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MSR Cyclone Tent Stakes

The MSR Cyclone Stake Kit offer solid anchor points in soft ground. Made from aluminum with twisted shafts to create better traction in soft soils and mud, each stake is 10” long, weighs 1.2 ounces and includes an anchoring cord. Sold in packs of 4.

Helpful Hints for Quick and Easy Tent Setup

Your new tent most likely came packaged with instructions for setup, which should give you a good idea of how to actually pitch it. No matter who made your tent or how complete the manufacturer’s instructions are, there are several steps you can take to make pitching easier time after time. Follow along as Backcountry Edge Gear Specialist Becky discusses some great tips for how to set up your tent.

How to Fix Imperfections in Tent Mesh

As manufacturers of lightweight gear for backpacking continue to innovate, the materials they are using maintain a high tear strength at a fraction of the weight of traditional fabrics.  The mesh used in tent construction perfectly…

Tent Trail Weight vs. Packed Weight Explained

So, what’s the difference between a tent’s “trail weight” and its “packed weight?” These two specifications may appear side by side on a list of information about your specific tent, but they refer to different combinations of your tent’s components. In this Expert Advice video, Backcountry Edge Gear Specialist Becky clearly speaks to what each of these specifications means.

6 Tips for Tent Storage

You’ve just made a big investment in an awesome tent and want to keep enjoying it for years to come. Believe it or not, how you store your tent can be the biggest factor in how long it lasts. Follow along as our Gear Specialist, Becky, discusses some great tips for storing your tent at home and on the trail.

Big Agnes mtnGLO Technology

Offering enough light to effectively illuminate the interior of the tent, the patent-pending Big Agnes mtnGLO technology integrates strands of LED lights directly into the tent seams. Durable and flexible, the strands hold up to the wear of pitching and tearing down. Easy-to-use push-button controllers allow you to toggle through on, off, and 50% brightness settings. The lights are powered by AAA batteries (not included) but can also be lit by any USB power source.

Kelty Grand Mesa 3 Backpacking Tent

Priced to appeal to cost-conscious backpackers and campers, the Kelty Grand Mesa 3 tent provides excellent value and performance for 3-season use. The no-frills Grand Mesa 3 offers solid construction and functional design.