Best, cheap solo tent

[GabrielWade]

Hello everyone,
I'm planning my first thru hike and I just realized that my current tent is far too heavy. I have a High Peak South Col 4 season tent weighing in at 9 pounds. I wanted to know if there were a good, cheap solo tent out there-- the best tent for under, say, $100? Thank you all in advance for your suggestions. Also, the other tent is for sale if anyone is interested.

[HiKen2011]

Buy an 8x10 equinox tarp.

[swjohnsey]

Close to 100 bucks is Eureka Backcountry I, weighs around 3' 12" ready to go. Maybe find one used on eBay.

[flemdawg1]

I picked up this one from Sam's 3 years ago. 3.2lbs and closely resembles a MSR Hubba Hubba but with a single door. I used it on rainy and windy nights and it held up great. $80 on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Swiss-Gear-Swi...pr_product_top

[fredmugs]

Check out the gear for sale forum on here.

[IceAge]

ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr. I would sell you mine but I still like to sleep on the ground in the late fall/early winter.

You can find one for under $100 easily if you look around

[Jersey Tim]

A hundred bucks is kind of limiting if you're looking for a "real" tent, but doable if you're smart about bargain shopping: look into used gear, or models from previous years. In Atlanta, you're close to about four REIs; I'd suggest getting on their mailing list, because every so often they have a "garage sale" where they try to get rid of returned gear, old models and former rentals at fair discounts.

[KMACK]

I sent you a PM, I have one for sale.

[Blissful]

You'd probably be fine with a good tarp. That would be in your price range. Or maybe the Eureka spitfire.

[vamelungeon]

Eureka Spitfire 1

[blackbird04217]

I will third the Eureka Spitfire, it was what I used, and it held up wonderful! The only 'disadvantage' is the not free standing. However, this is extremely minor.

[daddytwosticks]

4th for the Eureka Spitfire one person tent. Great bang for the buck.

[Tipi Walter]

If I was totally broke and had to go out tonight I'd look at the Eureka tents. NEARLY totally broke, that is.

[Snake Farm]

I went with the Eureka Solitaire. Runs about $75-$90, though I have seen some for $60. Nice and compact at 2lbs 9oz, but there are many complaints about the poles breaking. I've set it up about 5 times and havent seen any issues.

I'd cast my vote for the spitfire though.

[harryfred]

I picked up this one from Sam's 3 years ago. 3.2lbs and closely resembles a MSR Hubba Hubba but with a single door. I used it on rainy and windy nights and it held up great. $80 on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Swiss-Gear-Swi...pr_product_top

I also was looking for a new tent and this seems to fit my criteria perfectly If it works out you sir have my thanks. I just ordered one.

[Grampie]

I went with the Eureka Solitaire. Runs about $75-$90, though I have seen some for $60. Nice and compact at 2lbs 9oz, but there are many complaints about the poles breaking. I've set it up about 5 times and havent seen any issues.

I'd cast my vote for the spitfire though.

Go with the Eureka Solitaire. Used one on 1/2 of my thru. Slept in it about 40 nights. Never had a problem with it.

[harryfred]

If I was totally broke and had to go out tonight I'd look at the Eureka tents. NEARLY totally broke, that is.

From what I have seen Eureka makes good tents. A little on the heavy and bulky side but very affordable. It is where I was gong to go but I ordered that Swiss Gear from Amazon. Still might sent it back and we are back to Eureka.

[sixguns01]

Close to 100 bucks is Eureka Backcountry I, weighs around 3' 12" ready to go. Maybe find one used on eBay.

+1 Eureka Backcountry 1. Chech eBay for deals as well. Sold my old one there a couple of months ago.

Also check out backpackinglight.com's Gear Swap forum. It has great deals and ultralight gear. I picked up a Gossamer Gear The One tent for $125. Usually goes for $300 and wighs 16oz. Hot damn that's a deal.

[Mongoose2]

Gabriel, go to campmor.com click on hotdeals and check out the 1 man tents. They have a spitfire (under100) as well as a Sierra Designs lightyear at 109. Both good tents. Good luck!

[Mongoose2]

Another option would be for you to head up to the colemen outlet store off I85 near commerce ga, and see if they have the Kraz 1 in stock. Very lightweight and solid tent. around $100.