Tents

Iconic Tent Gets Retro Redesign: REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Plus Review

The Half Dome Tent from REI Co-op turned 45 this year. To honor its legacy, the brand upgraded its design and released a 2 Plus…

Written by Will Brendza April 15, 2025

REI’s Iconic Half Dome Tent Celebrates 45 Years With Fresh Upgrades

The Co-op’s #1 bestselling tent turns 45 this year. Campers reap the rewards with updates like more room, a retro logo, and donating 20% to…

Written by Josette Rolfe March 27, 2025

Super Light and Surprisingly Sturdy: Dometic TRT 140 Air Review

Comfortable, roomy, and easy-to-use, the two-person Dometic TRT 140 Air Inflatable Rooftop Tent inflates in a few minutes via an included electric 12V pump.

Written by Morgan Tilton March 25, 2025

Hot Hammock in the Dead of Winter: Warbonnet Tsunami Review

What happens when one of the foremost hammock companies builds a hammock hot tent? A versatile tank of a fortress — if you can weather…

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl March 14, 2025

The Best Rooftop Tents of 2025

We put the best rooftop tents of 2024 to the test. From hardshell options to budget-friendly picks, we’ve got you covered.

Written by Berne Broudy February 28, 2025

Big Agnes Unveils ‘Breakthrough’ HyperBead Tent Fabric: Extreme Strength, No PFASs

Big Agnes drops ‘HyperBead,’ a new tent fabric that’s lighter, stronger, and more waterproof — all without PFAS, DWR, or WR treatments.

Written by Will Brendza January 15, 2025

Zpacks Duplex Lite Tent Review: Cut Weight, Not Comfort — Unless You’re Over 6 Feet Tall

The Zpacks Duplex Lite is lighter and more compact than its classic counterpart and, if it fits you, could be one of the best UL…

Written by Jackson Sims-Myers January 15, 2025

The Best Ultralight Tents of 2025

To pinpoint the hardiest, sturdiest, and lightest backpacking tents, we gathered sage advice from thru-hikers who’ve tracked the toughest, longest miles with their gear.

Written by Chris Carter, Nick Belcaster and Morgan Tilton November 14, 2024

The Best Canopy Tents of 2025

We tested 7 of the best canopy tents on the market to help you find the right model to suit your intended use, needs, and…

Written by Andrew Potter November 11, 2024

NEMO Aurora 2 Review: Affordable Tent Straddles Car Camping and Backpacking

The NEMO Aurora 2 is a camping tent that’s just light enough you can use it for backpacking as well. For two people who spend…

Written by Xiaoling Keller November 07, 2024

Impressive Plastic Wedge, Lower Price: James Baroud ‘Project Shadow’ Rooftop Tent Preview

The James Baroud ‘Project Shadow’ is a new wedge-style rooftop tent with a host of impressive features. It’s offered at the company’s lowest price point…

Written by Bryon Dorr November 04, 2024

The Best 4-Season Tents of 2025

Our experts tested the best 4-season tents of 2025 for every budget and use case. Top picks include Mountain Hardwear, MSR, and more.

Written by Morgan Tilton and Nick Belcaster November 01, 2024

Best Value Rooftop Tent We’ve Tested: Topoak Galaxy 1.0 Review

The Topoak Galaxy 1.0 rooftop tent has a low MSRP of $1,299. This includes a aluminum alloy hardshell and plentiful features.

Written by Seiji Ishii October 16, 2024

Cartop Glamping: Thule Approach M Rooftop Tent Review

Thule’s Approach M rooftop tent proved to be cavernous, comfortable, and robust. Our skeptical editor labeled it ‘downright luxurious.’

Written by Seiji Ishii September 11, 2024

An Ultralight Tent Without the Ultralight Tradeoffs: NEMO Hornet OSMO 3P Tent Review

The semi-freestanding NEMO Hornet OSMO is very light, but it doesn’t sacrifice livability, storm protection, or the little details.

Written by Bergen Tjossem August 30, 2024

Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO Rooftop Tent Soars Above Expectations

Packs down puny, pops up huge: The Falcon 3 EVO is a wildly comfortable rooftop tent that allows you to stretch your legs without taking…

Written by Rachelle Schrute June 18, 2024

Where Alpine Bivy Meets Basecamp: The North Face Assault 2 FUTURELIGHT Tent Review

Providing peace of mind in high winds and heavy snowfall, The North Face Assault 2 Tent is a boundary-pushing single wall shelter.

Written by Eli Spitulnik June 06, 2024

This Shelter Shoulders All Seasons: MSR Access 2 Tent Review

Styled as a ski-touring shelter, the MSR Access 2 makes it into our packs any time both weight and strength are a concern.

Written by David Gladish May 24, 2024

How to Choose the Best Tent for Camping or Backpacking

Your tent protects you from the elements and forms years of outdoor memories. Your home in the hills, a tent is one of the biggest…

Written by Steve Graepel and Will Brendza May 17, 2024

Camp on a Cot: Helinox Debuts Limited-Release ‘Off-the-Ground’ Tents

Turn that camp furniture into camp shelter — Helinox brings its tents to North America for the first time ever.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 07, 2024

The KUIU Storm Star 2 Tent Shines, Regardless of Weather

Rain, snow, sun, wind: nothing seems to rattle the KUIU Storm Star 2. This four-season tent is beyond capable of whatever environment you throw it…

Written by Rachelle Schrute April 12, 2024

4-Season Strength, 3-Season Weight: REI Co-op Arete ASL 2 Tent Review

The REI Co-op Arete ASL 2 tent is built to handle diverse conditions — consider this your shoulder-season shelter of choice.

Written by Maddie Downie April 01, 2024

Simple Setup, Perfect Packability: NEMO Mayfly OSMO 2P Review

The NEMO Mayfly OSMO is a comfortable tent that fits neatly in between NEMO’s Hornet and Dragonfly tents, offering the best of both worlds!

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl March 25, 2024

137 Unrepairable Jackets Become 1 Tent: Arc’teryx ‘Continuum’ Explores Circularity

When a jacket is unusable, but the materials it is made of deserve more life, there are still ways to put it to great use…

Written by Will Brendza March 11, 2024

Fair-Weather and Fancy-Free Budget Tent for the Masses: REI Co-op Campwell 4 Tent Review

REI’s new Campwell tent provides a simple, spacious, fair-weather shelter for car campers on a budget.

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl February 29, 2024

Ultralight Tent to Weather Serious Storms: Durston X-Mid 1 Solid Review

An all-season tent that can weather whatever nature throws at it — under 3 pounds? The Durston X-Mid 1 Solid was a must-test!

Written by Nick LeFort February 09, 2024

Hammock Camping in Winter? OneTigris ROCDOMUS Hot Tent Makes It Possible on a Budget

The ROCDOMUS Hammock Hot Tent aspires to do it all on a budget, from providing a hot hang for winter hammockers, to being a lightweight…

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl January 30, 2024

Add a $12K Guest Room to Your Van: Super Pacific Cloud Cap

A van life rooftop tent that gives you a cabin pass-through and more T-rails than you can count.

Written by Evan Williams January 16, 2024

Motorhomes to Rooftop Tents: How to Choose the Best RV (or Camper) for You

Which RV is right for you? Is it an SUV with a rooftop tent or a 40-foot-long motorhome? This guide to truck campers and motorhomes…

Written by Bryon Dorr December 26, 2023

Save Up to 40% at REI With These Just-in-Time Gear Deals

The Holiday Warm Up Sale is a great time to save on gifts for your friends, family, or self.

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