Buyer's Guide: Basecamp Essentials

A tent is just the beginning. These accessories turn a shelter into a home.

1. Wood Burning Stoves

Essential for cold-weather camping.
→ Setup: Place the stove on a fireproof mat. Run the chimney pipe straight up through the stove jack.
→ Fuel: Use dry hardwoods. Never burn trash or treated lumber, as it creates toxic fumes.

2. Heavy Duty Tarps

Don't rely on cheap blue tarps. Our Poly Tarps are 16-mil thick (commercial grade).
→ Under the Tent: Protects your floor from sharp rocks and moisture.
→ Over the Tent: Acts as a rain fly to shed heavy snow and rain, doubling the life of your canvas.

3. Hammocks

For the solo adventurer.
→ The advantage: You don't need flat ground. You just need two trees. It keeps you off the cold, wet earth and packs down smaller than a sleeping bag.