Best lightweight tent on Reddit
153 reviews from r/CampingGear, r/CampingandHiking, r/Ultralight and 14 more subreddits
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#1
Big Agnes
4.5
(21)
"This thing is the best tent I’ve ever owned."
"This is what i used for a month in Hokkaido. Im a heffer so I need a 2person tent."
"I have a Big Agnes Copper Spur for backpacking with my dogs and I love it."
"6’5” and very happy with my big Agnes copper spur ul3."
"Anything by Big Agnes. I've had my tent from them for like 7 years now."
"If budget isn't a concern, you really can't go wrong with the Copper Spur HV UL2."
"I have taken a big Agnes copper spur up to 12000 ft in California."
"Good height, double doors and vestibules."
"Great all around tent!!"
"I bought a copper spur that is recommended here for $65 at the last garage sale."
#2
Nemo
4.0
(14)
"My hornet has been awesome. Packs down ridiculously small and light."
"Awesome tent. 1000% would recommend."
"Both a copper spur and a nemo dragonfly would be fine from an ease of setup perspective."
"I use a nemo dagger and am very happy with it."
"It's still a nice lightweight tent."
"Nemo Dragonfly 3p comfortably fits 2 people + dog."
"I use a Nemo Dagger 2p tent when I got solo with my two dogs."
"I recently got the Nemo Dagger 2p tent. It’s a great tent and I would recommend it without hesitation."
"It's a great tent, it's super lightweight, simple to put together."
"The Nemo Dagger 2P as an alround solution for 2P and 1P hikes."
#3
Tarptent
4.4
(12)
"Light, quite durable, and extremely easy to setup alone."
"Both great tents."
"I love my Rainbow, it has done really well in some heavy downpours."
"Some brands to look at are: tarptent, Zpacks, SMD, MLD and others."
"The Tarptent is expensive....but if you are serious about doing backpacking with a wife and two young kids, it's the option I would pick."
"I've found it to be plenty durable."
"I'm really happy with my TarpTent double rainbow."
"Everything they offer is well made and lightweight."
"Tarptent have several that should be good for 6' 3"."
"TarpTent ProTrail."
#4
Durston
4.6
(9)
"The non-Dynema version is very worth the money."
"It’s extremely versatile with different ways to set up."
"It’s incredibly lightweight and pretty spacious."
"I love my Durston X-Mid 2P — fits me and a 40 lb dog very comfortably."
"Hands down. 2.2lbs and can fit 2 persons."
"The Durston X-Mid 2 is pretty much what you're looking for, assuming that's within budget."
"Durston X-Mid 2 is a decent sized, reasonably priced, lightweight 2P tent."
"It's extremely easy to set up and take down."
"It’s a pretty lightweight (1090 gr) and very durable Trekking pole tent."
#5
Naturehike
4.0
(7)
"Naturehike mongar 2p 15D"
"It's worth it compared to the price, weight and longevity."
"For the price, can’t beat the performance."
"Really good quality for the price."
"Comes in at 1215 grams + 170 grams with all the stakes."
"1240g."
"For free standing I have enjoyed my naturehike vik but it does condensate a good amount."
#6
Lanshan
4.5
(6)
"This is the lightest for the money."
"Lanshan 2 pro"
"That aliexpress Lanshan tent probably."
"Pero if gusto ng mas lightweight pero medyo mahal e go for a trekking pole tent aka Lanshan."
"The lanshan 2 mesh inner and the lanshan 2 pro... solid tents although I must say the lanshan doesn't really touch the xmid."
"It’s a damned decent tent and especially for the money/weight ratio."
#7
REI
4.3
(6)
"Gonna put one more vote in for the quarter dome 2."
"Very lightweight and versatile tent."
"It's not heavy, and we used to have two people and my smaller dog in it."
"You should look at the REI Quarterdome."
"Take a look at the REI Quarter Dome 2 ($299) and 3."
"* REI Quarter Dome 2 is $300."
#8
Marmot
4.8
(5)
"I have the marmot 6p and love it for my family of 4."
