Tents for Backpacking

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Take a journey with a quality tent

On your next backpacking trip, take along a lightweight tent for your overnight stay. These tents have been tested to provide you with long lasting durability. Choose from some of the best tents on the market today.

Spitfire Ultralite Backpacking Tent by Eureka 

This Ultra Lite silicone treated 1 person tent weighs just over 2 lbs. Headroom is ample for sitting up inside. Fast set up with post and clip connectors. Durable single hoop 8.84 mm DAC Feather lite frame.

Eureka Spitfire Ultralite Backpacking Tent

Timberline 2XT 2 Person Tent by Eureka! 

The classic design of our most popular traditional camping favorites have been updated with High - Low venting technology. Also features convenience of 2 doors and a built-in vestibule.

Eureka Timberline 2XT 2 Person Tent

Mt. Washington Backpacking Tent by Gigatent 

This large free standing dome tent has 1 large D-shaped door with a large window and 4 ceiling vents. It is simple to set up and spacious for 2-3 people.

Gigatent Mt. Washington Backpacking Tent

Pinnacle Pass Backpacking Tent by Eureka! 

A multi purpose and compact backpacking tent. Features 2 twin track doors, 2 demi vestibules & lightweight aluminum frame.

Eureka! Pinnacle Pass Backpacking Tent

Zeus Classic Backpacking Tent by Eureka ! 

This innovative single wall tent is ultra-lightweight, extra strong, & a breeze to set up. Unique design innovations make this ultra lightweight single wall tent extra strong. In fact, it's a snap, thanks to the Eureka! Exoskeleton frame.

Eureka! Zeus Classic Backpacking Tent

Backcountry 1 Person Backpacking Tent by Eureka! 

The Backcountry 1 is a self-supporting, lightweight, solo tent with lots of headroom. It features a super-sized, side opening door with twin track zippers.

Eureka! Backcountry 1 Person Backpacking Tent

Timberline 2 Outfitter Tent by Eureka! 

These Outfitter A frame tents are ruggedly constructed & industrial strength. Made from heavy duty materials for the most demanding use. UV-resistant polyester rip-stop fly have 1500mm coating to keep out the rain. All doors have large #10 zippers.

Eureka! Timberline 2 Outfitter Tent

3 Person Backpacking Tent by Trek 

Large backpacking tent with 16 SqFt vestibule. Vestibule can be used to store gear.

Trek 3 Person Backpacking Tent

Spitfire Backpacking Tent by Eureka ! 

This ultra-lightweight, 3 season, solo tent features ample headroom and easy side entry. Set up is fast and easy with post & grommet corner attachments and clips to attach the tent body to the frame.

Eureka Spitfire Backpacking Tent

Rainier Backpacking Tent by Gigatent 

This modified tunnel design increases interior volume and stability by adding a pole at the head area. Large mesh panels provide venting and star gazing, while a full cover fly gives good rain protection and a vestibule for gear storage.

Gigatent Rainier Backpacking Tent

Apex 2 - 2XT Backpacking Tent by Eureka! 

Multi purpose and lightweight. This compact tent with 2 twin-track doors and 2 demi-vestibules. Durable, shock corded and self supporting fiberglass frame with pin - pole pocket assembly.

Eureka! Apex 2 - 2XT Backpacking Tent

Yellowstone Backpacking Tent by Gigatent 

This innovative design uses a single pole with a strut to maximizes interior space while keeping weight and staking to a minimum. 2 twin track doors provide separate access for each person and twin vestibules keep equipment out of the rain.

Gigatent Yellowstone Backpacking Tent

Big Bend Backpacking Tent by Gigatent 

The Big Bends simple, stable and proven tunnel design is easy to set up and spacious. An all mesh door and side walls vent moisture and a full coverage rain fly protects the tent and provides a vestibule for storing gear.

Gigatent Big Bend Backpacking Tent

Tetragon Adventure Backpacking Tent by Eureka! 

The Tetragon Deluxe 2 pole rectangular dome tent features durable shock corded fiberglass frame and color coded webbing to make set up fast. Brim over twin-track, side-opening door offers protected front entry.

Eureka! Tetragon Adventure Backpacking Tent

Deluxe Backpacking Tent by Trek  

High count nylon with rip-stop polyethylene floor. Zip-up door and window flaps. Full cover rain fly.

Trek Deluxe Backpacking Tent

Solitaire 1 Person Backpacking Tent by Eureka! 

Backpacker Magazine says "The Solitaire is ideal for anyone who's a little too claustrophobic for a bivy but doesn't want the burden of a full-blown tent when hiking alone." It's an extremely lightweight 3-season solo tent with an efficient tunnel design and a sturdy fiberglass shock corded frame.

