how much should a tent wiegh to be considered “light”

Actually, its the regular backpackers who tend to make fun of US. *sniff* Words like "lunatic" and "fanatic" get thrown around alot.

For an honest answer we need more data. Two-person, check. Vestibule, check. Bug-proof, check.

Do you require it to be double-walled? Single-walled tents are lighter, but have condensation problems. Is this an issue in Florida?

Do you require it to be free-standing? Free-standing tents are slightly heavier. Also, you can save weight by using your trek poles as tent poles.

If you are willing to make the sacrifices for a single-walled non-free-standing tent then TarpTent is a pretty standad ultralight manufacturer.

http://www.tarptent.com

Their 2-man tents range from 33 to 40 ounces, and almost all use your trek poles as tent poles, though separate lightweight poles are available if you don't use trek poles.

There are several other excellent manufacturers out there- some even lighter- but that should give you some idea of what is a decent weight.

And incidentally, TarpTent has a couple of double-walled tents in development, too.

Personally I would consider anything under 2 lbs per person ultralight since that's what it would generally take to get a sub 10 lb base pretty easily. 3-4 lbs per person could be considered lightweight if you go with the 15-20 lb base specs.

I've never used a doulbe wall tent in normal camping. I don't think condesation is my problem, mainly the dew.

I'm not planning on getting trek poles. I do have a broom stick/hiking stick. But thats it.

3-4 pound seems light. I need to do some more checking then.

One thing is I have to pack for two people. I think my pack is going to be in the 30 pound range while my son's will be in hte 7 pound range. Well, our first trip I was abot 32 pounds with a very heavy 4-man coleman tent and a pretty heavy blanket/sleeping bag. I could probaly get that to under 30 with a better tent, but I'm also going to have to tote the boy's sleeping bag

What is your son carrying? How old is he? If he is carrying 7 lbs he should be able to carry his bag, unless it is a heavy bag.

>>What is your son carrying? How old is he? If he is carrying 7 lbs he should be able to carry his bag, unless it is a heavy bag.

He's 7, 70 lbs. On our check out hike he carried in his bag, pillow, clothes, food. He was also using an adult to large of a back pack. He complained a little of the weight, but not much. And it didn't slow him down. I hiked his sleeping bag back in for him.

If I get him a sized correctly pack then he could probably do his bag himself. also need to get a better hiking pillow.

For Florida, I would go with a breezy double walled tent like the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 (or SL3), or the MSR Hubba Hubba. Both have full coverage fly's and all mesh bodys for the hot humid Florida nights. You might also look at the Tarptent Scarp 2 with the mesh body. It is due out in May.

Agree with Brad. Also look at the MSR Hubba Hubba. Twin vestibules, loads of space, and excellent ventilation for those warm nights.

4.324 ounces. If your light enough, rain should just glance off your gear and snakes will fear you.
BD beta tent could be nice, nice and light, modular, sets up with poles or can be hung for uber space, and has high slanting walls so condensation drips outside the floored space, which is smart because theres only so much condensation you can prevent in a light tent.