Backpacking tents

[Maxman1]

Anyone have experience with lightweight tents? I've been thinking of this for non-tactical, no one cares type exercises.

 

[dangerboy]

Just that they suck if you are in windy conditions, act like a big sail. I prefer a dome style that survives gusts of winds better.

 

[daftandbarmy]

Just that they suck if you are in windy conditions, act like a big sail. I prefer a dome style that survives gusts of winds better.

Dome tents, being self-supporting, are better in all 4 seasons as well and can take a large wind/ snow load.

Here's a 20 person (standing) tent you can take to Everest.... or Shilo in winter

Space Station™ Dome Tent​

• Approx. Weight Packed*: 85 lb 13.5 oz / 38938 g
• Approx. Weight Minimum*: 77 lb 15.9 oz / 35376 g
• Tent Capacity: 15 Person
• Number of Poles: 15
• Number of Doors: 3
• Height Interior: 101 in / 256.5 cm
• Tent Floor Area: 284 sq. ft. / 26.3 m2
• Tent Packed Size: 21" x 36" / 53.5 cm x 91.5 cm

*Actual weight may vary. Weight minimum includes tent canopy, tent fly, tent pole.

Sites-MountainHardwear_CA-Site

www.mountainhardwear.ca

 

[Navy_Pete]

If you are somewhere with anchor points, they make some really great lightweight hammocks with bug nets/top covers that are amazing for non-winter camping. Really great solo option, had one years ago for doing some overnighting while biking along the Bruce trail, and was about the size of a stuff k-way.

Haven't tried the ones at the link below, but can highly recommend their Mayan hammock and stand.

Camping Hammocks

 

[Jarnhamar]

non-tactical, no one cares type exercises.

Heresy

 

[daftandbarmy]

Recently, I've been rocking this one person MSR tent.

I've carried it 75kms along the West Coast Trail, several thousand feet into the alpine, and a couple of other shorter trips.

It's been excellent all round, and surprisingly roomy for a 6+ footer like me:

Hubba Hubba™ 1 Legendary 1-Person Backpacking Tent | MSR®

The Hubba Hubba 1 is our best-selling, award-winning 1-person backpacking tent–a easy choice when you need just one tent for three season use.

www.msrgear.com

 

[dangerboy]

Good recommendation, I have the 2 person hubba hubba and I love it, easy to set up, does not weigh much and I have stayed dry in some heavy rain.

 

[heynickletsgo]

I picked up a Marmot Fortress 3P last year. I haven't tested this out in winter yet, but it's rated "3+" season, and got excellent reviews online for that purpose. Plenty of room for 2 humans and a sizeable dog, plus all your gear.

Marmot Fortress 3P

 

[desindarfur]

I was issued a Big Agnes tent for a UN Tour. Never had a reason to unpack it while I was away but I used it on every reserve ex after I was home. Lightweight, easy to set up, never used a shelter half again.

Fly Creek HV UL1 Solution Dye

The award-winning Fly Creek HV UL1 Solution Dye is a 3-season, freestanding, ultralight tent. The maximized interior space means comfort. Shop now.

www.bigagnes.com