Tent Reviews Articles & Videos

• The Best Tents for Inclement Weather

  True outdoorsmen know that the weather is always variable--regardless of what the weather reports say, the nicest day can turn into a violent tempest in the blink of an eye. When the weather turns foul on you, it pays to have a tent that wi… read more

• A Coleman Salt Lake Tent Review

  The Coleman Salt Lake tent has three sleeping compartments built around a center sitting/eating room. This large tent is designed for summer and edge season car camping. The construction is nylon, with integrated screens and zip window cove… read more

• Texsport Europa 2 Room Tent Review

  This tent measures 12 feet by 10 feet and stands 78 inches high in the center. It is supported by six rust-resistant steel poles that are corded together. The tent is divided into two rooms and can comfortably sleep six people. It features… read more

• L.L.Bean 2-Dome Tent Review

  The L.L. Bean #2 Dome two-man tent measures approximately 8 feet by 5 feet and stands just under 4 feet tall. It offers a sealed bathtub floor, ventilated sides and a large rain fly. The tent also offers a vestibule for equipment storage an… read more

• A Coleman WeatherMaster Tent Review

  Coleman WeatherMaster tents are large, multi-room, cabin-style tents and come in four-, six-, eight- and 10-person models. The center height of a Coleman WeatherMaster is 76 to 80 inches, and the floor footprint ranges from 14-by-9 feet in… read more

• A Coleman Villa Del Mar Tent Review

  The Coleman Villa Del Mar is a large standard dome tent. It stands 75 inches tall and measures 11 feet by 13 feet. Its trail weight is approximately 22 lb., which makes it more of a campsite and RV tent than a backcountry tent. It has a ven… read more

• Coleman Denali Tent Review

  The Coleman Denali is a cabin-style tent that can be divided into three full-sized rooms--sleeping two individuals in each--and a screen-enclosed "patio." The center height is 6 1/2 feet, which tapers to the sides. The tents total size is 1… read more

• Coleman Vela Tent Review

  The Coleman Vela is available exclusively at Dick's Sporting Goods and Wal-Mart. It measures 12 by 11 feet and is rated as a six-person, three-season tent. It offers a 6-foot internal height and its trail weight is approximately 17 pounds.… read more

• Kelty Mantra 5 Tent Review

  The Kelty Mantra 5 is a three-season tent with a five-camper capacity. It is widely available at camping and outdoor stores and retails for approximately $400. This tent's sleeping area is approximately 10 feet by 9 feet, and the rain fly,… read more

• Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Tent Review

  The Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 is a top-of-the-line ultralight backpacking tent made for two occupants for three seasons. At a pack weight of 3 lb. 6 oz., the Copper Spur UL2 is one of the lightest backpacking tents on the market, but Big Ag… read more

• Columbia Cougar Flats II Tent Review

  The Columbia Cougar Flats II tent is a two-room cabin-style dome tent that is perfect for family camping trips. It is constructed of durable polyester taffeta with fiberglass and steel poles designed for optimal stabilization and strength.… read more

• Coleman Monterey 6 Tent Review

  The Coleman Monterey 6 tent is a spacious 6-person, 3-season tent. At 14-by-8 feet and 73 inches tall the Monterey 6 has plenty of room to fit the whole family. Coleman's WeatherTec system guarantees to keep you dry by incorporating leak-fr… read more

• Sierra Designs Alpha Convertible Tent Review

  The Alpha 3 convertible tent is quite roomy, featuring 46 square feet of internal space and a 75-inch internal height, which is much higher than the average tent. The tent is erected with three lightweight poles. The tent comfortably sleeps… read more

• Nemo Morpho Tent Review

  The Nemo Morpho is a single-wall, single-unit tent. It is packed with a small inflation pump that erects the AirSupport beams that hold the tent up instead of poles. The tent offers 40 square feet of interior space, including a 14-square-fo… read more

• Sierra Designs Lightning Tent Review

  Sierra Designs offers several models of the Lightning XT, but the two-person version is the most versatile and the most emblematic of the model. It combines the lightweight, backpack-readiness of the one-person model, while having more room… read more

• Magellan Tent Review

  Magellan is an in-house brand for Academy Sports and Camping chain of sporting goods stores. Magellan offers two basic types of tents, dome and family cabin-style. The Magellan dome tents typically cost under $100, and the family tents gene… read more

