The Top Five Backpacking Tents Have Arrived

Now that warmer weather has begun, the top five backpacking tents are here, and if you are one of those trail loving people, now is the time to consider the current condition of your tent. Your chance to get away from everything should not be spoiled by carrying a heavy or hard to assemble tent.

By Catoma: The Twist Backpacking Tent

The Twist tent is a quick setup. Simply loosen the strap, then toss this tent in any direction. Its pop-up ribcage, patented by Catoma, is truly in its own league for solo camping tents. At 4 pounds, you cannot find a faster, easier to assemble tent.

By Alps Mountaineering: The Zephyr 2 Backpacking Tent

The Zephyr Two tent accommodates two adults, with their gear, quite comfortably. Weighing in at less than 5 pounds, this tent has two aluminum poles for solidity and fast assembly. The factory-sealed fly keeps out wet weather. Alps Mountaineering has delivered another high quality tent.

By Chinook: The Sirocco Backpacking Tent

This lightweight tent sports stability with its exterior ridge frame and comes in different sizes to accommodate 2 or 3 adults. You have the choice between aluminum or fiberglass poles which allows for easy setup. Features also include a large, easily accessible door, and wall vents and side windows for good ventilation in any kind of weather. The Sirocco tent is perfect for backpacking, cycling, and motorcycle camping trips.

By Trek: The Expedition Backpacking Tent

This tent is excellent for those backpackers who require extra amounts of space. It sleeps two adults and has large portico to keep your gear. With machined pole tips and grommet connections, assembly by one person is simple. Other features such as the bathtub-type floor, screened roof vents and the rain fly tested to 2000 mm are only found in tents costing two times the price of the Expedition.

By Catoma: The Limbo Two Backpacking Tent

When searching for the absolute best in the class of backpacking tents, your search ends with the Limbo 2 tent. It only weighs 4.1 pounds and is still large enough to accommodate 2 adults. It also features a large portico, giving this tent the ability to cover you and your gear. Features include super lightweight poles for extra stability without being too cumbersome to carry . The nylon bathtub floor is very durable and the fly contains 2000 mm waterproofing to keep you dry in any weather.

There they are, the top five backpacking tents for the season. They will keep you free moving with their light weight and warm and dry for good sleep. Overall, you will be a happy camper!

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Now that warmer weather has begun, the top five backpacking tents are here, and if you are one of those trail loving people, now is the time to consider the current condition of your tent.

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