Trekking Pole Tents
Loading...
Tarptent Dipole Li Review
The Tarptent Dipole 1 Li and 2 Li are rectangular DCF trekking pole tents with carbon end struts to boost interior volume and stability, and a four-stake footprint that eliminates the need for apex guyline tie-outs in mild weather.
Details
Tarptent ProTrail Li Review
The Tarptent ProTrail Li (17.7 ounces / 502 g, from $529) is a single-wall, double trekking-pole, single-vestibule, front-entry Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF) 1-person shelter.
Details
Choosing an Ultralight Shelter for Backpacking (Member Q&A)
How to make the decision of what type of ultralight shelter to use on various types of backpacking trips in different seasons.
Details
Durston X-Mid 2P Review
The Durston X-Mid 2P is a 2-person, double-wall, dual side-entry, silpoly shelter with two vestibules that weighs 40 oz (1134 g).
Details
Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo
We recommend the Lunar Solo to backpackers looking for a lightweight, economical, single-wall shelter. It’s one of the least expensive solo tent options on the US market in this weight…
Details
Kuiu Summit Refuge 3P Tent
Lots of exterior stakeout and guyline tieout points, dual trekking pole support, and impressive space-to-weight ratio make the Kuiu Summit Refuge 3P Shelter a good choice for 2 persons plus…
Details
Durston Gear X-Mid 1P Tent
The Durston Gear X-Mid 1P gets close to being the perfect double-wall solo tent for many backpackers. It pitches with two trekking poles that offset the inner tent asymmetrically for…
Details
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Tent
The Durston Gear X-Mid 2P pitches with two trekking poles that offset the inner tent asymmetrically for good interior headroom. The Silpoly canopy resists sagging when wet. Dual doors and…
Details
Slingfin Splitwing UL Shelter System
The Slingfin Splitwing UL Tarp is a catenary ridgeline shaped tarp with a two-part split front beak that allows for a wide range of adjustability in the peak height of…
Details
Tarptent 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…
Details
Tarptent Protrail Tent
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Tarptent Protrail Tent.
Details
Tarptent Stratospire 1 Tent
The Stratospire has an asymmetrical design with steep interior walls, dual entrances, and dual vestibules for a roomy, versatile tent.
Details
Tarptent Stratospire 2 Tent
The Stratospire has an asymmetrical design with steep interior walls, dual entrances, and dual vestibules for a roomy, versatile tent.
Details
Tarptent 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…
Details
Tarptent 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.
Details
Tarptent 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…
Details
REI Flash Air 1 Tent
REI’s entry into the solo, ultralight trekking pole tent market. A unique peak strut provides more headroom than most single-pole trekking pole tents, and the fly can be rolled back…
Details
REI Flash Air 2 Tent
REI’s 2P entry into the ultralight trekking pole tent market. The fly can be rolled back for ceiling views, stargazing and ventilation.
Details
Gossamer Gear The DCF One
Gossamer Gear’s entry into the Dyneema Composite Fabrics (DCF) tent market comes in at under one pound in the solo version. This is a very clean, simple, easy-to-pitch design. See…
Details
Gossamer Gear The Two
This is a very clean, simple, easy-to-pitch design that’s light enough for solo use. See the DCF version for additional weight savings.
DetailsJoin Our Community
Become a Backpacking Light Member
Forum Access
Unrestricted access to all forums, plus the ability to post and start new threads.
Premium Content
Unrestricted access to all 2,300+ articles, gear reviews, skills, stories, and more.
Community Posts
Post new content to the community including gear swaps, reviews, trip reports and more!
Online Education
Get unlimited access to all our online education (*Unlimited membership required).
Pack less. Be more. Become a member today!
