Backpacking tent suggestions

[WoolyBugger]

This is the copper spur 4 pretty sure its like 6 pounds so not bad. Didnt use it in snow so I can't attest to the previous comment about it but it was pretty sweet for 3 people. Worked at a BA dealer so we could demo any of their products for free just had to return them

 

[tyeager2964]

Alps mountaineering has some pretty inexpensive tents but I don't know that I would take a light weight or medium weight backpacking tent in early November without a good weather forecast.

All the other options are good as well. I would get on a backpacking forum and buy a Sierra designs, black diamond, REI, etc second hand. They are all pretty much the same material and close to the same weight.

 

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[R_burg]

REI quarter domes are pretty light and you can always find them on CL for cheap. I paid 150 for a 3p a few yrs ago, probably had been used 10 times and it's held up fantastic.

They are a really good tent for the money if you go used or close out. If not, I'd go with an MSR, I prefer them over Big Agnes (personal preference).

 

[RJC]

Another vote for the Hubba Hubba- pretty sure the prices have recently dropped too and its like 3.5lbs.

 

[camelcluch]

Nemo Hornet Elite and the MSR Hubba Hubba are tops on my list. The zpack duplex also interests me.

 

[Coastiehunter2]

I asked the same question and went with the kelty salida 2 . 4.6 pounds and $150

 

[Piscatory_4]

What is "not breaking the bank"? Go for a used Hilleberg.

 

[DBuck]

Best advice I can give you is look on craigslist for a used two person tent. I see a lot of nice light weight backpacking tents on there. Usually the story that goes along with them is its a college student that just graduated and is wanting to go hike the continental divide trail and go to a ultra light one person tent/bivy. Lot of good ones out there, I just use a two person eureka I acquired from the forest service

 

[jwmerrill27]

I was just going to post this same question...looks like you beat me to it. Good suggestions on here it looks like

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[jwmerrill27]

I seen a kelty late start at cabelas the other day. Right around 5 lbs for $135. Anyone heard of these?

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[bcopley1116]

Copper spur hv 2 for lightweight/ early season or a hilleberg for pretty much bombproof/any season.

 

[Onetrakryder]

Nemo Hornet Elite and the MSR Hubba Hubba are tops on my list. The zpack duplex also interests me.

Have you used the Hornet Elite? I have been looking and the size is right but is it backcountry worthy?

 

[Fatcamp]

If you're not looking for ultra lightweight, don't discount Kelty. My first backpacking tent was a Kelty Grand Mesa 2. I've used it on countless multi-day trips in CO and it's done well for me. Including footprint and stakes, I think it comes in a little under 5lbs. Cost was about $100 too.

My only complaint is that there is only one door and vestibule. Not a big issue when you're by yourself but a bit more of a pain if you have another person.

I had a Grand Mesa 2 for years. We just upgraded to a Big Agnes and gave it to our son. Great option. We have weathered some unreal weather in that tent.

 

[camelcluch]

I have not used the HE. It really just hit the stores. Going on the hornet, I would have more than enough confidence it’s tough enough.

 

[Seaskihunt]

I got a MSR Freelite 3 on crazy sale from backcountry.
A little less than 3 lbs in stripped down form. Its held it's own on 48 hour 30+ mph windstorms, hail, hours of wind driven rain, 6" of snow.
Don't get me wrong, it's not bombproof. It's a bit of a pain to pitch perfectly.
I believe it's got a same or similar footprint to the Hubba Hubba but it's at least 14 oz less.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

Here's a spacious, 3.5lb, affordable, tallest tent in the line and designed very well. https://www.tarptent.com/product/stratospire-2/

 

[zachary.peterson]

Thanks for the info everyone

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[Wmmichael20]

I have to that fit your bill and have had great luck with both one being a Alps mountaineering linx 4 I think I paid 130 bucks for it and got a smoking deal last fall on a jack wolfskin Yellowstone 3 that I just couldn't pass up...I got it for 69.99 with free shipping on Sierra trading Post website. Normal price on it is something like 250 +

 

[JuliaBrant]

The REI Co-op Passage 2, you can give a try.