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The Torreya is a beautiful tent, both to look at and to use. Feature rich and smartly-designed, we love this tent.
Credit: Rob Gaedtke
Your experience in the backcountry depends on how well you prepare, so we're here to help you find that magical list of necessities for any venture. If you're planning on being tent-bound on your next road trip, we've got reviews on everything from the best camping tents to the top camping sleeping bags so that you won't have to leave the comforts of home, at least not all of them. Look no further for the best backpacking tent. We also have reviews that will help you discover the best ultralight backpacks and the best camping cookware on the market.

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