Outdoor tents can be a relaxing space at a weekend camp, or a life-saving shelter in a threatening storm. No matter what conditions you'll be camping in, there is a tent made for it. Advancing technologies, fabrics and construction materials are making tents lighter, easier to set up, more spacious and able to withstand every kind of weather imaginable.
Nemo Losi 3 Person Tent
The Nemo Losi is a three-season tent that, according to Backpacker.com, uses the best of all Nemo's innovations to create a spacious, weather-resistant, light-weight package that is as pleasing to look at as it is to sleep in. With 48-inch ceilings and 50 square feet of floor space, the Losi has plenty of room for comfort. The vestibule adds sheltered space and several storage pocket organizers keep your keys, pocket knife and headlamp safely stored away. It weighs 6 lbs, and as of 2010, retails for $400.
Mounatin Hardwear
Mountain Hardwear's Trango series sets a good example of what a four-season back-country tent should be all about. Built to handle the rigors of the toughest, coldest conditions on earth, the Trango is made from a tough, weather-resistant nylon fabric, ultra-light composite poles and has a double-poled vestibule that seals and holds up well, so you can store your gear and pack without worry, according to mountainhardwear.com. It weighs 9 lbs. As of 2010, it costs $525.
Black Diamond Awahee
The Black Diamond Awahee is an excellent tent for traveling across climates, according to backcountry.com. The versatility of this ultra-light, four-season tent makes this a great choice for camping everywhere from alpine peaks to desert canyons. Its single-wall, three-pole construction keep the weight down and weather out, and the two full-size wall doors open wide, allowing easy in an out. It's 33 square feet with a 45-inch ceiling and weighs 3 lbs. It retails for $649 as of 2010.
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