Backpacking Tent reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 386 Reddit reviews across 15 subreddits and 94 posts to rank the best Backpacking Tent brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/CampingGear, r/backpacking, r/CampingandHiking, r/WildernessBackpacking, r/JMT. Top-rated brands include Big Agnes (4.5/5), REI (4.2/5), MSR (4.6/5).
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Reviews386
Subreddits15
Posts94
Brands30
Products88
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#1
Big Agnes
4.5
(76)
"The BA is fantastic if you want a double walled freestanding tent."
"The updated Copper Spu got rid of the rainbow door (now side zip) and has a dual zipper vestibule that allows you to stake out an awning. Never had an issue with durability at all."
"I bought a Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 person tent, and it's amazing! I've used it 3-4 times now. It's been HEAVILY rained on too and held out quite nicely."
"I love BA and love their Fly Creek 2 (lighter than the copper spur) and highly recommend it. I didn't have any issues at all with it while thru hiking the AT."
"I thru-hiked the AT in a Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 and loved it, still use it all the time."
"I ended up getting a Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 and it's really impressing so far"
"I'll use my Copper Spur UL3 when I'm staying at a few different camp sites on a trip."
"All of the copper spurs are ~30% off right now, the UL3 is USD $405. BG claims the UL3 weighs 3lb 14oz (1757g) - split between 2 people backpacking wouldn't be bad."
"The BA copper spur comes in a long version which is excellent I have the copper spur HVAC UL2 long for myself they make it I. And UL3 long also!! It’s a great tent and pretty light at about just over 3 lbs."
"The golden child of backpacking tents. Lightweight, easy to set up, and spacious enough for comfort."
#2
REI
4.2
(53)
"It wasn’t too heavy and was spacious enough to be comfortable."
"My REI passage 2 has been a great tent for almost 10 years now."
"Honestly, people talk crap because it's REI but I worked there for 2 years and my favorite backpacking trip for 2 people is still the half dome 2."
"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 half dome 2. Just checked the price and the little bastards 34 dollars on their website right now."
"If you like the Rattlesnake, you could get a similar design in the REI Quarter Dome 2 if you bought it with a member coupon.. normally 300, but 240 with the coupon."
"I have both the QD2 and the HD2+, one for backpacking and the other for more spacious and/or car camping. Love them both."
#3
MSR
4.6
(32)
"Have had a Mutha Hubba for 15 years and it's been great! Don't use it as often as I used to, but it is still going strong."
"MSR Mutha Hubba"
"Packs down to such a small size that it worked everywhere."
"Either the Durston X-Mid 2P or MSR Hubba Hubba, both exceptional tents."
"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 have and love my MSR hubba tent."
"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."
#4
Nemo
4.3
(34)
"I have the Nemo and absolutely love it."
"I have the nemo hornet: awesome tent. 1000% would recommend."
"I use a nemo dagger and am very happy with it."
"Nemo tents are great"
"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."
"I pulled the trigger on the Nemo Galaxi 2p at backcountry.com, thanks though. I can't wait to get it!"
"I have probably close to 50 nights in my galaxi 2p. Still looks and functions like the day I bought it. 10/10 would buy again."
"Nemo Galaxi 2p, on sale for $185 on Backcountry.com. Nemo just makes a great tent."
#5
Marmot
4.2
(32)
"I’ve had two Marmot Limelight. A 2p and a 3p. Super easy setup, comfortable and not much weight."
"This tent is bullet proof."
"This tent is absolutely indestructible. It has never leaked once and I've had it for 4 years."
"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."
"Marmot Super Alloy"
"I just bought a Marmot Superalloy. Waiting to use it soon."
"It’s on sales at public lands/dicks and steep and cheap for $440 right now. It’s only 3 lbs and 15 oz."
#6
Durston
4.5
(21)
"Durston X mid 2"
"Durston X-Mid 2 - $280"
"I'm currently using a Durston X-Mid 1 Pro (mine has the woven floor). It's probably my holy grail of tents."
"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."
"Yeah once I saw a video on how easy an xmid was to set up I bought one immediately."
"With a sub 2lb weight, forward thinking design, and lots of great features, the x-mid seemed like THE tent for those wanting to get into ultralight."
