Tents, Hammocks, and Tarps
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NEMO Hornet Elite 1 Ultralight Tent Review
The NEMO Hornet Elite 1 Tent is an ultralight double-wall tent that only weighs 1 lb 7 oz. It’s ideal…
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Hilleberg Mesh 1 Tent Review
The Hilleberg Mesh 1 Tent is a spacious single-person A-frame style bug bivy designed to be used under a tarp.…
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Illustrated Tent Terminology Guide
Do you find the jargon and terminology around camping and backpacking tents confusing? This handy illustrated guide helps demystify tent…
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CAMP USA Minima SL 1 Tent Review
The CAMP USA Minima SL 1 is a compact double-walled tent that weighs 2.0 pounds. One step up from a…
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UGQ Outdoors Winter Dream Tarp Review
The UGQ Outdoor Winter Dream is a large hammock tarp with doors that snap close at the end to protect…
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Hammock Gear Bottom Entry Bug Net Review
The Hammock Gear Bottom Entry Bug Net is a simple, inexpensive, durable and lightweight solution to protect yourself from bugs…
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The TentLab MoonLight ML2 Tent Review
TheTentLab MoonLight ML2 is luxurious as backpacking tents come, and a great example of when its worth trading weight for…
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EMS Velocity 1 Tent Review
The EMS Velocity 1 is a lightweight, freestanding and affordable backpacking tent. I think it’s an exceptional value, particularly if you…
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Ray-Way Tarp Kit Review
The Ray-Way Tarp Kit is an excellent introduction to MYOG (make-your-own-gear) and for a reasonable price, makes a lightweight and…
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Tarptent Notch Tent Review
The Tarptent Notch is a single person, double wall ultralight tent weighing 27 ounces with two doors and two vestibules.…
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Twelve Ultralight Backpacking Tents and Shelters: Part 1
I’ve bought and owned 12 ultralight shelters in the past 6 years. Several of you asked what they were, and…
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Amok Equipment Draumr 3.0 Hammock System Review
The Amok Draumr is an ingenious hammock shelter system that includes a hammock, tarp, and a complete suspension system, including…
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The BearPaw Luna 2 Pyramid Tarp Shelter by Bryan Hansel
In late September I was planning a 17-day, 240-mile canoe trip across the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) that…
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What is a 4 Season Tent?
“What is the difference between a four-season tent and a three-season tent?” It’s a good question because the distinction…
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