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Picking the best backpacking tent is in-tents. It's arguably the most important piece of backpacking gear you'll buy. You want a shelter that's strikes the right balance between weather protection, living space, durability, and weight.

To help you find the best backcountry shelters for every trip, whether you're thru-hiking or just out for the weekend, we've spent years (collectively) living out of dozens of tents in all kinds of inclement weather, from the rain-soaked Pacific Northwest, to the high alpine mountains of Colorado, to frigid Wisconsin winters. We've tested tents from big brands like REI Co-Op, N

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