We took some of the most popular backpacking tents into the field and tested them for livability, ease-of-setup, and overall ...

Over 7,000 miles of backpacking experience, including the AT 2011 and Te Araroa 2014-2015. 5-foot-5. Sven “Magic” Anderson — 1,350-mile LASH (PCT) 2022. Hiking with Parkinson’s disease. 6-foot-2.

An emerging new generation of ultralight backpacking tents combines compact, seriously lightweight construction with more comfort and convenience at camp. The Durston X-Dome 1+ was one recent ...