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  • The REI Wonderland 6 in my yard in the heavy rain.
    Waterproof Tents

    How Long Do Tents Stay Waterproof & When They Need Re-Proofing

    ByLiz Ho January 19, 2024February 6, 2024

    Do tents lose their waterproofing? How long do they stay waterproof? What affects their waterproofed-ness? This blog post goes through all these questions, and more. Key Takeaways RELATED: Best Waterproof Tents for Rain Do Tents Lose their Waterproofing? Unfortunately so. Tents do not stay waterproof forever, and will eventually lose their waterproofing. From my tent…

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  • Water hose on the Teton Sports Mountain Ultra 2
    Waterproof Tents

    What is a Hydrostatic Head Rating for Tents: MUST Know!

    ByLiz Ho January 19, 2024February 6, 2024

    What is a hydrostatic head rating for a tent? This rating tells you how effective your tent will be at keeping you dry, but it’s not the only thing you need to look at when it comes to a tent’s waterproofing. Key Takeaways RELATED: Best Waterproof Tents for Heavy Rain What are Hydrostatic Head (HH)…

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  • The North Face Wawona 6 in the heavy rain in my yard.
    Waterproof Tents

    Are Tents Waterproof? Is YOUR Tent Waterproof? (REAL Pictures!)

    ByLiz Ho January 19, 2024May 13, 2025

    After testing over 30 tents in the rain, I think I know a little bit about the features that make a tent waterproof, and I’ve also given you some action steps below to find out if the tent that you have is waterproof. And if you don’t have a waterproof tent, you can also check…

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  • The author in 3 of the best family tents
    Best Of | Family Tents

    The 9 Best Family Camping Tents (Bought & Tested!)

    ByLiz Ho January 16, 2024May 13, 2025

    Over the past 4 years, I’ve bought and tested over 30 different family camping tents, and for this review, only these 9 best family tents made the cut: Best Family Tents – Quick Summary Here’s a quick summary of all the family camping tents that I recommend (after buying and testing, of course). Here’s why…

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  • The author testing 3 of the best waterproof tents in her yard.
    Best Of | Waterproof Tents

    The 5 Best Waterproof Tents for Heavy Rain (Bought & Tested!)

    ByLiz Ho January 16, 2024August 11, 2025

    I’ve tested over 30 camping tents in the rain, and only 5 of them did great. Here are the 5 best waterproof tents for heavy rain: Best Waterproof Tents – Quick Summary Here’s a quick summary of all the waterproof tents that I recommend: These 5 waterproof tents set me back by more than $1,500…

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  • The featured image of my Best Cabin Tents blog post.
    Best Of | Cabin Tents

    The 7 Best Cabin Tents 2025 (I Bought & Tested Them All!)

    ByLiz Ho January 10, 2024May 13, 2025

    For this review, I bought and tested these 7 best cabin tents: Best Cabin Tents – Quick Summary Here’s a quick summary of all the cabin tents that I recommend (after buying and testing, of course). Here’s why you can trust me – I spent almost $2,500 buying all 7 of these cabin tents (yes,…

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  • The author in her Gazelle T4 Hub Tent (left) and her Core Equipment Cabin 10 (right).
    Best Of | Instant Tents

    The 7 Best Instant Tents (I Bought & Tested Them All!)

    ByLiz Ho January 5, 2024May 13, 2025

    For this review, I bought and tested these 7 best instant tents: Best Instant Tents – Quick Summary Here’s a quick summary of all the instant tents that I recommend (after buying and testing, of course): I spent almost $2,000 buying all 7 of these tents (yes, I actually buy all my tents with my…

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  • The author in her Ozark Trail Dark Rest Instant Cabin 6
    Instant Tents

    Ozark Trail 6-Person Dark Rest Instant Cabin Tent Review (Tested!)

    ByLiz Ho January 3, 2024May 13, 2025

    I bought the Ozark Trail Dark Rest Instant Cabin 6-Person Camping Tent from a friend to make this review, and I managed to test its ease of use, dark rest technology, quality, and loads more. Recommendation I would recommend this Ozark Trail tent only if you check all the following boxes: Otherwise, there are plenty…

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  • The author sitting on a chair under the awning of the REI Skyward 4
    Cabin Tents

    REI Co-op Skyward 4 Tent Review (Bought & Tested!)

    ByLiz Ho January 2, 2024May 13, 2025

    This is my REI Skyward 4 tent review. I bought this camping tent and tested it for its ease of use, spaciousness, rain protection, and loads more. Recommendation The REI Co-op Skyward Tent is one heck of a versatile camping tent. It’s perfect if you’re looking for a cabin tent with a vestibule, and this…

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  • The author in her Gazelle T4 Hub Tent
    Cabin Tents | Instant Tents

    Gazelle T4 Hub Tent Review (Bought & Tested!)

    ByLiz Ho January 2, 2024May 13, 2025

    This is my Gazelle T4 Hub review. I bought this tent, went camping in it about half a dozen times, and also tested it for its ease of setup, ease of pack away, livability, weather protection, and much more. Recommendation The Gazelle T4 Hub Tent is easily one of the best instant tents I’ve ever…

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