Finicky zipper. Poor stash pocket placement. Tent poles require more force than I'd like to put together, take apart. I've found that Mountain Safety Research tends to arrive at an impressive ...

Rooftop tents have emerged as a simpler, more comfortable alternative to traditional ground tents in recent years. Unlike pitching on the ground, these tents conveniently pop open from atop your ...

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Looking for the best backpacking tent? Welcome to the ultimate guide where we pitch the top contenders against each other – metaphorically speaking, of course. Because let's be honest, no one wants to ...

Finding the best camping tent for you is arguably the most important step in preparing for a camping trip in the great outdoors — even more so than buying hiking gear or picking up accessories from ...

Smooth zippers. Lightweight. Plenty of headroom. Strong in high winds for a semi-freestanding tent. Quality tent poles. I tested the Alto TR1, but both of these are high-end, lightweight tents aimed ...

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A truck bed tent is a unique option for setting up camp. Essentially, it’s exactly what it sounds like: a typical ground tent, just in the bed of a pickup truck. But this kind of camping offers some ...

When it comes to camping, nothing is more important than having a solid, reliable tent. Pop-up tents are a favorite because they take the hassle out of setup, letting you spend more time enjoying your ...

My go-to tent while backpacking is freestanding, which means if my tent stakes can’t find purchase in the ground, then I don’t have a tent. Over the years, I’ve been caught in a number of situations ...