14 New Tools for Taking on the Great Outdoors Properly
A new guide highlights 14 essential outdoor tools for summer adventures. The selection includes items like tents, stoves, and windbreakers that prioritize functionality and ease of use. These tools aim to enhance outdoor experiences while ensuring reliability in various conditions.
- ▪Outdoor plans are becoming more ambitious as people look to explore their surroundings.
- ▪The guide focuses on gear that is practical and enjoyable for outdoor activities.
- ▪Featured items include a wheelchair-friendly tent and a lightweight stove for creative cooking.
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Chris HaslamJeremy WhiteGearMay 24, 2026 5:30 AM14 New Tools for Taking on the Great Outdoors ProperlyIt’s time to prep your kit ahead of the summer season. These tools will do the job.Photograph: Antosh SergiewCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyOutdoor plans are getting ambitious. With airfares on the rise, it's time to explore the unknown in your own backyard and further afield. But as we're generally carrying more kit, and staying away longer, your gear has to keep pace—after all, if anything fails in the great wide open, it's unlikely you'll have a spare to fall back on.The adventure market is full of noise: "Military-grade," "expedition-proven," "built for the harshest environments." Many of these claims mean very little.
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