Tents

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

Pitch on a Ledge: MSR Advance Pro 4-Season Tent Review

The MSR Advance Pro 2 is lightweight, has a small footprint, bomber construction, and a single climber can pitch it standing in one spot. We…

Written by Seiji Ishii December 08, 2017

Sweet Suite! Unique Tent Design Gives Strong Results

Pre-bent poles give this semi-freestanding Sierra Designs tent more space without the extra weight.

Written by Abby Taylor November 21, 2017

First Look: REI’s ‘Iconic’ Half Dome Tents Get 2018 Facelift

REI will roll out a new line of its flagship tents in 2018. We spent a few nights in Great Smoky Mountains National Park camped…

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 07, 2017

Sleep on the Lake: Floating Tent Pitches on the Water

Who needs a waterbed when you can inflate a whole tent right on the water’s surface?

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 12, 2017

Lean-To Shelter: First Look At ‘High Side’ Tent

Bigger than a bivy, but tighter than a traditional tent, the 2018 ‘High Side’ shelter shoots for the weight-to-space sweet spot.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 23, 2017

Cabela’s Orion: Good Camp Tent, Easy On The Wallet

At less than $100 on sale, Cabela’s designed its Orion tent as an all-around shelter for anyone on a budget.

Written by Sean McCoy August 20, 2017

Party Tents Zip Together With Mattress Built In Floor

Festivals? Group Camping? ‘Polyslumbering?’ These tents zip together, and sport built-in air mattresses and sleeping pads.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 20, 2017

Camp Like An Aussie: Canvas ‘Swag’ Tent Review

Recently landing into the US camping market, Australia’s popular Swag bivvy takes a different approach to traditional tent setups. We tested the Outback Swags sleep…

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 14, 2017

South African Rooftop Brand Introduces Hard-Top ‘Stealth’

Eezi-Awn’s new Stealth rooftop tent is a first from this high-end maker.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 11, 2017

No Ordinary Tent: The Bizarre Constructs Of ‘Burning Man’

A new book provides stunning photographs of the bizarre encampments at Burning Man.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 28, 2017

How A Rooftop Tent Raised $2 Million On Kickstarter

A relatively unknown rooftop tent maker just raised more than $2 million on Kickstarter. This is how.

Written by Sean McCoy March 28, 2017

REI Launches Hanging ‘Quarter Dome’ Tent

With its rectangular base and a little more support than a hammock, REI’s first hanging tent hits the market for ‘Hammock Life’ enthusiasts.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 27, 2017

Qube Tents For Modular Camping

A new type of shelter lets you camp alone, or ‘hook up’ via connectable corners that create a multi-room tent village.

Written by GJ Staff March 06, 2017

Designed For Desert Heat, ‘Buffalo Tent’ Sleeps 14

Inspired by Burning Man, the Buffalo Tent is designed specifically for large groups camping in desert heat.

Written by Nate Mitka January 25, 2017

Hanging Tent Is Adult-Size Tree Fort

Hang this tent above the forest floor and enjoy a ‘fort’ fit for your inner child.

Written by Sean McCoy January 17, 2017

Review: Sierra Designs Airy ‘Divine Light’ Tent

The new Sierra Designs Divine Light is a welterweight backpacking shelter that gives big livable space.

Written by Steve Graepel December 22, 2016

First Look: REI Upgrades ‘Quarter Dome’ Tent For 2017

The REI Quarter Dome is among the most popular tents sold in the U.S., and for 2017 it’s completely redesigned. We got a first look…

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 28, 2016

First Look: Sierra Designs ‘High Route’ Modular Shelter

Renowned adventurer Andrew Skurka teamed up with Sierra Designs on a lightweight tent for hikers. We put it to a review in the Rocky Mountains.

Written by Sean McCoy September 09, 2016

KUIU: Hunting Brand Makes Top-Tier Tents, Packs, Bags

The KUIU Super Down sleeping bag and Storm Start four season tent are designed with backcountry hunters in mind, but the high quality products will…

Written by Sean McCoy August 12, 2016

First Look: Tent Line From Therm-a-Rest For 2017

We got a first review last month of the ‘palace’-like Tranquility tents, which come in four- and six-person builds.

Written by Chelsey Magness August 12, 2016

10 Bestselling 2-Person Tents: Which To Buy

Buying a tent? There’s a good chance one of these popular two-person models will be on your shortlist. Which tent to choose? We break down…

Written by Lou Dzierzak July 22, 2016

Lil’ Bug Out Shelter: Versatile, Ultralight, Floorless

This modular camping shelter allows for multiple configurations for ‘roughing it’ feel, for any season. It can even be used with a wood stove.

Written by Jarrett Babincsak July 20, 2016

Mid-Air Camping: Tentsile Flite ‘Hanging Tent’ Review

Not quite a tent, not quite a hammock… we review the Tentsile Flite Hanging Tent.

Written by Jake Ferguson July 11, 2016

Tested: ‘UltaMid’ Pyramid Among Best Ultralight Shelters

Amazingly light, durable, and useful, a thin sheen of Dyneema Composite Fabrics comprises the entirety of this top-tier pyramid tent. Read on for a full…

Written by Staff Post June 10, 2016