Recycled-Material Tents Steal the Show at OutDoor 2026
Half of the new tents unveiled at Europe's biggest outdoor trade show now use recycled or bio-based fabrics — and, for the first time, without a performance penalty.
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Camping News
Industry updates, policy changes, events, and headlines from the global outdoor camping world.
US National Parks Announce Sweeping 2026 Reservation Changes
New timed-entry windows, larger backcountry quotas, and a unified booking portal will reshape how campers plan trips to the busiest American parks next season.
Wildfire Forecasters Warn of Uneven Season Across Western Campgrounds
Federal forecasters expect a split summer: wetter conditions in the Pacific Northwest, sharply elevated fire risk across the northern Rockies and interior Southwest.
Major Outdoor Brands Launch Voluntary Carbon Label for Camping Gear
A coalition of tent, sleeping bag and cookware manufacturers has agreed to publish standardized carbon footprint labels on products from late 2026, giving campers a comparable number for the first time.
European Long-Distance Trail Network Adds Three New Camping Routes
The European Ramblers' Association has certified three new long-distance trails threading through Poland, Portugal and the Balkans, each with a full network of legal wild-camping stops.
Japan Relaxes Backcountry Camping Rules on Parts of Hokkaido
Two Hokkaido national parks will trial designated dispersed camping zones this summer, a significant change for a country where nearly all camping happens in developed campgrounds.