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Collage of the best camping tarps

The best camping tarps: for camping, bivying, and building shelters

By Jasper Winn last updated

The best camping tarps can serve as a sun shade, tent footprint, hammock rainfly, multi-person camp awning and more

Tents & Shelters
reasons you need a tent footprint: wild camp

5 reasons you need a tent footprint: added protection and insulation

By Kieran Cunningham last updated

Our camping expert reveals his top 5 reasons you need a tent footprint for your backcountry adventures this year

Tents & Shelters
uses for a tarp: a dog in the shade of a tarp set up next to a tent

The top 10 uses for a tarp: the lowdown on this fab sheet of functional fabric

By Jasper Winn last updated

A tarp is the ultimate piece of simple yet multifunctional equipment to include in your outdoor gear arsenal, with loads of potential backcountry uses

Camping Gear
Cinch Shelter set up in field

Would you trade your regular camping tarp for this smart tent hybrid?

By Cat Ellis published

Roomy, weather resistant, and easy to set up, the Cinch Shelter looks like a solid option for family trips

Tents & Shelters