Even the sturdiest tents need repairs sometimes, and one of the most common tent repairs is the poles. If you want to prolong the life of your tent, proper tent maintenance can help, but knowing how ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you accidentally folded up or stored your tent while wet and it’s beginning to mildew, submerge it in a bath of Lysol ...

"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 ...