The most charming aspect of bikepacking is the feeling of being totally immersed in the world around you, while moving at greater speeds than your own two feet could while backpacking. The least ...

With heavy rain closing in fast, Tony rushes to pitch a brand-new tarp and his Hilleberg tent. Strong winds test the setup, but careful adjustments and smart use of guidelines transform the stormy ...

I’ll be honest: I’ve heard of pop-up tents, but never really gave them much thought. If I’m being real, I felt they were a bit hokey and heavy. Plus, I’m an avid backpacker, so they didn’t really fit ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Starting today, Multnomah County is no longer providing tents and tarps to homeless people. The new rule will allow direct distribution of tents only during severe weather and ...

Wild camping is on the rise. According to VisitBritain, 4.38 million Brits go camping each year on average. And while venturing beyond a campsite represents only a small percentage of that statistic, ...

Based on a classic, tried and tested design, the Alpkit Tarpstar 2 is a roomy, two-person tarp tent that has become a favourite amongst UK backpackers. I’ve liked what I’ve seen from it so far and our ...

When out camping, it’s hard to beat a simple tarp and bivvy bag or hammock setup for getting close to nature. However, there will always be certain expeditions or camping locations where the shelter ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Officials with the Multnomah County-helmed Joint Office of Homeless Services have introduced a new policy around one of Portland's more controversial issues: how the office buys up ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Multnomah County is proposing a new policy to resume tent and tarp handouts to homeless people, just months after they paused the program following sharp criticism and a ...