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tents

Whether deep in the backcountry or just in the backyard, pitching a tent and sleeping under the stars is good for the soul. From a four-season bivy to a six-person family tent and every ultralight in between, we take shelter seriously. In addition to in-depth reviews of best-selling camping tents from Big Agnes, MSR, and Nemo, we'll also introduce you to niche offerings and up-and-coming brands like Durston Gear, Zpacks, and Hyperlite Mountain Gear. Our goal is simple: to help you plan your next family camp or ultralight through-hike.

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Backpacking Tents

Best 2-Person Backpacking Tents 2025

Pitching the REI Half Dome 2 tent on a backpacking trip.

We dive into the important features of  2-person backpacking tents and how to decide what you need, along with our  top picks of 2025.The NEMO Hornet Elite OSMO 2 is our top ultralight 2-person backpacking tent.We ...

Best 2-Person Backpacking Tents 2025

Best Backpacking Tents for 2025

Ultralight backpacking tents pitched in the mountains with a stormy sky.

We dive into the important features of backpacking tents and how to decide what you need, along with our picks for the best backpacking tents of 2025.Stormy weather high in the Rockies is great testing grounds ...

Best Backpacking Tents for 2025

Best 1-Person Backpacking Tents 2025

A backpacking pitching the Big Agnes Tiger Wall 1-person tent on a mountain in a light rain.

We dive into the important features of  a 1-person backpacking tent and how to decide what you need, along with our picks for the best solo shelters of 2025.Thankful that the Big Agnes Tiger Wall 1 ...

Best 1-Person Backpacking Tents 2025

Best 3 Person Backpacking Tent

In summary, here are my top picks for the best 3-person backpacking tents:In my opinion, MSR Mutha Hubba NX [most recent 2019 version] takes the first place due to its versatility and well thought out overall design. ...

Best 3 Person Backpacking Tent