The Best Ultralight Tents, According to Thru-Hikers
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.
Wapeg Tent Stakes: Talented Forgers Elevate Lowliest Piece of Camp Gear
Check out the only Kickstarter project we’ve seen that’s 1,000 years old. Kyoto blacksmiths make the Wapeg tent stake from ancient iron nails.
Free Gear Friday: Elevate Your Camp Game With iKamper
Here at GearJunkie, we test a lot of gear. And we’re fortunate to test new, cutting-edge products. Now, we want to give you the chance to win some gear too.
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Ultralight Tent With an Ultralight Footprint: Big Agnes Solution-Dyed Tiger Wall UL2 Review
Ultralight and sustainable? Big Agnes has nailed the next iteration of must-have camp gear with its solution-dyed Tiger Wall UL tent.
The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2021
We tested and review the best sleeping pads for backpacking in 2021. Whether you need an ultralight mat or more insulation, we’ve got it.
The Best Backpacking Tents of 2021
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 2021.
The Best Camping Tents of 2021
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 family camping tents for every budget and use.
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Big Agnes Birthday: Outdoor Icon Celebrates 20 Years With Nationwide Gear Giveaway
To celebrate 20 years of making sleeping bags, pads, and tents, Big Agnes is giving away a sleeping bag and pad at retail locations.
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The Best Rooftop Tents of 2021
We put the best rooftop tents of 2021 to the test. From hardshell options to budget-friendly picks, we’ve got you covered.
Sea to Summit Telos TR2: One Tent, Multiple Configurations
The Telos TR2 showcases Sea to Summit’s debut line of tents with a unique design that offers several configurations.
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Sea to Summit Launches Tents: First Look at the Telos TR2
Sea to Summit has a strong reputation for high-end sleeping pads, cook kits, and sleeping bags. But it has never manufactured camping tents — until now. We got our hands on the first Set to Summit tent, the Telos TR2, for a quick first look.
New Rooftop Tent’s Smaller Footprint Maximizes Rack Real Estate
Most rooftop tents eat up all your car’s roof rack, making gear-hauling tricky. The new Thule Tepui Foothill addresses this problem with a unique, smaller footprint design.
Backcountry Adds Affordable Camp Gear With Stoic Collection
Backcountry just introduced price-friendly gear to help diversify the outdoors and get more folks outside.
Camping for Beginners: Essential Guide for First-Timers
Whether you’re taking the kids out for a weekend in nature or looking for a solo escape from the city, we’ve got the complete guide to camping for beginners right here.
Best Outdoor Gear Deals of the Week
This week’s gear deals highlight bike shorts, trail running shoes, snow boots, and more.
GFC SuperLite 50: The Lightest Rooftop Tent Yet
Go Fast Campers has claimed to have created the ‘lightest rooftop tent on the market.’ The new GFC SuperLite 50 RTT tips the scales at only 80 pounds. We can’t find a lighter RTT anywhere.
This Tent Sets Up in 2 Seconds (And Is Also Easy to Take Down)
Decathlon has offered its 2-Seconds tent since 2004. Its new version is a complete redesign that aims to make it even easier to set up and break down camp.
‘Fight for Equality’ Camp Gear Giveaway
Donate to charity to win our camp gear giveaway. Every $5 you donate will get you one entry.
Thule Tepui Hybox Wedge: First New RTT Since Acquisition
Thule bought Tepui at the end of 2018, but the companies are just now fully integrating. And its first model as a combined force, the Hybox Wedge, looks strong.
SlingFin Portal Review: The One Tent to Do (Almost) Everything
The SlingFin Portal is a lightweight, two-person, three-season tent that withstands four-season weather.
MSR Hubba Hubba NX Review: The One-Tent Quiver
Mountain Safety Research’s flagship backpacking tent got some big durability updates for 2019. We tested it around the globe for nearly a year. Does the MSR Hubba Hubba NX still live up to its storied name?
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 will help you decide.
Spring Tent Care: How to Waterproof, Patch, Clean, and More
Whether you tore it, trashed it, or put it away wet, we got you. Here are top tips from the experts to revitalize your tent for camping season!
House Bound? Big Agnes Wants You to Camp at Home
Lots of outdoor brands are getting creative on how they can support their communities during coronavirus. Here’s just one way you can get involved.
We Just Tried TNF’s Most ‘Advanced Mountaineering Kit’ Yet
The North Face introduced the Advanced Mountaineering Kit at the Outdoor Retailer show last month, and it blew our minds. We got a first look at this pinnacle equipment package on a ski tour near Aspen, Colorado.
REI Outlet Sale: Save 40% on Big Agnes Copper Spur Tents
The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 2 mtnGLO Tent, and other tents, are on sale. REI Outlet has a clearance deal on several models and quantities are limited.
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Lightest REI Tents Yet: Flash Air 1 & 2 Out Now
To address the growing demand for ultralight backpacking and bikepacking tents, REI has created its lightest Co-op tents yet: the Flash Air 1 and 2.
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Rooftop Tent for Your Prius (or Smaller): iKamper Launches Skycamp Mini
The new iKamper Skycamp Mini two-person rooftop tent could be a fit for just about any four-wheeled adventuremobile. It offers up the crucial features of both hardshell and softshell rooftop tents: lightweight, compact, and easy to deploy and put away.
Rooftop Tents on Sale: Roofnest Slashes Prices for Black Friday
When an uninvited guest went stomping through my campsite — and the back of my truck — I sure was happy to be in a Roofnest. And now you can save hundreds of dollars on these excellent tents.
First Look: MoonShade Is a Temporary Awning for Your Adventure Rig
The MoonShade Portable Awning is a light and packable awning for overlanding vehicles and more.
Big Agnes Fly Creek HV1 Carbon Review: Testing a Sub-2-Pound Tent
Dyneema composite fabric and carbon poles help attain a one-pound trail weight — but at an extreme cost.
