All around tent test

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A team of nine backpackers tested eight different tents during extreme weather conditions in Utah's wilderness areas. The tents were evaluated on such criteria as wind stability, ease of setup, ventilation, rain-proofing and durability. The $250 Walrus Warp/2 earned the top rating.

Eureka Summit (Tent), JanSport Sherpa Dome (Tent), Marmot Peapod (Tent), Moss Stardome DST (Tent), Mountain Hardwear Winterlight (Tent), Peak 1 Orion (Tent), Sierra Designs Nightwatch CD (Tent), Walrus Warp/2 (Tent)

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Tents that breathe: seven stormproof shelters that won't cook you alive on a hot, buggy night

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Five campers tested seven, ventable tents during a July trip to Upper Michigan's Porcupine Mountains. The $269.99 Eureka Alpenlite 2 and the $185 Walrus Arch Rival earned the top ratings. Criteria evaluated included wind stability, ease of setup, and durability.

Quest Preying Mantis (Tent), Eureka Alpenlite 2 (Tent), Moss Starlet (Tent), Mountain Hardwear Glacier (Tent), Outbound Corona Mesh II (Tent), North Face Ventilator (Tent), Walrus Arch Rival (Tent)

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Tents for the frugal: a test of three-season, two-person shelters for less than $250

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Eight brands of inexpensive tents are rated on the basis of features such as weight, ventilation, durability, wind stability, space, and ease of use. The prices range from $140 to $250. Sierra Designs' Meteor Light tent receives the highest overall rating.

Sierra Designs Meteor Light (Tent), Eureka Pinnacle 2 (Tent), Kelty Vortex 2 (Tent), L.L. Bean Ultralight (Tent), North Face Lunar Light (Tent), Quest Starlight (Tent), Recreational Equipment Nite Lite (Tent), Walrus Two-Star (Tent)

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