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CATEGORIESLong day on the trail? You need a good night’s sleep. Pitch your way to better REM cycles with these four trail-ready shelters.
Even without the lights, this tent is noteworthy. It’s lightweight, easy to set up and spacious enough to become your 2-person backcountry go-to. However, it does have built-in lighting AND accommodates Big Agnes’ Entertainment Center Loft. With BA, rough it one night and coax your city slicker friend into the woods the next.
Key Attribute: Convenience
Best For: True multi-season performance across varied climates
Bergans of Norway is sick of crammed vestibules. The Rondane’s vestibule takes up nearly half of the sturdy, tunnel design; all three tent users find abundant space for burly gear on long, extreme, cold weather expeditions and fair-weather car camps alike.
Key Attribute: Protection
Best For: Pursuing remote, self-supported mountain, snow and glacier objectives
Not a two-person shelter claiming room for three, the included gear loft makes way for a trio when gear is stowed in vestibules and above. Ounce-counters love the Talus’ fast pitch capabilities. The fly, footprint and feather-light poles cut pounds off the already-reasonable trail weight.
Key Attribute: Value
Best For: All-around adventure for two to three hikers
Fights for coveted entrance-side spots are over: zippered access on adjacent walls lets four occupants (instead of two) exit at dawn without climbing over others. Orient wide-angle openings toward your desired vista, roll back tent flaps, and say “ahhh” from your backcountry bed.
Key Attribute: Comfort
Best For: Group outings including packing and multi-sport agendas
