Check out our gear guides for all your outdoor adventures

By America's State Parks Editorial TeamAugust 29, 2020 · Updated May 6, 2026

America’s State Parks Best Gear Guides

Outdoor adventure is an amazing experience. There are so many different things to do and see for the outdoor enthusiast. Whether you are enjoying your time outside at one of the thousands of state parks across the country or somewhere else in nature, some sort of gear is typically a part of that. Check out our list of gear review pages below.

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best beach umbrella for wind

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best backpacking thermometers

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best family tents for camping

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best backpacking hatchets

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best trolling motor battery

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best bear spray

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camping chairs for bad backs

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Best Metal Detectors For Kids

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Best Camping Mattress For Couples

About the Author

America's State Parks Editorial Team

America's State Parks is an independent online guide to the state parks of the United States. Our editorial team compiles and reviews each park profile from official state park agency sources and other primary references, and follows a published editorial and review methodology (see /editorial-review-methodology/). We update profiles and correct errors on an ongoing basis.