Gear Closet: Camping Classics
The two-person, single-wall Tuolomne tent updates a 1970s design with today’s techy fabrics and large mesh side vents. $199, thenorthface.com
Classic looks for camping gear are in style, as outdoor-oriented brands look into the archives for today’s new products. But there’s one key difference: thanks to better technology, these pieces outperform the originals that inspired them. Pack up for a weekend of car camping (try Lincoln Creek or the campgrounds along Frying Pan Road) with these vintage-vibed picks.
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1 Local company O Loves M makes its totes, like the double-handled Molly with a 1960s-inspired print, from recycled yoga mats. $46, olovesm.com
2 The Hotbed Ember Camp Quilt updates the camping blanket with synthetic insulation and snaps at the bottom for closing it sleeping-bag style. $79, mountainhardwear.com
3 Therm-a-Rest collaborated with heritage-inspired brand Poler for this foam-filled, comfy pillow. $30, cascadedesigns.com
4 The roomy, zipless Frontcountry Bed Twin combines a synthetic-filled sleeping bag and sewn-in quilt on top. $190, sierradesigns.com
5 The U.S.–made Kletterworks Flip Pack revives a 1975 design—with a padded laptop sleeve. $199, mysteryranch.com
6 Midcentury artist Charley Harper’s graphics for the National Park Service embellish a line of lightweight wool tees. $85, smartwool.com
7 The handy Me & My Dog medical kit includes more than two dozen human and canine first-aid essentials. $50, adventuremedicalkits.com
8 Vuarnet sunglasses are back, including the original 1957 style, the 02, now with mirrored lenses. $205, vuarnet.com
9 Sandal-strap remnants get a new leash on life. $10, olovesm.com
10 The classic Therm-a-Rest sleeping pad goes 21st century with the NeoAir Camper—a SpeedValve inflates it up to three times faster. $140, cascadedesigns.com
11 In honor of the National Parks centennial, the propane-powered Northstar lantern comes in limited-edition retro colors. $65, coleman.com
12 Royal Robbins reintroduces its classic men’s Billy Goat climbing short, circa 1975. $52, royalrobbins.com
13 Chaco’s limited-edition ZX/1 Colorado sandals share strap patterns with a pair of Topo Design’s vintage-style packs. $130, chacos.com
14 The stainless-steel Adventure Happy Hour 2X System includes a shaker, jigger, reamer, and two insulated rocks glasses for backcountry cocktails. $35, stanley-pmi.com
