packing a top-notch tent is one of the best ways to increase comfort safety and enjoyment on backcountry trips ultralight is becoming the new standard for all backpackers so you don't have to sacrifice comfort space and durability for a compact and lightweight tent anymore keeping your backpacking tent.

Lightweight is extremely important it is one of the biggest items in your pack and therefore one of the biggest opportunities to save weight a light load will minimize the impact on your knees and your back you also want to enjoy your hike without the heavy moaning and groaning but when you're in the market for a new tent you'll quickly.

Find that there are a lot of options out there with a ton of specs to compare that's why we put together this list of the best ultralight backpacking tents on the market we've spent many hours researching dozens of tents to put together this list of the very best backpacking tents on the market in today's video we are taking a look at.

Some of the best ultralight backpacking tents that we believe are worthy of being carried on your next backpacking trip the Plex emmitt is a spacious tip for one person with enough room for your gear the tent is uniquely designed with a squared off peak giving the tent extra Headroom while pitching with just one 48.

Inch trekking pole or tent pole the Plex emmitt is constructed with Dyneema composite fabric which has a high strength to weight ratio the material is waterproof and doesn't stretch when wet this tent has fully enclosed 0.67 ounce per square yard insects screen the holes in the screen are super tiny even the smallest insects can knock it through.

The tent has storm doors which can be opened or closed independently leave one or two doors open on nice nights for breeze and great views or close both for 360 degree rain protection the overlapping doors are closed with custom-made metal hooks with a toggle at the center to keep them pinned a single closed door creates enough vestibule.

Space for storing a wet backpack or muddy shoes if you don't want to bring them into the tent the bathtub floor is made from one ounce per square yard a composite fabric this material weight is more than twice as thick as the canopy material and is more resistant to abrasion and punctures the bathtub floor is 38 inches wide at the center and.

Tapers to 28 inches at the head and foot the floor is seven and a half feet long providing plenty of space to stretch out with room for your gear beside you or at the ends of the floor there is a screen between the bathtub floor and the walls around the perimeter elastic cord keeps the bathtub floor elevated ensuring the screen slopes downwards away from the.

Bathtub any condensation will run down the walls and out through the downward sloping screen rather than onto the floor a rainbow zipper provides plenty of space to get in or out of the tent while also providing easy access to the vestibule area a mesh pocket is conveniently located near the door so it can be.

Accessed from inside or outside the tent line lock three adjusters are sewn to all tie out bright yellow Dyneema Zee line cord is cut and attached for you the tint rolls up to about six inches by 12 inches it is a loose fit and an included medium plus size stuff sack and the squared off peak is built in and rolls up with the tent so no disassembly.

Is required this is our Hornet elite backpacking series offered in a one and two-person model the Hornet elite is the ultralight tent of choice for extreme minimalist looking for the best and technical materials and design our newest version offers a generous amount of head space while top-shelf materials in hardware keep weight down to a.

Minimum 25 ounces for our 1p and 28 ounces for our toothy we start with an ultralight premium 10d coated nylon ripstop and a slim profile in our tub floor to shave ounces yet still keep you cozy and dry the seamless construction increases your tents longevity the no-see-um mesh canopy keeps condensation and bugs at bay and turns virtually.

Transparent at night for clear stargazing Hornet elites highly efficient full structure leverages DAC Featherlite poles for minimal weight a single hub intersection color-coded pole clip webbing allows for an intuitive lightning quick setup our patent-pending fly bar volumizing pole clip is a new addition to hornet elite.

Dramatically increasing interior head space by widening canopy mesh at the peak fly bars unique shape and flexible composition distributes fly tension evenly to eliminate any stress points triangulated reflective guy outs increase volume at the foot protecting sleeping bags from tent wall condensation our ultrafine 17 i'll on.

Ripstop fly is coated in a durable silicon water repellent offering some of the lightest most reliable weather protection possible large doors and vestibules offer easy access an ample gear coverage for each person for added livability corner deletes to volumizing clips connect to the fly expand the canopy outward we've also.

Added a small gear pocket for your essentials and light pockets so you can turn your headlamp into a tent lantern providing a pleasant glow through light diffusing fabric our Divi stuff sack allows you to split the weight with a hiking partner for those looking for a superior technical ultralight shelter our 25 ounce 1p and 28 ounce 2p or.

Natalie is truly the iconic choice for extreme minimalists the zouk 2 tent is perfect for backpackers seeking spacious comfort and excellent breathability all in a lightweight design at just one point nine seven kilograms four pounds six ounces it's significantly lighter than other leading tents of similar size making an easy to carry into the.

