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Members Only Nemo Espri Series Tents (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2009)
by Ray Estrella
Nemo Equipment Inc. is busy at this year's OR show, introducing two new lines of tents, including the Espri series of lightweight double-wall that offer fast set-up, good protection from the elements, and a plethora of entry options. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Tarptent Scarp 2 Tent Review
by Will Rietveld
Although the Scarp 2 incorporates several weight-saving and space-making design elements to create a friendly, roomy, well ventilated, and stable tent for two campers, these benefits do not come without compromise. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Terra Nova Laser Photon Tent Review
by Will Rietveld
With a trail weight of just 1 pound 11 ounces, it's the Guinness World Record holder for the lightest double-wall tent commercially available, but that doesn't mean it's perfect. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only MSR Carbon Reflex 2 Tent Review
by Will Rietveld
MSR utilizes lightweight fabrics, carbon fiber poles, and elegant design to achieve a sub-three-pound double-wall tent for two. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Terra Nova Laser Competition Review
by Doug Johnson
Prior to the Terra Nova Laser Photon, the Laser Competition was listed by Guinness World Records as "the lightest two-skin (double-wall) tent." While no longer the record-holder, at just over 2 pounds, the Laser Competition is still among the lightest double-wall tents on the market. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Big Sky International Montana 2P Tent Review
by Will Rietveld
At 2 pounds, 10 ounces, the Montana is the lightest two-person double-wall tent available, but extreme lightness comes with a few tradeoffs. Read More...
ARTICLES Techniques Techniques & Best Practices
Members Only When Things Go Wrong
by Roger Caffin
Roger Caffin shares his adventure in misadventure. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Big Sky International Convertible 2P Tent REVIEW
by Will Rietveld
A unique feature of the Convertible it that a third pole can be added to "convert" it from a three-season tent to a "WinterLite" four-season tent. At 3.5 pounds for a complete two-person double-wall tent, the Convertible in three season mode is 2.6 ounces heavier than Big Sky's award-winning Evolution 2P, but new design elements make it more stable and versatile. Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Members Only Big Sky International Convertible 4P (Light 4-Season) and Montana 2P (4-Season) (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
by Will Rietveld
Both tents have multiple configurations available. The summer version of the Montana is a two-person double-wall tent that weighs as little as 2 pounds 1.7 ounces and the winter version is just 3 pounds 9.5 ounces! Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Open Air Demo at ORSM 2007
by Mike Martin
A preview of new products at ORSM Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Members Only Catoma Outdoor Twist and Worm Tents Set Up at the Drop of a Hat
by Will Rietveld
New manufacturer of tents with potential for lightweight backpacking, if they make the tents available with lighter fabrics. Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Commentary
Members Only Catoma Outdoor Twist and Worm Tents Set Up at the Drop of a Hat (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2007)
by Will Rietveld
New manufacturer of tents with potential for lightweight backpacking, if they make the tents available with lighter fabrics. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Big Agnes Seedhouse SL3 Tent REVIEW
by Doug Johnson
A lightweight double-wall three-person tent with full storm protection and great views - but is it really sized for three? Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Hilleberg Kaitum Tent REVIEW
by Doug Johnson
With a massive total area of 58.3 square feet and a weight of less than 6 pounds, the Hilleberg Kaitum delivers serious livable space for the weight. But how does it stand up to the rough alpine and winter environments it was designed for? Read More...
