Most Recommended Tents of 2021
- Eureka Suma 2 Tent
- Eureka - Copper Canyon LX 8-Person Tent
- Marmot Tungsten UL Hatchback 3P Tent - 3 Person / Dark Citron/Citronelle
- Nemo Dagger Tent
- Eureka Mountain Pass 2 Tent
- Nemo Aurora Tent w/Footprint
- Eureka Summer Pass 2 Tent
- Black Diamond Hilight 2p Tent
- MSR Elixir 2 V2 Tent
- Slumberjack Nightfall 3 Person Tent
Eureka Suma 2 Tent
Super lightweight and affordable 2 person tent! Ample space - 88" x 55" floor dimensions and a peak height of 42". Plus it has a mesh lining for those starry nights :)
A solid first tent, it won't break the bank but will still last a long time. This tent is decently lightweight, but has plenty of headroom.
Eureka - Copper Canyon LX 8-Person Tent
Highly rated and reviewed - Eureka is a brand that lives up to its name. This cabin-style tent can sleep up to 4, has 4 large zippered windows, a hanging gear loft, internal pockets for storage, and a 75 denier StormShield fly, making it durable and weather-resistant. 7' ceilings make this super roomy as well.
Casual camping, established campground camping, weekend trips, this is a remote barbecue workhorse! Great for the ability to drive up and have a quick shelter you can trust in relatively mild conditions.
Ideal for comfort camping close to the car. Accommodates air mattresses and cots with ease. Contains ample storage and high-grade materials to keep you safe and warm in the elements.
Marmot Tungsten UL Hatchback 3P Tent - 3 Person / Dark Citron/Citronelle
Marmot's Tungsten line is one of the highest quality tents you can find for its build-quality and durability. This tent is roomy at 32 square feet. Vertical walls give you lot of room to sit up without having to press your face into the mesh. Large mesh walls give you great breathability, and interior pockets give you some gear organization options!
Equipped with two vestibules (area outside tent walls, but underneath rain fly covering), nice walls, and engineering to create a lot of room for you. A comfortable and light option: 5 lbs 2.9 oz for the 2 person option. Fantastic price on a high-quality Ultralight two person tent.
A nice and roomy 2 person, 3 season tent - great for backpacking with a packed weight of 5lbs 8.5oz! This tent has 2 doors for easy entry and exit, as well as 2 vestibules for gear storage. Color coded for "easy pitch" with rainfly included and an optional footprint.
Nemo Dagger Tent
As Nemo markets it – "the quintessential one tent wonder!" The perfect combination of lightweight (packed weight of 4lb 5oz) and spacious which makes it ideal for backpackers. This tent has 2 doors and 2 large vestibules for gear storage as well as color-coded tent poles, making for a super simple set up! Repair kit included and this tent is covered by Nemo's lifetime warranty.
As the brand describes it "a quintessential one-tent wonder." This tent can do it all. Weight-conscious backpacking to comfort-oriented car camping. Great balance of weight and functionality. Weighs in at just about 3 pounds, making it a great ultralight option for a 3 person.
As the brand describes it "a quintessential one-tent wonder." This tent can do it all. Weight-conscious backpacking to comfort-oriented car camping. Great balance of weight and functionality. Weighs in at just about 3 pounds, making it a great ultralight option for a 2 person
Eureka Mountain Pass 2 Tent
A solid backpacking 4-season option. Double wall design makes for an easy set up and break down. Has plenty of headroom and is designed to withstand extreme weather. Super durable.
This is a more compact camping tent that can fit 2 people and has 2 vestibules for some outside gear storage. It is 7'4" x 4'8" in dimensions and a peak height of 3'5".
3 person tent built for heavy weather complete with a gear loft. The convertible design transitions between 3 season and 4 season durability!
Nemo Aurora Tent w/Footprint
This tent features steep side walls for a larger interior living space as well as two doors and two vestibules for easy entry and gear storage! A footprint is included to help extend the life of the tent and paired with the full coverage rainfly, this tent provides great weather protection! Packed weight is 5lbs 7oz.
This tent has plenty of room for gear storage but is lightweight enough to take on a longer backpacking trip. The added footprint provides additional security in wet conditions.
Eureka Summer Pass 2 Tent
Lots of mesh allows this tent to breathe well in warmer weather, and two doors prevents climbing over the other person in your tent. The included footprint helps protect the bottom of the tent from wear and tear.
A great quality budget tent that will withstand weather. It has a few internal pockets to help organize your gear and lots of mesh for increased air flow. The footprint is included!
Black Diamond Hilight 2p Tent
Very protective tent for backpacking, when conditions might be a little rough and cold at elevation or during shoulder seasons.
4-season tent that holds up to storms. Good for winter backpacking as it is very lightweight for how warm/durable it is.
Backpacking through it all, keeps you warm in the winter cool in the summer and doesn't break the bank.
MSR Elixir 2 V2 Tent
This tent is versatile, and includes a footprint that can enable you to pitch fast and pack light with just the footprint and rainfly. Easy pitch design color coded poles, clips and webbing make setting it up a breeze. A height of 3 feet gives you plenty of headroom too!
This is a super high quality tent which is super quick and easy to set up! Constructed from durable fabrics and with a full coverage rainfly, this tent holds up during poor weather spells to keep you and your gear dry. Two doors and two vestibules.
Camping in inclement weather. Includes a rainfly and footprint for easy set-up!
Slumberjack Nightfall 3 Person Tent
3 season, external pole construction helps keep things dry! Front porch awning can be created with a couple of trekking poles - lightweight 3 person at just about 6 lbs.
This is a great option for the budget camper but also just someone looking to upgrade the space inside their current 2 person tent without breaking the bank.
Big awning and door at the front, at a price that's hard to beat!
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