Tents

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

The Best Camping Tents of 2024

Make the most of your home away from home by choosing the best camping tent for your adventure. We found the top car camping and…

Written by Ryan Baker and Nick Belcaster August 19, 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

The Best Backpacking Tents of 2024

Whether you’re looking to spend 100 nights on the trail or stick to a tight budget, we’ve found the best backpacking tents of 2024.

Written by Sean McCoy and Chris Carter May 14, 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

The Best Rooftop Tents of 2024

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 April 08, 2024

The Best Ultralight Tents of 2024

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 and Morgan Tilton April 04, 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.

REI Co-op Cyber Week Sale: Save Up to 50% on Outdoor Gear

Save up to 50% on outdoor apparel and gear during REI’s Cyber Week Sale.

Pack Light, Save Money: The Best Black Friday Deals on Backpacking Tents

This Black Friday, seize your opportunity to upgrade or replace the old tent you’ve been lugging around the backcountry.

Written by Andrew Marshall November 21, 2023

SlingFin HotBox Review: Finally, a Bivy Tent That Doesn’t Suck!

We found the SlingFin HotBox addressed every issue we’ve had with bivy tents after a month of testing in the Indian Himalayas.

Written by Christian Black November 10, 2023

Lightweight Winter Sanctuary: Seek Outside Redcliff Hot Tent Review

This handmade, lightweight, six-person, four-season, tipi, pyramid crossover hot tent from Seek Outside serves as an exceptional backcountry basecamp for winter camping adventures.

Written by Will Brendza November 03, 2023

Spring Tent Care: How to Clean, Patch, and Waterproof a Tent

Whether you tore it, trashed it, or put it away wet, we’ve got you. Here are top tips from the experts to revitalize your tent…

Written by Adam Ruggiero and Andrew Marshall October 04, 2023

REI Makes Major Updates to Iconic Tent: Half Dome ‘Super Light’ 3+ Review

The REI Half Dome 2 Plus has been my favorite camping tent for years. I upgraded to the new Half Dome SL3+ to compare it…

Written by Nathan Lemin September 19, 2023

A Featherlight Palace: Hyperlite UltaMid 4 Ultralight Tent Review

The Hyperlite UltaMid 4 Ultralight Tent is an extremely spacious, versatile, and even luxurious ultralight four-season tent with a variety of accessories that make it…

Written by Christian Black September 01, 2023

How to Set Up a Tent in Howling Wind

Of all the weather conditions to experience in the backcountry, wind can be the worst, especially when it’s time to set up your tent at…

Written by Will Brendza August 28, 2023

REI Labor Day Sale: Top Camping Gear Deals

Save up to 40% on tents, sleeping bags, and other camping equipment during the co-op’s annual clearance sale.

Die-Hard Campers Will Love This ‘Coors Banquet’ A-Frame Tent: Here’s Why

The Coors Banquet Free Range A-frame Tent from Seager is a collaboration shelter that surprised me with its durability, waterproofing, functionality and “true grit” —…

Written by Nick LeFort August 25, 2023

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