The Marmot Limelight Tent: 4-Person 3-Season is a protective, functional, and ventilated option that is well-suited for 3-season use, ideally for 2-3 people with gear. Despite not having enough room for four people to fit with all of their gear inside, the tent provides ample room for 2 or 3 people and all of their gear, in addition to headroom to give vertical clearance. This tent is a good choice for those who need a waterproof, wind proof, and breathable tent for almost the entire year.
The Marmot Tungsten Tent: 1-Person 3-Season is a convenient, waterproof, and functional tent that is well-suited for those who want ample space. Despite not being the lightest on the market, it is still a reasonable weight for a solo backpacking trip. The tent is easy to set-up, protects against inclement weather, and has plenty of pockets.
The Kelty Grand Mesa 2 Tent: 2-Person 3-Season is a easy-to-set-up, durable, and weather protective tent that is well-suited for 1-2 people for 3-season use. Despite being a little snug for two people and being a little heavy for a lightweight backpacking trip, this is a great choice due to the ventilation, high-quality construction, and protection offered. This is a great tent for one person who doesn’t mind the extra weight, or for two people who don’t mind sleeping in a snug layout.
The ALPS Mountaineering Morada 4 Tent: 4-Person 3-Season is a durable, comfortable, and easy-to-use tent that is well-suited for 3-4 people during camping trips. Despite not being the lightest weight and holding some moisture in hot weather, this is a good option for those who want a protective tent that feels roomy inside. Even though it doesn’t have the most square footage for a 4-person, the higher cross pole makes it seem like there’s more headroom, and makes leaving and entering the tent easy.
The Mountain Hardwear Optic 2.5 Tent: 2-Person 3-Season is a durable, roomy, and protective option, that is well-suited for shorter backpacking trips or car-camping excursions. Despite being a little heavy for extended backpacking trips, the easy set-up, nice features, and ample inside space make this a great choice for various two-person adventures.
The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 Tent: 3-Person 3-Season is a spacious, weather-protective, and lightweight option that is best for two or three people on any type of outdoor trip. The lighter weight for being such a protective and roomy tent makes this a great option for backpackers. Despite the inner dimensions being a bit small for 3 people, the adjustability of using canopy-only mode, big vestibules, and tall height of the tent allows for a spacious feel, making this a good option for two or three travelers.
The Big Agnes Big House Deluxe Tent (4-Person 3-Season) is a spacious shelter that feels luxurious when you are inside, with good headroom, lots of internal storage, and the option to add on many of Big Agnes’ signature extra features. This tent offers plenty of space for four people and gear, especially when the vestibule is added, but some of the design features don’t quite work, like the zipper-guards placed on the inside of the tent, allowing rain to seep through, and the lack of a fully mesh back door. Even so, this tent offers good ventilation and good protection from poor weather with its highly waterproof and quality fabric, and has a simple setup and a well-loved storage bag.
The Marmot Limestone Tent: 6-Person 3-Season is a durable, sturdy, waterproof, and spacious option that is suited for almost any weather conditions. The visibility, weatherproofing, and easy set-up make this a good choice for camping backpacking, while the tent may be too small for 6 people with ample gear.
The Mountain Hardwear Optic 3.5 Tent: 3-Person 3-Season is a weather-resistant, functional, easy-to-set-up, and packable tent, that is best suited for 3 adults comfortably. The two doors on the one side mean you have to crawl over someone to get out, but they provide an expansive view. Despite the weight, the easy transportation, big vestibules, and ample storage space make this a great option for shorter backpacking trips.
The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 2-Person 3-Season tent is very lightweight and easy to pack. It has enough headroom to change clothes while sitting up, though space may be a little tight for two large people. The tent is easy to set up and holds up in wind and rain. Due to its ultralight construction, the fabric, zippers and poles need to be treated carefully to avoid damaging them.