Tents

Hammock vs. Tent: The Great Sleep-Off

Hammock or tent, tent or hammock? To hang or let lie? The debate rages on.

Written by Josh Aldridge July 21, 2015

Bike Camping Gear Made, Tested In America

Five days and 300 miles across Northern California and the mountains of Big Sur put this American-made bicycle camping gear to the test.

Written by Patrick Murphy June 10, 2015

Rooftop Tents Get Upgrade

Treeline Outdoors has released an updated line of roof-top tents for 2015.

Written by Sean McCoy May 21, 2015

Hot House – Inside The Quilted Comfort Of An Insulated Tent

A startup has flipped tent convention upside down — it’s building a mass-produced tent with insulated walls.

Written by Sean McCoy April 27, 2015

Ultralight Tent: 5-Week Test In Amazon Rainforest

Five weeks in the Amazon rainforest put this ultralight tent to an ultimate test.

Written by David Freeman April 13, 2015

Tarptent: The American Dream Shelter

USA-made shelters are a go-to choice for lightweight hiking.

Written by Patrick Murphy April 09, 2015

Review: Big Agnes Gilpin Falls Powerhouse 4 mtnGLO Lighted Tent

The mtnGLO series of tents from Big Agnes have built-in lighting and other tech-driven features. We put the 4-person Gilpin Falls to the test for…

Written by Sean McCoy April 01, 2015

Prototypes – ‘Hanging’ Tent, Rolled-Foam Hammock

Wild visions of gear that could be by the Polish designer Jan Kochanski.

Written by Sean McCoy March 30, 2015

Omega Tent: Sneak Peek At ‘High-Altitude Basecamp’

GearJunkie got early information on a to-be-released basecamp tent from MSR.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 13, 2015

2015 Chevy Colorado: Tent In Bed And Gear Hauling Tricks

The GearOn Edition has outdoor lovers in mind with a versatile system to carry anything from bikes to kayaks to a tent in the truck…

Written by Will Jenkins February 13, 2015

More Space Per Pound With ‘Inverted’ Tent

The Sierra Designs Tensegrity backpacking tent uses inverted architecture for more shoulder space.

Written by Eric Lemke February 09, 2015

First Look: Big, Tall Tent From Nemo

A family camper puts the tall new Nemo Wagontop four person tent to the test in Idaho.

Written by Steve Graepel January 27, 2015

Tent In The Sky: Open 'Vista' With Modular New Model

A new design by portable treehouse maker Tentsile is modular and gives users great views from the inside looking out.

Written by Sean McCoy December 08, 2014

Modular Tent Is Campground Commune

This huge shelter can be outfitted with up to six inner rooms for communal camping with a bit of privacy.

Written by Steve Graepel November 11, 2014

Portable Treehouse, New Suspended ‘Tentsile’

This suspended tent can be linked with others for a miniature suspended village.

Written by Sean McCoy September 23, 2014

'Crossbow' Is One Tent For All Seasons

This unique concept by SlingFin has three different “bodies” that can be slung inside the “truss” skeleton of poles for use from summer backpacking to…

Written by Steve Greapel September 04, 2014

First Look: Big Agnes 'Two Room' Family Tent

This tent has two separate sleeping quarters connected by a large covered vestibule. The design provides a little privacy. Our editor reviews the Wyoming Trail…

Written by Steve Greapel August 25, 2014

First Look: Ultra-Light 'Yama' Tent Tested On Pacific Northwest Trail

From the trail contributing editor Jeff Kish submitted this review. The whole tent, made of Cuben material, weighs an incredibly feather-light 17.5 ounces.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 31, 2014

New Shelter Combines Bivy Sack, Tent

The Colorado-based company 5Owls builds “personal shelters.”

Written by Sean McCoy June 06, 2014

Rooftop Tents Taking Off? More Models Introduced Into Cartop Market

Three rooftop tents give travelers more choices for a new style of camping.

Written by Sean McCoy May 30, 2014

Car-Top Tent Made By Poler

The “Le Tente” tent is vehicle-top shelter made by Poler.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 08, 2014

‘Stingray’ Tent Is A Portable Treehouse

Childhood dreams of a treehouse anywhere? This funky hammock/tent design from Tensile is a treehouse that can travel.

Written by Sean McCoy March 12, 2014

Rooftop Tent Turns Car Into Ultimate Adventure Mobile

Pitchin’ tents just got easier with a new car-top tent that lets you sleep on your vehicle and unfolds in seconds.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 23, 2013

First Look: Sierra Designs Tent Replaces Vestibules With “Gear Garage”

The Flash line of backpacking tents from Sierra Designs goes against convention with storage space shifted away from doorways.

Written by Sean McCoy October 15, 2013

Solar-Equipped Tent (plug your device inside)

Like a mini solar-powered home, a to-be-released tent from Eddie Bauer offers a sun-soaking array on top of its roof and outlet plugs inside.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 30, 2013

Do-All tent: ‘Snow to blowing Desert Sand’

“Engineered for all seasons.” That may sound like a flip tag line. But with a new tent, Easton thinks it has found a sweet spot…

Written by T.C. Worley March 22, 2013

Tarp-like Tent offers Headroom, ample space Inside

MSR calls its Fast Stash not a tent but a “minimalist shelter.” It’s roomy inside and lightweight. We tested out the tarp-like shelter on a…

Written by T.C. Worley October 26, 2012

Swedish ‘Tunnel Tent’ offers Unusual Space

Expensive and esoteric, the classic “tunnel tent” design from Sweden’s Hilleberg AB has developed something of a cult following. Here we preview the company’s Nallo…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 14, 2012

Bivy Killer? Flyweight ‘Kilo’ Tent Has Headroom to Spare

A single, slender carbon pole, light fabric, and an efficient design make a new solo tent from Easton among the airiest on the market. We…

Written by T.C. Worley March 27, 2012

Coleman ‘Instant Tent’

Easy-to-setup camping tent strikes out on several fronts in Gear Junkie’s test. As per its name, the shelter goes up with ease. The compromise is…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 06, 2011

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