Ultralight tents are one of the great engineering marvels: out of a sheet of wafer-thin fabric and a pair of trekking poles, you can make shelter suitable to withstand wind, rain, bugs, and more. Our ...

From Zpacks to Big Agnes to MSR, we've rounded up the best backpacking tents of 2024 that offer lightweight, compact shelter whenever you're adventuring far from home.

A few examples: The Skyscape–X single-person tent weighs a mere 16.5 ounces and the Flight 30 backpack comes in at only 19 ounces. The Gatewood Cape doubles as a poncho and shelter.

Choosing a solid tent for when you’re trekking in the wilderness can be one of the most nerve-racking parts of getting into backpacking. That’s why we interviewed our favorite outdoor experts ...

Best Do-it-All Camping Tent: MSR Hubba Hubba LT 3 Best Solo Backpacking Tent: Alps Mountaineering Helix 1 Best Ultralight Backpacking Tent: Big Agnes Fly Creek UL ...

For plenty of outdoorsmen and women, ultralight backpacking conjures up a particularly kooky image. Sawed-off toothbrushes. Dingy plastic water bottles with water filters screwed on top. Backpacks — ...