Trail Gear Picks

Camp Sleep

Cots, sleeping pads and sleeping bags, chosen for how you actually sleep.

In this category6 guidesUpdated Nov 2026.

Buying guides

6 guides
The Best Camping GiftsEight camping gifts and gadgets for campers, hikers and backpackers, from about $26 to about $330, and what to know about each one before you wrap it.The Best Camping CotsWhich cot to buy for car camping or a base camp, from about $55 to $400.The Camping ChecklistEverything for a weekend at a campground, from the tent stakes to the can opener, with the things you can't forget marked.The Best 2-Person Camping CotsFive cots that sleep two adults, one bed or two side by side, from about $130 to $370.The Best Backpacking Sleeping BagsFive three-season bags from about $65 to $470, down and synthetic, what the number on the label really means, and how warm each one sleeps.The Best Sleeping Pads for CampingWhich pad to buy for the car, the trail or a sore hip, from about $50 to $260, and what owners say about leaks and noise.