Backpacking Tent Lightweight
Backpacking Tent Lightweight
whats the best rain PROOF and lightweight tent on the market?
Looking for a tent that doesn't "rain inside" when you touch the walls or in heavy wind, the most water proof tent available. But also is suitable for backpacking on long expeditions...(light weight). Only needs to be for 1 or 2 people at the most.
The reason your tent walls get wet inside has nothing to do with being rain proof. That moisture is condensation from your breath and the sweat from your body and the only way to reduce it is good ventilation, a fly that pitches tight and shelters the windows and doors well and a good catenary cut that doesn't allow the fly to touch the tent wall.
If you are going to be camping in mostly moderate weather (above freezing) I highly recommend one with mostly mosquito mesh netting inner walls and a waterproof separate fly. The mesh walls not only make the tent superlight, you will have no trouble with condensation because the tent will breath and the condensation will occur under the fly and run down to the ground. Plus, on clear nights, you will be able to sleep under the stars.
I have several 2-man tents and I like my Marmot best -- their tents are excellent quality, very light and pitch strong and tight. I lived in one (it is a compact 2 man with mostly mosquito netting walls) for almost 3 weeks out in Wyoming a few years ago. Sierra Designs also makes excellent tents of similar style -- North Face used to be great but their quality has slipped. Look at Campmor's online catalog for good side-by-side comparisons of a wide range of backpacking tents.
Better tents also have pre-sealed seams. If you buy a cheaper tent, make sure you get a couple of tubes of Seamseal, set up the tent and run a strip of the sealer on every exposed seam.
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8' X 10' Blue Multi-Purpose 6-mil Waterproof Poly Tarp Cover 8x10 Tent Shelter Camping Tarpaulin by Grizzly Tarps $8.95 The superior grade tarps by Grizzly Tarps are made from a tight 8x8 sq inch polyethylene weave which provides durability. This method of manufacture gives you a long lasting cover that is lightweight and easy to handle. Grizzly Tarps further enforce their tarps with border piping to insure stronger ends to avoid tears during stressful application. Supplied with built-in grommets every 34" allow fo... |
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ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 1 Backpacking Tent List Price: $179.99 Sale Price: $106.99 Used From: $101.25  |
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ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr Lightweight 1 - Person Tent... weighs under 4 lbs.! Don't let your tent weigh you down! The Zephyr keeps your pack light while also offering great protection against the bugs and weather... |
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ALPS Mountaineering Mystique Lightweight Backpacking Tent List Price: $219.99 Sale Price: $140.75 |
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An elevated door opening keeps the inside of the tent clean and dry, while the gear loft provides a handy spot to stow small essentials. The ALPS Mountaineering Mystique 2.0 tent is a two-pole, freestanding tent that features water-tight construction, extra heavy duty zippers, two mesh doors for easy entry and optimal ventilation, and two vestibules for gear storage and added weather protection... |
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Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent List Price: $74.99 Sale Price: $46.26 Used From: $35.99 |
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Coleman's Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent is a convenient, small-sized tent that's ideal for weekend camping adventures. Measuring eight by six feet, this tent can sleep two people in complete comfort. Coleman's exclusive Weather-Tec system is guaranteed to keep you dry and includes: a waterproof floor, leak-free and protected seams, weather resistant fabric, a strong frame design, and the zipper guard system... |
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Emergency Shelter Tent, Reflective Tube Tent, Cold Weather Emergency Shelter, Emergency Zone Brand List Price: $6.49 Sale Price: $8.99 |
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Emergency Zone? Brand. The Emergency Tent is a lightweight and compact emergency shelter. It is wind and waterproof and easy to set up. It is 8 feet long and roomy enough for two people. |
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9' X 12' Blue 6-mil Waterproof Poly Tarp 9x12 Tarpaulin for Camping Hiking Backpacking Tent Shelter Shade Canopy etc. List Price: $12.95 Sale Price: $10.28 |
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The superior grade tarps by Grizzly Tarps are made from a tight 8x8 sq inch polyethylene weave which provides durability. This method of manufacture gives you a long lasting cover that is lightweight and easy to handle... |
