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This annual award and 'best of' list is developed in part by our editors of ReserveAmerica's publications and by consumers who write testimonials and provide feedback throughout the year.

And the winners are…
Top Tents
Criteria based on size, durability, assembly quality.
Coleman Coleman Sundome
Eureka! Tetragon 1610
Sierra Designs Sirius 3 Tent: 3 Season
Paha Que The Promontory
Kelty Teton 4

4-Person Backpacking

Columbia 3-Person 7.5 x 7.5 Foot McKenzie Pass
Wenger 9' x 9' 4-Person Geneva I Sport Dome
     
Top Camping Grills
Criteria based on quality, size, efficiency, durability.
Coleman Roadtrip Grill XE
Coleman Propane Camp Grill
Brunton Raptor
Camp Chef Chef The Explorer
Camp Chef Chef Pro 60
Weber Propane Gas Go-Anywhere Grill
Century 4675 Deluxe Portable Propane Camp Stove
     
Top Camping Lighting
Criteria based on quality, durability, design, size.
Coleman Water Beam 2D Floating Flashlight
Coleman Wide Beam with Carabiner 2D Flashlight
Brunton Glorb LED
Century 7210 Double Mantle Lantern
Black Diamond Nightray Headlamp
Coleman Endurance 6 LED Light
     
Top Hiking Boots / Shoes
Criteria based on design, comfort, durability, quality.
Chaco Z/1 Colorado Water Sandals
Lowa Renegade II GTX Mid Men's
Merrell Chameleon II Stretch Men's
Merrell Chameleon II Stretch Women's
Teva X-1
Columbia Skamania Pass
HI-TEC Altitude IV Plus
Chaco Women's Z/2 Sandal
Timberland Chochorua Trail
Kamik Courage Hiking Boots
     
Top Bug Sprays
Criteria based on quality, effectiveness, scent.
3M Ultrathon 8hr Protection
SC Johnson OFF! Deep Woods
Tender Corporation After Bite
All Terrain Herbal Armor Deet-Free
Muskol Ultra Aero Aerosol
     
Top Binoculars
Criteria based on the field of vision, focus capability, magnification, size, durability, quality.
Brunton Eterna Mid-Size
Olympus Outback
Steiner Peregrine
Nikon Premier LX Series
Pentax DCF HR II
Celestron Outland LX
Canon IS All Weather
     
Top Coolers
Criteria based on quality, durability, design, size.
Coleman 52-Quart Xtreme
Coleman 82-Quart Ultimate Xtreme
Igloo MaxCold
Igloo Max Cold 60 Quart Wheeled
Coleman 40-qt. Thermoelectric
     
Top Camping Sleeping Bags
Criteria based on quality, durability, design.
Eureka! Grasshopper Kids
Eureka! Copper River Mummy
Coleman Exponent Northbound 25-Degree Mummy
Sierra Designs Osage 35 Degree Down
Mountain Hardwear Womens Clouds Rest
Columbia Thunder Scout
Marmot Helium EQ Reg
Slumberjack Baffin
Marmot Never Winter
     
Top Pop Up Campers
Criteria based on size, quality, durability.
Fleetwood Niagara Model-Highlander Series
Starcraft XL 36RT Off-Road
Viking Clipper
Jayco Baja
Coachmen Futura
     
Top Mountain Bikes
Criteria based on handling, design, quality, durability.
Columbia Trailhead Disc 26-Inch
Mongoose Men’s 26-Inch E303 Dual Suspension
Jeep Cherokee Classic
Dahon Jack 26-Inch Folding
Mobiky Genius Folding
     
Top Backpacks
Criteria based on size, weight, quality, durability, design.
Camelbak Hellion
Kelty Sierra  
Cabela’s XPG 5000  
Mountainsmith Approach
Jansport Endeavor Approach
Fox Fox 75 +10L Internal Frame
Kelty Tioga 5000
High Sierra Dyno 65+10 Internal Frame
Lafuma Extreme 42 Overnight
     
Top Canoes/Kayaks
Criteria based on size, quality, durability, performance.
Coleman Quest 9’6” Sit-On-Top Kayak with Paddle
Stearns Back Country Inflatable Canoe
Pelican Dare Devil Canoe
Sevylor Fiji inflatable Kayak with paddle and travel bag
Advanced Elements Adventure Kayak Kit
     
Top GPS Units
Criteria based on size, quality, durability.
Navman ICN 320
Brunton New Atlas MNS GPS
Garmin GPS MAP 76CSx
Suunto X9i Wrist GPS
Magellane Wrist GPS Magellane Xplorist 100 North America  
     
Top Fishing Gear
Criteria based on design, quality, performance.
Stren Super Braid Line
Flambeau Outdoors 3005 Tackle Station Soft Side Bag
Flambeau Outdoors 2400ST Fishing Backpack
Minn Kota Riptide Pro Bow-Mount
Shimano Clarus Salmon & Steelhead Spinning Rods
Cannon Sport Troll
G. Loomis NativeRun GLX Fly and Spey Rods
Sage Two-Handed Series 4-Piece Rods
Rapala Shad Rap - 5/16 oz. - Perch
Berkley Trilene XT Filler Spools
Mitchell Acovet Gold Spinning Reel
Roddy By Penn 175 Baitcasting Reel
Quantum Cabo PT 20 Baitcasting Reel
     
Top Digital Cameras
Criteria based on durability, size, performance.
Canon 18 x 50 IS All Weather  
Pentax *ist DL
Casio EX-S600
Steiner DC500  
Celestron Vista Pix
Nikon COOLPIX L4
Olympus Stylus 800 Digital
     
Top Camping Accessories
Unique accessory items that contribute to the overall experience while camping.
Characteristics of convenience, uniqueness and quality were considered.
Ruffwear W.A.G. Bag  
Grabber Hand/Feet Warmers
Silva Ranger 530 Ultra Compass
Air Grill Blower
Kelty Carport
Coleman Portable Skillet
Coleman Deck Chair with Table
Crazy Creek Sports Chair
Camp Chef Cast Iron Dutch Ovens
Camp Chef Keg Roaster
Katadyn Base Camp MicroFilter
Zodi Instant Hot Shower
Kestrel Pocket Weather Meter
Swiss Army Huntsman Plus Pocket Knife
SmartWool Hiking Light Crew Socks
Columbia Cloud Haven Packable Pillow
     
 

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