We reviewed the top tents and tarps to cover your next camping trip ... Here we give you seven simple tips to make your first cold-weather winter camping trip much safer and much more comfortable.

You might just be pitching your tent at the wrong time of year. Winter camping isn’t for everyone ... Stowing gear overnight under a tarp or in a garbage bag can also help.

Unlike regular tarps, footprints have a shape made ... adjustable vents to keep condensation low. For cold winter camping trips, pick tents made from fire-resistant fabric and built sturdy enough ...