Open main menu

The Best Tents and Shelters for Camping and Backpacking

Ready for a night out? Whether you’re an ultralight alpinist, family of backpackers, devoted hanger, or comfort camper, you'll find the best tents, tarps, and hammocks for your outdoor overnights right here.

Check out our top picks below—including price comparisons—to shelter you in any terrain, trip, or season: winter mountaineering, three-season thru-hiking, warm weather car camping, hammock hanging, alpine bivys, tarps, and emergency shelter.

Or you can browse our thousands of independent tent and shelter ratings and reviews by product type, brand, or price. Written by real-world hikers, backpackers, alpinists, climbers, and paddlers, Trailspace community reviews will help you select a dependable, field-tested, outdoor abode just right for your next adventure.

photo of a four-season tent

Four-Season Tents

photo of a 3-4 season convertible tent

3-4 Season Convertible Tents

photo of a three-season tent

Three-Season Tents

photo of a warm weather tent

Warm Weather Tents

photo of a bivy sack

Bivy Sacks

photo of a tarp/shelter

Tarps and Shelters

photo of a bug shelter

Bug Shelters

photo of a hammock/accessory

Hammocks and Accessories

photo of a canopy

Canopies

photo of a tent accessory

Tent Accessories

What’s the “best” tent or shelter for you? Consider your personal outdoor needs, preferences, and budget: