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Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): DOD Perry Wagon (Red) C2-178-RDDOD Perry Wagon Kinoko review130L that folds down to 46.5L. A review of the DOD Perry Wagon (limited red Kinoko mushroom print, C2-178-RD). It is my pick for families who need a wagon that fits a small cargo area: 130L of capacity, 46.5L folded. Announced Sep 4, 2026, JPY 17,600, about 8.9kg, max load about 100kg. I also worked out the price gap over the standard colors and how it compares with WAQ and Coleman.Family camping / Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): LOGOS Solar Block Kazenuki Q-Set Tarp 250-BGLOGOS Kazenuki Q-Set Tarp 250 reviewRelease date, price, and about 2 minutes to pitch. The LOGOS Kazenuki Q-Set Tarp 250 is my pick for families who want shade the moment they arrive. Released in stages from Jun 25, 2026, JPY 21,800 incl. tax. It pitches in about 2 minutes and lets wind escape through the roof.Family camping / Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Sabbatical SwitchbackSabbatical Switchback reviewRelease date and how it differs from the Dee Crest. The Sabbatical Switchback is my pick for a family of four or a group of friends traveling in a compact car. Released Apr 3, 2026, JPY 59,400 incl. tax. It comes with a 4-person inner tent and weighs 5.7kg in total.Family camping / Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Iwatani cassette gas robatayaki grill Aburi no Takumi CB-ABT-1Iwatani Aburi no Takumi reviewRelease date, price and how it differs from the Aburiya II. The Iwatani Aburi no Takumi is my pick for people who want to grill dried fish or yakitori at the table without lighting charcoal. Released Sep 15, 2026. Output 2.3kW and about 90 minutes are the same as the Aburiya II; the legs and water tray were redesigned, and it now weighs about 2.3kg.Family camping / Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): WAQ AIR VISTAWAQ AIR VISTA reviewRelease date, price and the space of a big inflatable shelter. The WAQ AIR VISTA is my pick for families and groups of 4–6 who want to gather under one big roof. Released Apr 15, 2026, JPY 99,000 incl. tax. An inflatable shelter of about 560×380cm that sets up in about 10 minutes.Family camping / Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): LOGOS Hyper Freezing Cool Box Slip Lid 55LOGOS Hyper Freezing Cool Box Slip Lid 55 ReviewRelease date. The LOGOS Slip Lid 55 is my pick for families on trips of 2+ nights who want drinks and food in one cooler. Out Jan 29, 2026 for JPY 48,000 incl. tax. Holds twelve 2L bottles.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): LOGOS Smile LOGOS Everyone's Scribble TableLOGOS Everyone's Scribble Table ReviewRelease date and the write-and-erase top. The LOGOS Everyone's Scribble Table is my pick for families who want kids to have a place to play while they wait. Out Aug 27, 2026 for JPY 7,480 incl. tax. You can write and erase on the top, and the height adjusts from 30 to 45cm.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Jackery Portable Power Station 1000 New V3Jackery Portable Power Station 1000 New V3 ReviewRelease date and changes from the previous model. The Jackery 1000 New V3 is my pick for winter campers who want an electric blanket without a powered site. Out Jul 24, 2026 for JPY 109,800 incl. tax, 1024Wh. It is 19% smaller than the previous model.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): LOGOS Air Magic W Cross Dome MLOGOS Air Magic W Cross Dome M ReviewRelease date and about 5 minutes to pitch. The LOGOS Air Magic W Cross Dome M is my pick of air tents for families of 3-4 with small children. On sale in order from Aug 27, 2026 for JPY 74,800 incl. tax. About 8.0kg, about 5 minutes to pitch.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Captain Stag Vacuum Insulated Super Cold Cooler Box 45 (UE-112)Vacuum Insulated Super Cold Cooler Box ReviewCaptain Stag. The Captain Stag Vacuum Insulated Super Cold Cooler Box is my pick for multi-night summer trips and camps far from a store. Announced Aug 4, 2026. In the maker's own test the 45L keeps ice to day 7, and it weighs about 6.1kg.