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Thoughts on 1 person using a 3P tent for easy solo trips
Call it training and you’re good.. I’ve carried full packs on day trips just to get a feel of the pack or to try out new gear. Just for the exercise. Nobody’s...
Please help me choose a tent
Question: What tent should I buy? Uses: Backpacking, bikepacking, rafting Location: A mix between rainy climate (WA, BC) and drier climates (CO, WY, MT…) Requirements: Not a fair weather shelter. I want...
1-person pyramid
I'm thinking about buying either an MLD SoloMid XL silpoly with inner net, or an HMD Mid-1. They're similar, but different, and up to now I've only used dome and tunnel tents. ...
LIVE: The Gear Q&A (Spring '23 Edition)
Companion forum thread to: LIVE: The Gear Q&A (Spring '23 Edition)Got a question about backpacking gear as you assemble your ’23 kits and gear lists? Now’s the time to ask it –...
4 Person UL Shelter- Is Hogback the Best?
I know this topic has come up in the past, but not that recently. I know there have been some developments over the years. For many months I've been eyeballing the Tarptent...
Videos of Shelters in High Winds
I've been checking out YT videos of shelters in high winds and thought it would be cool to start a thread where everybody could share links. It would be best to post...
What shelters do you own, and do you have a favorite?
Curious what everyone’s shelter “quiver” is. Do you camp year round? If so, what shelter(s) do you take in different seasons? Any favorites in your closet? I have too many: - Tent...
Tent. Which freestanding double wall.
polyester that will not weigh you down with soaked water absorbing nylon, I keep hearing about this, but with all my silnylon tunnel tents I have yet to really experience any significant...
Tent. Which freestanding double wall.
Thought I would ask here before I drive myself nuts. Looking for an UL, freestanding, double wall tent that is not fragile and tough enough for a thru hike.. Either a large...
Hilleberg Niak?
I've been searching for a tent for upcoming backpacking trips. Both trips will be in Washington at 3000ft+ elevation. I really value quality, durability, storm worthiness, and somewhat light weight. I feel...
Comfortable tents
I just wondered what would be an example of a 'comfortable' tent for one person. I recently read something which described a comfortable tent as being one in which you can change...
Tarptent Scarp tent with crossing poles as an all around bomber tent.
For an all around freestanding bomber tent, I am looking at the Scarp tent with crossing poles and that seems to be about as good as it will get for the $...
Best couples ul/sul shelter?
Call me obsessive, but in the past two years I've owned and sold an older model DR, SS2, SSli, and Duplex in search of the perfect shelter for the wife and me....
Tent recommendations for 1 adult and 1 (possibly 2) kids
Long time lurker, first time poster here. I am looking for a lightweight tent for 1 adult and 1 child (would be awesome if 1 adult and 2 kids fit). I know...
Suggestions on a 2P tent in a windy area
I will be doing more trips in the Wyoming, Idaho, Colorado area where the winds are certainly higher than in my typical tree sheltered area of the Upper Midwest. Currently my wife...
Condensation
1. Are there any particular ways to prevent condensation build up under your sleeping pad? 2. Do you generally get condensation in your tent during 45 degree nights, with 65% humidity? This...
Free standing, 2P, dual wall, sold inner tent - does it exist?
Hi there, I usually hike alone and have my DCF tents. However, sometimes I'm with my girlfriend and I have a SMD Haven. It's an awesome tent and it's cheap (since I...
Tent recommendation
My wife and I are looking for a new UL 2P tent. We recently purchased the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2. After the first trip we returned it to REI. The tents...
Narrow shelter options?
@David I used the BA Fly Creek years ago and unless you fully guy out the fly, you are going to get wet from condensation, especially if you are in a narrow,...
Tent for snow camping?
I'd like have the option of turning my backcountry xc ski days into overnighters. I'm in the PNW where snow tends to be pretty wet and heavy. I could make do with...
