Sometimes, you want to shed pounds without losing inches. Especially with tents. Several tent makers have figured out how to get the weight off your back without making you sacrifice comfort in camp.

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No, free-standing is NOT worth the extra weight and pole. I m all for free-standing tents I use them a lot but part of their rationale is ease of use and the ability to set them up in a storm and on a ...

Many hikers become obsessed with saving weight when deciding on gear for thru-hikes. Cut a few ounces here, save a few grams there — it all adds up. Gradually, we dial in our weight item by item, ...

An emerging new generation of ultralight backpacking tents combines compact, seriously lightweight construction with more comfort and convenience at camp. The Durston X-Dome 1+ was one recent example, ...

Tent poles have to be one of the most hated types of sports equipment in the world. They represent the long, difficult process of setting that huge, overly complex base camp tent up at quarter to ...

Whether you're headed out for a quick overnight or trekking the Continental Divide for several months, your tent is the first line of defense between you and the elements. From weight to wind ...

When you’re backpacking alone, niceties go out the window. A stove is unnecessary if you’re well-stocked with granola bars. And you certainly don’t need a tent when you can sleep under a tarp or the ...