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Coleman 50 Limited Cocoon IIIColeman 50 Limited Cocoon III ReviewRelease date and how it differs from the standard model. The Coleman 50 Limited Cocoon III is my pick of 2-room tents for two adults and 2-3 children. On sale in order from Sep 11, 2026 for JPY 199,290 incl. tax. Black color and a limited logo set it apart from the standard model.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Illustrative photo (not a photo of this product itself). The photographer is credited on About this site.DOD Deka Kinoko Tent Air ReviewRelease date and how it differs from the Kinoko Tent 2. The DOD Deka Kinoko Tent Air is my pick for families of 5-6 who want a big bedroom without poles. Announced Sep 4, 2026 and on sale in order, JPY 129,800 incl. tax. The floor is about 415 × 360cm.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): LOGOS Yaden Thunder LanternLOGOS Yaden Thunder Lantern reviewRelease date and how it differs from the Hang Gauge. The LOGOS Yaden Thunder Lantern is my pick for people who want a dimmed warm light at the table for a long time. Released Aug 27, 2026, JPY 6,600 incl. tax. 2600mAh battery, about 6–44 hours of light. I also compare it with the Hang Gauge.Family camping / Oct 17, 2026
Products in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): LOGOS Cloud Nest ChairLOGOS Cloud Nest Chair reviewRelease date, price, vs the low chair. The LOGOS Cloud Nest Chair is the pick for people who carry by car and want to lean back with the head supported. Released Aug 27, 2026, JPY 16,500 incl. tax, about 3.7kg, 37cm seat height. I also compare it with the ogawa Reclining Low Chair.Family camping · Oct 17, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): WAQ Outdoor Wagon DXWAQ Outdoor Wagon DX ReviewThe 178L comes from a 53cm depth, not from the floor. My pick for families who carry bulky bedding in one trip, decided by a bed that grows to 53cm deep for 178L. JPY 15,800, about 12.66kg, load capacity 200kg (static). The floor stays about 82 × 41cm. I also compared it with the same-priced Coleman Outdoor Wagon NX.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): WAQ Relaxing CampMat PLUSWAQ CampMat PLUS ReviewBuilt-in electric pump, with the R-value going from 10.5 to 4.8. The WAQ Relaxing CampMat PLUS ships in late Oct, single JPY 17,500 incl. tax. The built-in pump sets it up in about 1 minute 30 seconds, R-value 4.8. For winter, the R-value 8.5 Wide Mat 8cm is a candidate.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Illustrative photo (not a photo of this product itself). The photographer is credited on About this site.TOKYO CRAFTS HANARE Pre-Release ReviewFor anyone waiting on 245cm height and JPY 198,000. TOKYO CRAFTS HANARE air frame tent review. For people who want a single room 245cm tall with three opening panels; no bedroom inner is included. Pre-order, delivery from late Feb 2027 (estimate), JPY 198,000 incl. tax. Compared by the numbers with LOGOS and DOD air tents.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Snow Peak Aero Cumulus ShellSnow Peak Aero Cumulus Shell reviewRelease date, price and weight. The Snow Peak Aero Cumulus Shell was released Sep 19, 2026, at JPY 242,000 (incl. tax), about 24kg. It stands on an air frame and packs to 94×38×40cm. The electric air pump is sold separately for JPY 21,780. I lined up the numbers and wrote who it suits.Family camping / Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Oregonian Camper Pop-Up Trash Box R2Trash Box R2 Review (Oregonian Camper)A 55L box for JPY 5,280 that fits a 45L bag. Oregonian Camper Pop-Up Trash Box R2 review. A buy for families who want to hang their regular 45L trash bags as they are. Diameter 40 × height 45cm, about 55L, JPY 5,280, and the gap between the box mouth and a 45L bag mouth is 4.4cm.