The BEST and WORST Tents Of 2020!

- Sierra Designs Sweet Suite: Discontinued
- Sierra Designs Studio 2: Discontinued
- Sierra Designs Flashlight 2 FL: Discontinued

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In 2020 I've been able to use a large sample of different shelter styles/options. Each of them with their own strengths and weaknesses. Here is my list of Worst to Best Backpacking Tents that I've used personally in 2020. This is not a list of best or worst all time of any tent out there since there are too many products to test to determine truly what is the best product. This is just based on my personal experience of what I have in my possession.

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[cooperburns]

The Copper Spur is my favorite go to tent. I've taken is on trips across the country, used it on the AT during a tropical storm, in Joshua tree during 70+mph winds and it hasn't let me down yet. Love that bloody tent.

[elscruffomcscruffy]

Points for showing what these tents pack down too! Important for getting an idea of what space theyl take up when actually hiking

[bobv]

I purchased an MSR Hubba Hubba NX for 2021. I was acutely aware of its thread seal issues back in 2019 but felt additional simple seam sealing will take care of that. Well I bought from REI and with the MSR's warranty I am confident in my decision. I've already had the tent out in 4 multi-day heavy rain & wind pitches with no issues. The tent is lightweight, roomy, sturdy & quick to pitch. I'm looking forward to long excursions with this tent post covid. Am very pleased & impressed so far.

[Justintheinsane]

I love this, He's talking of his own personal experience with them while naming pros, with the cons, just in case the problems he has with it wont matter to me or you.

[jeremymolnar]

Picked up the 2020 copper spur 3p. Have taken it out on 2 trips thus far rained both times. Make sure to guy out the head and foot sections further than most tents or you will get splash back. Saying that the inner has a impressive bathtub so nothing got wet. The rainfly does take on water but dried out faster than I expected. That 3d storage area was used to dry off our clothing and socks this last time as we got soaked 2 out 4 days while hiking. I'm happy with the purchase.

[lebowski]

Dumped the awful Lightheart Solong 6 sil nylon tent - saggy wet mess - for the Tarp Tent Rainbow 2 Li semi- free standing dyneema tent. Best tent ever! I'm 6'5" tall and fit easily in the tent. Tons of space and no head rubbing! Under 2 lbs too. Love it.

[mel]

In the '80s I had a Sierra Designs "Clip Flashlight", and later C.D. "Summit" tent.
Both of them had NO air exchange; so I cut a 5" square hole in the fly, near the door, and covered them with a mini Awning.
They worked great, and I had them for many years; even in
Winter at -25C!

[Oldsparkey]

As you said, there are to many to list all of them. Everything falls to personal preferences. Over the past 50 years it's Jungle Hammocks when possible. Now when the situation calls for a tent it's the Lunar Solo from Six Moons Designs and lately the Dan Durston X-Mid 1. Both in the upper 20 ounce area.

[Castellanos]

I have the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 2 as well, it’s just the 2019 version. I couldn’t be more happier with my tent purchase, great video Devin!

[melissafrederick]

Glad you liked The One. I used it for a season and was super happy. Ultimately, I wanted more room so I upgraded to The Two (which is palatial compared to The One). Gossamer Gear makes top notch products.

[nedanother]

Ive made the switch to Cubin Fiber of late but I couldn't agree more about the copper spur. I have about a 6 year old version of the UL1 - before the high Volume - and I just love it. Absolutely will not get rid of it. for a 1 person tent there is PLENTY of room. you can sit up and move around. A regular pad leaves about 6" of floor space in the width. the set up is SO SO easy and secure. What I really like even over the Zpacks Duplex is the foot print. You can pitch it on a skinny trail if you need to. At a time when so many are are switching to Dynema these have to be available at a really good price. Snatch it up if you can and you will never be sorry at any price. go Big A

[theoutdoordogandhikinggirl]

So funny how different personal oppinions can be. My Gossamer Gear the Two was my biggest Gear failure ever.

[mtadams]

I use a two person Big Agnes Tiger Wall. Its a little over 2 lbs. You could get two into it but it would be very tight. I hike mostly in the White Mt of NH and it has handled big rain and high winds, 60 plus fine. For me its perfect.

[Russell.Jolly.]

The BA Copper Spur HV UL 1 is a great option for solo hikers. With the footprint and a full complement of stakes, I believe the 2019 version I own is right at 3 lbs. I paid $279 last summer, including shipping, so check the sales before you buy. I believe the footprint is an additional $50.

[horationelson]

5:32 This is hands down my favorite backpacking tent ever made. It’s a crime that Sierra designs discontinued this design. Would sell my soul to get my hands on another one of these things.

[jetmanwalking]

Hi Devin, for free-standing, definitely my BA HV UL 2! Can't beat it, (believe me I've tried.) Non free-standing is my Durston XMID-2...Best tent of all time!! (IMO) Thanks for the video!

[marklanahan]

I don't really obsess about kit. So long as its tough, discrete and a bargain, I'll use it. I wear hunting trousers from Decathlon, a Musto hunting jacket, Scarpa 4 season boots, UK army gortex waterproofs, bivvy bag, thermals, socks, snood. Lowe Alpine gortex hat, Snugpak 55ltr bergan, softy jacket and merlin mummy, Thermarest mat and a Swedish Army Trangia cookset with cotton balls and a steel. In the summer I use a Basha and in the winter a 2 man hiking tent from Mountain Warehouse. I eat quick cook rice, Jerky, dried fruit bars, trail mix etc from Lidl and use Army BITB meals. I use a filter pen and a sock to clean drinking water - with a bit of Iodine. Iodine is up there with Permanganate for trail usefulness, one thing that Iodine does very well control your bowels - in a good way. I've done the Atlas, The Alps, The High Pyrenees, 10 Munroe's, The Pembroke Way, The Pennine Way, The Dorset Coastal Path, The Isle Of Skye, The Brecons, Dartmoor, Snowdonia and loads of weekends in the New Forest. When I see folk dressed in Hi Viz, I think 'townie', someone who is scared of nature. Then I check the wear on their kit and how they present generally - gait, rucksack set-up, wear on their boots etc. Don't be a Kit Karen...no one cares.

[barbarahultman]

I love my Marmot Limelight 2P. Not the lightest of tents available, but great set up, SO much room, small pockets on each side for organizing phone, charger, glasses, etc. Love the tarp with vestibules on either side. Two thumbs up from me!

[MintyMiku]

I hate when the tent maker just discontinue their best selling tent

[mel]

Over the years, I had two different Serra Designs tents; one a solo "Clip Flashlight".
BOTH tents had a severe lack of ventilation. So I cut a hole in the fly, covered it with an "awning"; and both worked great in all sorts of weather. Even Winter camping at -25C.