Shelter
Exped Ultra 6.5R
Warm, quiet and comfortable for side sleeping through 60 nights, with a thin shell that rewards careful handling.
Field-tested gear
Tent, Shelter and Sleep System Reviews
Tents, sleeping bags and camp mattresses tested through long stays, wet weather, wind and repeated setup. We explain comfort, packed size, durability and the conditions each product suits.
6 published reviews
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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2
Generous solo space, two doors and useful storage, with a cramped fit for two wide mats and poor comfort in strong wind.
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MSR Hubba Hubba HD 2
Warm, spacious and impressively stable in rain and high wind, with a weight and ventilation tradeoff.
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NEMO Roamer Mattress
Two linked Singles delivered near-home comfort through 90 nights in Quebec, with excellent warmth and clear limits when the route required carrying them.
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Marmot Wraptor 30 Synthetic
Bed-like zipperless comfort and excellent temperature control after 90 nights, offset by synthetic bulk and a looser seal near freezing.
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The North Face Wawona 6
Thirty nights with two adults and two children reveal generous space, excellent ventilation and a highly practical vestibule, at the cost of weight and setup time.
Care and repair
How to take care of a tent and make it last longer
Manufacturer-specific cleaning methods, reproofing intervals and repairs for PU, silicone and DCF fabrics.