Tents

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 Sean McCoy 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 GJ Staff 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 Stephen Regenold June 10, 2016

Pods Land As U.S. Braces For ‘Social Camping’

Campers need not apply – Pod Tents are a whole new dimension of glamping.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 30, 2016

A Car-Top Tent Changed The Way I Camp

Rooftop tents, which sit on your car or truck, are part tent camping, part RV camping, and totally awesome.

Written by Sean McCoy May 25, 2016

Rooftop Camping: Tepui Kukenam Ruggedized Tent Review

The Tepui Kukenam Ruggedized rooftop tent turns your car or truck into a palace on wheels. We drove it up the Alaska Highway for this…

Written by Sean McCoy May 25, 2016

Camping Tents Toxic? Duke Study Reveals Troubling Chemical Exposure

Could setting up a tent be a hazard to your health? A Duke University study reveals known carcinogens present in tent fabric from five brands.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 17, 2016

‘Leviat’ Enters Suspended Tent Market

A new brand enters the ‘hovering tent’ market this spring. But its design looks very similar to another brand on the market now.

Written by Sean McCoy May 06, 2016

First Look: Gazelle Pop-Up Tent Is Family-Size Palace

A king-size car camping tent that sets up in 2 minutes? Gazelle offers a new pop-open design with roots in the unlikeliest of places.

Written by Eric Lemke May 06, 2016

A Bivouac For Minimalist Motorcycle Tours

Motorcyclists can use their steed as structure to support this simple bivy made from tough Cordura fabric.

Written by Sean McCoy March 18, 2016

First Look: Tepui ‘Kukenam Sky’ Rooftop Tent

With large areas of mesh for a breezy interior and lots of views, the Kukenam Sky is a rooftop abode that turns any car, truck,…

Written by Sean McCoy March 16, 2016

Elevated Camping: Meet The Snow Peak ‘Sky Nest’

Snow Peak’s Sky Nest is a hammock-tent combo that offers a cozy (albeit pricey) night spent above ground.

Written by Kyle Nossaman March 09, 2016

Zerogram Launches In U.S. Market

Zerogram uses light materials in this two-person tent designed for backpacking.

Written by Eric Lemke December 31, 2015

The Tent You Open Like A Clamshell

This tent opens and closes like a clamshell and is so bomber that the full size version weighs 500 pounds. Good thing they make a…

Written by Sean McCoy November 10, 2015

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 Eric Lemke 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 Sean McCoy 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 Sean McCoy 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

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