"Get a non free standing tent and lose the weight. Durston XMid, Tarptent, SMD, etc…"
"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."
#7
Durston Gear
4.7
(19)
"Low key was happy to have some camping coming this summer that requires a freestanding tent so I could justify buying X-Dome2... Take my money Dan Durston!"
"I just ordered an X-Dome 2 and I'm super excited about it! I mean, I love my x-mid2 but I've got some camping this summer planned where I need a freestanding tent."
"I love the X-mid 2p! Super easy to set up fly-first and tear down fly-last, which was a game changer on a particularly cold and wet trip."
"Durston X-Mid"
"Durston X-Mid 2P. A trekking pole tent that's winning hearts with its clever design and value."
"Better value than Big Agnes, Marmot, Nemo UL tents. Awesome cs from Dan Durston and super easy to pitch compared to other trekking pole tents."
"You should totally look into the Dan Durston X-Mid 2. The non-Dynema version is very worth the money and the design of the tent is exceptional."
"Either the Durston X-Mid 2P or MSR Hubba Hubba, both exceptional tents."
"Duston X-Mid 2p would be my recommendation. Smaller pack size, easy to setup and under $300."
"Check out the Durston X Mid 2 and 2 Pro. It’s a trekking pole tent but you can get tent poles do it. It’s incredibly lightweight and pretty spacious. The price is right too."
#8
Naturehike
4.2
(19)
"Naturehike Mongar 2 - I am pretty tall, but my feet didn't touch the walls at all."
"Had a Cloud Up 2P and I liked it so much for the price that I bought a 3P when I needed to take the entire family on a backpacking trip."
"Check out Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 . I've got a couple of tents from Nature Hike, this one and the Viking (1P, single wall). The Cloud 2 is a 2P, around 3lb, double wall."
"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 2 is amazing for the price-- I can vouch for it."
"For affordable, you got the hits: Naturehike Cloud Up for freestanding and 3FUL Lanshan for trekking pole tent."
"I have a Naturehike CloudUP1 that I've used many night, including rain. Its a good tent."
"Naturehike Mongar or CloudUP 2p."
#9
TarpTent
4.3
(12)
"Excellent site full of well made, well thought out tents."
"Have a Hogback, and recommend. Fits in my pack (mariposa), or in the side sleave."
"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 Hogback should do the trick."
"Tartpent hodgback would work."
"TarpTent. Reasonably priced with great size and weight options."
"Check out the TarpTent Hogback."
"I'm a fan of Tarptent tents."
"Tarptent and six moon design make a few nice tents that are actually available"
#10
Tarptent
4.4
(8)
"Tarptent Double Rainbow. Light, quite durable, and extremely easy to setup alone."
"I use a tarptent rainbow lithium. It worked great on the JMT last year."
"For 2 people I am a big fan of Tarptent Double Rainbow. It is not necessarily cheap, but it is cheaper than BA options at $300 (top of your price range I guess), clocks in a at hair over 2 lb, has correct amount of room for 2 people."
"I have a Tarptent Double Rainbow that I like a lot. Good design and very high quality construction."
"I've been really happy with my TarpTent Double Rainbow. I've found it to be plenty durable and it's actually on the slightly cheaper end of the scale."
"None of these. Too short. Tarptent Rainbow."
"Another popular choice is the Tarptent Double Rainbow but it is also $300."
"I used the 1P Rainbow Li on the JMT in 22 and while it was a good tent, I found that in coldest temps around and below freezing, the walls always had a lot of condensatin on them."
#11
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."
#12
Big Agnes Copper Spur
4.8
(6)
"I love my copper spur."
"I can vouch for the Big Agnes Copper Spur."
"I have the copper spur and I love it."
"Absolutely love my copper spur but also even more so love how inexpensive repairs are."
"One of the top ones is a Big Agnes Copper Spur loved by just about everyone."
"Great tent except for the zippers."
#13
3FUL Gear
4.0
(7)
"I've used a few Lanshan and all them knockoffs over the years, and they all outperform their price by a LOT."
"Lanshan 2!!!!! Used it last weekend great lightweight tent. Just needs trekking poles."
