Light Weight Tents

The Light weight tents are the backbone of backpacking trips as they easily portable and can also be converted into a self sustained carrying pack.

How many can fit in?

Lightweight tents are designed to fit in only single no’s which counts at the max to two. This shelter set tent hardly allows people to stand up straight and a few do not allow you to sit up too which proves it right only to facilitate a readymade roof to rest.

How big are these tents?

The lightest is about less than 1.36 kg or 3 lbs, compare to standard tent for 1 to 4 person which weight around 5 - 10 lbs. or you can say 2.27 to 4.54 kg.

If you are planning a group camping, it is advise to buy several small tents, rather than a large one. By using several smaller tents, your group will shares the weight and it is more privacy to each person

Is the material used - good enough?

A lightweight tent can be made of several materials. The most common is made from canvas which good to absorb the dampness in the tent

But Today’s technologies have allowed manufacturers to produce material same as good as canvas but more lighter.

Polyester and Nylon blends are being used for their ability to provide a shelter from outside weather and also create more lighter and airy than the old ones

Ultra light tent:

The increasing popularity of Ultra-light tents has given its manufacturer’s an edge to offer its customers – “the reason to spend extra on less”.

People lately have started enjoying mountain marathons, adventure racing, mountain biking, etc and hence keep constantly looking out for various technologies to cater to their requirement.

Ultra-light tents are designed with all the above elements and that is why people comment “'if it's going on my back, I want it to be light!”.

Features – Ultra-light tents:

Let’s look into eye catching features which have brought Ultra light weight tents in to the limelight:

Weighs like a new born bee, less than 2 Kg
Excellent airflow and ventilation with the Flysheet vents
Reduced condensation and improved airflow(cold and hot) control within the tent with the Variable airflow tents
Extra-light cause of the aluminum and alloy tent poles

How to shop – Ultra light weight tents?

Though Ultra-light possess all the desired features it is very important to choose one from your wish list. While choosing an ultra-light tent, keep a track of the below checklist …..

Do you want a single or a double skin tent?
Which season is the tent catered too? How many seasons are you looking out for?
Can the outer flysheet be used as a trap and a footprint? This can reduce the extra weight.
Associate the tent of your choice with the weight.
Look for an outer pitched in a tent to enjoy an added advantage during the wet season.

Best light weight tents:

When shopping for a lightweight tent make sure to choose from the list below as all these tents come with features to cater to your needs.

Kelty Crestone 2 Tent - suitable for 2 person and for 3 season backpacking with weight around 4 lbs 12 oz. The two doors makes big enough
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 - recommend by experienced backpackers. The light weight achieved by design and materials with lots of features
MSR Hubba - suitable for solo hiker and awesome for 3 season backpacking with weight under 3 pounds. Although it is narrow just to fit 1 person but it is very long, you can put the gear at the end. Lots of mesh, you will have enough ventilation.
Advanced Bivy - with Gore-Tex Respiration fabric and a zipper vent on the foot, bivy stays drier than most other tents. weight only 2 pounds and 7 oz.

With all the options available make a decision based on is it going to be a romantic couple outing or bash with friends. So go on… Camp real light weight!

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