Backpacking Tents: Lightweight Camping Tents for Backpacking & Hiking

A backpacking tent is a small, lightweight tent that is used when backpacking, hiking, camping, or mountaineering. Backpacking tents are available as solo, one person tents, two person tents, three person tents, and four person tents. Backpacking tents can be lightweight, mesh tents, three season tents, or durable expedition tents. With a wide variety of backpacking tents available, our discount sporting goods store is a one-stop shop for any camping, backpacking, or outdoor enthusiast.

Please browse our affordable backpacking tents below or see our complete selection of dome tents and camping tents from leading manufacturers to find the tent that suits your needs.

1 Person, Solo Camping Tents

Alps Mountaineering Zephyr Aluminum Poles, Sage/Rust Tent

Eureka! Performance Backpacking Tents

Eureka! Solo Tents

Paha Que Bear Creek

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2 Person Camping Tents

Alps Mountaineering Chaos Aluminum Poles - Sage/Rust

Alps Mountaineering Extreme Aluminum Poles, Sage/Rust

Alps Mountaineering Hybrid CE Sage/Rust

Alps Mountaineering Vertex Aluminum Poles - Sage/Rust

Alps Mountaineering Zephyr Aluminum Poles, Sage/Rust Tent

Browning Camping Cypress Grey/Gold

Chinook Sirocco

Eureka! Alpenlite

Eureka! Apex

Eureka! Mountain Pass

Eureka! Timberline

Eureka! Zeus

Eureka! Closeouts Scenic Pass Series

Eureka! Closeouts Spitfire

Paha Que Bear Creek

Stansport Star-Lite 2-Person w/Fly

Additional 2 Person Backpacking Tents

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3 Person Backpacking Tents

Alps Mountaineering Chaos Aluminum Poles - Sage/Rust

Alps Mountaineering Extreme Aluminum Poles, Sage/Rust

Alps Mountaineering Hybrid CE Sage/Rust

Alps Mountaineering Zephyr Aluminum Poles, Sage/Rust Tent

Chinook Cyclone

Chinook Long Star

Chinook North Star

Chinook Santa Ana

Chinook Sirocco

Chinook Tornado

Chinook Whirlwind

Eureka! Apex

Eureka! K-2

Eureka! Mountain Pass

Eureka! Closeouts Grand Manan

Eureka! Closeouts Scenic Pass Series

Stansport Star-Lite 3-Person w/Fly

Wenzel Sport Dome Tent

Additional 3 Person Backpacking Tents

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4 Person Backpacking Tents

Alps Mountaineering Vertex Aluminum Poles - Sage/Rust

Chinook Twin Peaks Guide

Eureka! Outfitter Tents

Eureka! Sunrise

Eureka! Timberline

Additional 4 Person Backpacking Tents

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Selecting the Best Backpacking Tent: A Tent Buying Guide

While some of the features that you will need to consider when buying a backpacking tent are similar to the considerations that you will make when buying camping tents, there are some considerations that become more important when selecting the best backpacking tent.

The main considerations you should make when choosing the best backpacking tent include:

Tent Weight:

It is probably obvious to most that when you are choosing a backpacking tent, the lighter weight that a tent is the better, as you will be carrying all of your gear with you. You will find that most solo backpacking tents will weigh around 2 to 3 pounds. Sometimes multiple people will share a two or three person backpacking tent in order to split the weight of a tent and other gear between the individuals. While a lighter tent is often preferred for backpacking, it is also important to remember that a lighter weight will typically result in smaller interior space.

Tent Size:

Tent size is the next factor to consider when choosing a backpacking tent. Backpacking tents are usually smaller tents that can sleep one, two, three, or four people. Most backpacking tents are generally designed to fit snuggly in order to reduce the overall weight. Because of this, two larger people may prefer a three person tent simply to provide a more comfortable fit. Additionally, if you are backpacking with a pet or children or if you plan to carry a lot of extra gear that you will need to store in your tent, you may want to buy a backpacking tent that is slightly larger for extra room and comfort.

Weather Conditions:

Most backpackers find that a 3-season backpacking tent is suitable for their purposes. Three-season tents are designed to be used comfortably in spring, summer, and fall. If you will be camping frequently in hot, humid weather, you may prefer a tent that offers large mesh panels for extra ventilation. If you will be camping in more rugged conditions including during winter months or in extremely windy conditions, you will likely want to purchase an expedition or mountaineering tent that can withstand high winds and more extreme weather.

In general, a guideline that you should follow when choosing and buying a backpacking tent is to buy a tent that is equipped to handle the worst conditions that you ever expect to encounter. This will ensure comfort during your expeditions.

Our Discount Backpacking Tents

At Outdoor Sports Depot, we sell a complete selection of backpacking tents including solo tent models, two, three, and four person backpacking tents, three-season backpacking tents, mountaineering tents, and lightweight backpacking tents at discount prices. Our affordable backpacking tents include:

• Alps Mountaineering Backpacking Tents
• Paha Que Backpacking Tents
• Browning Backpacking Tents
• Chinook Backpacking Tents
• Eureka Backpacking Tents
• Grand Trunk Backpacking Tents
• Mountain Trails Backpacking Tents
• Stansport Backpacking Tents
• SwissGear Backpacking Tents
• Wenzel Backpacking Tents