The Meridian 2 occupies a special bottom-shelf status in the backpacking tent world: It’s cheap, reliable in moderate rain and wind, and made by a bonafide outdoors brand with longevity and quality in mind. You can go lower at a sporting goods store, but it won’t do you any favors ...
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...
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...
Big Agnes tents are fantastic. In my opinion, Big Agnes makes two of the best backpacking tents on the market. Even better, you have a choice between an ultralight tent, theBig Agnes Seedhouse SL2 Tent, and a lightweight tent, theBig Agnes Copper Spur 2 Tent. ...
backpacking in theWind River Range, I found the semi-freestanding, hubbed, and color-coded DAC Featherlite pole assembles in seconds and the tent pitches quickly and intuitively. While its biggest tradeoff is space, the 28 square feet and 39-inch peak height compare with two-door tents that...
To test backpacking tents, we take them on backpaking trips, as many as possible, to see how they fare in real-world conditions. We pay close attention to how the tent handles these conditions – are the seams watertight? Does the rainfly effectively repel moisture? Ease of setup is anoth...
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 number in the name of the tent is the brand's honest assessment of how many sleepers can fit shoulder to shoulder. Keep in mind that backpacking tents are cozier than their car-camping counterparts, so you can expect snug quarters if you max out the capacity. ...
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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...