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.

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 ...

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.