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The article offers news briefs related to jeeps and the U.S. jeep industry as of September 1, 2016. Topics discussed include addition of a truck configurator on the website of car parts maker American Force for accessing pricing of truck parts; annual tent sale at jeep parts supplier Quadratec on October 8, 2016; and introduction of Jeep Compatriot, a replacement for Jeep Compass and Patriot, in Brazil.

The article offers several tips for visiting national parks in the U.S. including Canyonlands National Park, Utah; Joshua Tree National Park, California; and Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. It evaluates the REI Co-op Quarter Dome 3 tent; reviews the Osprey Aether AG 60 backpack; and suggests taking photographs for social media posts.

Reports the combination of tradition and improved acoustics on a tent for the Aspen Music Festival in Colorado. Transformation of the entire town into a floating seminar; Solutions for physical and acoustical problems; Provision of more rehearsal and performance space.

The article presents a humorous discussion of the author's experiences during a summer backyard camping trip in 2013, focusing on the travel advice of U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell. Glamping (glamorous camping) is addressed in relation to cots, inflatable mattresses, and comfortable tents. According to the article, June 22, 2013 is the date of the National Wildlife Federation's annual Great American Backyard Campout. The camping experiences of the author's son Lazlo are also examined.

The article evaluates several gadgets and winter apparel for U.S. servicemen including the Tenshi Tent from Nemo, Absolute Mitt mittens from Black Diamond Equipment and Sentry jacket from Arc'teryx.

The article features several new camping equipment and supplies in the United States in 2006. The new products cited include tents, camping trailers, sleeping bags, camping bags, portable air compressors and flashlights. The key features and specifications of the various camping equipment are also noted.

The article presents a pamphlet on the Sibley tent from 1860. It includes information on methods for pitching the tent, correspondence among officers, fire building inside the tents, evaluation and testimonials of the tent with respect to other conical tents, and diseases among soldiers and the impact of the tent on their health.

The article discusses the history of makeshift shelters for soldiers constructed and used during the U.S. Civil War. The author reflects on the evolution of army tentage and shelter tents, stick supports, and improvised bedsteads. Other topics include Confederate bedding, brush and board huts, and bowers.

Features products related to fishing and hunting in the United States as of August 2004. Winchester Tent's Model 64 Camo Cot; Code Blue's Standing Estrous collected from a doe immediately after its stands for a test buck; Cookware and cutlery set for campers from Meyerco; Crossbows from TenPoint Crossbow Technologies; Cookshack electric smoker oven; Shotguns from Spartan Gunworks, a division of Remington Arms Co. Inc.

Describes the rooftop tent of architect Ross Anderson above his office apartment in Chelsea, New York City. Design of the translucent tent; Exposed outdoor shower; Furnishings inside the tent.

Describes the trends for tent installations within clubs and resorts in the U.S. Functions of tents; Changes in the design and styles of tents in the U.S. market; Definition of tent; Factors to consider when deciding on buying or renting a tent; Types of tents.

A photograph of Taco Flats, a tent city located in Fresno, California, is presented, along with information on the prevalence of such encampments in the U.S. due to declining economic conditions and rising unemployment and homelessness.

Features three summer homes in the United States. Boathouse in Northern California; Stump house in Snohomish, Washington; Sweetwater Bungalows' tent cabin called Sonoma Bungalow.

Evaluates different tents available from outdoor recreation equipment manufacturers in the United States. Tips on the care of tents; Explanation of tent type and usage codes; Tent poles; Capacity; House rules for a harmonious tent life; Selecting the perfect campsite; Names of manufacturers and information on the tent models they offer.

Presents a guide for choosing camping gear. Tents; Sleeping bags; Camp kitchen tools. INSETS: Gee whiz gadgets.;Old reliables..

The article focuses on J. L. Stuart Co., a firm that offers tents for rent in the U.S. The cost of manufacturing a tent 900 feet long and 100 feet wide is around $120,000. The longest tent made by the company was for the Ventura County Fair held in Southern California. It details the approach taken by the company to make the tent for the General Motors Motorama look like a sparkling palace and not a tent.

Focuses on the development of camping equipment designed specially for women in the U.S. in 1958. Implications of the release of camping equipment in bright colors; Advantages of the development of a disposable paper tent; Features of the station wagon designed by Bill Moss of Ford.

The article examines how tent rental companies in the U.S. are cautiously looking at winter installations for cold-weather events. INSET: KEEPING CREWS SAFE.

The article focuses on the power requirements by the Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) of the U.S. as predicted by the engineers at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) in Florida as of September 2013. It states that Steve Gorin, an engineer at NSWC PCD, has reported that 70-80 percent of energy is used by MEF to run air conditioners and heaters. It highlights the efforts of the engineers' team to save energy in military tents.

The article reports on the need for tent rental companies and event organizers to implement tent installation projects that comply with the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The article recounts a hiking experience to the Appalachian Trail in the eastern U.S. The Appalachian Trail is one of several long-distance trails in the world. It presents challenging situations for hikers, hence the consideration for the equipment that they bring. For protection from the elements, a portable three-person mountaineering tent was suggested. River crossings mean that waterproof stuff sacks must be used to prevent items from soaking.

