The Top 3 Best Backpacking Tents

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# 1) Marmot Limelight

As an amazing example of a what we look for in the best tent for backpacking, it’s an extremely lightweight tent at not even 6 lbs and it fits 3 people!

Of course you could go a little lighter still with the 2 person version.

Another great fact is that it has a really simple setup as a dome backpacking tent.

It only takes a couple of minutes from start to finish to get this hiking shelter up.

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And forget waking up wet in the morning from the condensation that forms overnight on the inside of the tent walls! Check out the mesh screen windows and roof. This intelligent design follows the condensation free rule, allowing proper airflow.

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For about $240, this is an excellent tent for a very reasonable price. Retailers are always offering great deals on products. Keep that in mind.

It’s not the warmest tent on the market, but for general use as one of the best backpacking tents for 3 seasons, yep! This is the one! Almost forgot! This puppy has over 10ft of vestibule space, perfect for storing gear or your dog!

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# 2) GoLite Valhalla 4 Person Tent

This is probably the lightest 4 person tent that you’re going to find on the market right now. Weighing in at just under 6 lbs this tent is certainly one for the books.

The folks at GoLite are truly pioneers in creating lightweight backpacking gear and the GoLite Valhalla 4 Person Tent is no exception.

Where else can you find a tent to fit 4 people that does *NOT* weigh 12 pounds and take up half the space in your backpack?

The mesh and breathable nylon design make this tent have excellent airflow.

Not to mention the mesh is no-see-um proof!

Sets up in a snap and offers serious weather protection.

Ah! And let’s not forget the spacious vestibules that will let you store your gear or your dog out of the elements.

It’s a great tent and most definitely one of the best backpacking tents on the market these days.

At $600 this baby might burn a good sized hole in your pocket, but rest assured it will last you a lifetime (has a lifetime warranty) and never let you down.

Retailers are always offering great deals and what better way to find these great deals than to check out my discount backpacking equipment page. Do a little searching and you’ll be sure to find this tent for a sweet deal!

# 2) The North Face Flying Frog 33 Bx

This is a full mesh 3 season tent. The mesh allows for plenty of ventilation and if you keep the rain fly off, there are no obstructions to star gazing as you drift off in your cozy sleeping bag.

Super easy to set up and at around $200, you really can’t get better for the price.

The rain fly/canopy snaps on with ease and stays taunt enough to battle the harshest winds.

Reining in at 6 lbs, this 3 person tent can really put up a strong battle for the number one position of best backpacking tent. Did I mention the roomy vestibules that allow you to store and protect your camping gear?

If a tent wants to be one of the best backpacking tents, then it will most certainly be equipped with vestibules.

Reviewers have nothing but positive things to say. People are happy with this gem whether they’re car camping, hiking overnight, or using it for a base camp shelter for a high altitude mountaineering summit attempt.

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