Let’s face it – backpacking gear can burn a hole in your wallet faster than a campfire devours marshmallows. And when it comes to tents, the phrase “you get what you pay for” often rings true. But after plenty of trial and error, we’ve found that you can score a solid, weather-worthy best backpacking tent…
I’ll never forget the first time we got caught in an unexpected windstorm while tent camping in high winds. One moment we were roasting marshmallows by the fire, and the next, we were scrambling to hold our tent down before it flew into the trees. Ever since then, we’ve made it a mission to test…
If you’ve ever spent a summer camping trip swatting at mosquitoes or scrambling to set up a complicated tent while the sky turns an ominous shade of gray, then you know how valuable an instant screen tent with floor can be. We sure do. After dozens of trips, from breezy lakesides to muddy forest clearings,…
When it comes to year-round outdoor adventure, the right tent can make or break your trip. Over the past year, we took on trails, beaches, mountains, and muddy festivals, testing lightweight all season tent options that claimed to offer shelter no matter the season. And let me tell you—some delivered more than expected, while others…
Tent camping in the desert? There’s something magical about waking up in the middle of the desert. The silence, the colors, the endless sky—you feel like you’re on another planet. But let me tell you, if your tent isn’t up to the challenge, you’re in for a world of discomfort. Blistering sun during the day,…
There’s nothing quite like packing up the car, wrangling the kids, and heading out into the woods for a weekend away from screens and to-do lists. As a family who’s tested tents in everything from sudden mountain rain to calm lakeside evenings, we know one thing for sure: your tent can make or break your…
There’s something sacred about sleeping under the stars—until your tent leaks, collapses in the wind, or turns into a sauna at sunrise. Trust us, we’ve been there. That’s why we decided to put some of the best Eureka tents to the test on real trips, in real conditions—from misty mountain tops to breezy lakesides and…
If there’s one lesson we’ve learned from years of camping—from desert winds to alpine storms—it’s this: a tent can make or break your trip. You can forget the perfect campsite, the scenic trails, and the s’mores by the fire if your tent starts leaking or collapsing halfway through your adventure. That’s why we’ve become obsessed…
Winter camping has a magic all its own. There’s something about the stillness of a snow-covered forest, the crisp bite of alpine air, and the satisfaction of waking up warm while the world outside your tent is frozen solid. But let’s be honest—camping in extreme cold isn’t for the faint of heart. If your shelter…
If you’ve ever been caught in a sudden downpour while camping, you already know—not all tents are created equal. Not every tent is a heavy rain camping tent! We’ve had our share of soggy sleeping bags and leaky seams. That’s why we decided to go on a mission: to test some of the most talked-about…