Is 3kg too heavy for backpacking tent? Most backpacking tents weigh less than 2kg, so unless you need a 3-people tent for your adventures, and happy to carry around the extra weight. As a general rule, you want to allow a maximum of one kilo of tent weight per person. That said, so...
Simply put, SlingFin makes the most stormworthy tents on the market, and Portal 3 is no exception. While the brand specializes in mountaineering and winter camping designs, their 3+ season Portal backpacking tents are the most wind resistant we’ve used. And it’s all thanks to the engineer...
Most backpacking tents are classified as 3-season (designed for spring, summer and fall) or 4-season (also designed for winter). Most users only need a 3-season tent; 4-season tents, while more durable and more livable, tend to be heavier than 3-season shelters. That can make them wor...
Tents are usually rated by season. One season tents will only be suitable for summer use and are basically the kind of tents you see on beaches, at family campsites or at festivals. When it comes to backpacking, you’re going to want something more dependable.Three-season rated tents would...
All in all, it's for good reason that the longstanding UltraLite is Western Mountaineering’s most popular 3-season backpacking bag for shoulder-season adventures and alpine conditions in the Lower 48. Compared to the Feathered Friends Swallow UL 20 above, the UltraLite has trimmer dimensions (...
The majority of backpacking tents are of the lightweight, 3-season variety, but if you anticipate getting out in tougher conditions, you may want to step up your protection. Slotting just below a full-on winter-ready design is MSR’s Access 2. With a sturdy structure, durable poles, and...
Tents Deal of the Week: MSR’s Hubba Hubba Tent Is Lightweight, Versatile—and Half Off Right Now The MSR Hubba Hubba is a lightweight 3-season backpacking tent that's suitable for beginners and seasoned hikers alike—and right now, it's downright cheap. ...
The Kunai 2 person tent by Nemo. A 4-season tent at 3 lbs is always left out of articles about the best backpacking tents. I don’t get it. It’s perfect and very spacious for one person, and it gives me peace of mind knowing I’ll still have good shelter if the weather suddenl...
For ease of comparison, this buyer’s guide focuses exclusively on 3-season backpacking quilts and sleeping bags with 15-20 degree ratings in their product name. This translates to a 25-30 degree lower comfort limit, which we feel is the most useful, all-purpose insulation level which ...
We used our experience hiking in every U.S. National Park and 7 continents to round up this essential backpacking gear for newbies and experienced trekkers alike.