Bikepacking Tents

A well-designed tent can mean the difference between a comfortable night out under the stars and a frustrating experience. After using the SlingFin Portal 1 on a handful of trips over the last few months, Neil found it to be a cozy home away from home with a few unique features that set it apart from other one-person tents. Find his SlingFin Portal 1 Tent Review here…

The Big Sky International Revolution 1.5P Tent weighs just over three pounds, has a little more room than a typical one-person tent, and uses an exoskeleton design that’s freestanding and quick to pitch in all types of weather. We’ve been testing the bikepacking version for nearly two years to see how it stands up next to our other favorite tents. Find Miles’ long-term review here…

The new Zpacks Duplex Lite Tent claims to be the lightest fully enclosed two-person tent in the world, weighing just over 400 grams without sacrificing rain and bug protection. Check it out here…

Building on the popular Hubba Hubba lineup, the new MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack tents feature several bikepacking-specific features, such as a handlebar stuff sack, shorter pole segments, an interior clothesline, and more. Find everything you need to know here…

While on the hunt for a tent spacious enough to fit plush double sleeping pads, Miles and Emily turned to the MSR FreeLite earlier this summer and have been using it exclusively ever since. Dig into Miles’ MSR FreeLite 3-Person Tent Review after countless nights out between Idaho and the Pacific Northwest here…

The new Zpacks Offset Solo Tent combines a Dyneema construction and minimal design with what they claim is the roomiest interior in its class. Best of all, it weighs in at just over one pound. Check out all the details here…

Just released, the Durston X-Mid Pro 2+ uses the same design as the standard version but adds head room and width for more interior space. Find photos and specs here…

When bikepacking, your sleeping quarters are nearly as vital as your bike. After all, you often spend more time in your shelter than you do pedaling. In this review, Neil delves into pyramid shelters and, specifically, what sets the Mountain Laurel Designs DuoMid XL apart as an excellent option for two people. Read it here…

Just released, the new Gossamer Gear DCF Whisper is a floorless trekking-pole-style shelter that’s made from ultralight Dyneema composite fabric and weighs in at just 9.8 ounces. Check it out here…

Constructed from Challenge Sailcloth’s new UltraTNT fabric, which promises to be lightweight, waterproof, and non-absorbing, Tarptent just announced three fresh tent options for folks looking to cut down on excess weight. Check out the Tarptent Scarp 1 Ultra, Double Rainbow DW Ultra, and Stratospire Ultra here…

Weighing less than three pounds and with enough room for three people, the new Tarptent Triple Rainbow DW is a three-season double-walled tent that’s packed full of handy features. Check it out here…

The Durston X-Mid Pro 2 is a two-person trekking-pole-style shelter that’s made from Dyneema composite, weighs just over a pound, and doesn’t skimp on key features. Miles and Emily have been busy testing one for the better part of a year to see how it stands up to bikepacking and as a temporary home while traveling abroad. Find Miles’ long-term review here…