11 Best Tents (2023): Backpacking, Family, and Ultralight
Tenting is intense! No, actually. In case you’re going tenting, you in all probability want a tent. Hammock lovers may disagree—and we love sleeping underneath the celebs when climate permits—however more often than not, discovering and making ready satisfactory shelter for your self, your loved ones, or your pets is a nonnegotiable step towards being cozy within the nice open air. There are as many sorts of tents as there are methods to go tenting, and so they vary broadly in value and options. That will help you determine one of the best tent in your subsequent journey, we have pooled our favorites from years of testing—whether or not you are getting away for the weekend with the household or soloing Mount Whitney.
You should definitely take a look at our other buying guides, together with the Best Rain Jackets, Best Hiking Gear, Best Camping Gear, and Best Barefoot Shoes.
Up to date August 2023: We have added the Snow Peak Land Nest Medium Tent Tarp Set, Mountain {Hardware}’s huge Bridger 6, and Large Agnes’ new bikepacking choice, and we have up to date costs all through.
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