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If you've traveled much in a land of lakes and rivers, you know the troubles that worry even the most seasoned wilderness trippers: overgrown portages, hungry bugs, storms or shorelines that force you ...

Pyramid tents have been around for decades, and there’s good reason for it. The Mega Light continues the heritage of the Mega Mid, which originated with Yvon Chouinard’s designs in the early 1980’s.

For those who believe that less weight means more freedom in the backcountry, there’s never been a better time to be a hiker. Gone are the days when going ultralight meant you carried nothing more ...

WATERLOO | Pete Downs feels like he’s running a startup, even though his company, Waterloo Tent & Tarp Inc., has been doing business since 1884. He basically had to rebuild the company on a sharper, ...

Explore incredible winter shelters crafted amidst snow and serene landscapes! In this video, I showcase three creative house designs perfected during winter. Whether you're a fan of snow survival ...

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- With the Safe Harbor shelter closing for the season, those who stayed there are having to find a new place to sleep. For many, that means moving to places like The ...

Ask any of the hundreds of thousands of earthquake victims living outdoors in Haiti's shattered capital and you're apt to get the same plea: "Give us a tent." Few will get one. Aid agencies and ...