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  • Can A Cube-Like Shape Really Make A Better Tent?

    Can A Cube-Like Shape Really Make A Better Tent?

    Earlier this year we told you about a new generation of tents that are ditching the traditional domes and triangles for an all-new shape: cubes. And man, you guys found some flaws in that idea. Will the roof pool rain or the sides collapse in high wind? We took one backpacking in Yosemite to find…


  • Why Your Next Tent Might Be A Cube

    Why Your Next Tent Might Be A Cube

    The next generation of ultralight backpacking tents is adopting vertical walls and square shapes to maximise living space while shedding weight. Here’s how they work and what these new tents mean for your next camping trip.


  • Can Inflatable Poles Make Better Tents?

    Can Inflatable Poles Make Better Tents?

    Replacing their rigid predecessors, inflatable poles offer advantages like ease of setup — you just pump them up — and increased strength. Disadvantages are weight and complication. Worth it? We spent a week living in an inflatable tent to find out.