An emerging new generation of ultralight backpacking tents combines compact, seriously lightweight construction with more comfort and convenience at camp. The Durston X-Dome 1+ was one recent ...

Lightent 2 Pro is an ultralight, compact tent designed to shelter trekkers, hikers and cycle tourists. The system of external poles allows quick and easy set-up, even in harsh weather conditions, and ...

At 8 pounds, 3 ounces, this is one of the heaviest backpacking tents I’ve ever tested. The Hilleberg Allak 3 weighs more than twice as much as the MSR Hubba Hubba, and nearly three times as much as a ...

Sure, it’s expensive to achieve that elusive sub-10 pound base weight. But trimming a few pounds off your kit is shockingly affordable. You can spend less than $20 at your local gas station and trim ...

Ultralight outdoor gear just got a radical upgrade, thanks to the Colorado-based outdoor equipment specialist Big Agnes.

For backpacking trips, the size and weight of your tent is vital. And while you might not need the sort of ultra-lightweight gear that is available, you will want to keep the weight down as much as ...

Four-season tents come in a few varieties, including lightweight mountaineering shelters, four-season backpacking tents, and basecamp models for ski expeditions and winter hunting. Winter tents ...

The Minima 2 Evo is a hyperlight double wall two-person tent that is free standing with an integrated pole system and fast-clip attachments for quick and easy set up. The full mesh netting main ...

And isn’t that the point? If you put a lightweight backpacking tent next to a palatial six-person tent, the first one definitely looks flimsier and it’s true that the nylon is more fragile ...

Alpkit PipeDream 200 sleeping bag review: a lightweight and packable summer bag Alpkit Cloud Base camping mat review: a light mat for fast-paced adventures There's an Ordos 3 version of this tent ...

Although a great backpacking tent, it was also one of the heavier options on our list, so the ultralight crowd might turn ...