Solar Eclipse Gear Guide
On April 8, 2024 a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, United States, and Canada. Campgrounds in “eclipse states” are booking up, with reservations increasing by more than 500% in Arkansas and Vermont, 300% in Oklahoma and Ohio, and more than 100% in Texas, New York, and Missouri, Forbes reports.
Prepare for your solar eclipse camping with some out of this world gear from our brands!
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Astronaut Foods Neapolitan Ice Cream Sandwich
The perfect celestial snack for your eclipse experience - Astronaut Ice Cream! As you marvel at the sky above, indulge in the freeze-dried delight enjoyed by astronauts.
Astronaut Foods Neapolitan Ice Cream is ready-to-eat, has a 3-year shelf live, is made in the USA and is 100% real ice cream!
Shop Neapolitan Ice Cream Sandwich ($4.99 USD)
Therm-a-Rest Honcho Poncho Kids
The original Honcho Poncho has been a longtime fan favorite for campers everywhere. Now, it’s available in kids!
Keep the little explorers cozy and warm, too, with the new Therm-a-Rest Honcho Poncho Kids. Designed for comfort and style, this versatile poncho doubles as a poncho and blanket, and packs into its own front pocket.
Shop Honcho Poncho Kids ($79.95 USD)
MSR Habiscape Tent
For adventurous families and groups looking for a perfect basecamp, the Habiscape 4 offers everything you need and want in a camping tent. Made for three-season adventures that don’y stray far from the car, it’s the ideal mix of comfort and features.
Available in 4- and 6-person.
Shop MSR Habiscape - 4-person, 6-person ($499.95 - $599.95 USD)
Gregory Alpaca Gear Tote
The Gregory Alpaca Gear Tote, just launched this spring, is designed to fit behind the front seat of your vehicle to make use of the footwell space while offering easy access to gear in the back seat. It collapses down to save space when not in use and comes with a mesh bag for storage purposes.
Shop Gregory Alpaca Gear Tote ($59.95 USD)
Yakima EXO Open Range
When you’re parked at your campsite, use EXO OpenRange to store, transport, and cook all of your eclipse snacks and camping meals. This box seamlessly installs onto Yakima’s modular EXO System for easy transport and use, turning your camp setup into a 5-star restaurant.
Shop Yakima Exo Open Range ($1,199 USD)
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT
Elevate your camping experience with the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT Sleeping Pad, featuring the best warmth-to-weight ratio of any sleeping pad ever created. . Get a restful night of sleep on this comfy & warm sleeping pad to prepare for your solar eclipse.
Shop Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT ($239.95 -$269.95)
Royal Robbins Snowcap Lined Flannel - available in men’s and women’s
Fleece meets flannel with the Women’s Snowcap Lined Flannel. Now you’ve got cold days covered. Outside you get a classic plaid made from durable, breathable cotton (with stretch for freedom and comfort). Inside, you get the warmth of a lofty, soft recycled fleece. Diamond-box quilting joins them together and gives the Snowcap its old-school style. Also available in men's.
Shop Royal Robbins Snowcap Lined Flannel - men’s, women’s ($140 USD)
Royal Robbins Merced Anorak - available in men’s and women’s
Wear the Merced Anorak jacket on windy hikes or for a day on the river. Made with the same stretchy recycled nylon that’s in all Merced styles, this breathable anorak windbreaker is a light outer layer equipped with C0 DWR water resistance, and the ½ zip provides added breathability.
Available in three colorways - Covert Green (shown right), Charcoal and Baked Clay.
Shop Royal Robbins Merced Anorak - men’s, women’s ($130 USD)
Royal Robbins Ponderosa 1/4 Zip
This 1/4 zip sweater is great for cozy mountain nights. Its Fair Isle pattern combines traditional design with the durability, odor resistance, thermoregulation, and quick-dry performance of merino wool.
Available in three colorways: Jet Black, Ivory (shown to the right), and Light Slate.
Shop Royal Robbins Men’s Ponderosa 1/4 Zip ($120 USD)
