Shelter Systems
Hilleberg Anjan Tent
The Anjan’s two-pole tunnel design makes it very stable in winds, and the double wall, mostly-solid-fabric inner tent provides more warmth and protection in stormy weather than with most ultralight…
DetailsBlack Diamond Mega Light 4P Shelter
The new Black Diamond Mega Light 4P shelter has been updated with polyester fabric – no more sagging when it rains – especially important for a tent of this size….
DetailsBlack Diamond Beta Light 2P Shelter
The new Black Diamond Beta Light 2P shelter has been updated with polyester fabric – no more sagging when it rains. Can accomodate 2 people but we like it for…
DetailsTarptent Aeon Li Tent
Tarptent’s lightest solo tent, the Aeon Li, uses Dyneema Composite Fabrics and includes Tarptent’s Pitchloc system to increase usable volume inside the tent and improve its stormworthiness.
DetailsBlack Diamond Firstlight 2P Tent
The Black Diamond Firstlight 2P Tent is a cult favorite among alpine climbers, but it’s also one of the coziest winter tents for ultralight backpackers. A breathable, single-wall design is…
DetailsTarptent Moment DW Tent
The Tarptent Moment DW is one of the lightest single-hoop tunnel tents available, and has the very nice option of a solid fabric interior for four season use.
DetailsSeek Outside Silex Shelter
Four stakes, two trekking poles, zipperless design. It’s a simple, functional, light, and very stormworthy and roomy solo shelter.
DetailsTarptent Notch Tent
The Tarptent Notch is strong, stormworthy, and modular. We like this silnylon version when we absolutely need to pitch it as tight as possible for driving rain and wind. For…
DetailsSeek Outside Eolus Shelter
A zipperless shelter with two doors and two vestibules. Unlike most so-called 2-person shelters on the market, this one has plenty of room for two big people and all of…
DetailsTarptent Notch Li Tent
The Tarptent Notch Li is light, strong, stormworthy, and modular. We like this DCF version for weight savings, more light (transparency), and less stretch and no sagging when it’s wet…
DetailsTarptent Protrail Tent
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Tarptent Protrail Tent.
DetailsTarptent Scarp 1 Tent
The Scarp’s single hoop, four Pitchloc corners, optional crossing pole set, and optional solid fabric inner tent make it Tarptent’s best option for winter backpacking in more extreme conditions.
DetailsTarptent Stratospire 1 Tent
The Stratospire has an asymmetrical design with steep interior walls, dual entrances, and dual vestibules for a roomy, versatile tent.
DetailsTarptent Stratospire 2 Tent
The Stratospire has an asymmetrical design with steep interior walls, dual entrances, and dual vestibules for a roomy, versatile tent.
DetailsTarptent Double Rainbow Li Tent
At less than two pounds, the Tarptent Double Rainbow Li excels at providing headroom and interior livability. Two entrances, two vestibules, and a covered porch option (included) make it a…
DetailsTarptent Stratospire Li Tent
The Stratospire has an asymmetrical design with steep interior walls, dual entrances, and dual vestibules for a roomy, versatile tent. With the Li version’s Dyneema Composite Fabrics canopy, this is…
DetailsTarptent Scarp 2 Tent
The Scarp’s single hoop, four Pitchloc corners, optional crossing pole set, and optional solid fabric inner tent make it Tarptent’s best option for winter backpacking in more extreme conditions.
DetailsZPacks Altaplex Tent
The Altaplex is similar to the Plexamid, but larger – it’s a better option than the Plexamid for taller hikers.
DetailsZPacks Duplex Tent
One of the iconic classics in ultrailght backpacking tents, the Duplex is still one of the lightest 2P tents available. Some skill is required to optimize tension on the guylines…
DetailsMountain Hardwear Aspect 2 Tent
The Mountain Hardwear Aspect 2 is a suprisingly good tent from a company not usually known for making ultralight gear. The Aspect 2 shuns the “ultralight” tent model that relies…
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