We usually think of great design as an indoors-y luxury. Something you notice in your living room, not your campsite. But good design should work everywhere. In the outdoors, the right gear shouldn’t just get the job done, it should elevate the whole experience. Sleek, intuitive, beautiful tools make the ritual of camping, cooking, or just sitting under the stars that much better.
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The Modern Camp Tableware Set
Forget flimsy paper plates. UST’s minimalist picnic set packs bowls, plates, and cups into a clean, stackable kit. Lightweight and durable, it’s practical for the backwoods but polished enough for pinky-out picnics.
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Wrap Yourself in Art
Rumpl’s iconic puffy blanket gets a desert-inspired pattern that doubles as functional art. It’s water-resistant, warm, and portable. And looks good enough to throw on your sofa when you’re back home.
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Movie Night Under the Stars
Take the backyard hang to another level. With a built-in battery and 200-inch HD projection, the Nebula Mars 3 Outdoor Projector makes starlit movie nights look and feel seamless.
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The Jet-Set Pack Mule
One bag for all terrains. This carry-on-size pack was designed for international travel but thrives on long weekends outdoors. Streamlined design, durable build, and pockets everywhere you want them.
Photo via Todd Snyder
Heritage Meets Utility
The fishing vest gets a luxe refresh. Plenty of pockets, functional mesh, and that Woolrich pedigree make it as wearable on city streets as it is streamside.
Photo via Galanter & Jones
The Heated Patio Throne
Yes, it’s an outdoor chair. But it’s heated. Sculptural lines meet hidden tech in this lounge seat that keeps you warm on chilly nights without a fire pit.
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Lantern, Simplified
A Japanese take on the classic camp lantern. Compact, beautifully minimal, and surprisingly bright. It even has a candle mode for softer ambient glow.
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Not-So-Roughing-It
Sometimes the most design-forward move is outsourcing the whole setup. These modern campgrounds pair elevated architecture with natural settings. Call it glamping. If you must.
Under Canvas has locations all over. Think upscale safari accommodation vibes. Auto Camp is another. Think boutique hotel
meets nature escape. And there are places Wandawega popping up all over. Think adult camp meets writers retreat.
