I am always on a quest to refine my gear kit, looking to increase functionality while decreasing weight. I was excited to try an Argali tent when the Boise-based company began producing shelters a few years ago and was confident …
Looking for the best ultralight 3P tent? If you need or want some extra space, it’s tough to beat the Zpacks Triplex 3P Tent. This ultralight 3P tent is super easy to set up, can fit up to 3 adults ( or gives 2 full size folks plenty of space…for a backpacking tent), and comes in at an insane weight of just 21.4 oz with a full bathtub floor.
Why would I want to do a Durston X Mid review? Well, over many years of running multiple different tents, I typically found myself only bringing freestanding tents on backpack hunting trips due to their ability to handle the elements …
Having tested the Zpacks Altaplex in recent years, when I saw the Zpacks Plex Solo 1-person tent, I REALLY wanted to do this Zpacks Plex Solo Review. Even lighter than the Altaplex, this tent is a stunning 13.9 ounces and …
Camping in cold weather doesn’t have to be miserable. In fact, if you use a Kodiak Canvas tent like this Kodiak Canvas 12×12 Cabin Lodge tent, it can be downright comfortable. Winter camping has become one of my favorite kinds …
My quest for the perfect backcountry tent is what lead me to do this Argali Rincon 2P Tent review. As some will remember, I was previously using the Six Moons Designs Haven Ultralite Tent, and while that tent served me …
How well you sleep in the backcountry is one of those things that can significantly impact your experience in the great outdoors. This Six Moon Designs Owyhee tent review takes a look at one of the three most important pieces …
If you’ve ever tried to camp in the cold weather it can be downright miserable. That is unless you have the right setup like the a Springbar Classic Jack 140 hot tent paired with the Winnerwell Woodlander Double View stove. …
If you’ve ever tried to camp in the cold weather it can be downright miserable. That is unless you have a heat source. White Duck Tents offers a wide selection of canvas tents that are wood stove compatible, which is …
The Durston X-Mid Pro 2 is our pick for the best ultralight 2P tent for it’s simplicity, weight, and spacious interior. Featuring 2 doors and 2 large vestibules, naturally waterproof dyneema fabric, and excellent wind and rain performance, the X-Mid Pro 2 gives you everything you need and want in and ultralight backpacking tent while still keeping the weight insanely low.
Ultralight hot tents are not only a thing, they are a game changer. This Seek Outside Redcliff review comes after our review of the Seek Outside Cimarron Light that we tested last year but found to be a bit tight …
WHY: The Argali Absaroka is our pick for the best backpacking hot tent for it’s superior weather performance, extreme versatility, easy setup, spacious interior, no-sag material, and combatability with our favorite ultralight stove, the Argali Skyline Ti. This is the ultralight hot tent we grab when out with 2-4 people.
Backpacking tents are one of those items we seem to always be testing and evaluating. The Six Moon Designs Haven Bundle is one of the options on the market for a 3-season, two-person, double wall tent. I’ve slept in a …
Over the years we’ve had the pleasure of testing a number of Zpack tents, so when they released the Zpacks Duplex XL, or the DupleXL, we wanted to see how it might be different from the tried and true Duplex …
Are you in the market for one of the best hot tents for backcountry hunting? That’s exactly why we wanted to do this Seek Outside Cimarron Light review. When you spend any time in the backcountry during the colder months, …
Several bitter cold hunts finally pushed me over the edge to put together this Seek Outside 8 Man Tipi review. Not sure if it is worth the price? You’ve come to the right place to get some honest feedback. I’d …
When I first saw that Zpacks came out with a new ultralight freestanding tent, I really wanted to test one out and put together this Zpacks Free Duo review. It looked like it had the possibility of being the best …
I knew I wanted to test and put together a Zpacks Altaplex Tent review after looking over its specs when Zpacks brought back the Altaplex. It looked like one of best ultralight one person tents I’d come across, but field …
The Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker 1p tent is a unique shelter that is feature-rich, but weighs in at just 28oz and packs up very small. In this Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker review we are going to look at …
In this Sea to Summit Escapist Tarp review we look at the incredible versatility and details of the Escapist Tarp. If you are looking for a shelter that can conform to your needs every time in the field, the Escapist …
In this Six Moon Designs Deschutes Plus review, we are going to look at what makes the Deschutes Plus unique. Its design features, such as the interior bug net, make this a great shelter. The netting does a great job …
Updated 2019 Nemo Hornet 2P Review In 2019 the updated Nemo Hornet 2P tent was released. This redesign set out to take care of some of the issues I noted my previous Nemo Hornet 2p review that plagued the previous …
In this Kelty Salida 2 review we show you why this entry level floored backpacking tent gives you a lot for the price point. Weighing in at 3lbs 14oz, it’s the heaviest of the shelters I tested, but also the least expensive by a long shot. If you don’t feel like emptying your wallet on a tent, this is a fantastic option that gives you a good amount of interior space and a freestanding design. It is also a double wall tent, so you avoid potential condensation issues.
The Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 is a time tested, well built tent from Big Agnes. In this review of the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2, you’ll see why it’s been loved by backpackers and hunters for many years, this …
So, you want an ultra-durable tent that will handle just about anything you throw at it while still being reasonably lightweight? In this Hilleberg Anjan 2 review, you’ll see why the Anjan 2 is that tent. Hilleberg is long known …
The Nemo Hornet 2p is a tent with a great reputation and with good reason. It is crazy-light for a two door, two vestibule, two-person tent. It weighs in at an impressive 2lbs 6oz trail weight (1lb 15oz “minimum weight” …
In our search for the best ultralight tent I came across this gem which prompted this Zpacks Duplex review. Coming in at an insane 19oz (without poles or stakes), this is the lightest 2 person floored tent I’ve been able …
The VIAM Outdoors CC Divide is a very different shelter than the others I’ve reviewed. I wanted to test this one out because it offers so many options. The VIAM Outdoors CC Divide is offered in two different material …
In this Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo review we’ll show you some of its impressive specs and features. With a ton of interior space, large vestibules, and a 45 inch peak height, this thing was appropriately dubbed the “Backcountry Palace” …
Looking for the best backpacking tents for hunting? Do you enjoy nights in the wilderness? Is it your preferred method of hunting doing a backpacking style hunt in the high country? Whether you are an experienced backpacker or just getting …
Here in part one of this series we are going show you how to choose a backpacking tent that is best for you. Venturing into the backcountry for a multi-night trip can be an intimidating prospect if you are preparing …
