Category: Tents

Camping Tent Reviews

Finding the perfect tent can sometimes be a daunting task.  We here at ActiveGearReview.com provide the info you want and need in our tent reviews through testing our tents in well maintained campgrounds, BLM lands (often called primitive camping), and into the backcountry on multiday trips.  This means we not only know the camping tent specs, but we also let you know how easy it is to set up and take down the tent, how functional the space inside the tent really is, whether the features of the tent are worth more than marketing propaganda, and plenty of other information to help you make your purchase decision.

Napier Sportz SUV Tent

Napier Sportz SUV Tent Review

First Thoughts on the Napier Sportz SUV Tent Tents have really reinvented themselves the past 5-10 years. As I look back on my camping experiences, I believe it is somewhat of a right of...

Kelty Horizon 2 Tent Review

Lighten the load by packing the Kelty Horizon 2 Tent so you can really cruise up the trails on backpacking trips. Kelty’s lightest two-person tent weighs a cool 3 lbs. and 10 oz. and...

Kelty Trail Ridge 6

The Kelty Trail Ridge 6 Person Tent Review

Kelty Trail Ridge 6 Introduction Kelty and the outdoors go hand in hand. From my experience with numerous pieces of gear over the years, their quality is always top notch at a reasonable price....

Big Agnes 4 mtnGLO Tent Review

Big Agnes, based in Steamboat Springs in my home state of Colorado has always made some of my favorite camping gear, from great sleeping bags to innovative inflatable sleeping pads.  The company kept up...

Mountain Hardwear Ghost UL 2 Review

Mountain Hardwear Ghost UL 2 Review

The Mountain Hardwear Ghost UL 2 tent comes in at an ultralight weight of 2 pounds, 9 ounces for a packed weight and 2 pounds 2 ounces for a minimum weight. This is the...

MSR Elixir 4 Tent

MSR Elixir 4 Tent Review

The MSR Elixir 4 Tent is the perfect camping option for the person who takes the occasional backpacking trip and plenty more car camping trips.  This tent provides the structure, design elements, and durability...

Sierra Designs Lightning 2 Tent

Sierra Designs Lightning 2 Tent Review

The three-season, two-person Lightning 2 tent from Sierra Designs is a refreshing and welcome reimagining of what a tent – and what camping – can be. The engineering and design elements comprising the tent...

copper spur ul2 tent

Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Tent Review

The Copper Spur UL2 is a 2-person 3-season that packs the ultimate in protection from the elements and creature comforts into a sub 3 pound package for backpacking or car camping. I have spent...

The North Face Tadpole 2

The North Face Tadpole FL Tent Review

The Tadpole by The North Face has long been a staple in the TNF tent line.  I had my first tadpole tent about 10 years ago and took that tent everywhere with me.  The...

Kelty Granby 4

Kelty Granby 4 Tent Review

The Kelty Granby 4 is a great tent for family camping trips.  The inside is large enough to fit four comfortably (for a tent), and this tent is equipped with a large vestibule in...

Mountain Hardwear Optic 2.5 Tent Review

Innovation in camping is high this season and Mountain Hardwear is a big player in this category.  Most recently, we tested out the Mountain Hardwear Optic 2.5 tent which sets itself apart from other...

Kelty Mach 4 Tent Review

WHO DOESN’T KNOW KELTY? Kelty has long been known as a staple of the outdoor world. Their products are easy to use,  quality, and generally just make life just a bit simpler. Kelty makes...

The North Face Mica FL 2 Tent Review

The North Face, perhaps more than any other name in outdoor gear, has made a dent in mainstream society recently. It seems that North Face down jackets are as much a staple of the...