The 4 Best Tarps for Backpackers
Lighten up with these simple tarp shelters.
Tents
Finding the right tent for your backpacking or camping trip is essential to having a safe, fun trip. Start by thinking about your needs: How many people will be coming with you? If you’re going solo, you could use a one-person tent, or size up to a more comfortable two-person tent. For larger groups, three-person tents and four-person tents let you split the load. Consider weather protection: A three-season tent will be enough for most backpacking trips, while a winter camping tent will take you through fourth-season excursions and mountaineering expeditions. On the other end of the spectrum, ultralight tents can take pounds out of your pack. Find the perfect backpacking tent for you with our expert reviews.
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The Best 2-Person Tents for Backpackers
The best small tents can be as decadent or as minimalist as the hikers carrying them.
The Best 4-Person Tents for Backpackers
The more, the merrier. Bring the gang along with one of these king-size shelters.
The Best 3-Person Tents for Backpackers
Make room for your friends and their gear with these perfect 3-person tents.
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Never get blinded by a tentmate’s headlamp again.
MSR Remote 2
Most spacious tent
Hilleberg Kaitum 4
Sturdiest tent
The 11 Best New Tents of 2017
Whatever type of shelter you're looking for, these backpacking tents have you covered.
Sierra Designs High Route 1FL
Solo Palace
Mountainsmith Bear Creek 2
Budget Saver
NEMO Spike 2P
Floorless Ultralight
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Platinum
Roomy Ultralight
Kelty Horizon 2
Best Value
REI Co-op Quarter Dome 2
Light and Livable
MSR Access 2
Shoulder-Season Shelter
Cotopaxi Inti 2
Shape Shifter
Marmot Tungsten UL 3P
Light and Strong