To cope with the toughest conditions, you need an equally tough waterproof shell. Here’s our round-up of the toughest ...

We were sent up a mountain with only a sheet of cloth and a few natural materials to make a waterproof tent. Being on the rugged west coast of New Zealand's South Island, we were likely to come across ...

The form of tents may differ today to those of 30,000 B.C. made from foliage or animal hides. But the function doesn't: protection from the elements. Using the hides of mammoths to make tents isn't ...

Instant tents are designed for quick and easy setup. They either come with a preassembled collapsed system or a zero-pole, pop-up design. Both of which help maximize efficiency. With thorough testing ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Popping open a large umbrella helps prevent overheating and sunburn, but it doesn't quite have the same ...

Our testing group spanned the country, in wilderness areas from Maine to Hawaii. Testers come from a variety of backgrounds, genders, and professions, from public school teachers to park rangers. Over ...