"Recently picked up a Marmot Tungsten 4p. Solid tent."
"It has bent poles that make for more room."
"Love my Marmot Limelight 2."
"Marmot Fortress UL 3p or Marmot Tungsten UL 3p can fit 2 25" long/wide pads for sure."
#9
MSR
4.4
(5)
"Works well for my dog and Me."
"The MSR Hubba Hubba is something I've had my eye on because of the great reviews."
"Works great but heavy."
"It's not a website suggestion, but you could look at the MSR Hubba Hubba too."
"Makes a great one that has a single pole."
#10
Kelty
4.0
(5)
"It looks like a version of the Kelty two person I bought a while back. Great tent."
"Kelty has a few lightweight tents."
"We have a Kelty 2+ with 2 doors (love this feature) and vestibules."
"Kelty Salida 4 Tent - $249.00 6lb 10oz."
"I have a Kelty Tempest 2. I think it weighs in at 6lbs."
#11
Hammock
5.0
(3)
"Get a hammock my dude, lightweight, small, and you can get the ones with mosquito netting."
"Yeah I'm with the others with the hammock. Much better views, lightweight, easy setup."
"If you will not be going above the treeline, I would suggest you at least consider a Hammock."
#12
Hilleberg
4.7
(3)
"Hilleburg would fit your needs well."
"I would probably only consider hilleberg for something like that."
"It is absolutely bomb proof."
#13
Decathlon
4.7
(3)
"It's 1200g, pretty cheap relatively small."
"I carried the 2 person most cheap tent from Decathlon (29euros now) and was more than perfect."
"I'we had the lightweight 2p tent and I have the 3p tent now."
#14
Lanshan 2
4.3
(3)
"I also have a lanshan 2 for sale if the other one doesn’t work out. It’s brand new and only been set up once in my yard for pictures."
"Lanshan 2. Not the pro version."
"Lanshan 2 AliExpress and it's supposedly decent."
#15
Durston Gear
5.0
(2)
"I’ll start! https://durstongear.com/products/x-mid-2-tent-ultralight-backpacking"
"The Durston 2p is probably your best bet."
#16
TarpTent
4.5
(2)
"In your shoes I'd get a TarpTent Triple Rainbow DW (double wall). $499, weights 48 oz."
"If I were to buy a two person backpacking tent, I would get the TarpTent Stratospire 2."
#17
Paria
4.0
(2)
"A double wall might work better for you like the Paria Zion 2 person."
"A cheaper option is the Paria Aches which I personally like a lot."
#18
Liteway Biggie Tarp
5.0
(1)
"For European manufacturers, check out liteway’s biggie tarp."
#19
HUbba
5.0
(1)
"I have a HUbba hubba and it fits two people and a German shepherd."
#20
Hubba Hubba
5.0
(1)
"It’s surprisingly roomy to sit up in and get ready in the morning."
#21
MLD
5.0
(1)
"Nemt at slå op og deres silnylon er det bedste i industrien, imo. Meget regntæt!"
#22
SMD
5.0
(1)
"I have a brand new, seam sealed SMD Gatewood Cape, and Yama bathtub floor. It weighs less than 15 ounces together."
#23
DCF (Dyneema)
5.0
(1)
"Might be better off trying to find a used 2 or 3 person tent on r/ULgeartrade try to find one made of DCF (Dyneema), since it will be the lightest -- but also more expensive, hence the used recommendation."
#24
Liteway
5.0
(1)
"Check out liteway in Ukraine."
#25
Slingfin
5.0
(1)
"Slingfin Portal 2p with the heavy duty Pole set. Patagonia is notorious for high winds and the Portal is capable of handling it with ease."
#26
Luxe
5.0
(1)
"Again, this is a '},{"
#27
Asta Gear
5.0
(1)
"The hexagonal shape is very wind resistant."
#28
Vango
5.0
(1)
"Vango banshee 200"
#29
Black Diamond
5.0
(1)
"I've been using a Black Diamond Mesa 2 for over 10 years and it's similar to this one."
