The Zpacks Free Zip 2P is a two-person ultralight freestanding tent that weighs 31.6 oz and costs $899. It’s a single-wall tent with two mesh rainbow doors and two vestibules that can be rolled open and secured with magnets instead of toggles. …
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Zpacks Duplex Lite Tent Review
The Zpacks Duplex Lite is a 2-person single-wall trekking pole made with Dyneema (DCF) that weighs 14.9 oz (423g). It’s a slimmed-down version of the Zpacks Classic Duplex tent, with a 40″ wide floor that’s spacious for one person or two good …
Read More »REI Flash 3 Tent Review
The REI Flash 3 is a freestanding, double-wall 3-person tent that’s lightweight and compact enough for backpacking but spacious enough for car camping. While REI rates it for 3 people, I think it’s on the small size for three full-grown adults unless …
Read More »MSR Freelite 2 Tent Review
The MSR Freelite 2 is a lightweight double-wall tent weighing 32 oz with a rectangular floor plan that is wide enough to use with two 25″ wide sleeping pads. Newly updated in 2022, it is 9 oz lighter weight than the previous …
Read More »Tarptent Notch Li Tent Review
The Tarptent Notch Li is a single-person, double-wall ultralight tent made with Dyneema (DCF) weighing only 20 oz. A dual apex shelter, it has two doors, two vestibules, and requires two trekking poles to pitch. It’s a great shelter for exposed terrain …
Read More »NEMO Dragonfly 2 Person Tent Review
The NEMO Dragonfly 2 Person Tent is a lightweight (2 pounds, 10 ounces) tent with fantastic ventilation, large vestibules, and a convenient gear loft. It’s quick to set up and a trustworthy shelter in wind and rain. It’s cozy with two people …
Read More »Durston X-Mid 1 Pro DCF Tent Review
The Durston X-Mid 1 Pro is a single-wall Dyneema DCF tent that weighs 15.5 oz and requires two trekking poles to set up. It has two doors and two vestibules that provide ample ventilation and covered storage space. The tent can also …
Read More »Hilleberg Niak Tent Review
The Hilleberg Niak is a bomber, 2 person, lightweight tent designed for three-season use in remote wilderness conditions. Weighing 3 lbs. 5 oz. it has a dome style architecture with two cross-poles that slot into sleeves, not clips, making it much more wind …
Read More »Outdoor Vitals Fortius 1P Tent Review
The Outdoor Vitals Fortius 1P Tent is an ultralight trekking pole tent that weighs 1 lbs 6.2 oz and requires two trekking poles to pitch. It’s a single-wall tent that’s affordable, seam-taped, and packs up small because it’s made with sil/PU nylon, …
Read More »Sea-to-Summit Telos TR2 Plus Tent Review
The Sea to Summit Telos TR2 Plus is a two-person freestanding backpacking tent with numerous pitching options. The “Plus” version differs from the Standard Telos TR2 version by using a solid inner tent instead of a mesh one to block the wind …
Read More »NEMO Mayfly OSMO 2 Tent Review
The NEMO Mayfly OSMO 2-Person Tent is a semi-freestanding, lightweight backpacking tent with a heavy-duty floor. Sized for two, it’s also suitable for solo hikers who want to bring their dog or camp on rough surfaces without bringing a separate footprint. The …
Read More »NEMO Dagger OSMO 2P Tent Review
The NEMO Dagger OSMO 2P Tent is a spacious freestanding double-wall tent for two people that is lightweight enough for backpacking but roomy enough for other camping adventures. Designed for two people, it has two doors and two vestibules, including 1 optional …
Read More »Gossamer Gear “The Two” Tent Review
Gossamer Gear’s “The Two” is a single-wall, two-person ultralight trekking pole tent that weighs 23.5 oz and costs $320. It has two doors and two vestibules, making it ideal for couples (or a palace for 1), with all-mesh interior sidewalls that provide …
Read More »Hammock Gear Dyneema Hex Tarp Review
The Hammock Gear Dyneema Hex Tarp is a six-sided catenary cut tarp made with Dyneema DCF that weighs between 4.75 oz and 6.57 oz, depending on its length (10′, 11′, 12′) and whether you want a green or camouflage-colored tarp. It’s a …
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