Tents for the Serious Outdoorsperson

Top of the Line Tents

Are you ready to spend a few more dollars for a tent that if properly cared for should give you years of use? As with so many other purchases, often spending more now might save you money in the long run. Tents are no exception. On our Choosing a Tent page, we detail many of the pertinent factors and questions to ask when choosing a quality tent. On our page Tents in the $100 Range, we suggest a few tents available in the very low price range. With the exception of the solo tent, the tents in this range are only "adequate" for the serious sportsman. Here we give some ideas for these folks. We will give ideas in the categories:

• Solo Tents
• Backpacking Tents (2-3 Person)
• Dome Tents
  
• Family Tents

SoloTents

MSR Carbon Reflex 1 Backpacking Tent

The ultimate in lightweight solo living, the MSR Carbon Reflex 1 Backpacking Tent is the lightest double wall, freestanding 1 person tent MSR has ever made. Crossing the line between ultralight and hyperlight, the Carbon Reflex 1 is a freestanding traveling penthouse suite, ideal for the high-mileage thru-hike or just a fast and light weekend adventure. High-tech ripstop nylon fabric, carbon fiber poles and a design based on the award-winning Hubba Hubba tents, the Carbon Reflex 1 is provides 3-season protection and roomy interior and vestibule space. Large mesh paneling allows for superior airflow when temperatures rise and when the weather is really nice, leave the tent body at home and go even lighter with just the fly and footprint (sold separately) to reduce your carrying weight by almost a pound. For an ultralight, reliable, durable, and easy-to-setup-by-yourself backpacking shelter; the Carbon Reflex 1 can't be beat.

Eureka K-2 XT 8'11-Foot by 7'8 -Foot Three-Person Four-Season Expedition Tent

Eureka's most roomiest and popular 4-season tent, the K-2 XT geodesic dome-style tent is built to handle the most extreme and demanding winter conditions. It features two doors and two vestibules (measuring 12 and 6.25 square foot in area) for additional storage as well as protection from the weather when entering/exiting the tent. The larger front vestibule is hooped with an external pole for strength and uses quick-release buckles for an easy set up. The durable Stormshield Plus polyester fly includes a large, clear PU window panel. This tent has two doors (with windows), two scoop vents, vestibule vents, two large sidewall vents, and two roof vents. Eureka's patented High/Low doors vent from the top and/or bottom provide even more options for moderating air flow.

The 8.5 mm 7001-T6 aluminum frame (four poles) has a specially formulated cold weather shockcord, and the clips and post and grommet corner attachments promise a fast set up when faced with extreme weather conditions. All fly and floor seams taped and factory sealed for superior weather protection. Other features include reflective web, storm guyouts for nighttime visibility, 14-pocket organizer wall, four gear loft loops, and one flashlight loop.

Dome Tents

Sierra Designs Stretch Prelude 4-Person Four-Season Tent

The winter mountaineering standard for over a decade, Mountain Hardwear Trango 4 tents are extremely refined shelters for four people. Featuring Atlas Scandium XL poles combined with our four-pole design, Trango™ tents excel in the toughest conditions. Poled vestibule offers additional room front and rear. Guaranteed watertight construction. Superlight option: pitch with fly and Pitch Light™ footprint to shave pounds.

SPECIFICATIONS of the Trango 4 - 4 Person Tent

• Capacity: 4
• Minimum Weight: 12 lb. / 5.44 kg.
• Pitch Light Weight: 9 lb. 5 oz. / 4.23 kg.
• Packed Weight: 12 lb. 16 oz.. / 5.88 kg.
• Floor/Vestibule Area: 65 + 18 + 6 sq. ft. / 6.0 + 1.7 m2
• Peak Height: 50 in. / 127 cm
• Poles: 5
• Doors: 2
• Vestibule: 2
• Packed Size: 10 in. x 24 in. / 25 x 60 cm.

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Cabin Tents

Mountain Hardwear Space Station Tent

Space Station is a single-wall, base-camp tent, dining hall, communications center or hospital. The canopy's domed shape minimizes wind load and is practically impervious to water and UV damage thanks to waterproof and titanium oxide coatings. Space Station's three zippered doors, large roof vent and five perimeter vents help circulate air and provide exit options. Bar-tacked stress points and nylon pack cloth reinforcements add durability to the structure which is supported by strong Yunan Scandium Expedition PF poles. Perimeter floor band makes waterproof seats when snow benches are carved.

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FEATURES of the Space Stations 15 Person Tent by Mountain Hardwear:

• Yunan Scandium PF poles
• Internal guy system with O-rings at intersections
• Reflective zipper pulls
• 3 doors with dual sliders
• 5 SVX windows
• 1 large zippered top thru-vent
• 10 lower adjustable vents
• 400D external snow flaps
• 70D internal perimeter skirt seals tent with optional footprint
• Expedition duffle for transportation

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Capcity: 15 Minimum
• Weight: 68 lb. 11 oz. / 31.07 kg.
• Packed Weight: 70 lb. 14 oz. / 32.07 kg.
• Floor/Vestibule Area: 309 sq. ft. / 28.7 m2
• Peak Height: 188 in. / 300 cm
• Poles: 15
• Doors: 3 Packed
• Size: 24 in. x 39 in. / 61 x 99 cm.
• Usage: Basecamp
• Materials: Canopy: 180D Nylon Taffetta 1500mm PU/SIL Fly: 180D Nylon Taffetta 1500mm PU/SIL

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