Tents

NEMO’s New L.L.Bean Collab Impact Tent Is the Best New Entry-Level Camping Tent

NEMO’s Impact Tent works for camping or backpacking. It’s also carbon neutral, and the first tent to undergo a full life cycle analysis.

Written by Berne Broudy June 06, 2022

Outdoor Air Conditioner: EcoFlow ‘Wave’ Cools Your Campsite

EcoFlow’s first electrical appliance, the Wave portable outdoor air conditioner promises impressive cooling performance and battery life.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 12, 2022

REI Wonderland X Tent Review: A Versatile 4-Person Palace for Car Campers

REI launched the spacious Wonderland X four-person tent to replace the iconic REI Kingdom for 2022. We took it camping for six nights to give…

Written by Sean McCoy May 09, 2022

Rooftop Tent Company to Offer Rebate for EV Drivers

Roofnest offers EV drivers a cash rebate or free down blanket for rooftop tent purchases made starting April 1, 2022.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 22, 2022

Thule’s Tepui Foothill Lets You Carry More Than Just a Rooftop Tent

In late 2020, Thule announced its Tepui Foothill rooftop tent, a slimmer profile two-person tent that distinguishes itself by leaving space on a vehicle’s roofrack…

Written by Berne Broudy April 19, 2022

Membership Sale: Save 20% on Big Brands at Backcountry

For 10 days, Backcountry will reward members with a 20% discount on a full-price item. It’s the perfect time to grab that gear you’ve had…

Gear Up for Hiking and Camping With Stoic

It’s spring, which means you’ll soon be walking through nature in bloom. Let Stoic guide you through some of the essential gear to make the…

Save 20% on Camping & Hiking Gear During This REI Member Sale

The 2022 REI Member Moment Sale continues with a variety of new camping and hiking essentials eligible for the REI member discount.

Floating ‘Monolith’ Tent Inflates in Seconds, Pitches on Land or Air

Does the Exod Monolith one-person, four-season tent float? Yes, thanks to an inflatable frame and carbon platform hung from a patented suspension system.

Written by Sam Anderson January 11, 2022

MSR’s Lighter, Less Expensive Ultralight Tent: 2022 FreeLite First Look Review

If you’re the type of backpacker who shaves down their toothbrush to save ounces on the trail, the new MSR FreeLite tent is for you.…

Written by David Young December 29, 2021

Modern Classic: Loki Basecamp Falcon Truck Camper Review

The Loki Basecamp Falcon is a four-season truck camper made to be off the grid for people who love to play in the woods.

Written by Berne Broudy December 21, 2021

Don’t Sleep on Decathlon: Outdoor Gear for Enthusiasts and Experts Alike

If you haven’t checked out Decathlon gear and apparel, now’s the time. Car campers, hikers, and general outdoor enthusiasts will find hundreds of items that…

Dreamy Dyneema: High Tail Designs’ Ultralight Trail Gear Is Anything but Boring

Whether you want one-ounce rain mitts for your ultralight array or a cute tote to carry your pug (what?), High Tail Designs makes it in…

Written by Sam Anderson December 01, 2021

Upstart ‘Badass’ Rooftop Tent’s Build Category’s Lightest, Thinnest Hardshell

You don’t call your company ‘Badass’ without emanating a certain vibe. The startup rooftop tent builder enters the market with five patent entries (moonroof!) and…

Written by Sam Anderson October 15, 2021

Tiny Tents Doubles Down With ‘Ridiculous’ Basecamp Dome Tent

At just 1.1 pounds and 15 inches tall, the Basecamp Dome from Tiny Tents is the lightest four-season dome tent ever. Too bad you’re too…

Written by Jilli Cluff September 20, 2021

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.

Written by Sam Anderson August 03, 2021

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…

Written by GJ Staff July 16, 2021

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.

Written by Mary Murphy May 25, 2021

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.

Written by GJ Staff April 29, 2021

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.

Written by GJ Staff March 18, 2021

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…

Written by Sean McCoy March 09, 2021

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…

Written by Sean McCoy November 09, 2020

Backcountry Adds Affordable Camp Gear With Stoic Collection

Backcountry just introduced price-friendly gear to help diversify the outdoors and get more folks outside.

Written by Mary Murphy September 17, 2020

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…

Written by GJ Staff August 10, 2020

Best Outdoor Gear Deals of the Week

This week’s gear deals highlight bike shorts, trail running shoes, snow boots, and more.

Written by Jake Starr August 05, 2020

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…

Written by Bryon Dorr July 21, 2020

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…

Written by Sean McCoy July 02, 2020

‘Fight for Equality’ Camp Gear Giveaway

Donate to charity to win our camp gear giveaway. Every $5 you donate will get you one entry.

Written by GJ Staff June 26, 2020

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…

Written by Bryon Dorr May 22, 2020

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