Now based in Boulder, Sierra Designs was on the front end of the ultralight tent category before it had a name. Evolving from classic 1980s models like the Meteor Light, this year’s latest and ...

The Convert 3 has potentially double the vestibule space of a comparable tent at nearly half the weight. I would recommend this as a top choice for those who backpack as much as they sea kayak. When ...

I m going to assume you aren t hauling a big tent such as the Sierra Designs Bedouin 6 ($360, 18 pounds; sierradesigns.com) on a backpacking trip. You re car/kayak/boat camping, or something like it.

Testing out a trio of three-person backcountry tents from Sierra Designs, Hilleberg, and Big Agnes on shoulder-season paddling trips in the boreal north. In case you haven’t noticed, tents have become ...

Question: I am planning a climbing trip on Mount Denali, and shopping for a three-person tent. One option might be the Alpha CD by Sierra Designs, but will it stand against the high wind? Also, what ...

At six pounds 13 ounces, the Reverse Combi is the heaviest of the eight new-for-2005 shelters we tested—and is probably the most tent you’ll want to carry. But this Gear of the Year’s thoughtful ...