2023 BACKPACKING TENT AWARDS

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[JustinOutdoors]

What tent do you use?

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[Oldsparkey]

I've had a good selection of tents in my life. My problems started when I was a teenager out camping with friends. About 67 years ago I was in a tent and a buddy was in a WW2 Jungle Hammock. Neither of us could get comfortable so we switched shelters and from that day on it's been a hammock for me. I still have tents and do use them but if I can, it's a good jungle hammock for me on any trip.

[camperlists]

Glad to have 3FULGear and Naturehike on the list.

[VapourTrailz]

Durston xmid 2p, you most definitely can split the weight as the inner can be easily removed for striking camp on those wet days and I would go ahead and say the xmid 1 as probably the most popular tent of late should have made the 1p category too!

[IPvFreely]

I think the Duplex now having optional zippers on the doors and magnetic fly closures it's going to stick around at the top that much longer. That said, I'll throw out that I think the best tent for two people is the zpacks triplex. We've been using it since the first year we started backpacking and to this day the size to weight ratio is still one of the best out there. It also now has optional zippers and magnetic fly closures as well.

[BackcountryPilgrim]

Great idea for a video! (And props for the time it must have taken to shoot!). Currently my go to is the Big Agnes Copper Spur HVUL2 Bikepack. I have Durston Xmid Pro 2 for trekking pole tenting.

[roselee_explores]

I've got the XMid Pro 2 and the Tarptent DR LI ... between the two I prefer the DR because of the extra space both in width and height. Plus, I rarely use trekking poles so I only bring the XMid when I know I'll be needing the trekking poles to hike with. Plus, I prefer the dcf floor on the DR vs the non-dcf floor of the XMid (even though ... I like the side benefit of it packing smaller). But anytime I have the freedom to choose between the two - I always pick the DR. And that's only when I can't take my hammock setup! 😀

[hoser]

Great breakdown! I just saw Xmid Pros on a trail in Arkansas. And we used a BA Salt Creek 3 for this trip in case of car camping and for some comfort. At 4lbs it was still a light carry and I love the third front door porch. The views were incredible.

[cully]

Great video, Justin. I would like to point out that the telos is 4.25 POUNDS not ounces. Also, I believe that you can split the Xmid between inner and fly; the same way as the telos.

[_niou]

Lunar Solo for a 1P, and the Mountain Hardware Stratus for the 2P. The latter is the lightest semi-freestanding tent I could find two years ago and it's still going strong. It's also the roomiest for the weight of that class. I love that thing. At 6'3+ those tents both fit me very well. If I want a little more room in a solo tent (like for extended wet weather or backcountry hunting) I like the SMD Skyscape Trekker. It beats the Durston tent, IMO.

[Merlmabase]

Glad to see your endorsement of the Half Dome. I'm looking for that couples trip tent, backpackable or bikepackable by two people, but still roomy. The REI tent seemed like a sweet spot and it's on sale

I asked them for the folded length of the poles, since ideally they would fit in the custom frame pack on my touring bike. If so, I think I'm pulling the trigger

[dkeener]

curious if you've looked at the X-mid 1P models, either regular or pro. They seem like decent options to me on paper, 32" wide to accommodate any sleeping pad, dual vestibules, etc.

[candacetoms]

Really excellent breakdown/comparison. Thank you! I’m looking to get something lighter than my REI Half Dome 2, which I love.

[sway_onthetrail]

Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo is the tent I've used for 2 years and it is incredible. These is genuinely not one thing I would change about it. The solo is big enough for me and my 10 year old soon too, it's kind of crazy how spacious it is for a solo tent.

[thelosttraveller]

Nice video. I've been using the Zpacks Plex Solo for over a year now and I can confirm that it's the best tent I've ever had.

[evanhammond]

These videos are great Justin keep it up

[wyregrasser]

I'm partial to my Big Agnes Copper Spur. There are times that I think I want a trekking pole tent but just never jumped. Here's a tip from and old pushing 60. Turn any good gear into great gear by learning it and using it. The more something feels like it is part of you the more it shines. To know your gear is to enjoy your gear. Great work enjoy ur vids. It's hot in the Deep South y'all. 🥵

[laurabolt]

If you can, give some love to Featherstone Outdoor! They have great lightweight tents including trekking pole tents, and for SUCH good prices. I love my producta from them.

[Sam-Icy]

Please review the Paria Outdoors tents and stuff for budget friendly options

[antiricergt]

Have you tried out the Space Acacia Camping Tent? I just got one from Amazon vine. It’s really heavy no way you could carry this thing. It’s made from idk campgrounds and that kinda thing.