2 person lightweight tent (on the cheap)

[isItFallYet]

I've got a Lanshan 2 and have used it for the past 2 years, 60+ days in it. Awesome tent, lightweight, and very good build quality in my opinion. Less than $200.

Enough room for two? Looks pretty tight, as does the gossamer gear

 

[mlgc20]

Enough room for two? Looks pretty tight, as does the gossamer gear

The Gossamer gear is tight. Generally, 2 person tents are too small for two adults IMO. Would be fine for an adult and modest sized teenager. Its not like my Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 which would almost be impossible to have 2 people. The Gossamer gear does have a vestibule and door for each person which really helps.

 

[Thunder17]

I’ve been using a cheap $50 Coleman tent for the last couple hunts (archery elk in September). Been used about 30 days in the backcountry total and has held up fine to occasional thunderstorms. I believe it’s a 3 person tent, only used to sleep 2 adults and some gear though. Weighs about 6 pounds. I’ll get a higher quality tent eventually, but I have no complaints about the Coleman. $300+ tents I’m sure are nice, but not a requirement.

 

[manitou1]

If you carry trekking poles, take a look at the Gossamer Gear "The Two". Super light at around 25 ounces and costs $375. It's a great tent. Very popular in the thru-hiking community. Will last you for years.

This is a serious question.
You guys who use trekking pole shelters... do you break your tent down in the dark every morning so that you can use your trekking poles during the hunt? Seems counter productive to me.

 

[Dave0317]

This is a serious question.
You guys who use trekking pole shelters... do you break your tent down in the dark every morning so that you can use your trekking poles during the hunt? Seems counter productive to me.

Usually you can just grab the poles out. No need to pack it all up if you plan to return to that spot. Leave it staked right where it is at. As a bonus, if you don’t pack up some of your gear, you now have a tarp already staked over it. When you get back from the days activities just extend the poles and shove them back in place to get the tent back to standing.

 

[hp48gx]

problem is weight vs price. trekking pole trick may do it for the price. otherwise i second the coleman if you want to go cheap.

 

[kpk]

This is a serious question.
You guys who use trekking pole shelters... do you break your tent down in the dark every morning so that you can use your trekking poles during the hunt? Seems counter productive to me.

You can use branches cut to length also.

 

[mlgc20]

This is a serious question.
You guys who use trekking pole shelters... do you break your tent down in the dark every morning so that you can use your trekking poles during the hunt? Seems counter productive to me.

Very reasonable question. Usually, I can just remove the trekking poles with all the stakes and guylines still in place. Then I just pop the trekking poles back in place when I get back. Most of the time it takes about 10 seconds to remove the poles and 10 seconds to put them back in. Occasionally, you need another 30 seconds to readjust a guyline tensioner.

The first couple of times you use a trekking pole tent, it takes some getting used to. There is definitely a learning curve. But, now I am much faster at putting up my Z-Packs Triplex trekking pole tent versus my BA Copper Spur or BA Fly Creek.

 

[manitou1]

Thanks.

 

[hunt1up]

I have some larger tipis but had to give the Slumberjack Outpost 4 a try. For the price it seemed too good to be true compared to ther tipis. I slept in it this past year in WY while elk hunting and I really really liked it. My buddy and his son stayed in the big 12 man and I slept alone in the Slumberjack because they were diffifult to sleep with in the same tent.

In the Outpost I had my Helinox cot with raised leg kit on one side and a little camp table and all my gear on the ground on the other side. With a low cot or no cot it would be plenty of room for 2 and your stuff. Heck of a deal for $149.

Outpost 4 Tipi Tarp

Embark on your next adventure with the SJK Outpost 4 Tarp, a durable shelter that sleeps 4. Equipped with fully taped seams and a sturdy aluminum pole, this tarp ensures a comfortable wilderness experience. Lifetime warranty included.

slumberjack.com

 

[isItFallYet]

I ended up finding a great deal from a RS member! Thanks for the replies!

 

[Howell81]

River Country Trekker 2.2 is a cheap trekking pole tent. Works great, light, and space for 2. Just seam seal the sewn areas and you will have a fully enclosed leak proof tent. Used mine the last 4 years and its been perfect!

https://www.amazon.com/River-Countr...aps,131&sr=8-1-spons&smid=A2SRER0BC3TKLO&th=1

 

[324matt]

River Country Trekker 2.2 is a cheap trekking pole tent. Works great, light, and space for 2. Just seam seal the sewn areas and you will have a fully enclosed leak proof tent. Used mine the last 4 years and its been perfect!

https://www.amazon.com/River-Country-Products-Ultralight-Backpacking/dp/B07537XGKQ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3HGKM15KB2G35&keywords=river+products+trekker+2&qid=1658494326&sprefix=river+products+trekjer+2,aps,131&sr=8-1-spons&smid=A2SRER0BC3TKLO&th=1

Just ordered one Thanks!

 

[isItFallYet]

River Country Trekker 2.2 is a cheap trekking pole tent. Works great, light, and space for 2. Just seam seal the sewn areas and you will have a fully enclosed leak proof tent. Used mine the last 4 years and its been perfect!

https://www.amazon.com/River-Country-Products-Ultralight-Backpacking/dp/B07537XGKQ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3HGKM15KB2G35&keywords=river+products+trekker+2&qid=1658494326&sprefix=river+products+trekjer+2,aps,131&sr=8-1-spons&smid=A2SRER0BC3TKLO&th=1

My buddy uses this one. He got soaked before it was seam sealed. Now it’s good.

 

[carsonkeys]

For the price, the mountainsmith LT punches well above its weight class.

 

[bnsafe]

Ive used a alps mountaineering for a few years. Never had a problem with it.

 

[bnsafe]

not sure why but this goes with my first post

 

[maxwellh86]

Lanshan 2P

 

[punchparty]

The REI tents are in your budget and nice quality/weight/value ratio. I run a marmot limelight 3p and also a marmot Tungsten UL. Very lightweight but roomy tents. 2p for 1 person with plenty of gear and stretching room or linelight 3p for two people, gear and dog. I think you could be very happy with either of these options

 

[isItFallYet]

The REI tents are in your budget and nice quality/weight/value ratio. I run a marmot limelight 3p and also a marmot Tungsten UL. Very lightweight but roomy tents. 2p for 1 person with plenty of gear and stretching room or linelight 3p for two people, gear and dog. I think you could be very happy with either of these options

I ended buying a Nemo Hornet 2p from a member here.