Become a Member

Get access to more than 30 brands, premium video, exclusive content, events, mapping, and more.

Already have an account? Sign In

Become a Member

Get access to more than 30 brands, premium video, exclusive content, events, mapping, and more.

Already have an account? Sign In

Brands

Gear Reviews

Couples Camping 101: Build a Cozy Lovenest

Comfort for a cozy backcountry couple

[pads]

Start with a pair of plush, warm pads, like the Big Agnes Insulated Air Core ($80, bigagnes.com), which can be mated together with the Big Agnes Sleeping Pad Coupler Strap ($10) to prevent a canyon from forming between you.

None

[bags]

Opt for a pair of Alite’s Sexy Hotness ($149, 3 lbs. 6 oz. each, alitedesigns.com), a synthetic-filled, 20-degree bag with a creative, toe-to-belly zipper setup that facilitates “access” critical to Valentine’s day fun. (See our full slideshow review of the Sexy Hotness – it’s been one of the most popular slideshows on the site.)

None

Or go the more traditional route with a big, double cocoon like BA’s 30-degree Big Creek, ($200, 4 lbs. 7 oz.), which allows couple to spoon or separate (or a little of both) thanks to individual hoods, draft tubes and full-length size zips.

None

[pillow]

Cocoon’s Air-Core Pillow Ultralight ($25, 3.7 oz., designsalt.com) let’s you custom inflate to your desired firmness.

None



RETURN TO THE COUPLES CAMPING GEAR GUIDE HOMEPAGE

When you buy something using the retail links in our stories, we may earn a small commission. We do not accept money for editorial gear reviews. Read more about our policy.