Ecosexuals aren鈥檛 the only people who think the great outdoors is sexy. According to a by the British tent company OLPro, a majority of married couples are more likely to have sex while camping than at home. Maybe it鈥檚 the campfire. Maybe it鈥檚 the starry night. Maybe it鈥檚 snuggling in a tent. Whatever鈥檚 going on, we support it. And with Valentine鈥檚 Day coming up, we want to see even more people celebrating their love outdoors. To get things going, here鈥檚 a list of helpful gear.
Therm-a-Rest MondoKing 3D Sleeping Pad ($210)

Ultralight, paper-thin camping pads are fine for solo missions in the high alpine, but if you鈥檙e planning on extracurricular activities, you鈥檒l need the . This new mattress is Therm-a-Rest鈥檚 thickest to date, with four inches of cushion and a foam core that carries a ridiculously high R-value, which means it鈥檚 extra warm even in the winter. Slide two together for a queen-size platform. It鈥檚 even self-inflating, so you can save your breath for other activities.
Nemo Tango Duo Comforter ($350)

I don鈥檛 care how much your lady loves you, she鈥檚 not getting out of her warm, comfy sleeping bag for anything if it鈥檚 ten degrees outside. The solves that problem. This massive, 700-fill down quilted comforter has a backing so it slips over a queen-size air mattress or two XL sleep pads (see above). It鈥檚 as if you and your partner are tucked into the same down-insulated pocket of love.
Sierra Designs DriDown Pillow ($40)

Complete the love nest with a couple of , which are stuffed with 600-fill duck down and wrapped with a ripstop nylon outer shell for when things get鈥nimated.
Eno Eclipse Lantern ($50)

The campfire helps establish the mood, but rely on Eno鈥檚 new to take care of the job once you retire to the tent. The light was inspired by lava lamps from the 1970s, both in form and function. It鈥檚 plenty bright in regular white mode, but switch the lantern to multicolor mode and the Eclipse slowly changes color and projects a soft light show onto your tent walls. The base layers will practically take themselves off.
Advanced Elements Double 10-Gallon Summer Shower ($50)

The number one roadblock to sex while camping? You feel icky. You could go the minimalist route and take a Wet Wipe bath, or you can get luxurious and actually take a shower at the end of the day. We like from Advanced Elements because it鈥檚 simple to hang, easy to use, and has two shower heads so you and your partner can bathe together.
Stanley聽Happy Hour Set ($35)

Maybe the greatest technological advance of our generation is in the 鈥渂ooze portability鈥 industry. Thanks to double-walled bottles, cooler backpacks, and packable bar tools, carrying hooch into the backcountry has never been easier. If you鈥檙e into cocktails, includes everything you need to make a proper drink in the woods. Tip: we like to pair the set with this , which gives you the ingredients you need to make two old-fashioneds on the go.
Igloo Daytripper Cooler ($100)

If champagne is your thing, Igloo鈥檚 new is an insulated cooler (in tote or backpack style) that will keep two bottles of bubbly cold for a few hours while you hike to the perfect spot. Even better, it has a built-in cutting board (for assorted cheeses and snacks) and a mini fold-out table.
Kelty LoveSeat ($100)

You鈥檝e got lobster sizzling over the campfire, champagne on ice, and the stars sparkling overhead. But it鈥檚 hard to snuggle if you鈥檙e sitting in separate camp chairs. The is built for cuddling around the campfire, which leads to 92 percent more action in the tent, according to our informal studies. It also has double beverage holders, and the carrying bag doubles as a firewood tote.
House of Marley聽Chant Sport Speaker ($100)

Whatever your baby-making jam is鈥擡nya, Nora Jones, Tupac鈥攜ou鈥檒l be glad to have this rugged, packable with eight hours of playback for those Sting-like tantric sessions. Bonus: it鈥檚 waterproof and floats, which is awesome if you find yourself in an isolated hot springs and your partner wants to hear some Journey.
Some Tips for Better Sex in the Outdoors
- No Deet bug repellent. Anywhere. Deet burns. You know where.
- Leave no trace. Pack it in, pack it out. All of it.
- Avoid oils and scented candles. They smell like candy to bears.
- Be good neighbors. Pick a secluded spot. If the spot isn鈥檛 secluded enough for pooping, it鈥檚 not secluded enough for sex.