Nemo Morpho AR
Nemo's Morpho AR tent ($395 as of 2010) is a feat of design. Eschewing traditional tentpoles for durable airbeams, the Morpho AR is substantially stronger when it comes to surviving high winds. When faced with windy conditions, the airbeams flex and pop back into place instead of snapping, and with the rain fly on, the tent is impregnable, and thanks to its efficient venting, condensation is held to a bare minimum. The Morpho AR provides 40 square feet of floorspace and weighs less than 5 lbs., giving users maximum protection with minimal weight.
Mountain Hardwear Taurine 2
Mountain Hardwear's Taurine 2 four-season tent ($475 as of 2010) offers spacious protection from the elements. User reviews on Trail Space noted the headroom, which allowed campers to sit upright to play cards or otherwise ride out foul weather. An Atlas 7001 frame and four-season pole geometry allow the Taurine to handle high winds with ease and mesh covered vents circulate air without allowing spindrift inside.
The North Face VE 25
For the most severe conditions, The North Face VE 25 tent ($569 as of 2010) is a rock. Thanks to the reinforced construction, and its rugged durability, the VE 25 has been described as "the greatest tent I've ever encountered," and "the tent to have" by user reviews on The Backpacker site. With 48 square feet of floorspace, campers have ample room, and details like glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls make life a little easier when the weather is being difficult.
Article Written By Billy Brown
Billy Brown is an outdoor sports writer living in Northern California.
An avid rock climber and trail runner, he's been writing about outdoor activities, fitness and gear since 2005. He regularly contributes to "The Record Searchlight," uncooped.com, and Trails.com, as well as other print and online publications. Brown holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Simpson University and is a NASM-certified personal trainer.