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Coleman Taos Extreme-Weather Mummy Bag List Price: $52.99 Sale Price: $36.33 |
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Stay warm and comfortable on a chilly fall evening with the Coleman Taos mummy sleeping bag. The Taos, which offers a temperature rating down to 25 degrees F, is filled with 38 ounces of Coletherm insulation... |
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Three-Person Camping Dome Tent 7 Feet X 7 Feet One Touch Set Up List Price: $199.99 Sale Price: $89.99 |
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7' x 7', 1 Room Sundome Tent, Sleeps 3, Weathertec System, Keeps You Dry, Easy Set Up, Innovative Design Makes Setup Easier & Faster, Comfortable, Adjustable Airflow System Increases Comfort Inside Your Tent, Organization, Includes Features To Keep Your Tent Tidy, Bright Peacock/Alpine Colored Walls, 52'" Center Height... |
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Ultralight Backpacking Secrets List Price: $5.99 |
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If you've ever carried a backpack that was too heavy, you know it can suck the fun right out of a hike. You backpack to enjoy the wilderness, not to suffer or prove anything, right? Well here's some good news! This book shows you how to have everything you need to be safe and comfortable with less than 20 pounds on your back, or even do weekend trips with under fifteen pounds total pack weight... |
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ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 1 Backpacking Tent List Price: $179.99 Sale Price: $106.99 Used From: $101.25 |
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ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr Lightweight 1 - Person Tent... weighs under 4 lbs.! Don't let your tent weigh you down! The Zephyr keeps your pack light while also offering great protection against the bugs and weather... |
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ALPS Mountaineering Mystique Lightweight Backpacking Tent List Price: $219.99 Sale Price: $140.75 |
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An elevated door opening keeps the inside of the tent clean and dry, while the gear loft provides a handy spot to stow small essentials. The ALPS Mountaineering Mystique 2.0 tent is a two-pole, freestanding tent that features water-tight construction, extra heavy duty zippers, two mesh doors for easy entry and optimal ventilation, and two vestibules for gear storage and added weather protection... |
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Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent List Price: $74.99 Sale Price: $46.26 Used From: $35.99 |
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Coleman's Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent is a convenient, small-sized tent that's ideal for weekend camping adventures. Measuring eight by six feet, this tent can sleep two people in complete comfort. Coleman's exclusive Weather-Tec system is guaranteed to keep you dry and includes: a waterproof floor, leak-free and protected seams, weather resistant fabric, a strong frame design, and the zipper guard system... |
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ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2 Backpacking Tent List Price: $199.99 Sale Price: $120.60 Used From: $112.23 |
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The Zephyr 2 is ideal for those hot, muggy nights when you want to feel a breeze in your tent. The walls are composed entirely of mesh, allowing maximum ventilation and fresh air intake. The unique two-pole design gives you more head room to sit up without feeling cramped... |
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Tahoe Gear Hiker 2 Person 3-Season Portable Lightweight Backpacking Tent Sale Price: $34.99 |
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Perfect for campers on the move, the Tahoe Gear Hiker Tent is ready to accompany you on your next journey. This lightweight two person tent is compact enough in its travel bag to carry along into the woods, or fit easily alongside the rest of your gear in the car... |
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Wenzel Current Hiker Two-Person Tent List Price: $44.99 Sale Price: $24.86 Used From: $22.87 |
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Lightweight, sturdy, and weatherproof, the Hiker 2-person Tent from Wenzel is a great choice for the hiker/biker who doesn't want to pack a heavy sleep space. Able to sleep 1 to 2 people comfortably, the Hiker features a "D" style door with mesh and a rear vent with mesh for easy access and ventilation... |
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Mountain Trails Current Hiker 6-Foot by 5-Foot 2-Person Dome Tent List Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $24.86 Used From: $21.63 |
