Best backpacking tent on Reddit
228 reviews from r/CampingGear, r/WildernessBackpacking, r/backpacking and 9 more subreddits
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#1
REI
4.2
(37)
"I got the half dome 2 SL last year for about $160."
"It wasn’t too heavy and was spacious enough to be comfortable."
"I have had an REI half dome 2+ for about 10 years now and love it."
"Check out the rei quarter dome!! Love mine and very light!"
"It's smaller and lighter than the half dome."
"It has served me well so far in 20 nights of camping."
"REI has 2 on offer that are similar in design and similarly priced."
"Rei quarter dome. I have then half dome XL for car camping too."
"I have loved my REI Half Dome 2+."
"We have taken that tent into the back country and it's not too heavy."
#2
Big Agnes
4.3
(35)
"No issues so far."
"I love my one man Copper Spur. There is plenty of room for me and all of my gear."
"It’s a great UL tent and the zippers work and all the seams are in great shape still."
"Lots of room for me at 6-2."
"Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Long - 96" Long."
"Best right now is the big Agnes copper spur series."
"Big Agnes has a stellar one that I bought the Copper Spur hv UL2 OR UL3 for a 3 season ultra light tent."
"I really like my Big Agnes Copper spur hv ul2."
"We upgraded to the BA Copper Spur HV UL3 and it’s been great."
"Great for two people."
#3
MSR
4.6
(19)
"Packs down to such a small size that it worked everywhere."
"We have a msr hubba hubba and it has been great."
"I'd recommend the MSR Papa Hubba. Bigger vestibules than the copper spur ul4."
"I’ve been very happy with my MSR tents."
"I've been using my MSR Hubba Hubba for years with my dog and its been amazing."
"For backpacking I upgraded to the msr hubba hubba and I love it."
"I have had the MSR hubba hubba for 10+ years and despite consistent use it still holds up and stays dry."
"I would also check out the MSR Hubba Hubba or any of Nemo's tents like the Dragonfly."
"4lbs 7 oz freestanding tent that is bomb proof."
"Hasn't skipped a beat and holds up to the wind well even without guy lines."
#4
Nemo
4.2
(18)
"I absolutely love my Nemo Hornet."
"Another tent worth a close look would be the NEMO Dagger 3P."
"I would also check out the MSR Hubba Hubba or any of Nemo's tents like the Dragonfly."
"If you can find a sale the Nemo Aurora 3p would probably fit in your budget."
"I’m a big fan of the Nemo hornet. Lighter than the half dome."
"The Nemo dragonfly has a black mesh top for stargazing and it’s great."
"Nemo Hornet is a good option."
"I'm pretty fond of my Nemo Aroura 2P."
"Worked great and is relatively inexpensive."
"I love my Nemo Hornet, but not cheap."
#5
Marmot
4.2
(18)
"I love my marmot tungsten."
"I like the marmot tungsten."
"I use a Marmot Limelight 3 for 2 people and 2 dogs and it’s the perfect size."
"Marmot Tungsten UL 2p or 3p."
"OP they make a UL version of the Marmot Tungsten 3p."
"Marmot makes an ultralight version of the Tungsten."
"Marmot builds a great tent."
"He did just fine in our Marmot Limelite."
"Marmot limelight 3p."
"My Marmot Tungsten has been a great tent."
#6
Durston
4.5
(16)
"Durston X mid 2"
"Because the Durston Xmid 2 is fantastic."
"Durston X-Mid 2 - $280"
"At that price point I’d recommend a Durston X-Mid 2P."
"If you regularly use trekking poles... the Durston X-Mid 2p is an exceptional tent."
"Drop X-Mid 2P if you can find it on Amazon in stock."
"It has large vestibules and two doors so it should be fine for 2 people."
"Durston xmid 2, tarptent rainbow, or naturehike cloudup 2 are the 3 I've been looking at."
"It’s relatively inexpensive compared to other high end tents."
"Me, my girlfriend, and our 30 pound dog sleep pretty snugly in an xmid 2p."
#7
TarpTent
4.4
(9)
"Excellent site full of well made, well thought out tents."
"I'm 6'4" and fit perfectly in the tarptent rainbow and double rainbow."
"I'll vouch for any Tarptent product. The single wall makes setup a breeze, plus condensation is less of a concern in CO."
"Tarptent is an awesome small business in Seattle, WA."
"TarpTent. Reasonably priced with great size and weight options."
"Tarptent Rainbow or Double Rainbow depending on how confident you are."
"Check out the TarpTent Hogback."
"I'm a fan of Tarptent tents."
"Tarptent has a great reputation."
#8
Naturehike
4.1
(8)
"Naturehike cloud up 2, naturehike cloud peak 2, naturehike Vik 2. I have experience will all 3 of these and for the money I don't think that they can be beat."
"Naturehike and 3F UL make budget backpacking tents with decent quality."
"Nature hike Cloud Up 2."
"Naturehike Mongar or CloudUP 2p."
"I'd look at Naturehike and 3F UL Gear for super budget stuff."
"Granted I’m new to backpacking, but I bought this naturehike for fairly cheap and it’s been great for me."
"Under $200 get a Naturehike CloudUP 2p."
