Category: Camping Tents

When you are walking 20+ miles a day on long-distance paths like the Appalachian Trail (AT), Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), or Continental Divide Trail (CDT), every single ounce in your pack counts. Your shelter is one of the “Big Three” weight items (alongside your sleep system and backpack), making your tent choice critical to your comfort, safety, and trail success. The ultralight gear market has evolved rapidly. Today’s thru-hiking tents manage to cut weight to absurdly low levels without forcing you to sacrifice storm worthiness. After analyzing thousands of miles of real-world trail performance, we have broken down the best ... Read more

Cold nights can quickly turn an enjoyable camping trip into an uncomfortable one. A good heating solution can help you stay warmer, but choosing a heater for a tent requires more than simply looking at heat output or price. In this guide, we compare seven popular heating options for camping, including propane heaters, electric space heaters, and wood-burning tent stoves. We look at their intended use, key features, advantages, limitations, and the safety considerations you should understand before using a heater at camp. Important safety note: Never assume that a portable heater is safe inside a tent simply because it ... Read more