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The Mountain Trail Hiker sport tent sleeps 2 persons comfortably in a 30 square foot area, with the base size of 6 by 5 feet with a 38-inch center height. It features a large Dutch "D" style door with inside flap, 2 polyester mesh windows, a shockcorded fiberglass frame with pole pocket attachments, a utility pocket to keep personal items always within easy reach, and an attached mud mat helps keep tent floor clean and clear... |
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8' X 10' Blue Multi-Purpose 6-mil Waterproof Poly Tarp Cover 8x10 Tent Shelter Camping Tarpaulin by Grizzly Tarps $8.95 The superior grade tarps by Grizzly Tarps are made from a tight 8x8 sq inch polyethylene weave which provides durability. This method of manufacture gives you a long lasting cover that is lightweight and easy to handle. Grizzly Tarps further enforce their tarps with border piping to insure stronger ends to avoid tears during stressful application. Supplied with built-in grommets every 34" allow fo... |
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Emergency Shelter Tent, Reflective Tube Tent, Cold Weather Emergency Shelter, Emergency Zone Brand $6.49 Emergency Zone? Brand. The Emergency Tent is a lightweight and compact emergency shelter. It is wind and waterproof and easy to set up. It is 8 feet long and roomy enough for two people.... |
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9' X 12' Blue 6-mil Waterproof Poly Tarp 9x12 Tarpaulin for Camping Hiking Backpacking Tent Shelter Shade Canopy etc. $10.28 The superior grade tarps by Grizzly Tarps are made from a tight 8x8 sq inch polyethylene weave which provides durability. This method of manufacture gives you a long lasting cover that is lightweight and easy to handle. Grizzly Tarps further enforce their tarps with border piping to insure stronger ends to avoid tears during stressful application. Supplied with built-in grommets every 34" allow fo... |
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Texsport Steel Collapsible Cot $24.99 Nothing is as crucial to a successful camping trip as a good night's sleep, and the Texsport Steel Collapsible Cot helps provide just that. Offering a sturdy, comfortable sleeping surface in the great outdoors or a convenient, easily stowed guest bed at home it's made of a sturdy metal frame and four spring steel legs for long-lasting durability. The cot measures 24-by-6.5-by-72 inches (W x H x D... |
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The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail $11.39 Supreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka shares his hard-earned knowledge in this essential guide to backpacking gear and skills. Described by National Geographic as “one of the best traveled and fastest hikers on the planet,” and named “Adventurer of the Year” by Outside and “Person of the Year” by Backpacker, Skurka recounts what he’s learned from ... |
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Lightweight Backpacking and Camping: A Field Guide to Wilderness Equipment, Technique, and Style (Backpacking Light) $24.95 The days of carrying monster packs into the wilderness are officially over! New Book Completely Redefines How to Enjoy Backcountry Travel --- "Backpacking should be comfortable, safe, and fun." So say the backcountry experts at Backpacking Light Magazine in their new book, Lightweight Backpacking & Camping: A Field Guide to Wilderness Equipment, Technique, and Style. And they should know... |
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Ultralight Backpacking Secrets $5.99 If you've ever carried a backpack that was too heavy, you know it can suck the fun right out of a hike. You backpack to enjoy the wilderness, not to suffer or prove anything, right? Well here's some good news! This book shows you how to have everything you need to be safe and comfortable with less than 20 pounds on your back, or even do weekend trips with under fifteen pounds total pack weight.The... |
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Suisse Sport Adventurer Mummy Ultra-Compactable Sleeping Bag BackpackerandNo.8217;s Mummy Sleeping Bag... |
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Coleman Green Valley Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag $32.00 Coleman®'s Green Valley sleeping bag is the perfect companion for chilly nights that range from 30°F to 50°F. It's crafted with 3-lb Coletherm® insulation, and it features a polyester cover and cozy cotton flannel liner.... |
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Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8 Foot Four-to-Five-Person 2-Room Dome Tent $58.86 Family - sized Wenzel Pine Ridge Sport Dome 4 / 5 - person Tent is no - nonsense practical, simple and affordable! When Wenzel started making camping gear in 1887, America was a very different place. No TV, no video games, no cell phones. A lot's changed in 120+ years, but Wenzel's commitment to making family-friendly gear at a budget-friendly price hasn't budged an inch! Take the Pine Ridge Sport... |
