Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Of course, the ideal situation is to have both in your quiver of kit, so you can choose the most appropriate for each adventure.

You can forget pretty much any bit of gear on a short, backcountry adventure, and still muddle through, but unless you plan on hammocking, your tent is vital. Exposure is one of nature’s biggest ...

Most one-person tents are made to be ultra-light and take up as little space as possible, but the lightest and most portable one-person tent isn’t necessarily the perfect tent for you. A perfect tent ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One might think that sleeping outdoors is the way to go to save money, but camping can be an extremely expensive hobby. Outdoor gear costs add ...

A great camping tent can see your family through years — even decades — of outdoor adventures. For Outdoor Life, I’ve tested dozens of models, from four-figure canvas tents to bargain-basement Amazon ...