Three-Season Tents

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Recent Three-Season Tent Reviews

ALPS Mountaineering Mystique 2

Awesome, light weighted tent Awesome, light weighted tent Loved it during my backpack hiking to Humboldt peak, colorado Full review

Oztent RV-5

Reading the list of warranty exclusions on the website seems to indicate to me that the tent is actually not fit for purpose. Very poor stitching and webbing etc. is not hot cut or edge sealed The fabric is not breathable at all; the original Oz-Tent made from Australian woven poly/cotton Coredux canvas was very breathable and therefore comfortable in most weathers. It retails for a premium price and it is certainly quite expensive for the quality of the manufacture. As manufactured it is missing… Full review

Zpacks Solplex

The Solplex is the most functional and spacious tent at around 1 pound. It has been my #1 favorite piece of gear for several years and my treasured home for two thru-hikes, going on three. If you are seeking a truly ultralight but full-protection shelter, this is it. Conditions: I purchased my Solplex spring of 2016. I have slept in it over 100 nights and it has been in my pack the length of New Zealand’s Te Araroa, the Colorado Trail, and approximately 10 days on both the Appalachian and Florida… Full review

REI Half Dome 2

Terrible Quality Control. BAD RUNS IN NETTING THROUGHOUT TENT. Same situation with runs found on three different tents purchased "new" from store stock. Same problem but fewer runs on a 2017 model tent. I heard that returned defective tents were being returned to general merchandise stock. REI staff responded to situation with something between ignorance of the problem and indifference. Staff short-changed me on issuing a cash return. This review was posted on the REI website. They took it down… Full review

Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3

This tent is cool for backpacking, especially if you go with others who will share it and share the load. It is super easy to set up and take down, though a little difficult to fit everything back into the bag. However I would only buy this for the purpose of backpacking with others to share the load cause it is UL and so sort of fragile.   It is really well ventilated and the design is otherwise great.   Full review

LightHeart Gear SoLong 6

I was on my 82nd day of my thru hike of the Appalachian Trail when I had to leave the trail due to a death in the family. I will return to finish my hike on the Appalachian Trail after trail days in 2019 at mile marker 771. During this time, I learned more about my favourite pieces of gear starting with my tent, the LightHeart SoLong 6. This tent weighs 24oz supported by two 130cm trekking poles, has 10-inch bathtub base walls, two air vents on top of the tent, small and large vestibules with the… Full review

MSR Nook 2

A solid yet lightweight tent that is perfect for most forms of camping, especially wild or backcountry. Excellent protection against most forms of weather, even in the UK! I’ve owned this tent since 2013 and have used it for cycle touring, hiking, wild camping, and car camping in many types of weather and terrain in the UK. To summarise simply, this is a fantastic tent.  Setting it up is really straightforward. You don’t need instructions. All in all it takes me about 10 mins including all… Full review

Zpacks Duplex Tent

Bought this halfway into AT thru, changed my life. This product is a game-changer. I used a standard 1P lightweight tent for the first half of my 2016 AT thru, and because I was under budget I opted to acquire this tent for the second half. I LOVED IT! The extra space for a tiny fraction of the weight, the comfort knowing I'd always be dry in it, the ease of using my trekking poles all added to really a luxurious experience. While the first half of the AT I tended to sleep in shelters because I… Full review

Eureka! Timberline 2

This has been the simplest, roomiest, and toughest tent I've ever used. The frame can be set up under the fly allowing you to pitch a dry tent in the pouring rain. Finally, the fly, floor, and zips have survived the hard use by dog and children season after season, and it's still going strong. The price point is fair. The quality of tent is unbeatable and the weight of the tent is reasonable, particularly hunting or canoeing. The outfitter's edition (heavier zippers and flooring material) is a little… Full review