Camping Tents
From backpacking tents to car camping tents, you’ll find the best and most thorough tent reviews at Outdoor Empire. We research, purchase, and use dozens of different tents every year to find the best tents for the money. Whether you’re looking for the best heavy-duty canvas tent for camping with your family or the best lightweight backpacking tent, we’ve got you covered.
Camping Tent Reviews and Tips
How Much Camping Tents Cost in 2024 (Budget to High-end)
If you’re starting your journey into camping and looking to purchase your first tent, you may be wondering how much you should ...
Differences and Use Cases of Camping vs Backpacking Tents
The world of camping gear is filled to the brim with variations of similar products, which can make it incredibly challenging to ...
Tent Too Hot? 13 Proven Ways to Keep a Tent Cool
Last summer, I paddled on the Noatak River, a river above the Arctic Circle where the land sees sunlight 24 hours a ...
Springbar Skyliner vs Classic Jack 140 (I Own Both)
I’ve recently had the pleasure of trying out two fantastic tents that have caught my attention: the Springbar Skyliner and the Springbar ...
Springbar Skyliner Tent Review
Winter camping in cold weather or snow can be miserable if you can’t stay warm. Likewise, summer camping in a tent that ...
How to Fix Holes in Tents (Nylon, Polyester, Canvas & More)
Sometimes wear and tear happens to a tent, and you need to repair it. Like any fabric material, tents will degrade over ...
Canvas vs Nylon vs Polyester: Camping Tent Material Faceoff
If you’re in the market for a new tent, you may be wondering which tent material is best. During your search, you ...
White Duck Outdoors Prota Canvas Tent Review (Hands-on)
There are so many camping tent options out there that it can be hard to spot a good one from a bad ...
Kodiak Canvas Flex-Bow Tent Review (Hands-on, Long-Term)
If you’re like me, you probably like the idea of a canvas tent for its many benefits such as being 4-season capable, ...
Springbar Classic Jack Canvas Tent Review (Hot Tent Ready)
Once you have honed in on the benefits of a canvas tent, you start to look at different designs. Cabin tents, wall ...
Teton Sports Mesa Canvas Tent Review
Canvas tents have sort of an old-school appeal. It seems like if we camp in a canvas tent, their nostalgic vibes will ...
Best Canvas Tents (Hands-on Tested Buyer’s Guide)
Canvas tents may not be the norm in the camping world today, but they used to be. The nostalgic wild western vibes ...
How To Select The Right Tent Size for Camping (+ Size Chart)
Do you like waking up in a sleeping bag, a zipper-pull away from standing at the shore of a serene lake, or ...
Need a Groundsheet Under a Tent? (Here’s When You Do)
More Americans are heading outdoors, and camping has become a preferred way to do that. New campers often see other, more experienced, ...
9 FAQs About Canvas Tents (Consider This Before You Buy)
The subject of camping and the type of tent to use is fraught with debate. At least when it comes to car ...
Which Is Better, a Cabin or a Dome Tent? (Pros and Cons)
If you’re looking to join the ranks of the 48 million Americans who go camping every year, choosing your first tent can ...
Is a Canvas Tent Better? (Pros and Cons of Canvas Tents)
When you go camping, you need to bring a good tent. But before that, you have to decide whether to get a ...
10 Best Backpacking Tents Reviewed (Ultralight Hiking Tents)
Sleeping under the stars in the great outdoors is a fantastic way to get out and truly enjoy nature. However, going out ...