Bikepacking Tents

One of TarpTent’s lightest two-person tents, the Double Rainbow Li, was recently updated with a more durable floor, shorter pole segments, and an improved tensioning system. Find everything you need to know about the 2025 TarpTent Double Rainbow Li here…

Released earlier this year, the MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack Tents build on the classic Hubba Hubba series but cater to bikepackers with its integrated handlebar stuff sack, shorter pole segments, an interior clothesline, and other clever features. Find Miles’ review of the MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack 2-Person Tent after several bikepacking trips plus Neil’s video review of the 1-Person version here…

The new Durston X-Dome 1+ Tent is freestanding, weighs just over two pounds, and claims to be more stormworthy and functional than other tents in its weight class. Find everything you need to know here…

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…