Lightweight Backpacking Tents

Shelter is fairly important in most cases when you're sleeping outdoors.

Tents are also one of the biggest items you'll have to figure out how to fit in with all your gear and carry. As always, we're looking for the lightest and most durable tents for backpacking.

The Snugpak Ionosphere is an extremely small and compact 1 person tent.

Snugpak Ionosphere 1-Person Tent Info

Weight: 3 lbs 11 oz
Doors: 1
Dimensions: 28 x 44 x 94 inches

The MSR Hubba Hubba is spacious, easy to assemble, and offers exceptional rain protection.

MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person Tent Info

Weight: 3 lbs 7 oz
Doors: 2
Dimensions: 39 x 50 x 84 inches

A very affordable lightweight backpacking tent with easy entrance and lots of ventilation.

Mountain Trails Cedar Brook 2-Person Tent Info

Weight: 3 lbs 8 oz
Doors: 1
Dimensions: 39 x 50 x 84 inches

A durable and lightweight tent that is very well designed and quite affordable.

Topnaca Naturehike 2-Person 4-Season Tent Info

Weight: 3 lbs 11 oz
Doors: 1
Dimensions: 51 x 44 x 81 inches

A well-made and affordable 2-person, 3-season tent with 35 square feet of sleeping space and 2 separate vestibule areas.

Mountainsmith Morrison 2-Person 3-Season Tent Info

Weight: 4 lbs 11 oz
Doors: 2
Dimensions: 56 x 43 x 92 inches

The Lunar Duo Explorer has more than enough room for 2 taller people, with a lot of height for sleeping and sitting comfortably.

Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo Explorer Info

Weight: 41 oz
Doors: 2
Sleeping Room: 45 x 54 inches

A lightweight, compact, and weatherproof tent with a Dutch "D" style front door.

Wenzel Current 2-Person Tent Info

Weight: 3 lbs 6 oz
Doors: 1
Sleeping Room: 37 x 82 inches

The Sundome is quick and easy to set up and comes with an effective rain shield.

Coleman Sundome 2-Person Tent Info

Weight: 8 lbs
Doors: 1
Sleeping Room: 47 x 82 inches

A sturdy and spacious 3-person tent that comfortably sleeps 3 or 2 people with all their gear.

Mountainsmith Morrison 3-Person Tent Info

Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz
Doors: 2
Dimensions: 92 x 84 x 48 inches

A spacious instant-pop-up tent that is well designed for keeping you dry in harsher weather.

Quechua Pop-up 3-Person Tent Info

Weight: 10 lbs 15 oz
Doors: 2
Dimensions: 82.6 x 82.6 x 42.9 inches

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