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Sierra Designs Nomad 6-Person Tent

SKU: SDSNM6PTMFR: 40157522

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Spacious 6-person tent for family camping trips.
Freestanding design ensures easy and quick setup.
Durable backpacking tent withstands 3-season weather.
Lightweight tent at 12 lbs 13 oz for easy transport.
Excellent ventilation with 2 doors and 2 vestibules.
Enjoy 72" peak height in this Sierra Designs tent.

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Sierra Designs Nomad 4-Person Tent

SKU: SDSNM4PTMFR: 40157422

Lightweight backpacking tent; 9 lbs 15 oz packed.
Freestanding tent design ensures easy, fast setup.
Durable tent withstands 3-season weather conditions.
Spacious 4-person tent with 68.4 sq ft floor area.
Enhanced ventilation with 2 doors and 2 vestibules.
Compact tent packs small for hiking and camping.

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Nemo Hornet OSMO 2 Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

SKU: NMOHO2TNMFR: 811666036711

Ultralight backpacking tent; minimum weight 2 lbs 1 oz.
OSMO Ripstop offers superior weather resistance.
Compact backpacking tent packs to 12.5 x 7.5 x 3.5 in.
2-person tent with 2 doors and 2 vestibules.
Durable backpacking tent with a semi-freestanding design.
Excellent ventilation with no-see-um mesh canopy.

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Nemo Hornet OSMO 3 Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

SKU: NMOHO3TNMFR: 811666036728

Ultralight backpacking tent; min weight 2 lbs 13 oz.
Durable OSMO ripstop offers superior weather resistance.
Spacious 3-person tent with 39.7 sq. ft. floor area.
Compact backpacking tent packs to 17.5 x 8 x 3.5 in.
Easy setup with semi-freestanding design & Divvy Sack.
Excellent ventilation with mesh canopy for comfort.

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Nemo Hornet OSMO 1 Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

SKU: NMOHO1TNMFR: 811666036704

Ultralight backpacking tent; minimum weight 1 lb 13 oz.
Compact backpacking tent packs to 12.5 x 7.5 x 3 inches.
Durable OSMO ripstop offers superior weather resistance.
Easy setup with semi-freestanding design & Divvy Cube.
Excellent ventilation with no-see-um mesh canopy.
3-season backpacking tent with 20.6 sq. ft floor area.

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Backpacking Tent Capacity

When outfitting your next backpacking trip, it’s important to select the right size backpacking tent. Too big and you’ll be carrying unnecessary extra weight. Too small and you won’t sleep as well due to cramped sleeping arrangements.

Fortunately, modern tents come in a range of sizes to accommodate anything from a single backpacker to a group of eight or more.

Choosing the Ideal Tent Size

Most outdoor enthusiasts recommend selecting a backpacking rated for slightly more than the number of people in your group. A common method is to add two to any tent size. For example, if you have a family of four, look for a six-person tent.

Selecting a larger tent will give you more room for maneuvering and storing gear like backpacks without exposing them to the elements. If you have bad weather, you’ll be glad you have the extra room so you, your companions, and your gear can stay warm and dry.

Types of Backpacking Tents

Most backpacking tents are rated as either three-season or four-season. Three-season tents work well in most traditional environmental conditions like wind, rain, heat, and chill.

Four-season tents are designed a bit differently so they can handle the added stress of winter storms. Stronger seams, low profile designs, and more robust rain flys provide protection against snow load, hail, ice storms, and heavy winds.

Popular Frame and Pole Materials

You have plenty of choices when selecting the structural materials of your tent’s frame and poles. The most common materials are aluminum, fiberglass, carbon, and steel. Each offers a unique combination of strength, durability, and weight.

If you plan to hike long distances, it’s a good idea to select ultralight tent poles. Carbon and aluminum are great lightweight materials that won’t add a ton of weight to your pack.

Customer-Favorite Brands for Backpacking Tents

Shopping for a backpacking tent is like selecting a portable hotel room you’ll stay in for years to come. It’s important to invest in a reliable and comfortable tent that offers all of the features you care most about.

Many backpackers prefer brands like Big Agnes, Eureka, Marmot, Sierra Designs, and MSR for their well-built tents, confidence-inspiring warranties, and clever design elements.

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Backpacking Tent Capacity

Choosing the Ideal Tent Size

Types of Backpacking Tents

Popular Frame and Pole Materials

Customer-Favorite Brands for Backpacking Tents