1P tent recommendations

[4th_point]

Has anyone just gone with a SO nest and tarp combo?

FYI - you may not get many responses regarding SO, as a fair amount of people here do not support that company.

 

[NeedleCrook]

FYI - you may not get many responses regarding SO, as a fair amount of people here do not support that company.

Weren’t they sponsers? What happened with seek outside?

 

[4th_point]

You should probably do a search, so this thread doesn't get sidetracked.

 

[dirtshooter]

FYI - you may not get many responses regarding SO, as a fair amount of people here do not support that company.

I get that part, I owned the redcliff before I even joined here. Yeah sucks about SO but my question really could have said any tent nest and tarp combo.

The nest is basically a 2 person mesh/tub floor mini tent that can be pitched with a trekking pole. Just need a tarp to cover and it'd be much lighter and compact than using my redcliff when I'm by myself.

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Have two msr hubbas.one with full mesh sidewalls and carbon extra light poles and one without mesh and there Easton poles.
If your interested pm me.

 

[jamesmc8]

Been running this for the past 6-7 years and love it. Light & simple with a bug net and floor. It is a 1 man shelter but is pretty roomy allowing you to fit some extra gear and does not feel claustrophobic.

Lunar Solo Backpacking Tent

Backpacking Tent - Six Moon Designs ultralight Lunar Solo was Backpackers Editors' Choice for 2019. Made of 100% Silicone coated Polyester material reducing fabric stretch and packed volume. Canopy constructed from 20D material and the floor utilizes durable 40D weave. Available in gray or...

www.sixmoondesigns.com

Also have a Seek Outside Eolus that is great. Build quality on the SO shelters is awesome.

 

[Kyle C]

Ran the Argali Owyhee this year, and was supper impressed. Especially in set up time, weight, and space.

 

[Solowhunter]

I've got a Kuiu SummitStar. I got the whole package, tent fly, nest, and floor. There is plenty of room for me but I'm only 5'8". More importantly, there is plenty of room for my gear with the extra space inside the nest and under the vestibule. It has a tall pole at one end and a short pole at the other. You can use a treking pole for the tall pole or buy the pole. The nest gives you a tub floor and protection from condensation on the fly. It is harder to lay out and set up than a tent with a sewn in floor, but it works nicely for me.

I ordered the Summit Star/Set and it should arrive today, excited to put it to the test. Ended up paying $360 otd which is a deal considering what I've paid for MSR and Big Agnes ultralight tents in the past. Also 2.2lbs complete is as light as I've seen for a full tent body, fly, pole, stakes and footprint. The vestibule looks to be good size as well.

 

[Alex Genereux]

Those with the x-mid 1p do you like the original or the solid?

 

[Freezing Moon]

I hunt in NorCal. While we get nasty weather late season, in the early season I'm often going out for a weekend with zero chance of rain and just want something for an emergency, which sounds like your situation.

I'm gonna plug the Slingwin Splitwing (which is the same thing as the Stone Glacier Sky AIr Ult, they just rebranded it in partnership with Slingfin).

I use the canopy and vestibule, not the rest of the package. I pair it with a bug bivy (Borah Gear, highly recommended) and it makes for a great modular system. Sleep under the stars in the bivy when it's nice out, have 360 degree rain protection when it's not, and you can use both at the same time if you want. For 10 ounces you get a 1P, fully-enclosed rain shelter. It literally does not get lighter than that unless you go with DCF at 3 times the price. Mine has become my main shelter and has held up to rain and wind but it's light enough that you can easily throw it in your pack as a "just in case" option.

 

[MatukaJoe]

I didnt read all the posts but the OP is missing a good bit of detail that others have kind of pointed out.
What do you consider a 1p Tent - the 1p or the 2ps?
What weight?
What use cases?
Trekking pole or freestanding?
Floorless?

I have never been happy with tents but now I run two most frequently. When packed in or such I have a Apls Tasmanian 3p - its a spacious bomb shelter in really bad weather but doesnt sound what you are looking for.
So I would say look at Argali Rincon 2p - You can also buy a half nest so half the tent is for crap and/or stove but still have a floored shelter for your bed.

 

[highcountrymuley]

Big Agnes copper spur 1p with footprint and stakes is at 3#. Newer Tiger Wall 2 or 3p is right at 3 #. Just what I have experience with. Would recommend either for backpacking hunting

 

[OregonHunter13]

Buy Dustin x mid if you want a great trekking pole tent or the X dome if you want a more traditional tent both are well thought out shelters that maximize space for the weight. Have spent well over 100 nights in the X mid.

 

[Wyobohunter]

ZPacks Plex Solo
Made in the USA
17 ounces with stakes
Dyneema
Not cheap

Plex Solo Classic Tent

The ultralight Plex Solo is a sub-14oz one person tent built to meet the demands of long distance backpackers everywhere. Made in The USA.

zpacks.com

 

[MOwhitetail]

ZPacks Plex Solo
Made in the USA
17 ounces with stakes
Dyneema
Not cheap

Plex Solo Classic Tent

The ultralight Plex Solo is a sub-14oz one person tent built to meet the demands of long distance backpackers everywhere. Made in The USA.

zpacks.com

How do you deal with condensation in a tent like that? I’ve debated getting one, but with the tight floor dimensions and single wall I’m afraid I’d wake up with a soggy quilt.

 

[Wyobohunter]

How do you deal with condensation in a tent like that? I’ve debated getting one, but with the tight floor dimensions and single wall I’m afraid I’d wake up with a soggy quilt.

It’s not a problem because it’s pretty well ventilated. Not that there isn’t any condensation, but there isn’t much. I’ve used it to backpack the Wind River Range north to south, for a couple of elk seasons, and to ride the Wyoming BDR.