"For affordable, you got the hits: Naturehike Cloud Up for freestanding and 3FUL Lanshan for trekking pole tent."
"I’ll second the 3F UL Gear Lanshan 1 or 2."
"3fulgear Lanshan 2 for a trekking pole tent or the Naturehike Mongar 2 tent if you want poles."
"I would go with a LanShan or a Naturehike tent then."
"I used it a few times but switched to a Lanshan, it takes a few times to get the set up perfect since it's not freestanding, but I prefer it to the Marmot since I always hike with poles and it's significantly lighter."
#14
Kelty
4.0
(7)
"Kelty. The Toyota of camping gear."
"Check out kelty tents."
"The Kelty Late Start is the upgraded Salida. Start there."
"REI, Kelty, check out the gear exchange subs."
"Is a pretty solid 1p, not very heavy."
"2 person “Salida” is 3-4 pounds for $150."
"I like my Kelty salida. It’s on amazon."
#15
Hilleberg
4.6
(5)
"If you mean *all* conditions including heavy snow fall, then Hilleberg Nallo 3 in green color."
"Best is kind of subjective, but Hilleberg is the standard. If you want a 4 season tent then maybe the Hilleberg Nallo 2p or even 3p."
"I also throw Hilleberg in here they got a wide range of models and are extremely reliable."
"Hilleberg tents are also w."
"When people are looking for really durable weatherproof tents they often mention Hilbergs"
#16
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."
#17
Six Moon Designs
4.0
(5)
"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."
"6 moon designs is well liked on r/ultralight for their price."
#18
MassDrop
4.3
(4)
"XMID is an amazing tent, simple to setup, well thought out features, and highly reliable."
"Seconding the Xmid, mostly because I appreciated how light it was for the amount of space it provided."
"X-Mid or Double Rainbow easy."
"This. i’m a beginner, and the xmid is great!"
#19
Slingfin
4.3
(4)
"I highly suggest either the Slingfin Portal 2p or the Hilleberg Anaris. I have both and absolutely love them."
"Take a look at Slingfin Portal 2. Also, if you are thinking of a trekking pole tent, take a look at Yama Mountain Gear Swiftline 2."
"The 2P Portal is a solid tent, thinking the same would apply to 3P ( but I don’t own a 3P, just the 2P which I like)."
"Slingfin Portal 2"
#20
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."
#21
HMG
4.3
(3)
"HMG Ultamid 4: Buy once, cry once!"
"HmG ultamid 4"
"Ultamid 4. Need to buy the outer tent and the inner."
#22
Lightheart Gear
4.3
(3)
"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."
"If you're looking for something to use on solo trips, check out the LightHeart SoLong 6."
#23
Gossamer Gear
4.0
(3)
"Gossamer gear The Two, Paria Outdoors Arches, six moon designs haven ultralight tent."
"In that price range, she could also look at Gossamer Gear's The Two."
"It only weighs about 1.5 lbs."
#24
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."
#25
The North Face
4.0
(3)
"TNF Stormbreak"
"My favorite features are that it has a zippered exits on both sides."
"I had actually just ordered this TNF Stormbreak 2 which came out to $150 w/ footprint and after reading this I jumped on the Nemo galaxy and will return the TNF to REI."
#26
Walmart
3.3
(3)
"I would not pass it up."
"The Wal-Mart tent is quite serviceable for the price."
"Need a cheap tent for me and the doggo"
#27
Sierra Designs
5.0
(2)
"I have a Lightning 2 UL and it's my primary tent. Light enough for packing in solo."
"Great tent. Within OP's price range too."
#28
Eureka
4.5
(2)
"We have a Eureka! Suma 2 that is awesome. Used it around 50 nights so far, great waterproofing, great condensation control, has been very durable."
"It's held up great for a budget 4lb ish tent."
#29
Duplex
4.0
(2)
"Duplex lite"
"I’m excited by the new duplex lite tent. I loved using the duplex on my PCT thru hike."
#30
MEC
4.0
(2)
"MEC Spark is the best value out there!"
"MEC has reasonable in-house gear, catch it on sale if you can. I got their lightweight freestanding 1-P Spark for $223 during a sale, just 2.6 lbs."
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