Sleeping under a camping tarp is a magical and minimalist experience. Unlike a tent, which cocoons you from the environment behind twin layers of the inner and flysheet, a tarp leaves you gloriously ...

A quality camping tarp is one of the most valuable and convenient pieces of gear you can take on your outdoor adventures. Whether you’re heading for the backcountry for two weeks of solitude or just ...

Camping and hiking are about freedom, exploration, and connecting with nature. At the same time, these activities demand preparation and the right equipment. Choosing the best tools for camping and ...

Targeted at people who prioritize backpack weight over sleeping comfort and weather protection, ultralight tarps and the tiny companies that hand make them were, until now, pretty rare. But this one ...

Alas, the word “tarp” has several meanings. From the sounds of it, you’re describing some kind of simple, single-layer sheet that has a bit more shape and even support than just a waterproof sheet ...

Many backpackers are eschewing heavy rugged tents for lightweight tarps. If you normally carry a rain poncho you can kill two birds with one stone by adapting aluminum or fiberglass tent poles to fit ...

When you think about camping, you probably picture a tent out in a national forest somewhere. But tent camping is actually only one type of camping – there are eleven more categories to choose from.