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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...