The best new tents, bivies and shelters for solo trips into the great Canadian outdoors

SHELTER SELECTOR

Choose your shelter based on your activity, as well as the terrain, weather, bug pressure and how much comfort and storage room you want at camp.

TENTS Best for base camps, rough weather and trips where extra space for gear and added comfort is important.

BIVY BAGS The lightest and most compact options, although they can feel cramped on longer trips. Hooped models provide more headroom and ventilation.

HAMMOCKS Work well suspended over rocks, roots, mud or uneven ground where tents are difficult to pitch. Full bug nets and integrated rainflies are essential.