Tarps can be lighter and even stronger than tents. But, they can also be a pain to setup, expose you to the cold, damp ground and don’t protect you from bugs. With its new ultralight bicycle camping ...

Alas, the word “tarp” has several meanings. From the sounds of it, you’re describing some kind of simple, single-layer sheet that has a bit more shape and even support than just a waterproof sheet ...

Families, campers and outdoor adventurers looking for a versatile next-generation camping tarp may be interested in the Shelter by Cinch. A large camping tarp that can be easily deployed to provide a ...

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Many campers protect their outdoor seating area from the rain by covering it with a tarpaulin, suspended between nearby trees. The Shelter takes what looks like an easier, more versatile approach, as ...

I got my start in the outdoor writing world as an annoyingly eager intern at the now-defunct Paddler Magazine (may it rest in peace) a little over ten years ago. The mag was based out of Kirkland, ...

The central gathering spot at most campsites is the fire: when you imagine the quintessential camp scene in your mind’s eye, more often than not it’s dusk or evening, with a group of tired, grimy and ...