Derek Holt

After testing dozens of camp coffee setups over multiple seasons, we kept coming back to percolators as the most reliable way to brew strong coffee over an open flame or camp stove without babysitting

Finding the best camping coffee makers comes down to three things: durability, heat retention, and how much gear you're willing to haul into the backcountry. After testing French presses, percolators,

Finding the best ice chests comes down to three things: how long they actually hold ice, how easy they are to haul, and whether the capacity matches how you use them - a solo day hiker needs something

Finding the best backpack cooler comes down to three things: how long it actually keeps food and drinks cold, how much it realistically holds, and whether it stays comfortable after a mile of hiking w

Finding the best soft coolers comes down to three things: how long they actually keep ice, how easy they are to carry loaded, and whether they hold up after a season of real use. After hands-on testin

After testing dozens of models across road trips, tailgates, and off-grid camping setups, we narrowed the field down to three electric coolers that consistently outperformed the rest in temperature co

After testing dozens of options across beach trips, tailgates, and daily commutes, the soft sided cooler market has a clear dividing line: bags that actually hold temperature for 8-plus hours and bags

If you're hauling food and drinks to a campsite, tailgate, or beach for more than a day or two, a wheeled cooler stops being a convenience and starts being a necessity. After testing the best wheeled

Finding the best camping coolers comes down to three things: how long they hold ice, how much gear they fit, and whether they're worth hauling to a campsite. After testing Coleman's Classic lineup - i