Cheap and light 1P tent recommendation

[kpk]

Looking for an option to pack in for overnight trout fishing trips. Cheap and light take priority over durability and waterproof. Mostly need something to avoid mosquitos and ticks. I've considered a bivy but I think I may toss and turn too much for that.

 

[Jbehredt]

Big Agnes fly creek ul1

 

[Mikedlaw]

Cheap & Light? Lanshan 1 Pro

 

[DunnCoHunter]

River country trekker 2.0 has served me well. Need trekking poles, but I don’t like to hike without them anyways

 

[taskswap]

River country trekker 2.0 has served me well. Need trekking poles, but I don’t like to hike without them anyways

I'm another fan of these. There are two variants - the 2.2 has some "improvements" over the 2.0 but IMO they're not worth it and I prefer the 2.0 instead (I have one of each).

If you have $700 get an X-mid or Z-packs Duplex (or similar).

If you have $70 get a Trekker 2.0.

Note that while neither advertises this much, both can be set up with trekking poles OR a ridgeline. If I'm in any kind of timber I prefer the ridgeline. It sets up just as fast but you can keep your poles for other things like scouting hikes or trips to fetch water after setting up camp. I carry a 20' Amsteel ridgeline for this, weighs almost nothing and has other uses as well.

 

[Huntingfarandwide]

I will be using a Mountainsmith LT Shelter.

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[kpk]

Cheap & Light? Lanshan 1 Pro

This looks like it could be a winner. Can't find the BA in stock anywhere and it's considerably more expensive.

I will be using a Mountainsmith LT Shelter.

TENTS

From ultralight backpacking to luxurious car camping, our line of three-season tents offers a solution for shelter from the storm in every backcountry situation.

mountainsmith.com

I actually have 2 of these but want to avoid floorless. Too many ticks and Lyme disease around here.

 

[Billogna]

+ One more vote for the river country tents! A hack I use for any trekking pole tent is to set the tent up, then measure the trekking pole length with a piece of paracord and cut the cord the length of the pole. Use the cord to measure and cut poles while in the bush and just pack the cord in tent bag. I tie loops on each end of the paracord so i can hook it on the end of sticks for measuring and cutting.

 

[Mikedlaw]

This looks like it could be a winner. Can't find the BA in stock anywhere and it's considerably more expensive.




I actually have 2 of these but want to avoid floorless. Too many ticks and Lyme disease around here.

I just looked and it looks like the Lanshan 1 Pro has gone up in price from what I remember. If you have to pay around $200 for it I would just spend the extra $40 and get the Durston xmid 1. I think the Lanshan is a good value at $150...

 

[MT_Wyatt]

cheap and light

The One

The One is back, and even more determined to keep you dry without weighing you down. Features include factory-taped seams, reflective pull-outs, robust zippers, and fully-rigged lines. Easy to set up, rugged, spacious and less than two pounds, The One is the shelter of your minimalist dreams.

www.gossamergear.com

or get a basic durson x-mid 1p

 

[Dioni A]

These are phenomenal little tents. Very similar to the gosamear gear but much less condensation.

Skyscape Scout Hiking Tent

40 oz – 1134 g Solo Backpacking Tent – Hybrid Double Walled – Uses Two 45” Poles The Skyscape Scout is the most affordable, lightweight tent on the market, so you can lighten your load on any budget. You can just about go broke investing in ultralight gear. That’s why we designed the Skyscape...

www.sixmoondesigns.com

 

[Bowhunter50]

Another recommendation for six moon designs. I haven’t used the skyscape but I have a lunar solo and really like it

 

[BLJ]

Bryce 1P and 2P Backpacking Tent

A Backpacker Magazine Top Pick! Our Bryce 1P and 2P tents are the perfect lightweight companions for your next backpacking adventure. FREE shipping and Lifetime Warranty. Click now for more info!

www.pariaoutdoorproducts.com

I’ve got the 2 person version. It works for my needs and seems to be very good for the price.

 

[DrBeetleKill]

Are any of you running these in later seasons or heavy storms? I have a hot tent but don’t always want to pack it all in. I have been considering the Durston X-mid but these seem like good options for the price.

 

[Idahobackcountry]

I used the Sea to Summit Alto 1p with just the fly and floor footprint last fall elk hunting late season. I didn’t want to use trekking poles for a tent and this is under 2lbs setup. got a decent price with it on being sale and using a discount code. Maybe another option to look into. Had some condensation one night with ~ 6” of new snow but managed to stay dry with a little moisture dripping down. Little tight on room but I guess that’s to be expected. Going to spend some more time backpacking with it this summer.

 

[SIR_34:16]

I'm also a fan of the RCP tents. I use the Trekker 1. Sealed all the seams and it has been 100% waterproof.

 

[rogerdoger]

For all that use the River Country Trekker can you string to trees for a set up?

 

[passinggas33]

I’m a big fan of the Tarptent Double Rainbow. It’s pretty affordable, quite a bit of space, and pretty lightweight. It’s the tent I use the vast majority of the year.

 

[DrBeetleKill]

For all that use the River Country Trekker can you string to trees for a set up?

Below is a video showing a tree set up.

 

[wh0cansay]

Get the X-Mid 2P. Weight difference is negligible and you'll have room for your pack, boots, etc.

I would personally never buy an actual 1P tent, might as well get a bivy at that point.