An emerging new generation of ultralight backpacking tents combines compact, seriously lightweight construction with more comfort and convenience at camp. The Durston X-Dome 1+ was one recent example, ...

Whether you're headed out for a quick overnight or trekking the Continental Divide for several months, your tent is the first line of defense between you and the elements. From weight to wind ...

Backpacking tents are our home in the wild. Inside, we can spread out our gear at the end of a long day and shut off our minds to get that eight (or 12) hours of sleep necessary to hit the next day ...

Remote destinations call for backpacking tents that can keep up. Brands continue to innovate with ever lighter and more packable shelters. And don’t be fooled by the paper-thin walls—they’re plenty ...

Luckily I was traveling with a hunting buddy who owns a lightweight backpacking shelter that has a compatible titanium wood stove. Before an evening hunt we picked out a campsite, and he set up the ...

Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace takes the latest in single serving shelters for a spin with additional testing from Chris ...

Finding the best camping tent for you is arguably the most important step in preparing for a camping trip in the great outdoors — even more so than buying hiking gear or picking up accessories from ...

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