Backpacking tents

Hiking tents are lightweight enough to be carried using muscle power and pack down to a small size. Our sturdiest tent models have been used on both polar ice caps of the world, while more affordable models are a great choice for relaxed summer camping.Hiking tents are lightweight enough to be carried using muscle power and pack down to a small size. Our sturdiest tent models have been used on both polar ice caps of the world, while more affordable models are a great choice for relaxed summer camping. When choosing a tent, consider whether you prioritize camp comfort or weight savings. For example, do you view large vestibules as an essential comfort feature or unnecessary extra weight?

Tents for Hiking Use

Reliable Protection from the Weather - Shelters for Hikers

Easy to Carry, Easy to Set Up

Hiking tents are lightweight enough to be carried using muscle power and pack down to a small size. Our sturdiest tent models have been used on both polar ice caps of the world, while more affordable models are a great choice for relaxed summer camping. When choosing a tent, consider whether you prioritize camp comfort or weight savings. For example, do you view large vestibules as an essential comfort feature or unnecessary extra weight?

It’s common to hear beginner hikers wonder how easy or difficult a tent is to set up. Fortunately, hiking tents are much simpler to pitch than large camp tents. Pitch your new tent at least once before your first actual trip! Especially when traveling to windy conditions, it’s worth practicing the setup several times.

Tents for Different Purposes

Tents are designed for various uses: a storm-resistant mountain tent is sturdier but also heavier than a camping tent designed for more sheltered terrain. Buyers of ultralight tents enjoy minimal weight and compact packing size but need to be mindful of material and structural limitations.

Tunnel or Dome?

Tunnel tents offer excellent interior space relative to their weight and withstand wind well in the longitudinal direction. The downside is that they always require good staking, as a tunnel tent cannot stand without stakes. A dome tent holds its shape as soon as the poles are threaded through the sleeves, with only the vestibule typically requiring stakes. Dome and hybrid tents are less sensitive to wind direction and are often equally stable from all angles.

Three-Season or Four-Season Tent?

A three-season tent is slightly more ventilated than winter tents, often featuring large insect mesh panels in the inner tent, and the outer tent’s skirt may not always reach the ground. Four-season tents or winter tents allow all insect mesh to be covered with fabric panels, preventing fine snow from entering. Winter tents are also designed to withstand snow loads, and extreme-condition tents may allow for double poles.

Our favorite brands

Hilleberg tent designers spend a lot of time hiking with tent prototypes and other new products – not just anything makes it into production. Hilleberg tents are purpose-built for the Nordic fells!
Fjällräven tents are also a familiar sight in the Nordic mountains.
Helsport manufactures traditional tunnel tents from high-quality materials.
Exped offers lightweight yet weather-resistant backpacking tents.
Jack Wolfskin is particularly well known for its excellent price-to-quality ratio.
Wild Country tents are a reliable choice for those looking for a tent on a slightly smaller budget.
Robens is a newer acquaintance. This brand, which is quickly gaining satisfied users, publishes wind test results for all of its tents!

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Fjällräven Abisko Friluft 2

A three-season dome tent with an airy inner tent - perfect for warm condidions.

Hilleberg Anaris

A light but spacious tent for two. Pitch with hiking poles or cord.

MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack 1

A one-person tent with a very short packing size - perfect for bike packing.

Fjällräven Abisko View 2

Spacious and comfortable two person tent.

Fjällräven Abisko Dome 2

Spacious and sturdy four season tent. Self standing.

Marmot Limelight 2P

A super popular dome tent for two. Weight 2682 g.

Sea To Summit Alto Tr2 Bikepack

A two person tent for 3 season use. Bikepacking version: short packing size.

Jack Wolfskin Stratos Lite III

A three person dome for hiking and bike touring.

Hilleberg Rogen 3

Top of the line dome for three season use for three!

Hilleberg Allak 3

A marvellous all-round dome tent for three. Weight 3.7 kg.

MSR Elixir 2 V 2

Two doors and vestibules - a comfy and light tent for two.

Jack Wolfskin Eclipse II

An affordable dome tent for two.

Jack Wolfskin Stratos Lite II

A two person dome for hiking and bike touring.

Wild Country Helm Compact 3

A three person tent for three season use in the reasonable price group.

Light and practical dome for three.

Jack Wolfskin Real Dome Lite III

Tgree-person dome tent, two vestibules and doors.

Jack Wolfskin Real Dome Lite II

Two-person dome tent, two vestibules and doors.

Exped Outer Space II

A two person tent with a huge, party-compatible vestibule.

MSR Elixir 1 V2

One person tent with a spacious vestibule.

MSR Elixir 3 V2

Two doors and vestibules - a comfy and light tent for three.

Exped Mira II HL

1.3 kg two person tent.

Fjällräven Keb Dome 2

Spacious an sturdy four season tent. Self standing.

Marmot Limelight 3P

A super popular dome tent for three. Weight 3230 g.

Fjällräven Keb Dome 3

Spacious and sturdy four season tent. Self standing.

Marmot Superalloy 3P

An ultralight three person dome with two vestibules.

MSR Mutha Hubba NX

Very light three person tent for three season use. Weight 2.2 kg.

Fjällräven Abisko Dome 3

Spacious an sturdy four season tent. Self standing.

Jack Wolfskin Exolight I

Ultra-lightweight, very wind stable, silicone coated one person trekking tent. Weight 1.4 kg.

Exped Mira III HL

A three person tent.

Light one person tent for three season use.

Jack Wolfskin Real Dome Lite III

Tgree-person dome tent, two vestibules and doors.

Sea To Summit Telos Tr2

A two person tent with many pitching options.

Sea To Summit Telos Tr3

A three person tent with many pitching options.

Sea To Summit Alto Tr1 Plus

A one person tent for 3+ season use.