Camping is all about embracing the great outdoors—but no one enjoys being too cold, too hot, or dripping wet in their tent. Enter the insulated tarp, an underrated yet essential piece of camping ...

However, for short trips of a couple of nights out, a bivi bag and/or tarp is my first choice. Tarps are cheap and lightweight compared to tents. They are quick to set up, take down and much less ...