entry level camping gear. And honestly, that is exactly what the Coleman Rechargeable Lantern is, an entry level rechargeable lantern with a mid level price point. I really wanted to give this Coleman lantern a positive review, but compared to all of the other rechargeable lanterns …
Are you looking for a new camping tent? Then you’ve come to the right place. Our ultimate guide to the best camping tents breaks down everything you need to know to find the right tent for your needs, preferences, and budget. Our reviews focus on the comfort, ease of use, weather resistance, packed size/weight, and …
Few things can ruin an otherwise great camping trip like bugs. Mosquitoes, gnats, and other tiny critters can bite, sting and plain old annoy you to the point where you just want to go home. The Nemo Bugout Camping Screen Room not only solves the problem of bugs at basecamp but creates a shelter from …
Camping in the backcountry is a different experience than other types of camping. You don’t want to over-pack your gear and end up with too much weight. You also don’t want cooking gear that will make cooking a hassle. You want simple and efficient cooking gear that packs light. The Windburner camping stove by MSR …
The Suunto Traverse Alpha is a GPS/GLONASS watch that’s built from the ground up with hunting and fishing in mind. That said, the watch works just as well for hiking and backpacking. It can even be used as a fitness tracker of sorts (although it’s too expensive to solely be used for this function). Although …
The Mr. Heater Little Buddy Heater reigns supreme as one of the best portable heaters for those on a budget. Clocking in at well under $100, this budget propane heater is not only lightweight and compact, but it’s also surprisingly powerful and efficient (although it does have its limitations). Built-in safety features ensure your safety, …
