"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wear and tear is inevitable as you use your backpacking gear in a range of conditions over dozens (or ...

, water can still leak through the seams if they’re not correctly sealed. Investing in a product with reinforced seams or at least ones that are fully sealed should ensure it is waterproof. Still, ...

First, let’s get one thing straight. When they offered to sell you a tent, wouldn’t the operative phrase be, “Sell your FRIEND a tent”? After all, he’s the guy who owes you a tent. It’s bad form ...

A camping tent can be a big investment, and an ultralight backpacking model even more so. I’ve had plenty of friends put their tent away without fully drying or cleaning them, then pulled the tent out ...

Do you know how to make a camping tent from scratch? If you need a tent for camping, you can actually make a makeshift tent ...

Knowing how to pitch a tent may seem obvious, but it can leave even seasoned campers flummoxed – especially if it's late at night, conditions are blustery or you've already celebrated your arrival at ...

Emily White, her husband Joe, and her cousin Brian Wolf founded Roads, Rivers, and Trails together after a winter Appalachian Trail thru-hike. "I genuinely get excited about tents," she says. The ...

As unlikely as it may seem, the manner in which a thin piece of fabric is stretched over you while camping can make the difference between a good night’s sleep and a late-night drive home. In the ...