Ultralight Backpacking Tent Review

The 2020 duplex tent backpack is the most popular ultralight tent of all time.

Ultralight backpacking tent review.

Ultralight 1 person 2 person nylon cuben fiber dyneema freestanding and non freestanding tents tested by appalachian trail and pacific crest trail thru hikers. 19 0 oz for two people. There was a time when carrying a pound per person for a tent made us feel like ultralight rock stars. It has very minimal setup procedure with few pieces and doesn t require additional excessive hardware making this the best ultralight backpacking tent for camping out in the wild.

Msr front range 4 person ultralight tarp shelter at less than half a pound per head for four people this floorless tarp an insert is sold separately offers a lot of space for not a lot of weight. Gear guide to the best ultralight backpacking tents. The big weight savers. The 26 oz lunar solo tent is still the best ultralight backpacking deal under the sun.

Overall the design weight color and features of this tent are distinctly modern and is the best ultralight backpacking tent best for solo hikers wanting modern amenities in a lightweight small package. This guide to the top 3 man tents will show you my best picks for 3 person tents for backpacking camping road trips festivals and more. Ultralight backpacking tent for 2 people is a true masterpiece. We evaluate each tent on comfort ease of set up weather resistance durability weight and packed size.

Best budget backpacking tent of 2020. It packs so small it stows more like a jacket than a tent. Choosing an ultralight tent is the best place to start lightening up your load. Single wall construction trekking pole support siliconized nylon and no vestibules.

The new scout 2 platinum cuts that number in half. Your backpacking tent is one of the biggest items in your pack and a big opportunity to save weight. Sleeping sorting and storing gear and waiting out storms. We define livability as how comfortable it is to live in an ultralight tent.

This review does not include ultralight tents weighing under 2 lbs as we have an entirely different category for those that don t mind paying a little extra to shed some weight. Innovative designs and modern materials mean that the best ultralight tents are now sturdy reliable and durable ultralight backpacking tents now offer a trustworthy alternative to heavier traditional backpacking tents. I ll explain what to look for in a quality tent and how to pick one that fits your budget we ll consider durability waterproofing ventilation 4 season use comfort and packability.