A good backpacking tent is one you are happy to carry all day and relieved to see when it is time to stop.
Keeping weight down is massively important when the tent is sitting in your rucksack for mile after mile, but going lightweight should not mean sacrificing the shelter you need when the weather changes.
That is why our range includes lightweight backpacking tents designed to give you a balance between packed weight, sleeping space and protection from the weather.
Small Pack Size, More Room in Your Rucksack
Pack space disappears quickly once you add a sleeping bag, mat, clothing, food and everything else needed for a trip. A small backpacking tent leaves more room for the rest of your kit and makes the load easier to organise.
For walkers, a 2 man tent is probably the way to go. The small increase in weight can give you valuable extra room for your rucksack and wet gear, especially when you are spending several nights away.
Somewhere You Can Rely on at the End of the Day
After hours of walking, your tent becomes more than somewhere to sleep.
It is where you take your boots off, get out of wet clothing and finally put your feet up and rest.
A well-designed backpacking tent gives you enough room to settle in while helping keep wind and rain outside. Waterproof flysheets, strong pole structures and secure guying become far more important when you cannot simply pack up and drive home if the weather turns.
Backpacking Tents with Porch Space
Even a small porch can make a huge difference on a lightweight tent.
It gives you somewhere to leave muddy boots and wet equipment without bringing them into the sleeping area, while keeping valuable space inside free for you and your sleeping kit.
For two people sharing a backpacking tent, that extra storage becomes even more useful once rucksacks, footwear and cooking gear all need somewhere to go.
2 or 3 Person Backpacking Tent?
The right size depends on how much you value space against weight.
A 2 man backpacking tent is ideal for two people travelling light, or for a solo camper who wants more room around them.
A 3 man backpacking tent gives two people considerably more space for longer trips and can allow the weight to be shared between walkers.
The best choice is not necessarily the smallest tent you can fit into. It is the one you will still be happy carrying, and comfortable sleeping in, after several days of hiking.
