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Whether you want an ultra-lightweight tent for backcountry camping or something roomier for the family, reviewers say these are 2025's best backpacking tents.

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Before testing backpacking quilts, I didn’t understand what the hype was about. Anytime someone mentioned one, I always thought, “Can’t I just use a sleeping bag? What’s the difference?” Turns out ...