View Full Version : Looking for a good 2 person backpacking tent for a good price
JoshAuerbach
05-16-2012, 13:02
Doing Springer to Harper's Ferry with my fiance. We need a lightweight/compact tent that will fit both of us but are on a budget. Any suggestions?
goody5534
05-16-2012, 13:15
Cabelas XPG Ultralite... 2 or 3 person. My 2-person has worked well (waterproof-easy setup-somewhat lightweight)...
JoshAuerbach
05-16-2012, 13:26
Doesn't show the pack size or weight on their website. Any idea what those are?
JoshAuerbach
05-16-2012, 13:29
never mind found it! pretty light! nice thing is only one of us will have to carry it which will free up the other person for other gear. should be perfect. thanks so much!
goody5534
05-16-2012, 13:47
Could squeeze into 2-person... If you are not Big People but if you are then get the 3-person...
bwburgin1015
05-16-2012, 21:17
Would def go for a 3 man
Hiking Man
05-17-2012, 07:58
Lightheart gear duo.
Check it out.
http://www.golite.com/Eden-2-P888.aspx
Does it have to be a full blown tent? Many tarp tents will come in at under 4 pounds for two people. Just a suggestion.
Until next time...Be well.
snapper
Tipi Walter
05-17-2012, 12:54
I'd go with something from Campmor like Eureka, in fact, I think Eureka makes all the tents in the Cabela's catalog. Eureka is definitely not top of the line, but they are certainly better than Coleman/Ozark Trail and a lot cheaper than Mt Hardwear or North Face.
turtle fast
05-17-2012, 13:15
I think a lot of folks are missing the point here, he said cheap...I am in an agreement with Tipi here. Eurekas are well made and a step up from the Walmart junk and is reasonably priced around $100 to $150 depending what bells and whistles you want. I would check Campmor for deals on the tents...they have got good gear at reasonable prices...and no I do not work for them.
. . . .we need a lightweight/compact tent that will fit both of us but are on a budget. . . . What's your budget for a tent?
JoshAuerbach
05-17-2012, 13:37
http://www.backcountry.com/marmot-limelight-2-person-3-season-tent-w-footprint-and-gear-loft
This one is on sale from backcountry for $150. Anyone have any experience using it or hear anything good or bad? It seems pretty lightweight for the price and def a decent brand I can trust. What do you guys think?
Buffalo Skipper
05-17-2012, 13:38
http://www.golite.com/Eden-2-P888.aspx
What's your budget for a tent?
I would look at this tent from Golite:
http://www.golite.com/Shangri-La-2-Tent-P46826.aspx
It is more than 2 lbs less than the Eden-2, is 6 sq ft larger floor area, and costs more than $35 less. It is more tent for less money and weight.
JoshAuerbach
05-17-2012, 13:38
would like to spend less than 200 or around there
JoshAuerbach
05-17-2012, 13:41
The Shangri looks pretty roomy for such a light tent. It's between that and the Marmot limelite right now.
What's your budget for a tent?
+1
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would like to spend less than 200 or around there
Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight fits your specs. Campmor $180
Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight fits your specs. Campmor $180
Love this tent
holds up well and easy to use
but...
fits two people kind of tight
front entrance is a down side and Vestibule
is small
ideally a tent to be used by two people for an extended trip would have two side entrances(one for each person) and Vestibule for gear and footwear storage
that being said, I still use my clip flashlight that is 17 years old and been on a jaunt up the AT.
These days I use it with my girlfriend for 2-4 day hikes. I wouldn't use it for any longer than that if I didn't have to.
http://www.rei.com/product/794294/rei-half-dome-2-tent little heavy
better http://www.rei.com/product/794294/rei-half-dome-2-tent
http://www.rei.com/product/819973/kelty-salida-2-tent - only one door, but cheap.
http://store.eurekatent.com/spitfire-2-tent
Buffalo Skipper
05-17-2012, 14:41
The Shangri looks pretty roomy for such a light tent. It's between that and the Marmot limelite right now.
Josh, keep in mind that the Shangri-La is a single walled tent. It is important to familiarize yourself with this type of tent and know it's advantages and drawbacks. As a single walled tent, condensation could be an issue if you do not pitch it with good ventilation, especially with 2 of you in the tent.
A double walled tent will be less prone to condensation, but by it's nature, will have more material and will weigh more. Double walled tents also tend to be warmer (depending upon the specifics of the designs) by a few degrees.
Hope that gives you something to look into before you pull the trigger.
Josh, keep in mind that the Shangri-La is a single walled tent. It is important to familiarize yourself with this type of tent and know it's advantages and drawbacks. As a single walled tent, condensation could be an issue if you do not pitch it with good ventilation, especially with 2 of you in the tent.
A double walled tent will be less prone to condensation, but by it's nature, will have more material and will weigh more. Double walled tents also tend to be warmer (depending upon the specifics of the designs) by a few degrees.
Hope that gives you something to look into before you pull the trigger.
No floor/bathtub either.
MyName1sMud
05-17-2012, 15:23
I'm still a huge fan of my MH Meridian 2 person
Buffalo Skipper
05-17-2012, 15:29
No floor/bathtub either.
I was under the impression that it did. If you pull up the link, under "features" it indicates (last bullet point) :
Durable 3000mm waterproof polyurethane-coated nylon bathtub style floor
Cameldung
05-17-2012, 15:52
One of the best lightweight 2 person tents ever made. On sale for $260, slightly above your budget, but definitely worth looking at:
http://sixmoondesigns.com/bargin-bin/LD_Closeout.html
I was under the impression that it did. If you pull up the link, under "features" it indicates (last bullet point) :
Did they just change it? I could have sworn that previously the bath tub floor or inner net tent were optional accessories. Now it seems that the net tent is included. That makes it a really good deal, at least at the $162 sale price.