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Image for illustration (not a photo of this exact product). The photographer is credited on About this siteogawa Reclining Low Chair reviewReading the numbers on a new 4.5kg chair that reclines to 135 degrees. The ogawa Reclining Low Chair went on sale Oct 10, 2026 at JPY 14,900 incl. tax. The seat stays at 28cm while the backrest tilts from 95 to 135 degrees, at about 4.5kg. The packed height of 88cm printed on the box label is wrong; the correct figure is 75cm.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): LOGOS Air Magic PANEL Tunnel Dome XLAir Magic PANEL Tunnel Dome XL review16.5kg, but 164L packed. Review of the LOGOS Air Magic PANEL Tunnel Dome XL. Released Aug 27, 2026, JPY 165,000 incl. tax. About 16.5kg and about 7 minutes to set up, for families who want to buy back pitching time. But the packed size works out to 164L. I also cover the fly's 1,600mm waterproof rating and how it differs from DOD and Coleman.Family camping / Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Coleman Power House LP Two Burner Stove IIPower House LP Two Burner II ReviewTwo burners at 7,000kcal for JPY 16,940, with the canister guide at 15°C and up. Coleman Power House LP Two Burner Stove II review. A buy for families camping spring to early fall: about 3,500kcal/h per burner for JPY 16,940, about 7cm thick folded. The weak point is the 15°C canister guide. With both burners on full, a 470g canister lasts about 49 minutes.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Coleman Outdoor Comforter (Navy)Coleman Outdoor Comforter ReviewReading comfort temperature 8°C and about 2.3kg from the official numbers. The Coleman Outdoor Comforter goes on sale in order from mid-Sep 2026 for JPY 11,880 incl. tax. Comfort temperature 8°C and up, about 2.3kg. For two people going by car in spring and fall; hand wash only.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Coleman Cool Spider Pro/L (Red)Coleman Cool Spider Pro/L ReviewA 2,040cm² grill and two leg heights; the weak points are about 6kg and the separately sold case. Coleman Cool Spider Pro/L review. A buy for families of about four who grill standing or sitting: grill 2,040cm², legs at 40cm and 70cm. The weak points are about 6kg and the separate case (JPY 4,950). I also wrote up how it differs from the LOGOS Tube Grill L.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Captain Stag Pour to the Last Drop Water Jug 10L (UE-2034)Captain Stag 10L Jug Review11°C or below after 8 hours; the extra 2L costs JPY 550 per liter. Captain Stag Water Jug 10L (UE-2034) review. A buy for families of 3-5 who keep cold water and tea for a day: cooling is 11°C or below (8 hours), 4°C lower than the 8L, for JPY 1,100 more. The weak points are the height of about 495mm and about 12.2kg when full.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Captain Stag Aluminum Cooker L Set UH-4203Aluminum Cooker L Set Review UH-4203About 7.5L at about 1.3kg; the weak point is the 20cm frying pan. Captain Stag Aluminum Cooker L Set (UH-4203) review. A buy for people who make soup for 3-5 in light pots: two pots, about 7.5L and about 1.3kg. The weak points are one 20cm frying pan and no strainer. I also compared it with the fan5duo and the M set by the official numbers.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Illustrative photo (not a photo of this product itself). The photographer is credited on About this site.tent-Mark DESIGNS Oven Pot Pre-Release ReviewAbout 2.75kg, a pot you set in the fire to bake from above and below. tent-Mark DESIGNS Oven Pot review. My pick for people who want to put the whole pot into a campfire and bake top and bottom; what decides it is a stainless pot of about 2.75kg with a lid clamped by metal fittings. Due in stock early Nov, JPY 14,080 incl. tax. I also calculated the differences from the Fire Pot 14cm Tsubo Type and 26cm, and from the Garden Oven arriving at the same time.