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...
Mountain Hardwear’s entry-level shelter is both the most affordable and spacious two-person tent we tested this year, with a near 32-square-foot interior, an ample 43-inch peak height, and 18.3 square feet of vestibule space. Five interior pockets allow the interior to stay free of clutter...
Australia-based Sea to Summit is a reliable go-to for outdoor gear, but 2021 marked their first foray into backpacking tents. And they entered the competitive market with a bang, unveiling two models: the semi-freestanding Alto TR and the all-around Telos TR featured here (a newer, morebu...
The sad reality is that many “two-person” backpacking tents feel tight and claustrophobic for average-sized hikers. If you want a little more room for gear storage, use 25-inch wide sleeping pads, or you just don’t always want to be pressed up against your tentmate, switching to a 3...
Shop All Backpacking Tents Buying Advice Unlike with car-camping tents, weight matters when you're planning to shoulder your tent in your pack. Finding the right backpacking tent is an exercise in juggling how much capacity, livability, seasonality, weight and size, and additional features matter...
Best Backpacking Tents of 2024 In choosing the right backpacking tent, you have a wide range of options from minimalist ultralight shelters to inexpensive and heavier entry-level models. Uses and budgets vary, and the ideal tent for beginners and those taking shorter trips differs... Best Trekk...
+ Affordable pricing + Useful additional footprint available Reasons to avoid - Only one door - Cramped for two The Alpkit Ordos 2 is a superb lightweight backpacking tent, thanks to its combination of ease of pitching and affordability. While it's designed for two people, it's particularly...
Backpacking tents are lightweight and compact so they’re easier to carry on your back, bike, or boat. To shed weight, companies make the side walls mostly out of mesh and trade fiberglass tent poles for aluminum or carbon. Full-coverage rain flies offer more protection from the elements th...
Affordable Lightweight Cons Chest strap slides around Lacks a floating lid Some concerns over build quality Poor sustainability Decathlon Forclaz Women's Travel 900 60+6L Backpack Best for travel Expert rating: 4.5 LFTO Price: £109.99 View offer Among a raft of competitors, this was the ...
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