BEST BACKPACKING TENTS OF 2018
NEMO Dragger 2P: Pros: •Lightweight but durable, Sleeping capacity: 2 person •Easy to fold and easy setup and easily packable •Comfortable, Perfect for windy weather •Made with Ripstop Nylon that makes the tent resistant.
Checkout new price Amazon Weight: 3 lbs 5 oz Fabric: PU Nylon Ripstop Floor Dimension: 90 x 50 inches or 31 sq f Number of doors: 2 ( two) Color: Green
•Wind resistant lower sidewalls, Roomy tent makes the camping easier •Large Vestibule (Trapezoidal) provide ample storage for your gears •The inner-tent includes a built-in privacy panel for safety •Include Overhead light pockets
Cons: •Expensive
MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2: Pros: •Ultra-light •Ultra compact system •Freestanding •Good ventilation and provides airy comfortable interior •Two doors
Checkout new price Amazon Weight: 3 lbs 5 oz Fabric: denier nylon Floor Dimensions: 90 × 50 inches Color: Red Number of Doors: 2
•Two separate fast and light pitch options •Spacious and sturdy enough to wait out a rainstorm •High peak will allow you to sit inside the tent
Cons: •Costly for the weekend backpackers (approximately $400). •Not very durable •Use low quality stakes
Big Agnes Copper Super HV UL2: Pros: •Freestanding •Big doors and vestibules •Spacious enough to wait out a prolonged storm Checkout new price Amazon Minimum weight:2 lbs. 12 oz. Fabric: Ripstop Nylon and Polyester mesh Floor Dimensions: 88 x 52 / 42 inches or 29 square f. Number of Doors:2 Color: Grey/Orange
•Easy to set-up and pack-up •The peak height allows you to easily sit inside the tent •Better ventilation •Good door zippers Cons: •Made with thin material •Costly
Hilleberg Niak:
Checkout new price Amazon Minimum weight: 1.5 kg/ 3 Ibs. 5 oz. Outer tent fabric: Kerlon ( 1000) Floor Dimensions: 28 square f. Number of doors: 2 Color: Green/ Red/ Sand
Pros: •Perfect for rainy and chilly weather. •The lightest tent from the brand (only 1.7 Kg) •Sturdy and durable •Includes associated but separated inner and outer tent for simultaneous pitching. •Both inner and outer tent can be used separately. •The inner tent can be replaced with mesh inner tent. Cons: •Most expensive brand in the market with an estimate cost of $795 •Not popular for great ventilators •Not comfortable in the summer •Less convenient side door design
REI Co-op Half Dome 2: Pros: •Lightweight •Affordable •Roomy with two doors and 3 poles •Available with four rain-fly colors Checkout new price
REI Weight: 4 lbs. 9 oz. Fabric: Ripstop Nylon and Denier-nylon mesh Floor Dimensions: 88 x 52 inches or 8 square feet Number of Doors: 2 Color: Lion ( orange)
Cons: •Heavier than other tents
REI Co-op passage 2: Pros: •Inexpensive •Spacious with doors and vestibules •Easy to set-up Checkout new price REI Weight: 4 lbs 13 oz Fabric: Polyester Floor Dimension: 88 x 52 inches or 31.1 square f. Number of Doors: 2 Color: Beach Wood/Light Paprika
Cons: •Heavier
Marmot Limelight 2P Tent:
Pros: •Inexpensive •Footprint Included •Very roomy Checkout new price Amazon Weight: 5 lbs. 2 oz. ( heavier) Fabric: denier polyester taffeta Floor Dimensions: 88 x 54 inches or 33 square f. Number of Doors: 2 Color: Cinder/Rusted Orange
•Quality construction Cons: •Heavier than other tents
Marmot Tungsten 3P UL Tent: Pros: •Affordable •Spacious •The higher peak will allow you to sit comfortable inside the tent Checkout new price Amazon Weight: 4 lbs. 1.3 oz. Fabric: Ripstop Nylon and Polyester Floor Dimension: 90 x 66 inches (more spacious) Number of Doors: 2 Colors: Dark Citron/Citronelle
Cons: •Heavier compared with the other lightweight tents
Conclusion In short, the best and appropriate backpacking tent is lightweight, easily foldable and packable, and that can handle cold weather. As technology develops, there are lighter products with good fabrics. The above lists contain the list for the best backpacking tents of 2018. However, while buying the tents, you should focus on the purpose and weight of the tents.
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