We named the REI Half Dome 2 Plus the best 2P tent. Here we break down the features of this do-it-all camping and backpacking ...

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 ...

Yes, there's a little bit of a learning curve on the front end as you figure out how long to make your poles and where to place them, how to guy out the tent, and so on. But those skills are ...

At 5-foot-3, Claire managed with a little hop.) Instead of grommets or keys, reinforced fabric sleeves hold the tent-pole ends, a particularly thoughtful feature that suits the tent’s budget ...

Laura Lancaster Next, I tested the strength of each tent’s poles by attempting to touch the ends of each pole together—a quality pole should be able to do this without breaking. Finally, I checked the ...

The hubbed pole ends fit into aluminum grommets at the base of the tent. The grommet straps can then be staked out using MSR’s “needle” stakes. Weighing a mere quarter of an ounce ...