Best 1 Person Tent???

[JPswitchback]

What you are describing is the Durston X-Dome 1+ with the Solid inner and Aluminum poles. No need to look further.

Another vote for the Durston X-Dome 1+. Durston makes some innovative, light and durable gear.

 

[isleofGough]

The Hilleberg enan is better for exposed windy areas but requires stakes.

 

[MT_Wyatt]

I agree with @B_Reynolds_AK the xdome with AL poles is a good play (havne't had issues with my carbon but i have real fear for them, ha). The space inside is great for a 1p but extra inner volume can help with condensation build up. Vents good. Good, out of the way gear storage, relatively easy footprint. Super simple to setup. Build quality will crush some of the REI tents. Later season solid inner would be better, I'm hoping he starts to sell inners separate at some point so I can have both styles.

Owned a lot of 1ps and by far my favorite all arounder. There's lighter but you bring late season/snow into the mix and that's it for a regular tent.

Honorable mention to Hilleberg Niak.

 

[IdahoJoe29]

What you are describing is the Durston X-Dome 1+ with the Solid inner and Aluminum poles. No need to look further.

why do you like the solid inner instead of mesh? Does it make a big difference for insulating?

 

[IdahoJoe29]

I agree with @B_Reynolds_AK the xdome with AL poles is a good play (havne't had issues with my carbon but i have real fear for them, ha). The space inside is great for a 1p but extra inner volume can help with condensation build up. Vents good. Good, out of the way gear storage, relatively easy footprint. Super simple to setup. Build quality will crush some of the REI tents. Later season solid inner would be better, I'm hoping he starts to sell inners separate at some point so I can have both styles.

Owned a lot of 1ps and by far my favorite all arounder. There's lighter but you bring late season/snow into the mix and that's it for a regular tent.

Honorable mention to Hilleberg Niak.

I read some reviews about the carbon poles failing but didn’t really have a lot of detail. What is the concern with the carbon poles?

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

why do you like the solid inner instead of mesh? Does it make a big difference for insulating?

Yeah it makes a big difference in keeping drafts out. Also glacial dust can sometimes be a big issue.

I read some reviews about the carbon poles failing but didn’t really have a lot of detail. What is the concern with the carbon poles?

They break catastrophically when pushed behind their limits, which is often less than aluminum poles in my experience. Aluminum will bend, but not break, unless subjected to much more intense winds. Also you can break carbon poles just setting up the tent if the end of a pole is not inserted fully into a ferule and flexed.

 

[IdahoJoe29]

Yeah it makes a big difference in keeping drafts out. Also glacial dust can sometimes be a big issue.



They break catastrophically when pushed behind their limits, which is often less than aluminum poles in my experience. Aluminum will bend, but not break, unless subjected to much more intense winds. Also you can break carbon poles just setting up the tent if the end of a pole is not inserted fully into a ferule and flexed.

Gotcha. Thanks for the info.


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[Huntnpack 2]

What you are describing is the Durston X-Dome 1+ with the Solid inner and Aluminum poles. No need to look further.

Another vote for the Durston X-Dome 1+. Durston makes some innovative, light and durable gear.

This ^^^

 

[Huntnpack 2]

I read some reviews about the carbon poles failing but didn’t really have a lot of detail. What is the concern with the carbon poles?

I believe it was a manufacturing source quality issue that was addressed immediately & rectified.
Buy with confidence.
If you’re skiddish, get the aluminum poles they offer.

 

[Snowwolfe]

Every tent is a compromise. No one tent is best at anything. This is one reason why I own three different sized Arctic Ovens plus 2 other tents.

 

[Smithb9841]

I have only owned 1 backpacking tent so I don’t have anything to compare Against but I haven’t had any issues with with my Nemo tent I think it’s the tracker it’s the one they make for Firstlite. I went with the 2 person tent so I had room to bring my stuff inside if I want and also Have room if my girlfriend decides to go. It also has a vestibule. The extra weight between a 1 person vs 2 person just wasn’t worth getting a 1 even when I’m By myself

 

[passinggas33]

I’ll play…
NONE of my tents are 1 person because I want something just a bit bigger, and on a 5-7 day hunt, I personally would recommend a 2p tent. My two main tents end up being the Hilleberg Niak and the Tarptent Double Rainbow (have both the standard and DCF). Both are quick and easy to set up, though neither are truly “free standing”.

I’d like to try the Durston based on recommendations but I’ve had such good luck with the Tarptents I haven’t spent the money.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

I believe it was a manufacturing source quality issue that was addressed immediately & rectified.

Yes, but that was only addressing a single fault point in the manufacturing process of the connectors. Carbon poles in general are far less reliable in mountain environments.

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Solid insight, thank you! Will look into the BA Copper Spur UL2.

Don’t!
They are very fragile.
Leave them to the backpackers or casual weekend hiker.
Had two and sold both very quick.
There no better than a lot of 100 dollar tents.

 

[Huntnpack 2]

@logandickinson

If you are hesitant about Considering a Durston product or any other brand that utilizes Easton carbon poles consider the information in the provided link. Speaks volumes.

Also as an option, Durston offers Aluminum
poles.

I don’t personally recommend either pole material
Over the other, both have their usefulness as well as strengths and weaknesses.
I’ve used both over the years & have my personal preference.

I will also add, you may consider a 2p tent.
My 1 person tent preference is a 2 person design.
It’s not my only option, but I’ll take the weight penalty if it’s utilized as a base camp or multi day
Spike camp.

For run & gun I’d maybe consider a different style
Based on the circumstances.

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