When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Of course, the ideal situation is to have both in your quiver of kit, so you can choose the most ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A shelter is a critical component of anyone’s outdoor adventure gear list. While a ...

Not all hikes of the Pacific Crest Trail (or any long-distance thru-hike) begin this way, but somewhere along the route, nearly every hiker turns into a “weight weenie.” The affectionate moniker goes ...

A couple of decades ago, choosing between a one-person tent and a bivy sack was pretty easy. The differences between the two types of solo shelters were more extreme than they are now. Early bivy ...