Three-season tents are structured to handle strong winds (but not snow loads), and the walls are made from mesh, which strikes a good balance between ventilation and protection. Four-season tents feature tough fabrics, sturdy …

If you’re backpacking into a camping destination on your own, you typically want a tent that weighs less than 5 pounds; whereas if you’re backpacking with a group and are dividing the weight, you can go up to 8 pounds. If …

The vast majority of good backpacking tents use aluminum poles, which are strong, light, and easy to replace. Fiberglass poles are found on inexpensive, light-duty tents; they're cheaper, heavier, and less durable. Carbon …

Tents come in several configurations; each has its pros and cons.

A tent with just one door is lighter than a two door tent, but causes people to crawl over each other to get in and out. Two doors really boost the comfort/livability factor of a tent, especially when each door is protected by …

Sleeping capacity generally denotes the number of campers that can sleep snugly in a tent, with little room for gear. Get a tent with additional capacity if you intend to store gear inside or if you have a dog. When looking at …