Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 2
A roomy, affordable, and freestanding dome.
Tents are one of the most critical pieces of gear for backcountry travel. Backpacker’s experts evaluate the best tents on the market every year—whether your style is ultralight, car camping, or mountaineering, these shelters will give you safety from the storm.
Tents are one of the most critical pieces of gear for backcountry travel. Backpacker’s experts evaluate the best tents on the market every year—whether your style is ultralight, car camping, or mountaineering, these shelters will give you safety from the storm.
A roomy, affordable, and freestanding dome.
A roomy, affordable, and freestanding dome.
A roomy, affordable, and freestanding dome.
A roomy, affordable, and freestanding dome.
A roomy, affordable, and freestanding dome.
A roomy, affordable, and freestanding dome.
A roomy, affordable, and freestanding dome.
A roomy, affordable, and freestanding dome.
A roomy, affordable, and freestanding dome.
A roomy, affordable, and freestanding dome.
A roomy, affordable, and freestanding dome.
A roomy, affordable, and freestanding dome.
A roomy, affordable, and freestanding dome.
A roomy, affordable, and freestanding dome.
A roomy, affordable, and freestanding dome.
A tent with all the bells and whistles you'd want--large vestibules, super sturdy, and great ventilation.
A tent with all the bells and whistles you'd want--large vestibules, super sturdy, and great ventilation.
A tent built for three-season backpacking in the foulest weather.
A four-season tent that can truly handle the elements.
A wedge-style, double-walled tent that packs super small.
A floorless tunnel tent that's ultralight for it's four-person capacity.
A roomy tunnel tent that's quick to set up.
Sleeps eight and sits 12, this is the tent for a group expedition.
A lightweight, all-conditions shelter for two.
If you dip your toes in winter camping this tent is for you.
This tent survived the worst of Mt. Washington's epic weather.
You can fit four people for a game of cards, three people for sleeping, and it still weighs less than many two-person tents.
A sturdy, lightweight tent built for a family.
Going it alone? Go with confidence in these solo tents.
Need a tent for you and your favorite camping partner? These two-person tents will do the trick, and then some.
Need a little more room? Check out these three-person tents--the best of the year.
Our picks for the best mountaineering tents will help you battle the elements not matter what your expedition.
These tents offer more headroom, lighter weights, and lots of strength and durability.
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In high camps, the Sierra Designs Tiros is often the last tent standing.
Eight years later, this REI tent is still the best deal out there.
Attention, ultralighters who want a legit two-person tent: This is it.
If you use trekking poles, you should use this tent.
Purchase a tent that fits and make it last forever with these key tips.
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.
These sacks are warm like the Grand Canyon is big: You gotta experience it to understand it.
Don't let frigid temps keep you inside. Here are five tips for deluxe winter camping.
Who wants a mountain tent that buckles under pressure? Not us–so we subjected four to a powerful series of tests.
Find a tent to fit your needs–basecamp, solo, bargain, ultralight, etc.–with these seven options.
This two-person, single-wall REI tent is tough, versatile, and $300.
This two-person NEMO tent is versatile and comes with a Condensation Curtain.
This solo Mountain Hardwear tent is great when the temperature dips.
This Mountain Hardwear alpine tent is easy to set up, yet sturdy in strong winds.
This three-person, all-season L.L.Bean tent costs less than $350.
This 2 lbs. 5 oz. update to Black Diamond's Megamid promises to be a new classic.
This four-season tent palace isn't just spacious inside, it has a 26-foot vestibule.
From ultralight solo shelters to all-conditions mountain tents, here are 10 models that will survive the worst weather so you can enjoy the best night out.
This tent stands up to rough conditions, assembles in minutes, and has room for the whole family.
True to product description, this tent gives you more for the money.
Spacious for two, the "bow frame" geometry of this tent stands up to the toughest conditions.
weighing in at 2 lbs. 6 oz, this ultralight tent fits two with room to spare.
Unmatched in weather-worthiness, this solo tent earned top honors among testers.
Looking to cut shelter weight in half this summer? A featherweight tent is just the ticket.
How many miles, and how heavy a pack, can your kid handle? Plus, big tents, first aid, and newbie adults.
Why a life outdoors is so important for your kids–and for you.
This two-person palace isn't ultralight, but it is ultracomfortable.
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.