This article reports on the declining economic conditions of the state of California. Unemployment is stated to be at 10.1 percent. Housing prices have declined significantly between 2008 and 2009, and half of home sales are of foreclosed properties. Many displaced homeowners are living in tent cities throughout the state.

Presents information on several types of camping tents in the United States.

Recommends replacement tent parts. Stakes; Pins; Ground anchor kit; Choice of pins in different kinds of weather; Rope; Tent rivets.

The article discusses the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Humboldt County, California from 1885 to 1985. An overview of the establishment of the Humboldt County congregation by the church Elders N.C. McClure and pastor Philip Kent, is provided. The holding of Humboldt County's initial Seventh-day Adventist religious services in tents is discussed. An overview of Eureka, California's Adventist schools, including the Adventist school and the Humboldt Academy, is also provided. The article discusses the Seventh-day Adventist congregation's relocations to several church buildings.

The article focuses on a group project conducted by twelve girls from San Fernando High School in California that shows their ability to solve problems through technological innovation. It states that the students built a solar-powered tent to serve their city's homeless population, and presented their invention at EurekaFest, an event at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

The article discusses the challenges associated with providing tents for the collegiate community by tent rental companies in the U.S. It emphasizes that the bidding process becomes very competitive as the economy collapse. It stresses that the first problem for such service is getting in the door as most schools have a working relationship with vendors. It asserts that the occurrence of most commencement within a time span of weeks also served as a challenge to providing rental services. INSET: party favors.

The article discusses the glamping trend in the tent-rental industry in the U.S. It states that glamping originated in the safari adventures in Africa. It cites that people who own luxury tents and yurts are calling their sites glamping. The owner of Exclusive Tents Ltd. Paul Zway is planning a media campaign to push glamping in the U.S. It also mentions that the amenities and rates of glamping vary widely.

The article discusses the importance of interior fabrics during special events in the U.S. It states that liners provide a refined look and clean up the interior of the tent. It cites that they give tents contemporary look. It cites that fabrics serves as a complement or replace the ceiling liners. It also mentions that black has became a popular color for liners.

The article profiles several companies in the tent industry in the U.S. Anchor Industries Inc. in Indiana is a leader in the tent industry since 1892 and pioneered the rental tent. It states that Aztec Tents excels in providing superior quality products in the special events industry since 1966. It notes that Central Tent Co. is a leading manufacturer of frame tents and committed to excellence in product design, quality as well as customer service.

Gives an overview of the experiences of various U.S. events planning companies in setting up tents used during special events. Difficulties encountered by event planner Chicago Party Rental in setting up a tent for a wedding in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Efforts of Aztec Tents & Events to provide tenting for a Sony PlayStation party during the annual E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, California; Details of a tent set-up by Tentnology for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.

Looks at the top tent installations in the U.S. special events industry as of December 2003. Description of the tent installation created by Richmond, California-based Top Productions for the Sausalito California Art Festival; Information on the event site created by Karl's Event Rental for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra League's Symphony on Safari; Amount raised by the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh gala in October 2003; Pavilion structure created by Atlanta, Georgia-based DeBoer Vinnings for the Dayton, Ohio park celebration.

Describes several tent installations for special events in 2002. Wedding of caterer Blue Plate president Jim Horan and Jodi Fyfe in Chicago, Illinois; Number of people who installed the tent structure for the United Nations World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa; Hospitality venues set up by De Boer for the 24 Hours at Le Mans auto race in France; Number of tents installed by Napa Valley Party Services for the opening of Copia in Napa, California.

The article offers the author's view on the ultraviolet (UV) protective clothing in the U.S. The author states that adding UV protection to textiles such as awnings, tents, and roofing membranes can extend the lifecycle of the textile which could be used for a long time without physical or color degradation. The author also mentions that the trend of UV-protection for textiles will continue to increase.

The article focuses on the Green Effect program by Sierra Designs Inc., a tent and sleeping bag company, in the U.S. The program incorporates five goals including the manufacturing of environmentally friendly products, support environmental programs and organizations, and grow programs that promote sustainable outdoor recreation. Moreover, the firm has launched into four-season Convert 2 tent, with an external pole feed to internal pole sleeves.

Presents several construction materials utilized at several facilities in the U.S. Tent plaza from Fabritec Structures at Caesar's Palace Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada; Energy-efficient chillers from McQuay at Acacia Court Building in Stockton, California; MS-9600 fire-safety control panel from Fire-Lite at the BMW Information Technology Research Center at Clemson University in Greenville, South Carolina.

The article highlights certain lodgings for campers that give them rustic charm with a solid roof and a private bathroom. At River Dance Lodge in Kooskia, Idaho, platform tent comes with a big bed and an antique claw-foot hot-water tub. Rentable tepees are offered at the Tipi Village Retreat in Marcola, Oregon.

News briefs related to western North America are presented, as well as reviews of food concessions at sports stadiums such as Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, camping tents from furniture company Gallant & Jones, and popsicles from Fat Face in Sacramento, California. A list of athletes from the western U.S. who may compete in the 2012 Summer Olympics is presented, including swimmer Natalie Coughlin, water polo player Merrill Moses, and sprinter Carmelita Jeter.