Three-season tents are ideal for lower-elevation summer and shoulder season use, but depending on the model and conditions, can be reliable in winter and above the bushline. Access and vestibules The most common three-season tent design has twin vestibules and entrances to provide easier tent living with your companions – you won’t be tripping over each other exiting […]
About the author
Mark Watson
Wilderness gear editor Mark Watson divides his workdays between graphic design, writing and photography. His passion for tramping, climbing, cycling and storytelling has taken him all over Aotearoa and the world in search of great trails, perfect moves and epic light. He has published four books and his photographs have featured in numerous publications. Especially motivated by long distance travel, he has tramped Te Araroa and cycled from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego.
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
Mt Peel, Kahurangi National Park
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