Fact: soggy camping is miserable camping. Just because you have a tent and rain fly doesn't mean you're safe from getting soaked. Improper use, placement or care for your tent or rain fly can mean a ...

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 ...

Wear and tear is inevitable as you use your backpacking gear in a range of conditions over dozens (or hundreds) of miles. No matter how careful you are, materials tear and components wear out, and ...