ARTICLES Gear State of the Market Reports
Members Only Double Wall Tents Review Summary and Gear Guide Overview
by Doug Johnson
Comparison of, and performance ratings for, lightweight double wall backpacking tents. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Big Sky Evolution 2P Tent REVIEW
by Will Rietveld
Other double-wall tent manufacturers claim that their tent is “ultralight” or even “hyperlight,” but the Evolution 2P really IS light without sacrificing anything in features or convenience - but of course it's not perfect. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Sierra Designs Hyperlight Tent REVIEW
by Alan Dixon and Alison Simon
Spacious, durable, wind-stable 4.5 lb tent - while very light for its size, it still can't match the area to weight ratio of our highest rated double wall tent. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Members Only Big Sky Evolution 1P EX Tent SPOTLITE REVIEW
by Ryan Jordan
Lightweight, solo, double wall tent, with two vestibules. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Hilleberg Akto Tent REVIEW
by Matt Colon and Ryan Jordan
A four-season solo tent that weights just 3 pounds, offers excellent usable space, is very durable, and provides full storm protection...does the Hilleberg Akto have a down side? Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only MSR Hubba Hubba Tent REVIEW
by Doug Johnson
Double wall tent for two that weighs just over 4 lbs and has a unique pole hub system that makes it a breeze to pitch. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Vaude Lightwing Ultralight Tent REVIEW
by Ken Knight
Two-person, three-season, double wall tent with a high price but a sturdy build. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
EMS StarLight II Tent REVIEW
by Andrew Rice
Not the lightest two-person double wall tent we've seen, but a good value nonetheless. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Lightwave zrO cylq Tent REVIEW
by Will Rietveld
Double wall tent that weighs 3 lbs, fits 1.5 people and does well keeping rain out, but... Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only MontBell Monoframe Shelter Hexagon Tent REVIEW
by Will Rietveld
Two-person double wall tent that nearly breaks the 3-pound barrier but gives up some features. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Vaude Hogan Ultralight Tent REVIEW
by Loren Lee
Two-person semi-freestanding double-wall tent that weighs less than 4 lbs but sacrifices in some areas to achieve that weight. Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Members Only Kelty Sawtooth Tent (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
by Will Rietveld
New tents by Kelty are a strong entry into the lightweight gear market. Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Members Only MSR Mutha Hubba Tent (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
by Will Rietveld
Three person version of the Hubba and Hubba Hubba Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 Tent REVIEW
by Marty Coatney
Double-wall, two-person tent with a minimum weight of 3.5 lbs, good usable space, and an innovative design with some nice features but also a couple of drawbacks. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Lightwave t1 cylq Tent REVIEW
by Blake Morstad
Although trim in usable space, this lightweight 4-pound tent is capable of handling a storm as well as many four-season tents. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Vaude Ferret 1 Ultralight Tent REVIEW
by Will Rietveld
Two-person, double wall tunnel tent with one small door, good usable space, and high quality construction at just over 4 lbs. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Vaude Taurus Ultralight Tent REVIEW
by Chris Arrasmith
Lightweight double wall three-season, two-person tent that can handle a serious downpour, but its cramped interior may cause cabin fever. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1 Tent REVIEW
by Jay Ham
A 3.3-pound double wall tent that uses an innovative Y-pole design to maximize interior space. The full mesh inner walls are good...and bad. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Exped Vela II Extreme Tent REVIEW
by Chris Arrasmith
Not the lightest double wall tent at nearly 6 lbs, but it's storm-worthy and can shelter two people and loads of gear. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only MontBell Monoframe Diamond Tent REVIEW
by Don Wilson
Double wall tent that weighs only 2.5 lbs; fly and pole weigh 1.5 lbs and can be pitched as a tarp. Of course, there's a drawback to these light weights. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Sierra Designs Lightning Tent REVIEW
by Doug Johnson
Lightweight, freestanding double wall tent with Easton FX Carbon poles. Is this the ultimate compromise in a do-it-all three-season tent? Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Big Agnes Lightens Seedhouse SL and Sarvis Tent Lines
by Alan Dixon
Big Agnes makes a few key changes to materials and structure to shave weight off the already light Seedhouse SL and Sarvis product lines. Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Members Only Eureka! Spitfire UL Solo Tent (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
by Alan Dixon
A light and stable solo tent you can sit up in. Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Members Only Big Agnes SL3 (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
by Alan Dixon
Big Agnes Adds 3-Person Tent, Seedhouse SL 3 to line. Read More...
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Members Only Hilleberg Kaitum Tent (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
by Carol Crooker
Double wall, hoop tent. Read More...
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Members Only Sierra Designs Baku 2 Tent (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
by Alan Dixon
Hybrid single wall/double wall tent. Read More...
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Members Only The North Face Spectrum 23 Tent (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
by Ryan Jordan
How's this for wind resistance? 130 miles per hour, so says the wind tunnel test data from The North Face. Better yet: 4 lb 3 oz. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Crux X2 Storm Tent REVIEW
by Ryan Jordan
The lightest double-wall four-pole mountaineering tent available. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Members Only Big Sky Products (Summit Shelters) Evolution 2P Tent SPOTLITE REVIEW
by Ryan Jordan and Will Rietveld
Double wall two-person tent with two doors, two vestibules, easy setup, and interior pockets for organizing gear: all for just a shade over three pounds. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Big Agnes Sarvis Superlight SL2+ eVENT Tent REVIEW
by Alan Dixon
Single wall? Double wall? With eVENT and silnylon, the Sarvis may offer the best of both. Read More...

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