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What are the best 1 or 2 person tents for backpacking?
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Best 1 or 2 person tents for backpacking
Price
Height
Floor area
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REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Plus Tent
$219
42"
38.1 sq. ft.
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Vango Banshee 200
$137.52
35"
29 sq. ft.
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Big Agnes - Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent
$449.95
40"
29 sq. ft.
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MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person Tent
$319.91
39"
29 sq. ft.
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REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Plus Tent
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REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Plus Tent
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Pros
7
Cons
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Very roomy interior
Measuring 96" x 56" in floor diameter and 42" in height, this tent is quite roomy. You can conveniently fit two wide sleeping pads inside. When sitting or changing clothes, you have enough space to extend your arms.
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Perhaps too heavy if you plan a long hike
This is a pretty heavy tent, weighing a little over 5 pounds. For a particularly long hike you might want to look at one of the many 2 or 3-pound tents.
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Specs
Height:
42"
Floor area:
38.1 sq. ft.
Packed weight:
5 lbs. 7 oz.
Seasons:
3 seasons
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There are pockets for personal stuff
The two large overhead pockets and two small side pockets offer a great way to store your gadgets and other personal items.
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It's easy to set up
To make the setup easier, all the parts are color-coded, so it's clear where each part goes. A single person can set up this tent in 5-8 minutes. Here's a video tutorial.
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It's well-ventilated
There are two doors you could leave open as well as a vent in the roof that provides good airflow. You don't have to worry about it being too hot in the tent.
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All materials are strong and durable
The tent uses a very durable (albeit pretty heavy) fabric that makes it weather-proof and resistant to tear.
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Having two doors is very convenient
There are doors on both sides of the tent, which is convenient. For example, you don't have to walk over the person living with you while he or she are sleeping to get out or into the tent.
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You can choose from several colors
There are a total of six colors to choose from: atmosphere, graystone, lion, oregano, true teal, and wild burgundy.
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$219
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Vango Banshee 200
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Vango Banshee 200
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Vango Banshee 200
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5
Cons
2
Specs
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The fabric is strong and durable
The tent fabric is not only waterproof and resistant to a good amount of tear, it also has fire-retardant properties. You don't have to worry that it will be torn by strong wind or a falling branch.
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Con
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It feels a little tight inside
The tent measures 35" at the highest point, but it can feel pretty tight because the ceiling slopes down towards the edges, measuring roughly 16" above the doors.
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Specs
Height:
35"
Floor area:
29 sq. ft.
Packed size:
7" x 18"
Packed weight:
5 lbs. 5 oz.
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Pro
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It's easy to pack up and carry
The tent bag has an oversized opening, so you can easily get it in an out of it. It also has compression straps that help to pack it compactly so it fits in a backpack.
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It's pretty heavy
There are a lot of two-person tents that weigh around 2 lbs, while this one is twice as heavy. If you're planning a very long hike, when every pound matters, this might not be the best option.
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Having two doors is very convenient
There are doors on two sides of the tent, so you don't have to walk over the other person to get in or out the tent.
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Good ventilation
There are two doors that you can leave open to allow more air to pass through. There are also vents that further improve air ventilation.
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It's very easy to set up
All parts of the tent are color-coded, so it's very easy to keep the track of where each part goes. A single person can set up this tent in around 5 minutes.
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$137.52
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Big Agnes - Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent
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Big Agnes - Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent
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Big Agnes - Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent
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10
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9
Specs
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It's great for long hikes
When packed, this tent takes little space in the backpack, and it only weighs 2 lbs 12 oz. Carrying it along won't require very much effort.
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Specs
Height:
40"
Floor area:
29 sq. ft.
Packed weight:
3 lbs. 1 oz.
Seasons:
3 seasons
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It's great for observing the scenery
The tent has transparent mesh walls, so you can see everything around you sitting in the tent. For the night, you can pull up the non-transparent cover, which gives more privacy and retains heat better.
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It's well-ventilated
Besides the vents on the roof, to improve the airflow, you can remove the rainfly and let fresh air through the mesh walls.
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Roomy interior
There's easily enough space to stretch your arms or change your clothes.
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It's strong and durable
The frame of the tent is stable and durable, and the material can withstand stretching, tear, and strong wind.
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It's easy to set up
The parts of the tent are color-coded to make the setup easier. A single person can set up this tent in about 5 minutes. Here is a video tutorial.
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Pro
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Having two doors is very convenient
There are doors on two sides of the tent, so you don't have to walk over the other person to get in or out the tent.
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You can choose between orange and olive models
There are two color choices, red and olive.
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Convenient overhead pockets
There is a large overhead pocket where you can put your phone, a book, and some shacks, instead of keeping them on the ground.
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$449.95
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MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person Tent
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MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person Tent
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MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person Tent
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6
Cons
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Specs
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It's convenient to carry to a long hike
At 3 pounds 7 ounces, this is a comparatively light tent. It's a good option to take for a prolonged hike.
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Con
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Only comes in one color scheme
This tent only comes in a white-red combo, which actually is an unusual blend that some people may not be fond of.
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Specs
Height:
39"
Floor area:
29 sq. ft.
Packed weight:
3 lbs. 13 oz.
Seasons:
3 seasons
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It's great for observing the scenery
The tent has transparent mesh walls, so you can see everything around you sitting in the tent. For the night, you can roll up the non-transparent rainfly.
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The materials used in the tent are strong and durable
The tent is made out of a material resistant to ripping and tearing. The DAC aluminum poles durable but light. They are also resistant to corrosion.
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Easy to set up
The color coding of the tent parts makes it very easy to see where each part should go. A single person can set up this tent in 5 minutes, Here is a video tutorial that may be useful.
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Having two doors is very convenient
There are doors on both sides of the tent, which is convenient. For example, you don't have to walk over the other person sleeping to get out or into the tent.
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It's roomy
There's enough space for two people to sleep and comfortably stretch out arms to change their clothes, etc.
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$319.91
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