Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Of course, the ideal situation is to have both in your quiver of kit, so you can choose the most appropriate for each adventure.

When it comes to traipsing around the great outdoors, less is certainly more in terms of baggage. That's why we always see such an emphasis on making adventure gear as light as possible, something ...

Yeah, that s a good point. Three-season tents such as the otherwise excellent Marmot EOS 1 ($225; marmot.com) often have too much mesh to be good winter tents. But it does have a full-coverage fly, so ...

A shelter is a critical component of anyone's outdoor adventure gear list. While a standard backpacking setup usually includes a tent, there are other options besides a freestanding tent or a finicky ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A shelter is a critical component of anyone’s outdoor adventure gear list. While a ...

The Outdoor Research Helium UL Bivy is an excellent minimalist shelter for fastpacking, bikepacking and other adventures where weight and pack size are paramount. It’s no substitute for a tent, but it ...

If I had to guess, I’d say that most sea kayakers in the northwest carry a three or four season tent. The three, or 3S, will cost less, weigh less and have the best ventilation from mesh panels ...

A couple of decades ago, choosing between a one-person tent and a bivy sack was pretty easy. The differences between the two types of solo shelters were more extreme than they are now. Early bivy ...