Serious campers, hikers and long-distance athletes know that one of the best ways to stay fit and healthy as you move through the wilderness is by getting a good night’s sleep. A bivy sack (“bivy” is ...

A quality camping tarp is one of the most valuable and convenient pieces of gear you can take on your outdoor adventures. Whether you’re heading for the backcountry for two weeks of solitude or just ...

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Sleeping under a camping tarp is a magical and minimalist experience. Unlike a tent, which cocoons you from the environment behind twin layers of the inner and flysheet, a tarp leaves you gloriously ...

Dear Kristin: I take long day hikes (20 to 30 miles) and am looking for an emergency shelter to use in case I don't make it out before nightfall. I don't want to carry a tent. I have been considering ...

Alas, the word “tarp” has several meanings. From the sounds of it, you’re describing some kind of simple, single-layer sheet that has a bit more shape and even support than just a waterproof sheet ...

Why am I reminded of the scene toward the end of Pulp Fiction” when the John Travolta character, Vincent, berates his friend Jules (Samuel L. Jackson) over Jules’s plan to give up the gangster life ...

Experience the challenge of frozen wetlands winter camping with just a tarp tent. From icy conditions to survival skills, this adventure showcases the beauty and difficulty of camping in extreme cold.