• Sierra Designs Tiros Tent Review

  A geodesic design requiring a four pole set-up, the Tiros is designed for harsh conditions. A four-season tent, the Tiros packs at a weight of around 9 pounds. There is 38 square feet of floor space, with an additional 11-square-foot vestib… read more

• Mountain Hardwear Lightpath 3 Tent Review

  The Lightpath 3 is part of Mountain Hardwear's backpacking line of tents that is designed for three occupants. Atlas aluminum poles and nylon and polyester taffeta materials contribute to a durable yet light construction. With an easy setup… read more

• The North Face Solo Tent Review

  The North Face Solo tent is the lightest and most durable tent on the market. Using DAC Featherlite aluminum poles and silicone coated nylon materials, the Solo was developed to withstand winds of 95 miles per hour and monsoon-type rain. Th… read more

• Eureka Tetragon 9 Tent Review

  With floor dimensions of 9 feet by 9 feet, the Eureka Tetragon is designed for whole families. Able to hold up to five campers, the Tetragon has an interior height of 6 feet, leaving plenty of room for movement. The Tetragon packs down effi… read more

• Kelty Grand Mesa Tent Review

  An exceptional three-season tent, the Kelty Grand Mesa has a number of features that make it perfect for backcountry campers. The tent weighs 4 lbs. 10 oz. when packed. With an 82-by-58 inch footprint, the Grand Mesa is designed to accommod… read more

• Kelty Crestone 2 Tent Review

  The Kelty Crestone 2 tent was developed for the serious backpacker looking for a simple lightweight tent that will hold up against the elements. The Crestone sets up with two lightweight aluminum poles that create 30 square feet of interior… read more

• Northwest Territory Tent Review

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• Review of the Big Agnes Sunnyside Tent

  The Big Agnes Sunnyside 2 tent is a free-standing, two-person tent that's designed for three-season use. The tent body is made of nylon mesh, with two doors and 36 square feet of interior space. The Sunnyside 2 weighs 5 lbs., 2 oz., includi… read more

• Review of Eddie Bauer Tents

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• Sierra Designs Sirius Tent Review

  The Sierra Designs Sirius has a pack weight of just more than 4 pounds. For that you get 31 square feet of interior space, plus 4 square feet of vestibule space on either side of the tent. The Sirius packs tight but unfolds into a roomy lay… read more

• Sierra Designs Baku 2 Tent Review

  The Baku 2 Tent by Sierra Designs is a two-person, single-wall tent. It features two doors, two vestibules and a clip system to three DAC Featherlight poles. The tent body has waterproofed, taped seams, is made of rip-stop nylon and affixes… read more

• Kelty Grand Mesa 2 Tent Review

  Suitable for three seasons, the Kelty Grand Mesa represents an exceptional value. For $110 (as of 2009), the Kelty Grand Mesa provides lightweight and spacious design. The footprint is 82 by 58 inches, making room for two. The ceiling is hi… read more

• Eureka Tent Review

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• Sierra Sirius 2 Tent Review

  The Sierra Designs Sirius 2 tent is designed with lightweight yet durable materials to make it the perfect three-season backpacking tent. Sierra Designs uses 40D nylon taffeta material and aluminum DAC press-fit poles to minimize the tent's… read more

• Coleman Vela 6-Person Tent Review

  The Coleman Vela 6-person tent is constructed of quality coated polyester fabric designed to keep you comfortable. At 12-by-11-by-6 feet, it easily sleeps six people with room to stand. With a simple two-pole setup, you will get this tent s… read more

• Mountain Hardwear Tent Review

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• Tent Heater Review

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• Camping Tent Review

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• Backcountry Tent Review

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• Backpacking Tent Review

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• Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight Tent Review

  Designed for two, the Clip Flashlight weighs in at under 4 pounds, making it a lightweight option for backpackers. A simple two-pole construction makes setup easy. The Clip Flashlight also has 32 square feet of interior space and a 43- inch… read more

• Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 Tent Review

  The Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 is an ultralight, two-person, freestanding backpacking tent with a nylon and polyester mesh body, and DAC Featherlite NSL poles. It features a rain fly and tub floor composed of silicone-treated nylon rip-stop wi… read more

• Wenzel Tents Review

  Wenzel tents come in a variety of dimensions, all designed for roomy camping. The smallest size, the Starlite, is 37-by-82 inches and designed for two-man camping. The largest is the Mackinac, which at 15-by-10 feet can accommodate seven pe… read more