Meet Our Lead Tester Will McGough has been writing about the outdoors and testing tents for Backpacker and Outside since 2015. Specs aside, he believes the most important thing about a tent is how it ...

Our testing group spanned the country, in wilderness areas from Maine to Hawaii. Testers come from a variety of backgrounds, genders, and professions, from public school teachers to park rangers. Over ...

Planning a camping trip with family or friends? A 6-person tent under $200 can make all the difference, offering plenty of space, durability, and weather protection without draining your wallet.

Do you need a 4-season tent for winter camping? Short answer: no, it isn’t necessary, but it is nice. In fact, you don’t need a tent at all if you are willing to build a snow shelter or something ...

As the name suggests, a 4-season tent should function in all four seasons of the year. However, most 4-season tents perform best in colder weather conditions during shoulder seasons and winter camping ...

If there’s one essential item that can make or break your summer camping trip, it’s a quality tent. Whether you’re heading to a national park, your favorite lakeside hideaway, or even setting up a ...

Basically I'm am staring at the onset of camping season around here (Utah). Last few years I have shared camping equipment with my friend who moved to the Right Coast last Fall. Obviously now, if I ...

Camping doesn’t have to be a summer-only affair. As more adventurers embrace nature throughout the year, from golden autumn trails to snow-dusted winter forests, the demand for durable, all-season ...