Back country tents

[younghunter21]

I am looking for a reasonably light tent that I can pack in with me. I am looking for a couple of the following things in it.

atleast 2 vents
a reasonable vestibule
under 4 lbs.
has a rain fly
one man tent

 

[Drhorsepower]

Your opportunities are endless.

Big Agnes ul1 ul2 fly creek
Tarptent
Paratarp
Golite shangr la 1,2,3
Nemo has a few stellar tents as well.
Search rei and filter your parameters

Also do some searches on here, you should turn up quite a bit of info


I personally am going with golite sl3 upon recomendations from fellow forum members and stellar reviews.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

I've hears alot about the Big Agnes. All good

 

[Bitterroot Bulls]

The GoLite pyramid Shelters have LOTS of room for the weight. They are even better when you go floorless.

 

[twp1224]

If your looking for a Big Agnes tent check out this website http://www.wearbap.com/home.php.

 

[twp1224]

Looks like the Big Agnes deals have a broken link. They have Demo tents, bags, etc. at good prices. You may want to call them. If you purchase a new tent, get ahold of Steve at http://www.sandsarchery.com. He's a great guy to work with.

If your looking for a Big Agnes tent check out this website http://www.wearbap.com/home.php.

 

[Drhorsepower]

Rei has the fly creek ul1 and 2 on sale this weekend.

 

[bluedunn0]

Tarptent contrail

 

[younghunter21]

I looked at all of those tents but i'm looking for something under $150?

 

[Bitterroot Bulls]

I looked at all of those tents but i'm looking for something under $150?

That's OK, you just end up haulin' a little extra weight.

Watch Steepandcheap.com for a couple days and a good deal on an ALPS tent will come out.

 

[Jon Boy]

I was in the same predicament as you; wanted a sub 4 pound 3 season tent for under $150. Went to my local base camp and they had just gotten in a Terra Nova Wild Country Zephorous 2. It weighs 3.5 lbs and is essentially a huge bivvy with a vestibule that surrounds the entire tent. Its really durable as well and I only payed $140 for it. I believe terra nova is a european company thats why you dont see them too much over here and are hard to find. Heres a place I found that sells them in the US http://www.altrec.com/terra-nova-equipment/zephyros-2-tent
Heres a forum that has a bunch of pics and reviews http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/forum/forummessages.asp?v=1&urn=5&utn=46381&umn=
Its not the easiest to set up but you cant get much better or lighter for $140. If some one knows of a better option for the same price let me know, I still have over a month to return this one.

 

[mthuntress]

The Hubba by MSR

 

[Maineboy]

take a look at the Hennessy hammock 160 bucks, 3 pounds and never sleep on a rock again. its quick set up and take down also.

 

[Drhorsepower]

That's OK, you just end up haulin' a little extra weight.

Watch Steepandcheap.com for a couple days and a good deal on an ALPS tent will come out.

They have been running the crap out of the alps tents on there, there is also a marmot tent on sale this weekend that I believe is in your budget

 

[Drhorsepower]

That's OK, you just end up haulin' a little extra weight.

Watch Steepandcheap.com for a couple days and a good deal on an ALPS tent will come out.

They have been running the crap out of the alps tents on there, there is also a marmot tent on sale this weekend that I believe is in your budget at rei.

 

[jjenness]

I just picked up the Eureka Solitare. I was in the same dillema as you, and decided to go with this tent after reading literally hundreds of reviews on it. I think that for the price ($65), 3 season, and under 3lbs it was hard not to buy it. I think that it will serve its purpose well during archery season.

 

[Rock 2.0]

Go to REI and talk to one of the camping guys, see what they suggest, have you thought about a bivy/tarp setup?

 

[Darktimber]

Just saw these today and thought about this thread. They get great reviews. Might want to check them out.

http://www.backcountry.com/kelty-grand-mesa-2-tent-2-person-3-season

 

[Pueblo]

I had the Eureka Solitaire for years and it has been quite reliable and light at 2 pounds 9 ounces. I just upgraded however to their Spitfire 1, which retails for about $120. It's about 12" taller than the Solitaire making getting dressed way easier. It's still just 2 pounds 14 ou. Pack very small and seems to be even better constructed than the Solitaire.

 

[In God We Trust]

I own the Big Agnes and I love it. It is a great tenet that is worth the money. I wish I could find one made in America and I would buy that but for now the Big Agnes gets things done.