Trekking Pole Tents
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Gossamer Gear The DCF Two
Gossamer Gear’s entry into the Dyneema Composite Fabrics (DCF) tent market comes in at under a pound and a quarter for the 2P version. This is a very clean, simple,…
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ZPacks Altaplex Tent
The Altaplex is similar to the Plexamid, but larger – it’s a better option than the Plexamid for taller hikers.
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ZPacks 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…
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ZPacks Triplex Tent
Like the Duplex, but bigger. Also less stable in wind. This is not the best choice to weather a storm above the treeline, but is one of the lightest 3P…
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ZPacks Hexamid Tent
If you don’t need a bathtub floor, this is the lightest fully-screened (floor and walls) tent on the market. We recommend it for summer backpacking in sheltered areas where severely…
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ZPacks Plexamid Tent
One of the lightest fully-enclosed solo tents on the market with a bathtub floor and full-perimeter protection.
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Tarptent Protrail Li Tent
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Tarptent Protrail Li.
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Gossamer Gear The One
Side-entry, two-door, 2-trekking-pole tent made with ripstop sil/PU canopy fabric. Easy and fast setup makes this a great option for ultralight backpackers or thru-hikers who need a fully-enclosed, ultralight shelter.
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REI Co-op Flash Air 2 Tent Review
The REI Co-op Flash Air 2 Tent is a two-person hybrid single/double-wall shelter with dual entrances and vestibules. It is non-freestanding and can be pitched with two trekking poles to save weight or by using the included pole set.
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Big Agnes Scout 1 Platinum Tent Review
The Big Agnes Scout 1 Platinum (13 oz / 369 g, $349.95) is a single wall, single-entrance, trekking pole-supported, silnylon, one-person tent from Big Agnes. It is one of the lightest shelters in its class.
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Tarptent Double Rainbow Li Tent Review
The Tarptent Double Rainbow Li is a 2-person, side-entry, 2-door (and 2-vestibule) hybrid single/double-wall tent made with Dyneema Composite Fabrics that weighs 27 oz (765 g).
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REI Flash Air 1 Tent Review
The REI Flash Air 1 Tent (20 oz / 567 g, $249) is a hybrid single/double-wall solo tent with a single entrance and vestibule and can be supported by a single trekking pole.
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Tarptent Notch Li Review (Updated: V2 2020 Version)
This Tarptent Notch Li Review presents the benefits of Dyneema Composite Fabrics (DCF) for ultralight backpacking shelters, assesses its design/feature set, and compares the Notch Li to its competitors.
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First Looks: REI Flash Air 1 Tent
The REI Flash Air 1 is a 1-person, hybrid-wall (single/double) tent that can be pitched with a single trekking pole and weighs 20 oz.
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Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Review
This Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Review features a 26 oz, one-person, single-wall, three-season, trekking pole supported shelter.
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Slingfin Splitwing UL Tarp Review
The SlingFin SplitWing UL Tarp is a modular 24 oz, 1-2 person shelter that bridges the gap between minimalist tarps and fully enclosed tents.
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2 Tent Review
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2 is a two-person, hybrid single/double wall, two-vestibule Dyneema Composite Fabrics (DCF) tent that can be pitched with two trekking poles. This review assesses wind loading, snow loading, rain, condensation resistance, ease of setup, livability.
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Tarptent Aeon Review (First Looks)
The Tarptent Aeon Li is one of the lightest solo (1-person) backpacking tents available. Made with Dyneema Composite Fabrics (DCF), the Aeon is a single-wall design featuring a zippered side-entry with a vestibule. The Aeon requires 4-7 stakes and is pitched with a single trekking pole.
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Tarptent Stratospire Li Review
Tarptent’s Stratospire Li is a two-person DCF shelter with well-considered features and has enough chops for year round use.
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