Kelly Bastone

A weather worthy two-person tent

A roomy, lightweight tent that can handle big weather

A strong, superlight two-person tent with lavish space

A palatial three-person tent with two giant vestibules

Weather-worthy three-person tents don't come any lighter than this one.

A bargain three-person tent

This three-person tent can be pitched in a variety of ways, depending on your trip.

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If you want a dependable three-season shelter that can handle light winter conditions, this is it.

Choose this tent for its awesome space-to-weight ratio, and use it in moderate three-season conditions.

This roomy tent weighs less than four pounds yet offers 56 square feet of space.

The Morpho is like three tents in one.

This durable tent wins "Best All Around" for the one-person category.

Goodbye bivy sack, hello headroom.

With moderate weight and ample interior space for two, this freestanding double-wall hits a value sweet spot.

Learn to figure out where you are (even in a whiteout) and prevent, or stop, a snowy fall.

Your complete guide to choosing, fitting, and using essential winter gear.

This light, breathable and water resistant trail runner is great for technical terrain and many miles.

This map case is the best way to tote your map into the backcountry since the Ziploc bag.

For all-day epics, fast-and-light summit bids, and even minimalist overnights, reach for one of these versatile load haulers.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

Kelly Bastone hiked a long-forgotten trail through Yosemite's North Rim and documented the trek on video, in photographs, and using GPS.

From the most headroom to the best deal, three isn't a crowd with these tents.

All you need is a roof over your head you say? A tarp might be just what you're after.

Head to the high-country with these altitude-ready tents.

Going solo? Options abound with these 1-person tent choices.

From the most innovative to the most eco-friendly, pitch one of these 2-person tents for your home away from home.

Home improvement: The best new shelters are roomy and light, thanks to innovative pole structures that expand space and reduce weight and bulk.

Our top ultralight tarp ensures versatility with no weight.

This tarp is best for groups of campers.

Our best all-around 3-person tent combines the best of space, weight, and weatherproofing.

This top ultralight stood up to fierce winds in Alaska, and is a snap to set up.

This light, large, and affordable tent will appeal to almost any three-season camper.

Roomy, rugged, and light-as-a-feather--that's why the Fly Creek is this year's pick for best all-around solo tent.

This is one of the lightest, toughest four-season tent on the market.

Want to get a winter tent without breaking the bank? The Cirque is the tent for you.

This winter tent is long, lean, and livable.

Black Diamond's Stormtrack will keep even giants warm in the mountains.

Adequate space, bomber construction, and light weight make the String Ridge our pick for this year's best mountaineering tent.

The Minibus is just like its namesake: Roomy, big, and heavy.

Space and price align in the Zeta 3.

If you're taller than tall, the Marmot Crib could be for you.

The Ajanta feels bigger than you'd ever expect, and comes at a sweet price

Not even the strongest winds can faze the roomy Black Diamond Oasis.

Rain making your fly droop? Adjust your tent from the inside with this pricey tent.

This extra-large tent dwarfs all other "big-guy" tents.

Tarptent's innovative tent creates an ultralight solution for big campers.

The Hoodoo isn't exactly ultralight, but it provides plush quarters for a great price.

This eco-friendly single-wall tent doesn't skimp on quality features.

Want double walls but low weight? Try the Carbon Reflex 2.

The Taurine tackles both light-and-fast summer jaunts and heavy winter expeditions.

This all-conditions champ can handle any weather in any season.

This tent matches ultralight values with tough design.

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The lightest solo tent tested is also--surprise--the biggest.

The Nemo Gogo works great for tall hikers--provided you don't mind not sitting up.

This huge, livable solo tent is also a killer deal.

Perfect for stargazers, the MontBell Crescent offers 180-degree views of the night sky.

This high-and-wide tent is meant for one, but can fit two, provided they're under six feet tall.

Ski mountaineers will love both climbing and cruising in this pack from our 2009 Gear Guide.

Looking for a pack that's both wallet- and eco-friendly? You can't go wrong with the Traverse, from our 2009 Gear Guide.

This pack from our 2009 Gear Guide won't buckle under even the heaviest loads.

This top ultralight from our 2009 Gear Guide is perfect for hikers who need to travel light, fast, and far.