Wilderness in winter can be calm and rejuvenating, but only if you've got the proper gear at your disposal. This year, we have an array of new and updated winter shelters hitting the market--each ...

Heading into the hills during winter can be breathtaking, but it also brings serious risks. Many campers assume that any tent will do, not realising that typical three-season shelters aren’t built to ...

Serious outdoorsmen and women know that camping isn’t just a warm-weather activity—but camping in cold weather requires a good winter tent. Whether you’re at hunting camp in late November or planning ...

If you’ve ever woken up shivering in a tent during a winter trip, you know how miserable that can be. I’ve been there—teeth chattering, wishing for just a bit more warmth. That’s why I put together ...

We’re going to come right out and say it: The idea of separate “three-season” tents for the spring, summer, and fall, and “four-season” tents which can handle year-round is wrong. As a new camper ...

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