Tents

Modernized Canvas Tent: Spacious Backwoods Comfort

Review: This big ‘canvas camp’ tent is easy to set up and serves as a bomber base camp.

Written by Sean McCoy October 22, 2015

All-In-One Sleeping ‘Pod’ Is Winter Camping Upgrade

Insulated walls and a modular design set this system apart from other bivvies on the market.

Written by Sean McCoy October 19, 2015

Family Tent: The Nemo ‘Bungalow’ Review

The Nemo Bungalow stands out as one of the most family-friendly tents around. A family of four puts this car-camping and canoeing tent to the…

Written by Jeremy Kershaw September 06, 2015

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