We took some of the most popular backpacking tents into the field and tested them for livability, ease-of-setup, and overall ...

Backcountry camping warrants a lightweight, durable, and easy-to-use tent. The Nemo Dagger Osmo Lightweight Backpacking Tent delivers on all these fronts, earning perfect scores in all our testing ...

2 Person Tents 2 person tents work for two people, as designed. They are also nice for the solo backpacker who wants to keep gear in their tent or for the classic backpacking duo of human and dog ...

Most backpacking tents use aluminum poles, typically made by DAC or Easton. Sometimes the quality of the aluminum is also listed—frequently it’s 6,000 or the slightly stronger 7,000.

Look for flat ground. Take a walk around and find the most level section to pitch a tent. Clear out any big sticks or rocks, ...

REI’s latest backpacking tent falls squarely into the latter camp, weighing a mere 1 lb. 15 oz. if you leave behind the vertical poles it comes with and uses your own trekking poles to pitch it ...

It may not be the lightest in our lineup (the 2-person model weighs in with a minimal trail weight of 3 pounds, 15 ounces), but REI’s fool-proof backpacking tents are still some of the best on ...

If you are driving up to your campsite, the task of bringing a tent is minimal. On the other hand, if you are backpacking to your campsite, carrying a tent can become quite a chore. This job can ...

Moon Lence 1- to 2-Person Backpacking Tent: available at Amazon Terrific value from this durable double-layer polyester tent with plenty of space for two. Suitable for three-season use.

Which backpacking tent for cycling is best? Exploring by bike gives you an unhurried view of the world around you and is also great exercise. If you don’t want the adventure to end when the sun ...

Which backpacking tent for cycling is best? Exploring by bike gives you an unhurried view of the world around you and is also great exercise. If you don’t want the adventure to end when the sun ...