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The form of tents may differ today to those of 30,000 B.C. made from foliage or animal hides. But the function doesn't: protection from the elements. Using the hides of mammoths to make tents isn't ...

As the name suggests, a 4-season tent should function in all four seasons of the year. However, most 4-season tents perform best in colder weather conditions during shoulder seasons and winter camping ...

Camping means getting back in touch with nature. It means delicious food cooked over the open fire, relaxing afternoons out on the trails or in the water and nights under the stars. A well-stocked car ...