Lightweight backpacking tents?

[snag]

I'm thinking of updating my tent for a muley hunt this year. Any recommendations? Anyone have the Easton Kilo 2P? It is less than 3lbs and is on sell right now...?

[fnshtr]

I use a Mountain Hardware 2 man. It is 2 lb. 14 oz. with the footprint and rain fly. A tad bit on the heavy side for super light backpack hunts... but extremely roomy for one person... and comfortable with 2.

It has 2 vestibules.. both large enought for bows and packs and separate doors for two hunters. I love mine.

No experience with the Easton Kilo though.

Hope you find something you are pleased with!

Good luck.

[Bear Heart]

I use an old northface rock 22. Don't know that it's the best. Just what I have.

[Biathlonman]

How many people?  I really like, Tarptent.  I have a contrail and a rainshadow, have owned a double rainbow.  Excellent quality, lightweight and made in the U.S.A.

[VictoryHunter]

Hennessy Tent Hammocks!

[woodchucker]

Never really was a "backpacker" but...

I've camped a bunch with the boys over the years, and I have found that a simple Dome tent is about the most practical tent you can get! They are relatively cheap (on sale) come in differant sizes, are free-standing, weather the wind very well, and shed rain & even SNOW very well!!!!!

I usualy use 2, one 8' X 8' for sleeping and a smaller 6' X 6' to stow our gear in. Once you get all of the "crap" out of your tent, you'll find it very roomy & comfortable!!!!!

I think you would find a good, small dome tent, would serve you well!!!

Good Luck on your hunt!!!!!

[slivrslingr]

You might take a look at the Go Lite Shangri La series.  There's a Go Lite store up at the Woodburn Outlets and they usually have some in store.

[snag]

Thanks for the input. I'll check these out.

[Tree Killer]

I bought a Mountain Hardwear Lightpath 2 from a guy in the TG classifieds.  Great little tent!

http://www.mountainhardwear.com/LightPath%E2%84%A2-2/OU9606,default,pd.html

[Trout Guide]

I use a Tarptent Double Rainbow. It weighs in at  a little over 2# and it's held up to some pretty nasty high country storms.

[snag]

Ron, I like the looks of the Mountain Hardware too.  I want one that is not only lightweight but will keep the critters out, like snakes, and will be hold out the weather with a full coverage fly. This one is on my short list.

[statikpunk]

I have a fly creek UL3, its a 3 man tent but still weighs just a tad over 3 pounds.  I love it! tons of extra room for gear and a vestibule big enough that you can actually use it for things like cooking.

[fnshtr]

Originally posted by snag:
Ron, I like the looks of the Mountain Hardware too.  I want one that is not only lightweight but will keep the critters out, like snakes, and will be hold out the weather with a full coverage fly. This one is on my short list.

I didn't mention it but my Mountain Hardwear tent is the Drifter 3 model... actually considered a 3 person tent. I used it last year with my son (who is 6'1" and we had plenty of room with our gear). Have never had a problem during inclement weather (spent a whole day in it due to an intense electrical/rain storm at 10,500').

Good luck!

[ron w]

I have used a Eureka Solitare solo tent , not real roomy but does the job and is very lite. The I used a Kelty or that style Tarp for my gear and to cook under if the weather turns foul. Both units together are  just about under 5 pounds.

[fnshtr]

So sorry... the 2 lb. 14 oz. numbers are for the Drifter 3 RAIN FLY and FOOTPRINT only... called the "pitch light" option. That won't keep your critters out, but works well otherwise.

Just wanting to be up-front here!!

[LITTLEBIGMAN]

big agnes fly creek is 2 lbs 3 oz but it is a front entrty rather than side entry. I plan to use it in Utah this fall.

[fnshtr]

Ron: I also have used the Eureka Solitaire and it is my "backup" and I sometimes use it when going on overnight "scouting" trips.

I used it for 10 days of elk hunting in 2010... we were blessed with dry weather on that trip. It would have been real tough in bad weather. (JMO)

[awbowman]

I have the hubba hubba 2 man tent.  Great tent.  I little heavier at about 4#s but worth the pack IMO if you are on an extended trip.

Can also be set up with just rainfly and is self standing, but don't listen to the weatherman when you are in high country, rain/snow/sleet can come anytime

[Shortlongbow]

+ on the Golite Shangri-la 5. Lots of room and plenty dry in bad weather.

[Tree Killer]

Originally posted by snag:
Ron, I like the looks of the Mountain Hardware too.  I want one that is not only lightweight but will keep the critters out, like snakes, and will be hold out the weather with a full coverage fly. This one is on my short list.

I think the Lightpath 2 is 3lbs and rated for 2 people...but more like 1 person and his personal gear.