TOP 10 BEST BACKPACKING TENTS 2023 Voted by YOU!! BUDGET Tent Reviews!

Here is the definitive top 10 lightweight / budget backpacking tents as voted for you guys for 2022. Below, and in no particular order, is a list of the tents themselves as well as video links where possible so you can see them in action. Please let me know if they are not working.

NATUREHIKE CLOUD PEAK

MSR HUBBA HUBBA NX

MSR ELIXIR

OEX PHOXX 2

3F UL LANSHAN

NATUREHIKE CLOUD UP 2

NATUREHIKE VIK 1

OTHER GEAR WE USE REGULARLY

BACKPACKS

HIKING BOOTS / SHOES

SLEEPING BAGS / PADS etc

COOKING SYSTEMS

OTHER BITS

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00:00 - Intro & Hydrostatic head explained
01:07 - Top 10 Wild Camping and Backpacking Tents
06:41 - Top 5 Wild Camping and Backpacking Tents

[NoviceWildCamper]

Just a note, you don't have to seam seal the Lanshan unless it's the single skin pro version. The double wall version is factory sealed 👍

[allieandmaria]

Love my Lanshan 1 original. Every time I pitch it, it (or I) gets better! 😄 Tried a unusual 130cm length pole last time and I actually think it's better as the bathtub and inner gets lifted more, offering more room. Sooo versatile! 👍🏼

[aidancaulfield]

To solve the issue of zips snagging on the cloud peak 2 I use a small piece of velcro wrapped around the end of the pole next to the zip and attached to the zip cover flap. This holds the flap clear of the zip and prevents snagging. I have found snagging more probable when flysheet is. wet 0:02

[tomnoyb]

#1 - Durston Xmid-2 Pro. 21oz
#2 - Tarptent Dipole-2 Li. 26oz 
#3 - Seek Silex. 33oz 
#4 - Durston Xmid-2 36oz
Based on - A) Fits tall person(s), B) Weight, C) Easy setup/fewer stakes, D) Two-door/cross-ventilation/condensation-management, E) Storm-worthiness.

[dsmith]

My old tent is uncoated nylon. Nice & lite. Water vapor pretty much goes right through. Liquid water too - hydrostatic head is pretty minimal, maybe 0. When it's pitched, however, the water runs down the fabric and drips off the flap about 8" from ground and 6" from the tub wall. I guess it's capillary force keeps it from dripping inside. I've used it in fierce downpours and snow with no complaints. It's done, after some 30 years of regular use. I would buy another one if I could find it.

[cliffspicer]

I bought the Cloud Up 2 updated version a month ago for multiple trips I am making with my dog since I normally sleep in my hammock. I loved how easy it was to set up, the fact it comes with a groundsheet is a nice bonus, it was light enough and after 15 nights in it, I can say it performed well in wet weather and high winds. I also liked it was free standing since I had to pitch it on rock one night to avoid the low ground in the rain and it was nice to just move it around to where I want. It is by no means a 4 season tent in you live in Canada. There is no snow skirt and no way or sealing up the screening between the two layers. It is a 3 season tent and I guess Natruehike assumes if it has 2 layers they can say it is a 4 season tent. Anyway, I love it and would recommend it too. Wish I could get my hand on these Vango tents in Canada but I think they are only in the UK but seem like a well made tent too.

[slothoutdoors]

I just bought a Helm 1 and highly reccomend it. It comes in Helm 1 and 2, and think you showed a mixed specs of the two there, as the Helm 1 is defo under 2kg, and also less than £200 (I paid £140). The Helm 2 has 2 doors and has the weight and RRP you mentioned. The Helm 1 won the award this year (last year?), but the Helm 2 has also won previous awards. Most people who want space go for the Helm 2. The aditional weight is quite minimal for the amount of extra space you get. I only went for the Helm 1 as I wanted a low floor footprint, but didn't fancy the coffin feel of tunnel tents! It seemed the best intro to 1 man tent camping, and will see me through most adventures I'll be having. I prob will get myself a lanshan at some point. That does seem a perfect multi day hiking tent.

[davids]

I want another spooky Dartmoor Tale!!
The tents are interesting - I've had a Lanshan 1 Pro, the lightest of the Lanshan series at 700g, for a couple of years now, and it's a great ultralight fairweather option. Bought initially for stealthy lockdown getaways in my local woods, I've been impressed by how much further you can push it.
Best all-round tent for UK backpacking? Tarptent Scarp 1 does it for me - I hope you get the chance to review one of these soon.

[southcoastoutdoorsuk]

Cracking list and a well deserved top spot for the Lanshan, yes it’s a bit fiddly but so light and yet huge inside, nice one 👍

[LeoManAndMountain]

I use a carabiner to hold the roof cap to the tie out point on the cloud peak works a treat

[aliyassine]

Interesting as always. I have too many tents as it is; a Hubba Hubba, a Lanshan 1 plus, a DD Mesh A-frame tent & tarp, and a Hex Peak v4a. Love them all for different reasons. The Hubba Hubba is my 5 star hotel - so much room, the Lanshan is a compromise on weight and space, the DD A-frame tent and superlight tarp for forest and woodland camps and the Hex Peak for windy hillsides here in Wales. If I had to settle for one, it's the Hubba Hubba every time.

[Flukey_]

Ive recently bought the cloud peak 2 as my first ever 2 man tent for solo camping. Been camping for years but with family in big tents 6 berth plus with multi bedrooms etc. not used it yet but looking forward to a few nights on my own

[TeaInValhalla]

Intresting to learn about the hydrostatic head test! 🤓

[jameswilson]

Got a Vango Banshee Pro.. Great stealthy little tent for wild camping 👍

[wyregrasser]

Great job mate, cool for me to see choices from across the pond. My guess is that Big Agnes might be difficult to acquire or perhaps people just prefer other tents. For me a free standing is optimal and the 2p Copper Spur has been great. However, as I get older, I get colder. So I am in search of a 4-season tent. The ability to set inner and outer at the same time is primo. Thanks for some fresh information. from the Old . 💙🙏💛

[redhouse]

I opted for the hardly mentioned naturehike star river. Cracking tent, nice and roomy. My decision was based on price and your own review Trevor.

[oldskooljungle]

elixir every time! I've been out in high winds and never had bent poles

[Carlo_Young]

I bought a quechua quickhiker 2 from Decathlon 2 years ago. A bit on the heavy side but perfect for South African conditions. I do believe NatureHike is a good brand but if you on a budget the quechua quickhiker 2 is great. I prefer a 2 man tent as I prefer keeping my bag inside. Don't want no snake or scorpion making itself comfortable in my hiking luggage😁

[MrAndRob]

Lanshan 2 is a great tent, the ground conditions will let you down before the tent will. I had it on the top of kinder, in the heavy wind and rain and held up fine. Cloudpeak 2 is another great tent

[Blobby]

i just got my exogen 1 tent today after several years of waiting for them to come back in stock