Tents

MSR Thru-Hiker Mesh House Review: Sub-2-Pound Shelter

MSR squares up with cottage industry brands in a minimalist 10.2-ounce solo bug shelter.

Written by Seiji Ishii May 03, 2019

Blast Shield Included: Meet the 100-Pound Luxury Burning Man Tent

The massive, heat-reflecting space tent can stand on its own, or serve as a post-civilization glamping hub, connecting to satellite tents via tunnels.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 26, 2019

Crazy Rooftop Tent Weighs Just 55 Pounds, Floats on Rivers

At 55 pounds and less than 6 inches deep when stowed, GentleTent’s inflatable rooftop tent may be the lightest on the market. Oh, and it…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 26, 2019

First Look: Hyperlite Dirigo 2 Is a Rock-Solid, Featherweight Dyneema Tent

The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2 Dyneema Tent is a surprisingly sturdy trekking-pole-lofted triangle tent. We tested the Dirigo, made for space- and weight-savers who…

Written by Julie Kailus March 14, 2019

Tepui Rooftop Tent Sale: Save Hundreds on the Hybox

This Tepui may be only 10 percent off. But that’s a savings of almost $300 for a rooftop tent that helps you travel for free.

Written by Julie Kailus February 27, 2019

REI Quarter Dome SL Tent Review: Same Name, Different Beast

REI’s flagship backpacking tent gets a flashy update for 2019. But how does it stack up in the field?

Written by Andy Cochrane February 26, 2019

iKamper X-Cover Crowdfunding Deal: $1,000 Off Next 100 RTTs

iKamper unveiled its latest soft-sided, fold-out rooftop tent in August. Now, the X-Cover is on Kickstarter — with a $1,000 discount for the first 100…

Written by Julie Kailus January 15, 2019

Howl of a Deal: Jack Wolfskin Yellowstone 3-Person Tent Half Off

This freestanding, fast-pitch, three-person tent is a steal at $150. That’s 55 percent off the sticker price.

Written by Julie Kailus January 08, 2019

‘Fastest Tent Setup’ Is a Real, Goofy World Record

We didn’t know it was a thing. But now that we do, we’re totally gonna try to beat it.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 02, 2019

MSR’s Lightest Freestanding 2-Person Tent Is 50% Off

For just $220, it’s hard not to pull the trigger on the MSR FreeLite 2 — a very light and versatile two-person tent.

Written by Julie Kailus October 15, 2018

Save $140 on This Roomy Big Agnes 2-Person Tent

Marked down from $400 to $260, the Big Agnes Tufly SL2+ is a backpacking tent that doesn’t skimp on comfort.

Written by Julie Kailus October 11, 2018

Rooftop Rebirth: Tepui Upcycles Used Tent Covers

The popular rooftop tent maker just introduced an initiative to reduce waste while making adventure gear from your travel cover scraps.

Written by Julie Kailus September 14, 2018

Truck, Boat, Gear: Hatch Offers Unique Rentals For Montana Anglers

With Hatch Adventures, rent a Toyota Tacoma or Jeep Wrangler equipped with a top-mounted Go Fast Camper platform and a rowing drift boat.

Written by Jessica DeLorenzo September 11, 2018

Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Review: Ultralight 2-Person Tent

Big Agnes managed to expertly shave weight without sacrificing comfort in its Tiger Wall UL2 tent, reviewed here. After a number of backpacking trips, this…

Written by Kyle Nossaman August 28, 2018

Thinnest Rooftop Tent? Go Fast Campers ‘Platform’ Gets Skinny

The Go Fast Campers (GFC) Platform Tent takes the rooftop tent (RTT) to new levels of quality. This new RTT is lightweight, crazy thin, feature-rich,…

Written by Bryon Dorr August 09, 2018

Take Shelter: 9 Eye-Catching Tents for 2019

Each year, brands manage to push the design envelope on one of the most core pieces of outdoor gear — tents. For 2019, brands shaved…

Written by GJ Staff August 08, 2018

Hard Shell, Soft Top: iKamper Unveils X-Cover Rooftop Tent With Gear Rack

Before year-end, iKamper will release the X-Cover, touted by the brand as the world’s first ‘coverless’ four-person rooftop tent with an integrated gear rack.

Written by Julie Kailus August 03, 2018

iKamper Skycamp Review: Sleep on the Roof With a Family of 4

The iKamper Skycamp gives the whole family room to camp on top of your car or truck. We put it to the test in the…

Written by Julie Kailus July 19, 2018

‘All-Terrain Tent’ Pitches on Land, Sea, and Air

Years ago, Tentsile told you to chuck its tent into a tree. Now it wants you to throw it in a lake.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 17, 2018

Gear Overhaul: Mountain Hardwear Doubles Down on Climbing for 2019

Mountain Hardwear hits the reset button for 2019, harking back to its alpine roots. Nothing on its equipment line goes untouched for the reboot. We…

Written by Steve Graepel July 16, 2018

First Look: Black Diamond Revamps Tents for 2019

Beginning in January, Black Diamond will release all-new tents and lineup updates for the first time in a decade.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 12, 2018

Rooftop Tents and the Love-Hate Paradox

Rooftop tents can be both awesome and annoying at the same time. One man explains his love-hate relationship with sleeping on top of a car.

Written by Christophe Noel June 06, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Eureka! Midori Two-Person Tent Giveaway

Win a Eureka! Midori two-person tent in this week’s Free Gear Friday giveaway! Click to enter now.

Written by Sponsored Post May 11, 2018

MSR Hubba Tour 2 Tent Review: Weather Storms in Style

Forced to spend outside time inside your tent? MSR builds its new adventure touring tent for those bad weather days with a spacious vestibule to…

Written by Amanda Ellis April 19, 2018

All-Weather Basecamp: NEMO Chogori 2P Mountaineering Tent Review

We tested the four-season Nemo Chogori mountaineering tent — blurring the lines between single- and double-wall design — through wind, rain, and snow.

Written by Ryan Wichelns April 12, 2018

Tent Tech: Light, Tough, & Waterproof With Dyneema Fabric

A cottage manufacturer out of Japan just launched a single-wall tent that weighs under 2 pounds but is meant to face the challenges of alpine…

Written by Sponsored Post April 11, 2018

Smart Tent: Solar-Charging Shelter Pairs With Phone

Built-in lanterns, light-up stakes, solar power, and a modular-add-on design – the Cinch tent aims to make “roughing it,” a lot less rough.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 23, 2018

Pitch a Pyramid: Hyperlite UltaMid 2 Tent Review

Minimalism meets all-mountain functionality in the next great line of multi-sport tents. We reviewed the ultralight UltaMid 2 tent in Mexico, Colorado, and the Sierras.…

Written by Andy Cochrane December 11, 2017