camping gear

Read Cult of Mac’s latest posts on camping gear:

Anker Solix’s new portable power stations land in the Goldilocks zone

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Product shot of Anker Solix C300 DC
The Anker Solix C300 DC weighs just 6.18 pounds and comes with a pop-up light that's perfect for camping.
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A pair of new portable power stations from Anker Solix give users multiple ports to choose from and a handy way to light up a dark campground. Lightweight and attractively designed, the Anker Solix C300 DC and the Anker Solix C300 offer new options for energizing outdoor adventures (or riding out power outages).

Released Wednesday, the two similar-looking power stations offer different options for different scenarios. And they’re both on sale for a limited time.

This $28 pop-up tent is an outdoor techie’s paradise

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Outdoor techies will love this $28 pop-up tent.
Save $52 on Pop-A-Shade, a pop-up tent that will protect you from the elements virtually anywhere.
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While it might seem a little dystopian, the Pop-A-Shade tent is an excellent way for techies to spend time outdoors while staying plugged in to their work or creative projects. Protection from water is great for laptops and tablets. And shade from the sun is essential for preventing eyeball strain and sunburns. This pop-up tent does it all … and it’s on sale, just in time for your sizzling summer.

The Pop-A-Shade tent is 65% off right now at only $27.99 (regularly $79.99).

Bluetti’s tough new portable power station resists dust and rain

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Bluetti AC240 power station
The new AC240 power station resists dust and water.
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Power products provider Bluetti hopes to keep your outdoor adventures going in all conditions with its latest innovation, the Bluetti AC240 Weatherproof Portable Power Station. It features an IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, a big help for campers, first responders and others caught in the elements.

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Scheduled for launch on April 2, the powerhouse also provides increased power, quicker charging, innovative parallel connection and other improvements over its predecessor.

Camp in style with this pop-up car cabin

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Camp in style this Labor Day with a $309.97 pop-up car cabin.
Turn your car into an outdoor gazebo with this $309.97 pop-up tent.
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What’s keeping you from traveling? A little time in a new setting can change your whole outlook — and a unique piece of travel gear makes that possibility a lot easier. It’s called Carsule, and it’s a pop-up car cabin that gives you a cool place to chill anywhere you go.

It’s not quite as crazy-luxurious as the Apple car we’ll never get. But if your current ride has a trunk that swings up, Carsule can transform it into a shady nook that lets you work, read or relax in comfort anywhere you go.

Take $10 off this portable car cabin for Memorial Day

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Take $10 off this portable car cabin for Memorial Day.
At less than $310, this portable car tent is a camper's dream.
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The Carsule is a secure, UV-resistant pop-up tent that goes anywhere your car goes.

Just in time for Memorial Day, this “pop-up cabin for your car” is \on sale for only $309.97 (regularly $379). However, this deal lasts only through the end of the month. Act fast if you want to get the best price you’ll find anywhere online.

Save on a pop-up cabin that attaches to your car

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Take advantage of discounted pricing on this pop-up cabin that attaches to your car.
Take your next outdoor adventure to another level by grabbing this $320 pop-up cabin.
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It’s time to gear up for road trip season, as you prep for summer’s journeys to new places and/or adventures in the great outdoors. That experience can be more luxurious than you might imagine, thanks to an innovation in mobile comfort.

The Carsule, a pop-up cabin for your car, turns your vehicle into a luxurious rolling tent. Typically priced at $379, you can get one now for only $319.99 — the best price online.

Explore the great outdoors with this awesome pop-up cabin for your car

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Grab this awesome pop-up car cabin for 20% off.
Camp anywhere this summer with this top-rated car cabin.
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If you want to explore the great outdoors, a car cabin is a dream come true. The Carsule pop-up cabin for your car gives you a waterproof, standing-height space to camp in, anywhere you can drive to.

And today, this car-camping essential is on sale for just $299.99. That’s a 20% discount off the regular price of $379.

Explore the world in 2022 with this top-rated car camping cabin

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Grab this pop-up camping cabin for your car.
Getting comfortable in the great outdoors has never been easier.
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One of the greatest goals you can have for 2022 is to explore the world around you and surround yourself with nature — and this awesome Carsule pop-up cabin for your car will allow you to do exactly that.

Not only is it discounted right now from its regular price of $379, but you can enjoy even more savings by taking a further 20% off the sale price with the coupon code CYBER20. That knocks the price all the way down to $239.99 for a limited time.

Trek-worthy gifts for outdoor adventurers

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Hit the outdoors with these gift ideas. Photo: Christian Arballo
Hit the outdoors with these gift ideas. Photo: Christian Arballo/Flickr CC

Going gear-shopping for your favorite outdoors-loving friend or family member can be harder than trekking up Mount St. Helens as she’s about to blow. There are so many options, but so much crap.

To help you out with your holiday shopping, Cult of Mac waded through the endless lists of camping and hiking gear and gadgets to find the stuff your special someone will love.

Whether you’re looking for something for an adventuring buddy, or picking a present for someone you’d never want to be trapped in a tent with, we’ve found gifts for everyone. From hiking clothes to campsite gadgets, we’ve got you covered.

Best List: Road-ripping camping gear edition

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REI's Hobitat 6 tent is a spacious car-camping tent that's surprisingly quick and easy to set up and break down. My teenage son managed to put it up on his own the first night working with a feeble flashlight. After that he became very proficient at putting it and pulling it down, though a 10-minute job became a five-minute one with some assistance from his siblings. Once up, the Hobitat was big and sturdy. We never staked it down or used guy wires, but it stood firm in several thunderstorms and didn't leak a drop.  


Unfortunately, the Hobitat 6 is no longer available, but REI's Kingdom 6 ($439) is very similar.

REI's Hobitat 6 tent is a spacious car-camping tent that's surprisingly quick and easy to set up and break down. My teenage son managed to put it up on his own the first night working with a feeble flashlight. After that he became very proficient at putting it and pulling it down, though a 10-minute job became a five-minute one with some assistance from his siblings. Once up, the Hobitat was big and sturdy. We never staked it down or used guy wires, but it stood firm in several thunderstorms and didn't leak a drop.

Unfortunately, the Hobitat 6 is no longer available, but REI's Kingdom 6 ($439) is very similar.


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