Out & About Live Camping Gear Awards 2026

Best Sleeping Bag

A good sleeping bag is an essential piece of kit for having a good experience camping. This award celebrates the best sleeping bag of the 2026 season.

Best Sleeping Bag 2026

©Outwell

Best Camping Bed

A good camping bed can result in a better night's sleep and an improved camping experience altogether. This award celebrates the best camping bed of the 2026 season.

Best Camping Bed 2026

©Vango

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Best Camping Fridge/Coolbox

A coolbox can make the whole camping experience far more pleasant & enjoyable. This award celebrates the best camping fridge/coolbox of the 2026 season.

Best Camping Fridge/Coolbox 2026

©Coleman

Best Camping Lighting

Lighting is essential for both the safety and enjoyment of a camping trip. This award celebrates the best camping lighting of the 2026 season.

Best Camping Lighting 2026

©Outwell

Best Camping Accessory

While tents, stoves and sleeping bags may take centre stage, smaller accessories can make or break a successful camping trip – here's where we celebrate the best out there.

Best Camping Accessory 2026

©easy camp

Best Camping Stove

Cooking is a defining part of camping – being outdoors while creating a meal is a fantastic experience, and one made less challenging by having a superb camping stove.

Best Camping Stove 2026

©Campingaz

Best Rucksack

An award-winning rucksack needs to be spacious, waterproof, dependable and reasonably priced. This award celebrates the best rucksack of the 2026 season.

Best Rucksack 2026

©Kelty

Best Jacket

A good jacket is essential for protection against the elements and enjoying nature in all its forms. This award celebrates the best jacket of the 2026 season.

Best Jacket 2026

©Sprayway

Best Walking Shoes/Boots

Finding the perfect hiking boots and shoes is essential for protection, comfort and safety in the outdoors. This award celebrates the best hiking boots of the 2026 season.

Best walking shoes/boots 2026

©Lowa

Best Camping Furniture

Camping furniture is essential to making the experience comfy and relaxing. This award celebrates the best chairs, tables and storage units of the 2026 season.

Best camping furniture 2026