Hilleberg is known by gear heads for producing about the finest backpacking tents on the market. It really doesn’t get much better. We were fortunate to get our hands on their Kaitum 2 model and took it for a spin on a recent backpacking trip. The tent packs a ton of features, and a ton of space, in a very lightweight setup. Check this one out for sure, and stop by hilleberg.com for more!

Grand Trunk’s Nano-7 Hammock has to be about the lightest, most compact hammock in the universe. At just 7 ounces, you can hardly afford not to take it with you on your next backpacking or camping trip! The newest version features some great improvements, so you’ll want to check this one out.  And be sure to visit GrandTrunkGoods.com for even more on this and other Grand Trunk gear.

The ENO Onelink Hammock System is an all in one system that will keep you comfortable hammock camping in almost any conditions and won’t break the bank. The system can be customized to include different size hammocks, an insect shield, various fly and rain tarp configurations, and all sorts of cool accessories.  Do yourself a solid and check this one out fo sho my weebles.  Stop by eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com for even more hammock sweetness.

Easton’s new line of tents are some of the most innovative to recently hit the market.  The Hat-Trick is a 3 person tent that weighs just 5.5 lbs.  Featuring their new, proprietary Carbon EVO™ high-strength composite poles with AirLock™ connectors, this really is in the upper echelon of backpacking tents.  Check it out, and stop by EastonMountainProducts.com for even more.

Eureka!’s new Apex series features affordable tents that don’t skimp on quality.  The Apex 2XT is the 2 person model, featuring a full fly, easy set up, two doors, and lots of great other specs.  Check out the review and stop by EurekaTent.com for more info!

This week’s gear giveaway features two great products from Suisse Sport, the Yosemite Tent and the Adventurer Ultra-Compactable Mummy Sleeping Bag. One winner will win both of these great products, so be sure to watch the video for entry rules. Stop by CampToys.com for more info on this tent and bag!

This week’s gear giveaway contest is sponsored by Grand Trunk and features their super cool Uinta Quick-Set Family and Car Camping Tent. This 4-person tent sets up in no time, and has a ton of great features.  Check out the video for more details, and for the rules to enter!  Stop by GrandTrunkGoods.com to learn more about the Uinta.

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Big Agnes is a true leader in the world of camping and backpacking gear, winning awards year in and year out.  In this episode, we take a close look at their King Creek 6 tent. Great for car camping, it can fit a family of 6 and still has room for all of your gear.  Tons of great features in this bad boy.  Check out the video review and be sure to visit BigAgnes.com for more info on this sweet tent.

The GoLite Eden 1 Tent is a super spacious one-man backpacking tent.  We liked it so much we gave it our Best of 2010.  Under 3.5 lbs, but still providing a ton of room and a very large vestibule area, the Eden 1 really brings it.  Durable, lightweight, and spacious.  Check out the review, and let us know what you think!  What’s your go-to backpacking tent?

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The Suisse Sport Yosemite Tent is a very affordable tent for family camping. It has some very nice features, and really holds up well for a tent in its price range. A 2-room dome tent with a 10×8 footprint for $59 is really a great deal. Check out the review and let us know your thoughts!

You can purchase this tent through Amazon by clicking here.