Backcountry this three season tent features a roomy floor plan that accommodates today's larger 63 centimeter or 25 inch mattresses and we gave the tent generous head and shoulder room making it feel more spacious than a traditional backpacking tent a full micro mesh canopy provides maximum breathability to keep you cool and.

Comfortable on warm weather adventures the mesh also allows for exceptional stargazing on summer nights whether you're in the Alpine or at a front country campout the rain fly is adaptable so you can roll it back partway to see the night sky outside the stay dry doors keep you dry when entering and exiting in wet weather and.

The vestibules provide ample storage for gear and packs inside large stuffed pockets gear locks and hang loops keep things like keys and lights organized so you can rest up in comfort for more productive days all MSR tents are easy to pitch but the zoic just might be the easiest thanks to its central hub and simple pole design and while it's light.

It's also durable the zoic features a 40 denier ripstop nylon rain fly and a 70 D nylon floor to ensure it stays weatherproof for many seasons we gave the zoic our new Xtreme shield coating this revolutionary formula lasts up to three times longer than standard waterproof coating when combined with precision stitched.

Seams the Xtreme shield coating ensures reliable long-lasting weather protection after your trip always completely dry your tent and store it uncompressed in a cool dry place to help prolong its life built with Emma SARS trusted quality the zoic series of tents introduces a new spacious geometry to Emma SARS lightweight backpacking line making it.

An excellent value for a broad range of adventures the hi route is an ultralight one-person shelter weighing in at only one pound 15 ounces for packed weight not only is this tent designed to be ultra lightweight it also has multiple tent configurations you can set it up as a full tent or as just a tarp set up is a breeze with color-coded clips and.

Buckles in the full tent configuration you end up moving to a 40 inch peak height but you also gain a full nylon mesh bug screen waterproof bathtub along with a gear closet vestibule with our offset pole construction you can see that we get vertical walls on either side let's leave no room for water to pool and also give you tons of livable.

Space on the inside of this tent for high winds the higher out does offer additional options for guylines and increased tension because the high route has no pole construction and space off the trekking poles we decided to go with the stuff sack so when it's time to pack up camp you just grab the tent stuff it inside the bag and start hiking our Fly.

Creek high volume platinum one into tents are made with the most technical lightweight fabric and construction available the lightweight polyester mesh tent body is highly breathable while the silicone treated nylon ripstop floor and fly are extremely lightweight with a 1200 millimeter waterproof coating with the DAC Featherlite NFL pole system and.

A durable hub pole design this has become the experience in serious backpackers tent the high volume architecture increases interior space without increasing weight giving you more room where you need it the vertical single door construction with a side zipper entry creates more usable space in the vestibule keeping gear dry and.

Allowing for dry entry the shape holding corner construction gives the floorplan a boxier roomier living space than before so you have room at your feet for gear or just a little more wiggle room these tents come ready to pitch with pre-cut guidelines and tensioners webbing and easy grip zippers three interior mesh.

Pockets and super light Jace takes the Fly Creek high volume one Platinum weighs one pound seven ounces on the trail while the Fly Creek high volume 2 platinum registers in at one pound 10 ounces trail weight both are also fast fly compatible which is the way to roll if you're heading out into a super warm weather or want more shelter than just a.

Tarp incredibly lightweight and technically design the Fly Creek high volume Platinum 10 offer the latest in fabric high-volume architecture and pole technology whether you're headed out on a solo multi-day hunt or just need a bug-out shelter for a day of fishing deep woods tributaries spike is a truly minimalist tent that will get you even.

Deeper into the backcountry single wall to shave way to just over a pound and packed down incredibly small spike offers the ultralight space and protection you need to go further and stay in the high country for as long as it takes to punch your tag Spike's 30d nylon ripstop fabric is coated on both sides with a premium silicone treatment.

For increased durability and offers the most reliable and technical waterproof protection so you can weather any storm a massive vestibule offers plenty of waterproof gear storage and opens wide to a unique pentagonal door for increased shoulder space and ease of entry sheltered ventilation at the head and foot greatly reduces condensation on.

This waterproof single walled tent Spike's no-see-um mesh pentagonal door further increases airflow for better temperature and condensation control while keeping bugs at bay 3 included struts with triangulated guy outs increased stability while also volumizing spikes tent door and foot end for increased space while your trekking.

Pole supports the peak to shave ounce a light pocket at the peak turns your headlamp into a tent lantern providing an useful glow through light diffusing fabric and for greater visibility especially at night spike is outfitted with horns highlights and reflective webbing and guy outs for minimalist backcountry hunters and.

Anglers spike sets the new standard and lightweight packable shelters so you can explore the why