Tents are usually rated by season. One season tents will only be suitable for summer use and are basically the kind of tents you see on beaches, at family campsites or at festivals. When it comes to backpacking, you’re going to want something more dependable.Three-season rated tents would...
Key fact aboutMSR’s updated Freelite 2: This double-wall, two-door, three-season, semi-freestanding tent weighs roughly three to nine ounceslessthan very similar tents in this category that have basically the same design… and hasmoreinterior space. Backpacking Arizona’sAravaipa Canyonin April...
Best Ultralight Tents of 2024 In the ultralight backpacking world, The Big Three refers to the most important (and heaviest) pieces in your kit: your backpack, sleeping bag, and shelter. Shaving a pound (or two) off of each of these items can go a long way... Best Down Jackets of ...
Every year, tents get lighter, stronger, and more sustainable. 2024’s batch of three-season shelters was no exception, with ultralight trekking pole designs, purpose-built bikepacking bivvys, and cleverly guyed-out basecamps. The eight winners of this year’s exhaustive testing process proved t...
During a three-night backpacking trip in Silverton, Colorado, and in Utah’s Bears Ears National Monument, one tester appreciated the tent’s light weight (at 2 pounds and 4 ounces) and packability. “This thing compresses pretty small,” he said, “especially compared to other tents I’ve...
Simply put, SlingFin makes the most stormworthy tents on the market, and Portal 3 is no exception. While the brand specializes in mountaineering and winter camping designs, their 3+ season Portal backpacking tents are the most wind resistant we’ve used. And it’s all thanks to the engineer...
Tents The 8 Best Backpacking Tents for Three-Season Adventures for 2024 We tested 12 tents in the wild this year. These were our favorites. Will McGough UpdatedAug 28, 2024 Tents Do I Really Need a Freestanding Tent? Freestanding tents are typically considered the gold standard in backpacking...
The majority of backpacking tents are of the lightweight, 3-season variety, but if you anticipate getting out in tougher conditions, you may want to step up your protection. Slotting just below a full-on winter-ready design is MSR’s Access 2. With a sturdy structure, durable poles, and...
When it comes to backpacking, every gram counts. That's why our selection focuses on lightweight yet sturdy tents that won't have you questioning your life choices halfway up a mountain. From single-wall wonders to spacious shelters for two (or even three if you're cosy), we've got yo...
If you and your tentmate need a little extra space, opt for a three-person instead. The good news is backpacking tents have two doors, so you won’t need to crawl over your partner just to relieve yourself in the middle of the night. If you’re a frequent solo adventurer and don’...