"I was looking on some budget tents like naturehike cloud up 2, or their mongar 2."
#9
Six Moon Designs
4.1
(8)
"I’ve had this tent for a few years now."
"I like the Lunar Solo by Six Moon Designs."
"A very light and capable tent for just $250."
"Might have some tents in that price range."
"All of those with exception of the Quarter Dome are around $150-$250, lightweight (around or under 2lbs total) and decent options to start from in my opinion."
"Basically the same thing as the REI Flash Air but cheaper."
"6 moon designs is well liked on r/ultralight for their price."
"This is surprisingly long inside."
#10
Ozark Trail
3.9
(8)
"My gf and I have been using an OT tent for like 5 years been on probably over 100 trips in it."
"In for one, I'll try it out."
"That price makes this a must buy budget item."
"I have another Ozark that’s 5+ years old now and seen a ton of abuse."
"I have the two person version of this tent, that I scored for $34 dollars a few years back."
"I don’t have this specific tent but I have another Ozark."
"I have the two person version of this tent."
"I have this tent and it works great as long as there isn't much wind or rain."
#11
Lanshan
4.2
(5)
"LanShan2 for the win."
"If you use trekking poles, the Lanshan 2 pro is a great option, pretty light and under $200."
"It is basically the same tent/same price - just a little shorter."
"Its a 1.5 walled silnylon tent."
#12
Kelty
4.0
(4)
"Check out kelty tents."
"REI, Kelty, check out the gear exchange subs."
"2 person “Salida” is 3-4 pounds for $150."
"I like my Kelty salida. It’s on amazon."
#13
X-Mid
4.7
(3)
"X-Mid 2p is my top choice."
"Or this"
"You can pitch it fly first, or fly and inner together."
#14
ALPS Mountaineering
4.0
(3)
"[alps mountaineering] has a few 2p choices with optional footprint."
"Another brand to look at is ALPS mountaineering. They've got quite a few options."
"Look into Alps Mountaineering brands."
#15
Sea to Summit
4.0
(3)
"Not super-lightweight but the Sea to Summit Telos is designed to be able to roll up the fly for stargazing."
"Designed to be able to roll up the fly for stargazing."
"Get a Sea to Summit Nano net tent $49.95."
#16
Zpacks
5.0
(2)
"Weighs only 21.9 oz. Has good ventilation."
"Try to find a used Zpacks Triplex tent."
#17
The North Face
4.5
(2)
"TNF Stormbreak"
"My favorite features are that it has a zippered exits on both sides."
#18
Lightheart Gear
4.5
(2)
"The SoLong 6 is made for people up to 6’8” or taller."
"I am 6’7” and fit quite nicely into a Lightheart Gear SoLong 6 with my pack at my feet."
#19
MEC
4.5
(2)
"I've backpacked with a family of 4 in a 4P tent for 12 years."
"The MEC Ohm 3-Person Tent appears to be on sale for under $400 CAD."
#20
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
4.5
(2)
"It’s pricey but mine has been through some serious shit and it’s like new."
"I would probably go with a floorless shelter."
#21
Hilleberg
4.0
(2)
"Hilleberg tents are also w."
"When people are looking for really durable weatherproof tents they often mention Hilbergs"
#22
Gossamer Gear
4.0
(2)
"Gossamer gear The Two, Paria Outdoors Arches, six moon designs haven ultralight tent."
"It only weighs about 1.5 lbs."
#23
Sierra Designs
4.0
(2)
"Look for a double walled shelter with a mesh inner."
"They have some super light tents that cost more but some some reasonable ones also."
#24
Walmart
3.5
(2)
"I would not pass it up."
"The Wal-Mart tent is quite serviceable for the price."
#25
Paria
5.0
(1)
"It's simply a good tent, water proof light(1.3lbs) and easy to pitch."
#26
Tarptent
5.0
(1)
"This one"
#27
Stratospire
5.0
(1)
"Amazing tent, lots of room, Great vestibules, weather worthy."
#28
Black Diamond
4.0
(1)
"I have a black diamond Firstlight 2p with a vestibule for sale!"
#29
Hyke and Byke
4.0
(1)
"Hyke and byke if you can find em in stock."
#30
Exped
4.0
(1)
"It’s a very nice and roomy tent, but it is quite expensive, and a little heavy."
#31
Eureka
4.0
(1)
"Eureka tents are good."
#32
North Face
4.0
(1)
"I have a North Face Talus 2 - ~5lbs, not too expensive and it fits me and my wife or me and my daughter."
#33
Paria Outdoors
4.0
(1)
"Check Paria Outdoors! Love my Bryce tent."
#34
KIKILIVE
4.0
(1)
"I use the KIKILIVE LanShanTent for 2."
#35
River Country Products
4.0
(1)
"I have REALLY enjoyed the simplicity of this tent."
#36
MoonLight
4.0
(1)
"I purchased this a couple of years ago for my family of 4."
#37
Alps
4.0
(1)
"The Alps Mystique 1.5 is great for a person and dog!"
#38
Stoic
4.0
(1)
"I'd just look at the stoic madrone."
#39
QD
4.0
(1)
"The QD SL2 is a nice tent."
#40
River Country
4.0
(1)
"We use a $50 River country tent."
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