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    Im looking for a good one person backpacking tent for atleast three seasons any suggestions

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    Big agnes fly creek ul1

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    mine is a nemo OBI 1p There is a huge choice of good UL tents.
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    Also I don't mind if it's a little heavy if it has room in it I don't like those bicycle tents where you can't even sit up in it

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    If you want a reasonable tent for a reasonable price, the Eureka Spitfire might work. It was my first solo tent, about $100 and about 3 lbs. If you're willing to go to $200-$300. the choices get pretty vast. Henry Shire's tarptents are well made and light, without being overly expensive. If you're willing, a used tent would be pretty inexpensive. Not too hard to find online, or even on Whiteblaze.
    "Waning Gibbous" would be a great trail name.

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    I suggest one of these http://lightheartgear.com/ Maddog
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    Tarptent Moment...30 ounces...1 hoop pole....2 pegs....setup in less than 2 minutes....take-down in less than 2 minutes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rusty bumper View Post
    Tarptent Moment...30 ounces...1 hoop pole....2 pegs....setup in less than 2 minutes....take-down in less than 2 minutes.
    I own a contrail, but if I were to do it over it be a moment or notch, or a light heart solo wedge.

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    Are those tarp tents good for winter hiking

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    Im rolling with a Big Agnes UL2, im not a big guy, but it's big enough to roll over and read, etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rinosmoker View Post
    Are those tarp tents good for winter hiking
    Tarptents and the other recommendations are 3-season shelters that can be used in the winter, if the weather is mild. They aren't really designed for it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rusty bumper View Post
    Tarptent Moment...30 ounces...1 hoop pole....2 pegs....setup in less than 2 minutes....take-down in less than 2 minutes.
    Have many miles on my TT Moment. Great tent.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Thirsty DPD View Post
    Tarptent Moment...30 ounces...1 hoop pole....2 pegs....setup in less than 2 minutes....take-down in less than 2 minutes.
    Have many miles on my TT Moment. Great tent.
    I like my Tarptent Moment too!!!! Mine came to 32 oz after seam sealing and spotting the floor.

    The Moment is advertised to be a 4 season tent if you get the optional 2nd hoop pole (will add a few ounces). It would probably require extra lines and stakes too. As a winter tent it would not be very warm because it is vented all the way around.

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    I did harpers ferry to katahdin with big Agnes seedhouse sl 1. Was very happy with it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rinosmoker View Post
    Also I don't mind if it's a little heavy if it has room in it I don't like those bicycle tents where you can't even sit up in it
    Since weight is not a concern you should limit your selections to free-standing tents.

    Don't understand the "bicycle tents" comment. My cycling peeps carry freaking palaces.
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    That wasn't supposed to say bicycle it was supposed to be bivy darn auto correct

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    Like others here have mentioned, I also love my TarpTent Moment. Good amount of space for a reasonably light, extremely easy to pitch tent, but would not use it in the winter. I don't think it would stand up to any significant snow loads, even with the extra pole, and it would be draftier than I'd like.

    For what it's worth, I use a Snow Trekker in the winter, but it's not exactly light. Comfortable though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rinosmoker View Post
    That wasn't supposed to say bicycle it was supposed to be bivy darn auto correct
    That's awesome.......lol

    Seriously, if weight is not a primary concern, limit your choices to free-standing tents.
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    I have a Tarptent Rainbow (32 oz.) and a Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo (24 oz.). Both have plenty of room.
    I've winter camped around here in both with an inch or so of snow. It mostly slid off so it didn't create a load on the tent.
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