Unleash the Outdoors: Top 16 Must-Have Camping, Knife, and Gear Releases of 2024

The 12th Annual GP100: A Look Back at the Year’s Most Important Products

Products aren’t always good or bad; they often fall somewhere in between, offering a glimpse into where an industry has been and where it might be headed. This is the spirit driving the 12th annual GP100, Gear Patrol’s end-of-year roundup of the most relevant releases from tech, motoring, style, and watches, outdoors, and more.

This year, we decided to rank our winners for the first time in over a decade of publishing the GP100. The process wasn’t always scientific or fair, but our editors were guided by a few basic tenets, including novelty, popularity, and impact on culture at large.

You might not agree with our selections or the order, but maybe you’ll agree with us on one thing: products have never been more dynamic, exciting, and important to our lives.

Below, find our top camping and outdoor releases, including an "affordable" Airstream and a new bar for sustainable waterproofing. To see the winners from other categories, check out the full list.

Best Made Co. Old Gold No. 1 Axe

This hand-forged felling axe is inspired by American heritage and features a handle made from Appalachian hickory and a head made from 1060 high-carbon steel. The axe is available in lengths ranging from 28 to 36 inches.

[Image: Best Made Co. Old Gold No. 1 Axe]

Mountain Equipment Oreus Hooded Jacket

Mountain Equipment’s Oreus Hooded Jacket boasts high warmth-to-weight synthetic insulation that delivers the benefits of down without its downsides. The jacket features a patented construction called Aetherm, which involves weaving recycled polyester fibers through heat-reflective fabric technology.

[Image: Mountain Equipment Oreus Jacket]

Why the Oreus Jacket Stands Out

The key to the Oreus Jacket’s warmth is its Aetherm construction, which helps moisture dissipate swiftly and keeps you warm even when wet. The jacket also features a number of practical features, including an adjustable, helmet-compatible hood, a plentitude of pockets, a two-way front zipper, and dual-tether hem drawcords to lock in precious heat when temperatures drop.

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