Eureka! Solitaire - 1 Person Backpacking Tent

Lightweight Backpacking Tent by Trek 

Truly exceptional 2 person backpacking tent. Shock corded fiberglass frame, Oversize door for easy access, High count nylon walls, roof and fly. Large rear screened window for added viewing...

Trek Lightweight Backpacking Tent

Long Star Tent by Chinook 

This two pole square tents is easy to set up clip sleeve pole sytem. Large D-style door with No-see-um mesh window for added ventilation. Extra large, front vestibule provides more living and storage space. Waterproof and very durable PE bathtub style floor with high sidewalls. Waterproof Flysheet with PU sealed seams for complete protection.

Long Star Tent by Chinook

Santa Ana Tent by Chinook 

The Santa Ana tents are lightweight, free-standing and extremely easy to pitch. This simple, yet unique design saves weight and makes setting up a breeze. Chinooks 3-in-1Fly allows the user to customize the tent to the season and conditions. Remove one or both zip-off vestibules to reduce weight and increase ventilation without being at the mercy of the elements. Full coverage, extra-long fly with delta panels helps keep the rain well away from the tent body. Two large D doors and vestibules allow for easy entry and exit. The twin vestibules are very spacious and great for keeping your gear dry.

Santa Ana Tent by Chinook

Tornado 3 Person Tent by Chinook 

The rugged, yet lightweight Tornado 3 person tent features a sturdy 3-pole configuration with high side walls for excellent stability and roomy interior. The extended bib on the fly front provides protection from the elements, while allowing greater ventilation during hot weather. Tent fly with added delta panels and front bib help keep the rain well away from the tent floor and walls. Very sturdy, 3-pole design makes this tent extremely stable in gusty weather. Twin doors offer great air ventilation, easy access and versatility. No-see-um mesh panels on interior walls increase venting for a more comfortable sleep in hot weather.

Tornado 3 Person Tent by Chinook

RedLeg Camo Backpacking Tent - Gigatent 

The Redleg 3 is a tribute to our supporting arms the Artillery Branch of the military. The woodland camouflage blends well with any wooded area and helps keep your camp concealed. The 52" center height and 49 sq.ft. Of floor space makes this a spacious 2 or a comfortable 3 person tent. The light weight and small pack size makes this tent easy to add to your pack. 2 large windows and large mesh vents help to keep the interior moisture free and the rainfly comes down far enough on the sides to keep rain from blowing under the fly.

RedLeg Camo Backpacking Tent - Gigatent

North Star Tent by Chinook 

This two pole rectangular tents with is easy to set up with clip sleeve pole system. Large D-style door with No-see-um mesh window for added ventilation. Front-poled vestibule provides extra storage space. Waterproof and very durable PE bathtub style floor with high sidewalls. Waterproof Flysheet with PU sealed seams for complete protection.

North Star Tent by Chinook

Aurora 3 Tent by Chinook 

This two pole square tent is very easy to set up and features a large front door with No-see-um mesh window. The large awning helps protect the front door from sun and rain. Waterproof and very durable PE bathtub style floor with high sidewalls. Waterproof Flysheet with PU sealed seams for complete protection.

Aurora 3 Tent by Chinook

Sirocco Tent by Chinook 

If an ultra light, easy to set-up, 3 season tent is what you are looking for, then the Sirocco fits the bill. The special single-wall construction and outer pole configuration plus easy-to-use snap clips makes these tents a breeze to pitch, and extremely strong. Perfect for cycling, water sports and backpacking trips where weight is a concern. Very large door, window and wall vents allows for maximum ventilation. Super lightweight and very compact packing size.

Sirocco Tent by Chinook

Recon 2 Backpacking Tent by Gigatent 

The Recon 2 will be perfect for your next "Covert" operation, whether using it on an actual combat mission or just trying to keep things low key this tent is the perfect choice. The Recon 2's subdued colors will blend into almost any terrain. 2 large centered doors make getting in and out simple and quick while 2 large 14 sq.ft. Vestibules will hold all of your equipment without making you climb over it.

Recon 2 Backpacking Tent by Gigatent

Pinion Tent - Wenzel 

The Pinon 3 Person Tent features a Dutch "D" style door with removable fly and hoop frame and two polyester mesh windows. Shockcorded fiberglass frame with pole pockets creates ease of set-up, while the two windows and mesh roof vents offer excellent ventilation. Removable fly with hoop frame. Large Dutch D style door for easy entry/exit. Shockcorded fiberglass frame with pole pockets for ease of set-up. Two windows and mesh roof vents for excellent ventilation.

Pinion Tent - Wenzel

Pocket Tent by ABO Gear 

Pocket Tent is the portable tent made for two. Quick and easy to erect. Single shock-corded poles. Includes guy ropes and pegs. Lightweight and compact, packs into carry bag for easy storage. Great for travel!

Pocket Tent by ABO Gear

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