When you’re in the backcountry, shit inevitably happens: you accidentally pitch your tent on an unseen rock, winds pick up to the point where your tent can’t handle it, a branch falls on your campsite ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wear and tear is inevitable as you use your backpacking gear in a range of conditions over dozens (or ...

First, let’s get one thing straight. When they offered to sell you a tent, wouldn’t the operative phrase be, “Sell your FRIEND a tent”? After all, he’s the guy who owes you a tent. It’s bad form ...

Canvas wall tents are built to handle serious backcountry conditions — hunting camps, outfitter setups, and extended ...

Finicky zipper. Poor stash pocket placement. Tent poles require more force than I'd like to put together, take apart. I've found that Mountain Safety Research tends to arrive at an impressive ...

Many minor fixes can be done in the field. Here are our best tips for common tent repair needs ...