Single man shelters

[Athame]

Alto TR1 Plus - One Person Ultralight Tent (3+ Season)​

 

[mtwarden]

I like the big Agnes copper spur personally. I’ve ran the 1 and 2 man version. The atko is my favorite 1 man that I’ve used when extreme wind/snow might be involved, but the copper spur works for me until big snow is forecasted. Currently use the copper spur 2 man for my son and I. Whatever you are looking at, side entry has some big advantages. For me, it’s the ability to enter the tent more easily and less rain gets in with it as well vs a front entry. I ran a fly creek for a few years trying to go super light and water would tend to get in when raining with how it’s designed. Went to side entry after that.


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I agree side entry is now a must for me. I've owned several (dozen?) front entry shelters- no more

 

[Brook.Trout]

Depending on the OP’s targeted climate I think the Solus could be a great option. For reference my favorite 1 man shelter to date has been a Hilleberg Akto. The Solus has potential to claim the throne. It’s essentially an old Bibler with modern updates.

Modular tent setup that’ll allow the user to go minimalist or full bomb shelter. Very happy to see another company going to a rainfly first pitch design as an option. It has an incredibly small footprint with the option of staking in one of the side vestibules. When forced to camp on a bench there have been several times that vestibules are a major disadvantage.

There are a few things about the Solus that I need more real world use to form an opinion on but that should be put to the test this weekend as long as the seas aren’t too rough.

I’ve used several of the tents mentioned in this thread and will not trust them for where I guide/hunt. They have their place in more favorable conditions but I won’t use them. Big Agnes makes a great lightweight tent but I’ve seen a Copper Spur break poles, the Tigerwall folds under high wind. Full disclosure my 2 man tent is a Copper Spur Expedition, I’d almost call it a budget Hilleberg.

When someone mentions a Tigerwall and you hunt in the mountains where pitching in a perfect spot isn’t an option, remember this photo…that’s a body outline inside the tent.

Mostly I would use the intended tent I’m looking for in northern bc, north west bc, it’s either terribly buggy or bad weather and chilly. 95% of the tenting would be above tree line. Definately tented in crappy spots

 

[Brook.Trout]

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Alto TR1 Plus - One Person Ultralight Tent (3+ Season)​

The sea to summit alto tr series has appealed to me but I’ve heard of too many people say they leak like a siv in the rain. And that just won’t do where I’d take it to hunt.

 

[Brook.Trout]

@SLDMTN my only concern with solid double wall is high temperature. This past season was just about 30 degrees Celsius everyday on top of the mountain on my sheep hunt

 

[Alex Genereux]

Gosomer gear the one is a great single person shelter with good head room if you get stuck in bad weather as well.

 

[V2Pnutrition]

You already have plenty of options to sort through, but I'll throw the Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo in for consideration as well. I believe it comes in at 26 oz.

I also have the REI Quarter Dome SL 2. It's a great tent, but I've reached the point of not wanting to finagle with a tent body, fly, poles, and the whole bit. The SMD (and the other options here) let you pitch a trekking pole/stick in the backcountry and be done with a handful of stakes.

Six Moons Lunar Solo

 

[Athame]

They make a two

The sea to summit alto tr series has appealed to me but I’ve heard of too many people say they leak like a siv in the rain. And that just won’t do where I’d take it to hunt.

Interesting. I bought the 3 season one right when it came out but I've never used it.
I'll test it out the is coming summer and find out.

 

[GuyinIdaho]

Gosomer gear the one is a great single person shelter with good head room if you get stuck in bad weather as well.

Have you had any condensation issues?

 

[sneaky]

Have you had any condensation issues?

All single wall shelters have condensation issues. It's just part of it.

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[sneaky]

If I were looking for something from Tarptent to camp exposed, it would be a Scarp 1, with the crossing poles in bad weather, without them in better weather. Plenty of videos on YouTube of them in nasty weather. Can get it with a mesh inner, partial solid, or package deal with both.

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[passinggas33]

I really like my tarptent moment DW. Have both the solid and mesh liners as well as the extra pole. Adds a lot of versatility for me and the weather expectations on a hunt. Really comfortable for 1 person and pack fits nicely in the vestibule.

 

[brian_]

A super low budget choice would be the Eureka Solitaire. Not much fun to hang out in - but since they changed the poles from fiberglass to aluminum it's a decent option for sheltered locations considering the low price.

I prefer to be able to sit up in a shelter, so it's no longer one that I'd choose.

 

[GuyinIdaho]

All single wall shelters have condensation issues. It's just part of it.

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Any way to mitigate those issues? Any single wall tents better than others?

 

[*zap*]

lightweight will offer constraints...if your willing to go up a few pounds your options expand quite a bit.

 

[IBen]

Any way to mitigate those issues? Any single wall tents better than others?

Double wall shelters get the same amount of condensation you it’s just harder to brush up against it because of the inner net tent. I would avoid big agnes personally
Get as much airflow as possible, don’t camp near water, in gulleys, don’t overheat yourself in your bag, find trees for thermal cover but there’s only so much you can do at the end of the day.

 

[mtwarden]

Any way to mitigate those issues? Any single wall tents better than others?

site selection - avoid, low moist areas; timbered areas will help was well as areas that have some wind moving

if you can keep the door open just a little it will help; in inclimate weather have your door on the downwind side so you can crack it, even just a little will help

have a microfiber cloth to wipe condensation off the walls

 

[mtwarden]

beat to the punch!!!!

 

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[steeleb3]

I’m looking at a couple options for single man shelters, just for myself, my packs feelings won’t get hurt getting left outside for the night under the pack cover. I always rock a tarp out as well so I can set that up for better sitting room. I just want something light, floored, enough room to sleep in, I’m only 5’10 but 240 lbs

So far I’ve got on the list is the

stone glacier sky air full set up (tent mesh vestibule) what ever you need for a full tent

Big Agnes copper spur 1 man

I don’t see to many options for 1 man tents

Looking for some reviews on the two above or any other options out there, not two man tents, I already have a tipi if I share with 2-3 people.

MSR Hubba Hubba (2man). Light weight, and spacious enough for a a little comfort without adding a ton of weight. Packs small; weighs little and great in severe weather. The fly construction allows for you to keep you pack outside the tent but covered u see the fly. Easy to set up for one person and goes up in a couple mins. For a big guy, the extra 600grams is worth the comfort.

If you’re wanting to count grams, single man bivy is your Best option, but it’s going to be snug for a big man, and not too comfortable.