#30
Durston Xmid 1 Solid
5.0
(1)
"Double walled trekking pole tent under 2 pounds. Double the cost, but you won't need to buy another tent when you realize how much fun backpacking is."
#31
Argali 2P
5.0
(1)
"Argali all day long. 2p is 19 oz without the stove jack."
#32
Eureka Solitaire
5.0
(1)
"I find the Eureka Solitaire (2.2 lbs) perfect for my 6’ 220lb frame nice and light for long hikes."
#33
Hilleberg Anjan 2/3
5.0
(1)
"Your budget covers Hilleberg Anjan 2/3, and you could get GT version which might be desirable with dogs."
#34
Marmot Tungsten UL 4P
5.0
(1)
"Marmot Tungsten UL 4p, Sierra Designs Meteor 4p (if you don't mind splitting the weight), Big Agnes Copper Spur."
#35
Nemo Tracker 2P
5.0
(1)
"...I gave the Nemo x First Lite Tracker 2P a whirl this year and absolutely loved it."
#36
Zpacks Duplex
5.0
(1)
"...the duplex is the biz. It was so light when I opened the box from Zpacks that I almost cried."
#37
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
5.0
(1)
"Hyperlite mountain gear. best of the best."
#38
6 Moon Designs Harvest Tent
5.0
(1)
"Go with the 6 moon design harvest tent : less than 500g and plenty of room!"
#39
Gossamer Gear
4.0
(1)
"Damn fine tent. I’ve loved mine so far."
#40
Eureka
4.0
(1)
"Eureka mountain pass."
#41
Lunar
4.0
(1)
"Lunar Solo."
#42
Half-Dome
4.0
(1)
"I know a handful of people who are happy with their Half-Domes."
#43
The North Face
4.0
(1)
"The North Face Talus 4 Tent with Footprint - $299.00 6lb 10oz."
#44
Mountain Hardwear
4.0
(1)
"Mountain Hardwear Shifter 4 Tent with Footprint - $299.00 8lb 2oz."
#45
Silnylon Tarp
4.0
(1)
"If it is for bugout get a nice silnylon tarp. Cheap and light."
#46
Half Dome
4.0
(1)
"Half dome 1 is on sale for 125 usd."
#47
Seek Outside
4.0
(1)
"Personally, I’ve been quite happy with a seek outside eolus in some pret."
#48
Hennessy
4.0
(1)
"If your route is tree'd, a Hennessy Hammock might do the trick."
#49
Zpack
4.0
(1)
"Zpack makes some really nice dyneema tents. They are not exactly free standing tho and you have to treat them with care."
#50
Cloud Up
4.0
(1)
"I own the cloud up II and used it in Wales and Scotland during autumn, it provides a bit of warmth compared to sleeping without sidewalls like under a tarp."
#51
ALPS
4.0
(1)
"I have had good experience with ALPS Zephyr tent (3-person model, used by 2)."
#52
Exped
4.0
(1)
"Check out the Exped Lyra ii, big enough for both pads."
#53
Knoop
4.0
(1)
"I m 203 cm and fit in this tent."
#54
Bobcat
4.0
(1)
"I think it's fantastic."
#55
Bergefreunde
4.0
(1)
"A solid lightweight tent just costs a lot of money."
#56
Naturehike Side Entrance
4.0
(1)
"Nevertheless a great tent and if you find the side entrance version even better."
#57
Coleman Hooligan
4.0
(1)
"It's light, easy to set up and take down, and spacious."
#58
Lanshan 1
4.0
(1)
"Would recommend if you're under 5'10", I found it a bit tight."
#59
Tarp Tent
3.0
(1)
"I would look into trying to find a used tarp tent."
#60
Ozark Trail
3.0
(1)
"Been camping all over the country in wind and rain with a $35 ozark trail tent from walmart."
#61
Yama
3.0
(1)
"Maybe, the Yama Cirriform. I'm same height and been looking at it."
#62
Sierra Designs
3.0
(1)
"We’vr got a out of production sierra designs flashlight 2 ul."
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