What Are Some Backpacking Tent Options to Consider?

When you are backpacking, the goal is to have your gear be as compact and as lightweight as possible. It's important that you don't have anything that is too bulky or heavy else this will weigh you down and make it harder to continue on the trail. When you are backpacking, the tent is very important. Find out what five of your options are for a tent while backpacking.

The first tent to consider is your traditional 3 season backpacking tent. These are normally a bit larger made for two people. If with a partner, one carries this tent while the other carries other gear. There is no need to have a winter tent as this will just add weight and bulk. You don't ever need a 4 season tent while backpacking unless it's cold.

Another option is to go with a one man tent. This is a very common option as it's light and easy to use. These don't provide much space but it does provide you with the covering that you are going to want to have.

You can skip the tent entirely and go with an ultra light weight option going with a bivy. A bivy will cover your sleeping bag and provide shelter above your head. These are very small but at the same time are very light making them a great type of shelter.

Some people just go with a tarp covering. This is a very light weight option that most don't actually do. If you are going to an area with very little rain this is something you can do. Try it out first to know whether you will like this or not.

One option that has become popular in the last few years are the hanging hammock tent. This is a great option since you don't need a pad as you are off the ground. This provides you with the same sleeping conditions night after night. All you need are two trees to have this set up properly.

By : Herb_Leibacher