Backpacking Tents Articles & Videos

• The Best Quality Tents

  A quality tent is essential gear for any backpacker or hiking enthusiast. While you may need to spend more than you had planned for an efficiently manufactured tent, you likely will be pleased with the results. A quality tent will relieve y… read more

• How to Clean a Jansport Backpacking Tent

  As of 2010, Jansport no longer makes tents for backpackers. This is a disappointment for many backpackers, because Jansport is one of the most widely available and high-quality tent manufacturers in the business. If you still own a Jansport… read more

• Why You Should Choose a Quality Backpacking Tent

  A backpacking tent is an essential tool to the hiker and camper who relies on their shelter for safety and refuge. Choosing to buy a quality tent as opposed to one that does not meet the camper's needs will assure the camping experience wil… read more

• Sierra Designs Backpacking Tent Review

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• The Best Light Tents

  A specially designed backpacking tent can lighten your load significantly. They're the cornerstone of any ultralight gear collection. The weight savings come at a penalty though, as designers have to sacrifice conveniences like doors and st… read more

• The Best Backpacking Tents

  When looking around for the best backpacking tents, weight is most likely your number one concern. After all, the odds are good that you will spend 2 to 20 miles hiking to your desired campsite, and carrying a tent that is lightweight and p… read more

• The Best Backpacking Tent

  One of the most exciting and important parts about backpacking is deciding what to carry with you. Your tent is one of the most important pieces of gear you'll have strapped to your back, so it pays to look for the best one. When it comes t… read more

• Backpacking Tent Comparisons

  Choosing the right backpacking tent can depend upon a number of factors. Some people like a number of comfortable amenities, such as extra pockets and large storage vestibules. Those intending to use their tent all-year round are likely loo… read more

• The Best Hiking Tents

  Backpack camping is one of the most adventurous and exciting ways to camp. Staying dry in a durable, comfortable tent is the cornerstone of a good camping trip. This list includes the best hiking tents for two people, one person and ultrali… read more

• Things to Consider When Buying Backpacking Tents

  Backpacking is a very different animal from car camping. While you can focus on buying the roomiest, most durable tent at the store for car camping, a tent for backpacking involves a fine balance between weight and function. Of course, the… read more

• The Best, Lightest Backpacking Tents

  When it comes to backpacking, keeping the load light is essential in having a safe and enjoyable trip. Some backpackers also like to camp, especially in the backcountry areas. Packing a tent will assure that there is a safe and dry place to… read more

• How to Remove Tree Pitch From Clothing

  Tree pitch or sap, that annoying gooey stuff that somehow gets on your clothes even when you were being careful, always seems to end up on a sleeve or the butt of your pants or maybe even your backpack. Whether you were cutting down the fam… read more