Top 10 Ultralight Tents for Backpack Camping (Reliable Buying Guide)

When hitting the trail, it is crucial to keep the weight of the backpack as light as possible to relieve the strain on the knees and back, letting you cover longer distances. Since a tent is one of the bigger items behind your shoulders, getting a lighter model is an immediate opportunity to reduce the overall load. If in the past ultralight tents were something of a premium product, fortunately, modern materials have allowed to produce high quality items at affordable prices and made ultralight shelters a new gold standard for backpacking. In this episode we will show you the best example of single and 2-person tents that can shave vital pounds off your gear and wont bankrupt you.

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0:47 #1 2019 Tarptent Notch

The California based Tarptent is an undisputed leader in the production of silnylon, non-freestanding tents. Their designs are minimalistic and use a tarp instead of a complete shelter system. The Notch is their lightest double wall shelter ideal for solo trekkers.

1:47 #2 2016 Lightheart Gear Solo and Duo

Lightheart Gear Solo single person tent and its 2-person version Duo are spacious and durable pyramid-shaped models that weigh 1.67 and 2.25 lbs respectively.

2:46 #3 2018 Nemo Hornet Elite

Nemo Hornet Elite is an ideal backpacking solution for travelers. It weighs just 2 lbs and 1 oz, fits 2 people, and folds into small package measuring 19 by 4.5 inches.

3:47 #4 2018 Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 one of the more affordable products from the brand’s ultralightweight line-up that is also one of their best-sellers.

4:47 #5 2018 Zpacks Duplex

This award-winning tent is a great combination of low weight, spacious interior and number of features. The floor area is 21 square feet, enough to accommodate two weary travelers. Made of Dyneema Composite Fabric the overall weight of all components is just 19.4 ounces.

5:47 #6 2018 Nemo Rocket

According to the manufacturer, the new Nemo Rocket is the lightest livable 2-person tent on the market. The model indeed weighs just 1 lb and 11 oz and when set up, offers 21 sq ft of floor space and a peak height of 40 inches.

6:57 #7 2019 Big Agnes Fly Creek HV Carbon

Big Agnes Fly Creek HV Carbon is an enhanced version of the company’s award-winning Fly Creek HV, and is one of the lightest freestanding tents in the world with a trail weight of just 1 pound.

7:57 #8 2018 REI Co-op Passage 1-2

REI Co-op Passage is not the lightest tent model on the market, but its relatively low price and weight of 4 or 5 lbs, depending on the modification, definitely keep it on top of buyers’ shopping lists.

8:56 #9 2018 Lunar Solo

Whenever Lunar Solo tent is not mentioned in a top 10 list about ultralight tents, the backpacking community is outraged, since it is one of the most affordable models on the market with proven high quality. The founder of Six Moon Designs.

9:44 #10 2018 Gossamer The One

Gossamer The One offers lightweight and waterproof shelter with decent internal space, gear storage, and ventilation. The tent comes with 14 poles included, but its setup requires only 6, so the travel weight can be limited to just 1 pound and 9 ounces.

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