1P tent recommendations

[Clarson757]

I’m ready to upgrade my tent setup. Anyone got any good suggestions? Was looking at Nemo and MSR. Open to suggestions. Going for quality seeing as my current cheapo option has always leaked on me every time I’ve used it…in socal. Where it never rains…except when I am miles from the truck

 

[sierracharlie338]

Nemo Dagger OSMO is money. Get the 2p for one person and gear. I have the 2p and 3p and they are awesome!

 

[Roosterstraw]

I don’t have one so I can’t weigh in on the reliability, but my research has landed me on a tarptent double rainbow or the new Durston x dome that’s coming out soon. I also like the tarptent moment for a one person. Are you looking for a single or double wall? DCF? What kind of weight range and price range do you want to stay in?

 

[Geewhiz]

If you are ok with floorless I would recommend the seek outside silex. I don't think you will find a lighter shelter with plenty of room for 1. I've slept 2 w/ gear in mine. Cozy but very doable.

 

[Sand Wrench]

I second the Silex, works great with a lightweight bivy sack like the Mountain Laurel Superlight MLD.

 

[Duckman23]

Check out the big Agnes copper spur HV 1 or 2p is great. Right around 2lbs for the 1P version. The bike version has a shorter pole setup for the segments which is great for packing. You can generally find them used as well. I found my 1p for $125 with the mountain glow led option

 

[IAm_Not_Lost]

What’s your budget? Are you looking large commercial company or ultralight cottage company?

I think that would be the first big question. Huge difference in weight and materials between the tents you’ll find on REI and some of the smaller companies like Zpacks, Laurel, Hyperlite, Gossamer Gear etc.

 

[ZRob97]

Picked up an argali owyhee recently, really like it so far and like how the mesh liner is its own system if you don't want to bring it along. The tent is pretty roomy for one and packs down to about the size of a nalgene

 

[Clarson757]

I don’t have one so I can’t weigh in on the reliability, but my research has landed me on a tarptent double rainbow or the new Durston x dome that’s coming out soon. I also like the tarptent moment for a one person. Are you looking for a single or double wall? DCF? What kind of weight range and price range do you want to stay in?

I’m looking for a framed tent anywhere around or under 3lb packed weight. Price range is pretty much going to be based on reviews and quality. Buy once cry once if you will.

 

[Clarson757]

If you are ok with floorless I would recommend the seek outside silex. I don't think you will find a lighter shelter with plenty of room for 1. I've slept 2 w/ gear in mine. Cozy but very doable.

Was thinking a framed option since we've got scorpions. Had a few bad experiences with ants as well

 

[Clarson757]

I second the Silex, works great with a lightweight bivy sack like the Mountain Laurel Superlight MLD.View attachment 773076

I got back and forth on the idea of bivy and my tarp. Any experience with this on more granite/ rocky/ desert terrain? How’d it hold in the wind?

 

[Clarson757]

Picked up an argali owyhee recently, really like it so far and like how the mesh liner is its own system if you don't want to bring it along. The tent is pretty roomy for one and packs down to about the size of a nalgene

I saw one in the classifieds recently. Does it seem like it’s got good build quality? Compared to a Nemo for example?

 

[Clarson757]

What’s your budget? Are you looking large commercial company or ultralight cottage company?

I think that would be the first big question. Huge difference in weight and materials between the tents you’ll find on REI and some of the smaller companies like Zpacks, Laurel, Hyperlite, Gossamer Gear etc.

Definitely not shopping at rei for this one. I don’t have experience with a trekking pole tent but I am open to it I suppose. But I was glancing at the zpacks and hyperlight options and they look great for the weight savings.