We've been looking closely at the reinvigorated ultralight freestanding backpacking tent segment lately, but it hasn't escaped us that there are much lighter ways of sheltering down in the backwoods.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Of course, the ideal situation is to have both in your quiver of kit, so you can choose the most appropriate for each adventure.

When it comes to traipsing around the great outdoors, less is certainly more in terms of baggage. That's why we always see such an emphasis on making adventure gear as light as possible, something ...

The Tact Bivvy 2.0 is a lightweight reusable bivy sack that can act as a liner for a traditional sleeping bag or be utilized on its own. Whether your night outside is planned or unplanned, this ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A shelter is a critical component of anyone’s outdoor adventure gear list. While a ...

Serious campers, hikers and long-distance athletes know that one of the best ways to stay fit and healthy as you move through the wilderness is by getting a good night’s sleep. A bivy sack (“bivy” is ...

Trying to get a decent night's sleep out in the Afghan bush can be pretty tough. It's hot as Hades in the day, and bone chillingly cold at night. You're rocking and rolling -- literally on rocks and ...

A couple of decades ago, choosing between a one-person tent and a bivy sack was pretty easy. The differences between the two types of solo shelters were more extreme than they are now. Early bivy ...