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Snow Peak Shelf Container 50Shelf Container 50 Review (Snow Peak)Inside volume about 47.2L, a 5.5kg box that becomes a shelf. Snow Peak Shelf Container 50 review. My pick for people who want the box they carried to become a shelf at the site: JPY 18,480 incl. tax, 5.5kg, 20kg load, stackable up to 3. The inside dimensions multiply to about 47.2L. I also calculated buying two Shelf Container 25s and the difference from the Captain Stag FD Container 50.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): LOGOS neos Hexa Tarp Set L-BB / mont-bell Mini Tarp HX / DOD Itsuka no Tarp / mont-bell Big Tarp HXTarp Size and Capacity Guide, Calculated for 12 TarpsA hexa tarp's shade is 75% of a rectangle's. The guide for tarp size and people is fabric area ÷ 3.5㎡ per person. For 4-5 people my pick is the LOGOS neos Hexa Tarp Set L-BB (21.4㎡). A hexa's area is 75% of length × width, so at the same dimensions it is smaller than a rectangle. I compared 12 tarps and chose the mont-bell Mini Tarp HX for solo and the DOD Itsuka no Tarp for 2-3 people.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Snow Peak Landlock X (TP-672)Landlock X vs Landlock Compared1.97 times the price, 2.96 times per person. Landlock X versus Landlock by the official numbers. For up to 4 people and windy sites, the X; for 5-6 people, the earlier Landlock. The X is JPY 249,700, about 25.5kg, for 4 people, a gap of +JPY 123,200 and +1.0kg. Wall waterproof rating rises to 3,000mm, and pegs are not included.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): DOD Kinoko Tent 2DOD Kinoko Tent 2 Review1.40 times the floor of the original, for 4 adults; fly 2,000mm. The DOD Kinoko Tent 2 is for 4 adults at 85cm each, JPY 55,000, about 14kg. A buy for families of four who want a roomy bedroom. The floor is 1.40 times the original, but the fly's waterproof rating drops to 2,000mm and the groundsheet is sold separately.Family camping · Oct 19, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): DOD Futaheya Rakuda TentDOD Futaheya Rakuda Tent Review by the Official Numbers10kg lighter than the Kamaboko 3M and JPY 35,640 cheaper, but a 145cm ceiling. DOD Futaheya Rakuda Tent review. A buy for two adults: JPY 44,000, about 9.5kg, bedroom floor about 210 × 210cm (105cm each for two). Against the Kamaboko Tent 3M it is 10kg lighter and JPY 35,640 cheaper, at the cost of height: 145cm. I also covered the pitching mechanism and waterproof rating.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Coleman Tough Screen 2 Room Air/MDX+Coleman Tough Screen 2 Room Air/MDX+ ReviewAbout 20kg, and it fits an 8 × 8m plot. Coleman Tough Screen 2 Room Air/MDX+ review. A buy for families of four who go to 8 × 8m plots: bedroom about 300 × 250cm (75cm each), outer length about 560cm. The weak points are about 20kg and no mention of a skirt. I also calculated how it differs from the LDX+ and the pitched size.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Coleman Tough Screen 2 Room Air/LDX+ / Coleman Tough Screen 2 Room Air/MDX+ / DOD Kamaboko Tent 3M / LOGOS neos PANEL Screen Double XL-BG10 Two-Room Tents Compared: Space and Weight for a Family of 4My pick is the Coleman MDX+, 75cm of floor width per person. I compared 10 two-room tents from a family-of-four view. My pick is the Coleman Tough Screen 2 Room Air/MDX+: 75cm of floor width per person for four sleepers, about 20kg. Floor widths across the 10 run 62.5-90cm, and price per square meter of outer footprint is JPY 3,924-9,989. Whether each fits an 8 × 8m plot is calculated from outer dimensions.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026
Product in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Coleman Xtreme Cooler 52QT / Daiwa Cool Line α3 GU 1500 / Coleman Xtreme Wheeled Cooler 50QT / LOGOS Hyper Freezing Cool Box Slip Lid 40Cooler Box Capacity Guide: 44-55L for a Family of 4I compared the cooling ratings of 12 coolers. As a capacity guide, a family of 4 for one night needs 44-55L and a solo night 15-20L. Across the 12, price per liter ran JPY 222-2,015. My family pick is the Coleman Xtreme Cooler 52QT (about 49L). I also explain how to read "cooling for X days," COOL and KEEP.Family camping · Oct 18, 2026


