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.

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 ...

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, ...

A two-person tent is arguably the most versatile choice of shelter for anything from a long-distance backpacking trip to a ...

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 ...

One of the easiest ways for backpackers and backpack hunters to cut weight from their kit is by switching from a two-person tent to a one-person tent. But not all single-occupancy shelters are created ...

In this video, I review the Zpacks Plex Solo tent, known as the lightest fully enclosed tent in the world. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, it offers a lightweight and functional shelter solution.

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 ...

Ultralight tents are one of the great engineering marvels: out of a sheet of wafer-thin fabric and a pair of trekking poles, you can make shelter suitable to withstand wind, rain, bugs, and more. Our ...