Tent Review: Tarptent Cloudburst
This upgrade suits the fastpacker's need for a roomy, bugproof tent during hot and humid nights.
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.
Tent Review: MSR Hubba Hubba
Meet the new benchmark in lightweight, three-season shelter
Tent Review: Hilleberg Jannu
Testers give the Jannu two thumbs up, despite wanting more space
Refurbishing Your Tent's Coatings
Give that old tent a new waterproof coating without shelling out big bucks.
Field Fix: Tent Poles Apart
Tackle your tent pole problems with this quick tip.
Winter Camping Tips: The Perfect Tent Pitch
How and where you should set up your winter tent for maximum comfort and shelter longevity.
Bug Bite Evasion Therapy
What's the best way to treat bug bites? Don't get bit in the first place.
Teepee Tent Setup Secrets
Hard-won tips for pitching tepee tents on any terrain
Field Fix: Pole Patch
Tent pole problems? Here's an easy fix.
Buying A Better Tent
Not all shelters are created equal, as anyone with a cheap tent will tell you after a bad storm. Follow these 10 essentials when buying your next tent.
Tent Stake Solution
QuickTip: How to stake tents on hard ground.
Tent Pole Wisdom
Quick Tip: Preserving tent poles
Gear Rx: Tents
Mildew. Torn mesh. Broken zippers and poles. Is it worth fixing your home away from home? Find out for yourself.
Tarps: High And Tight
Setting up a tarp? Follow these techniques depending on the situation.