This $27 Backpacking Tent Costs Less Than a Tank of Gas (and Yes, We Tried It and It Works)
The Sierra Designs Crescent 2 is beginner-friendly two-person shelter, and right now it's more than 50% off.
Gear Deals
The Best Cyber Monday Deals for Backpackers
From a lightweight winter tent to a Backpacker-approved (and Backpacker-used) fire pit, we've got the best deals of the day right here.
Deal of the Week: The North Face Ventrix Hoodie
Get ready for fall adventures with a deal on this versatile insulating layer
Ultimate Direction FK Trekking Poles
Lightest poles
Paria Recharge S
Best value sleeping pad
The North Face One Bag
Most versatile
REI Co-op Magma 30
Best value sleeping bag
The North Face North Dome Stretch Wind Jacket
Best value softshell
Columbia OutDry Ex Reign
Best protection
Marmot PreCip Active
Best value
Eddie Bauer BC Uplift
Killer deal
Kelty Late Start
Bargain tent
REI Co-op Quarter Dome SL 2
Best all-around
REI Co-op Shell Bivy
Best bivy
Mountain Equipment Ogre 33+
Most versatile
Osprey Rook / Renn 50
Best value
Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo
Go light for less with this affordable solo tent.
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