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 ...

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 ...

Winter camping is a great way to lose the crowds and experience something most people don’t have any interest in participating in. Once you get used to it, winter camping will feel perfectly ...

Every year, tents get lighter, stronger, and more sustainable. 2023 was no exception. The seven winners of this year's exhaustive testing process proved themselves over and over in wind, rain, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Excited for your next outdoor adventure? These are the 8 best 4 season tents that will keep you protected from the elements. Since the phrase “social distancing” catapulted itself into our everyday ...

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Walmart has a good selection of outdoor gear for budget shoppers, but is getting a single-person tent from the retailer worth ...

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 ...