Tents

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

Free Gear Friday: Win a Backpacking Package From MSR, Therm-a-Rest, Platypus, and PackTowl

This week, one lucky winner will receive a backpacking prize package from Cascade Designs.

This Tent Blocks the Sun and the Heat: Quechua 2 Second ‘Fresh & Black’ Review

The Quechua 2 Second Easy Fresh & Black Waterproof Pop Up Tent claims it is waterproof and sets up in seconds — but the best feature…

Written by Nick LeFort July 13, 2023

Wild Land Air Cruiser Rooftop Tent: One-Button Setup With Headroom to Spare

Another rooftop tent. The Wild Land Air Cruiser is a bit different though, as it uses no poles, is super light, and offers tons of…

Written by Bryon Dorr July 06, 2023

Inflatable Tent Halves Setup Time for Double the Price: Heimplanet Cave Basecamp Tent Review

The Heimplanet Cave XL tent ditches poles in favor of a quick-pitching inflatable exoskeleton, for a price.

Written by Bergen Tjossem June 27, 2023

Fourth of July Deals: Save Up to 40% During REI’s Sale

Summer’s here, and this sale is a great time to gear up with a new tent, sleeping bag, or backpack before Independence Day.

One Tent, 6 Configurations: Sea to Summit Ikos TR3 Review

Not a backpacking tent and not a car camping tent: the Sea to Summit Ikos TR3 is a “comfort-backpacking tent,” and now I can’t stop…

Written by Nick LeFort June 12, 2023

Savings Stoke: Find Deals on Camp Essentials at Backcountry

Backcountry has camping gear on sale just in time for summer. That means you can shop now and break in the gear right away.

Inflatable Tent Floats on a Bed of Air, on Land or Water: Meet the ‘Space Acacia’

The futuristic Space Acacia tent is a glamping marvel — with a pop-up structure, a large canopy, and an inflatable floor that makes the shelter…

Written by Will Brendza June 08, 2023

Palatial Family Party Tent: MSR Habiscape Tent Review

MSR has retooled its Habitude tents to produce the new Habiscape: a family-friendly design that kid-proofs your next camping experience.

Written by Nick Belcaster June 05, 2023

Free Gear Friday: Win a Backpacking Pack and Tent From Mountain Equipment Company

This week, two lucky winners will receive a Spark 2.0 lightweight tent and a Zephyr 65L pack from Mountain Equipment Company.

Summer Gear Deals: Explore the Memorial Day Sale at Backcountry

Get up to 60% off gear for camping, paddling, climbing, and more during Backcountry’s Memorial Day sale.

Coleman Camp Sale: Memorial Day Deals on Camping Gear

You can save up to 30% off camping gear during Coleman’s Memorial Day Sale.

Samaya Brings Electro-Spun Tech to Single-Wall Tents: 2.5 ‘Nanovent’ Tent Review

Employing space-age textiles, the Samaya 2.5 tent was made with the brand’s proprietary and groundbreaking Nanovent tech for unsupported first ascents.

Written by Nick Belcaster May 19, 2023

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Camping Package From Moosejaw

This week, three lucky winners will receive a camping prize package from Moosejaw. Enter now to win the grand prize!

Save Up to 50% on Handpicked Deals From REI

Find great deals on outdoor gear. That’s our goal each week. This week, save on all sorts of goodies from REI Outlet.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss May 05, 2023

No Textile Left Behind: iKamper Apron and More, Made From Excess Tent Fabric

Are you an avid outdoor person and conservation aficionado who also has a penchant for wearing aprons and carrying heavy objects in nature? If so,…

Written by Sam Anderson May 01, 2023

The Minimalist Tent Every Solo Adventurer Needs: Seek Outside Silex

The Seek Outside Silex checks all the boxes you need in an ultralight shelter. This tent makes just about any adventure possible.

Written by Joey Bennett April 20, 2023

Tesla Goes Glamping: Meet the ‘Tentsla’

The Tentsla is a recently funded Kickstarter project designed specifically for Tesla owners who want to explore car camping.

Written by Andrew Marshall April 10, 2023

So You Want to Thru-Hike the Colorado Trail? Here’s Your Backpacking Checklist

This summer I’m thru-hiking the Colorado Trail, and now’s the time to get prepared. Here’s a checklist of what I’m bringing and how I’m planning…

Written by David Young March 27, 2023

Save 20% During the REI ‘Member Moment’ Sale This Spring

Refresh your gear closet during this exclusive 11-day sale thanks to discounts across all of REI. Now’s a prime time to save.

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Review: Shelter From the Storm, Riding on Your Bike Frame

The Big Agnes Copper Spur is designed with bikepacking adventures in mind. But the lightweight style still allows for a solid amount of comfort.

Written by Aubrey Byron February 27, 2023

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