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 ...

American backpacking gear specialist Zpacks already has one of the world's lightest lineups of tents and shelters, with some single-sleepers that flirt with a mere half-pound (227 g). Its new Duplex ...

From the super-popular Decathlon Forclaz MT900 trekking pole tent to the Zpacks Plex Solo, claimed to be the world’s lightest shelter, trekking pole tents have been creating quite a buzz in the wild ...

One of the first decisions you have to make when deciding on a backpacking tent is freestanding vs non-freestanding. Freestanding, means you don’t need to stake out the tent in order for you to ...

Lightweight, high quality, and affordable: When it comes to backpacking gear, you generally have to settle for just two of the three. Thanks to a growing, competitive ultralight market, though, that's ...

For those who believe that less weight means more freedom in the backcountry, there’s never been a better time to be a hiker. Gone are the days when going ultralight meant you carried nothing more ...

Nemo Equipment Inc. recently unveiled its new ultralight tent designed to work with a single trekking pole. The Spike Storm Trekking Pole Tent weighs one pound, seven ounces packed in its stuff sack ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Choosing the right lightweight tent can be the difference between a comfortable base weight and an ...

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. Not only is it likely the most expensive piece of gear in your ...