Mummy sleeping bags are the ultimate option for cold, and many are designed for below-freezing temperatures. L.L. Bean's mummy sleeping bag is ideal for temperatures down to 25 degrees. With plenty of ...

A simple tarp is one of the most versatile items you can carry into the backcountry. It can be used as a ground or table cloth, a barrier from the sun and wind, a backpack, or in a pinch, as a ...

When people start to geek out about the best camping gear, they’ll usually first start talking tents: “Just five pounds of trail weight, yet it’s rated for four seasons!” Or maybe they’ll want to show ...

Planning a cold-weather adventure? Here are six of the best rugged four-season tents, designed to handle tougher mountain ...

My first winter camping experience was a bit of an anomaly. Yes, I slept on snow, but it was an unseasonably warm February weekend near Mount Hood, with blue skies during the day and overnight ...

Do you need a 4-season tent for winter camping? Short answer: no, it isn’t necessary, but it is nice. In fact, you don’t need a tent at all if you are willing to build a snow shelter or something ...

Serious outdoorsmen and women know that camping isn’t just a warm-weather activity—but camping in cold weather requires a good winter tent. Whether you’re at hunting camp in late November or planning ...