A new generation of freestanding ultralight tents has been rolling out over the past year or so to make backpacking and other backcountry activities more convenient than ever. Durston Gear's X-Dome 1+ ...

Air tents are usually associated with large family shelters – great fortresses of fabric that spring into life in minutes, provide palatial living spaces and take up half the campsite’s footprint.

American backpacking gear specialist Zpacks already has one of the world's lightest lineups of tents and shelters, with some single-sleepers that flirt with a mere half-pound (227 g). Its new Duplex ...

The Exped Mira II HL is a two-person tent that strikes a near-perfect balance between space, comfort and ultralight design. Weighing in at just 2.54lbs (1.15kg), it’s ideal for lightweight backpackers ...

A backpacking tent for two people must strike the perfect balance between weight, interior space and weather protection without adding unnecessary bulk to your pack. What works for one group of ...

I live in the mountain west, weekend warrioring to the max. More often than not, I’m camping on slickrock, granite, shallow sand, hard packed dirt, or other surfaces that don’t take well to tent ...

This tent is primarily for people who are new to the outdoors, and not sure exactly what they’re going to be doing with it. It’s spacious enough for car camping. It’s light enough for entry-level ...

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