Category Sleep & Shelter

After testing dozens of shelters across wet Pacific Northwest trails and exposed desert campsites, the difference between a quality tarp and a cheap one comes down to three things: waterproof rating,

A good tent footprint is one of the cheapest ways to extend the life of a $300+ shelter, yet most campers skip it until they pull out a punctured floor after a rocky campsite. After testing several op

Choosing the wrong tent stakes can mean a collapsed canopy mid-event or a lost tent on a windy campsite - a small mistake with real consequences. After testing stakes across sandy beaches, rocky soil,

Finding the right SUV tent means balancing floor space, weather protection, and setup time - and the options have gotten genuinely good. After testing standalone and hitch-mount designs across rain, w

Sleeping in your truck bed beats fighting with ground stakes on rocky terrain, but only if your tent actually fits your bed size, handles rain, and sets up without a two-hour argument. We tested and r

Finding the best solo tents comes down to three variables that matter most to backpackers: packed weight, setup time, and weather protection. After testing options across rain-soaked ridgelines and ex

Finding the best ultralight tents means cutting pack weight without sacrificing the protection you need when weather turns ugly at elevation. After hands-on testing, three tents stood out for their co

Shopping for the best geodesic tents means weighing a specific set of tradeoffs: pole count, hub design, wind resistance ratings, and how much weight you're willing to carry versus how much protection

Finding the best teepee tents means sorting through dozens of options that vary wildly in pole stability, fabric quality, and whether the included accessories are actually worth having. After hands-on