Best backpacking tent.

Cista

I know this one has been beat to death and search yielded an overwhelming amount of information but....

I'm buying a new tent in the next few weeks as part of my sheep hunting prep and I'm looking for input- 3/4 season, weight under 6lbs., 2/3 person.

I've looked at the tipis as well as some serious 3 and 4 season mountaineering tents https://getawaychief.com/ultralight-backpacking-tent/ - both have their pros and cons.

Cost is a factor but not the biggest factor- I'm willing to pay for quality.

What are the rest of you using?

mercia_man

I have used Terra Nova and Hilleberg over many years Both have a good range of high quality lightweight tents suitable for 3/4 season use in Northern Europe. Expensive but worth it for serious use. I would personally avoid most US branded tents which have mesh inner tents - they may be cooler and better ventilated in summer but you need more protection from wind and rain in northern climes. I have personal experience of Terra Nova’s Solar range and Hilleberg’s Nallo range - there are various models and sizes for both - and can recommend them. If your budget doesn’t stretch, Terra Nova’s cheaper Wild Country models are worth considering.

chippyk

Hilleberg. But wisely on eBay and you’ll get your money back.
Have a look here https://tomsbiketrip.com/whats-the-best ... e-touring/

kingstongraham

Sheep hunting doesn't mean sheep hunting like that woman in the news the other week does it?

fac83ajc

I can't recommend my Nigor WickiUp 3 enough.

It weighs under 2kg, with the full size inner it's pretty palatial inside (well, in tent terms anyway), you can decide on a half size inner which reduces weight and gives a huge porch area. The build quality is excellent, takes 5 mins to put up and can deal with high winds etc very well.

Bad bits: The pole is quite chunky (but not heavy) and longer than some, so can be a pain to fit in bikepacking bags but wll go in panniers or a backpack fine. It's pretty expensive.

Hope that helps a bit.