Mountain Hardwear Backpacking Tents

How to Choose a Backpacking Tent

Learn how to shop for backpacking tents: We'll cover tent capacity, seasonality, weight, livability, setup and materials.

Tent Care Basics

Learn how to extend the life of your tent by proper setup and takedown; also get tips on how to clean, dry, store and restore it at home.

How to Set Up a Tent

Learn how to select a good campsite and get tips on setting up your footprint, poles, rainfly and guylines when you’re pitching your tent.

How to Clean a Tent

Properly cleaning your tent will allow you to enjoy many years of happy camping. Learn how in this article.

How to Store a Tent

Storing a tent properly is key to keeping it performing well for years. In this article, we teach you how and where to store your shelter.

How to Repair a Tent

Learn how to do some simple tent repairs, such as fixing a pole and patching tears, both in the field and at home.