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Naturehike Jiling Lightweight Backpacking Tent - 1, 2 or 3 Person

Lightweight folding backpacking tent for 1, 2 or 3 people, ideal for hiking, trekking and mountaineering trips.

From £180.99
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Ultralight Pyramid Yurt Tent with Snow Skirt and Chimney Hole, 2-3 Person

Lightweight 2-3 person pyramid yurt tent with snow skirt and chimney jacket, built for four-season hiking and hot-tent camping.

£186.99
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Naturehike Cloud River Double-Layer Waterproof Tent - 2/3 Person

A double-layer waterproof tent for 2 or 3 people, with a large vestibule and ultralight build for camping.

From £168.99
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TAIJI2 Ultralight 2 Person Double Layer Tent with Free Floor Mat

Ultralight double-layer 2-person tent with windproof, rainproof construction and a free floor mat included.

From £218.99
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OneTigris Stella Lightweight Waterproof Backpacking Tent, 1 or 2 Person

Lightweight waterproof 1 or 2 person dome tent with quick-pitch poles, ideal for backpacking and hiking.

Only 2 left

From £181.99
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Taiji 2-Person Ultralight Tent, 15D Nylon Waterproof Camping Tent

Lightweight 15D nylon 2-person tent with aluminium poles, available in 3-season or 4-season builds for backpacking and hiking.

Only 4 left

From £284.99
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CloudUp UL Ultra Light Hiking Tent - Two Person Camping Tent

A lightweight two-person hiking tent with a porch area, nylon monosilicon fabric and a weight of about 1.38kg.

From £241.99
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Soomloom Lightweight Backpacking Tent for Trekking and Hiking

A lightweight, spacious backpacking tent for camping, hiking and mountaineering trips.

£136.99
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Northgaze 2.0 Pyramid Hot Tent with Snow Skirt and Chimney Hole

Lightweight one-pole pyramid tent with snow skirt and chimney hole, suitable for 2-3 people winter camping or trekking.

Only 2 left

£239.99
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Single Layer Pyramid Camping Tent - Lightweight Bushcraft Shelter for 1 or 2 Person

Lightweight single-layer pyramid tent for 1 or 2 people, supported by trekking poles, built for wild camping and bushcraft.

From £41.99
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ASTA GEAR FK 4 Ultralight Pyramid Camping Tent with Stove Jack and Snow Skirt

Ultralight pyramid tent with a stove burn area and snow skirt for cold-weather outdoor adventures.

From £83.99
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Tipi Rainfly Hot Tent 270cm - Lightweight Single Layer Camping Shelter

A lightweight 270cm tipi hot tent with single-layer ripstop polyester fabric, built for four-season camping, hunting and backpacking trips.

From £79.99
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Naturehike Opalus Tunnel Tent - Ultralight 3 Person Camping Tent

Lightweight 3-person tunnel tent in 20D nylon with 4000mm waterproofing, built for 4-season camping and hiking trips.

£409.99
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Ultralight One Person Tunnel Tent for Outdoor Camping and Survival

A compact, ultralight tunnel tent for one person, ideal for camping, hiking and outdoor survival.

From £99.99
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Taihang 2MAX 2-Person Tunnel Tent - Windproof Rainproof Backpacking Tent

Lightweight windproof tunnel tent for 2 people, ideal for hiking and backpacking trips.

Only 3 left

From £440.99
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Naturehike Opalus PRO GT Tunnel Tent - 2 or 3 Person Ultralight Camping Shelter

Ultralight waterproof tunnel tent from Naturehike, available in 2 or 3 person sizes for hiking and camping.

From £280.99
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Naturehike Mongar UL Ultralight Camping Tent - 1 or 2 Person Double Layer

Lightweight waterproof double-layer dome tent for 1 or 2 people, ideal for hiking and camping trips.

From £224.99
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Lightweight Waterproof 2 Person Backpacking Tent with Double Tarp, 15D

Lightweight waterproof 2 person trekking tent in 15D fabric, supplied with a double camping tarp.

£173.99
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Mongar UL Ultralight Double Layer Backpacking Tent, 1-2 Person

Lightweight double-layer backpacking tent for 1 or 2 people, packing down to a compact size for hiking and camping.

From £218.99
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2 Person Ultralight Camping Tent with Dual-Layer Door

Lightweight 2 person tent with dual-layer door, ideal for hiking and outdoor camping trips.

From £34.99
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Naturehike Mongar Pro Ultralight Double Layer Camping Tent, 1-3 Person

Lightweight double-layer waterproof tent in 20D nylon, available in 1, 2 or 3 person sizes for hiking and camping.

From £189.99
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Naturehike Taga Ultralight Backpacking Tent, 1-2 Person

Lightweight 1-2 person backpacking tent with PU4000mm waterproof rating and aluminium alloy poles, ideal for hiking and ultralight camping.

From £141.99
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Ultralight 1 Person Poleless Backpacking Tent - 15D Silicone Coated Nylon

Ultralight, waterproof 1-person poleless tent in 15D silicone coated nylon, built for backpacking and hiking trips.

£130.99
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Naturehike JILING PRO Ultralight 1-2 Person Backpacking Tent

Ultralight 20D nylon double-layer tent for 1-2 people, ideal for hiking, cycling and backpacking trips.

From £208.99
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Naturehike JILING 1-2 Person Ultralight 4-Season Camping Tent

Ultralight waterproof nylon tent for 1-3 people, built for 4-season hiking and camping.

From £180.99
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Single Person Tent with Waterproof Groundsheet - Ultralight Camping Shelter

Ultralight single person tent with waterproof oxford cloth base, aluminium poles and a breathable mesh inner, ideal for hiking and camping.

£62.99
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3F UL Gear Tai Chi 1 Person Ultralight Tent, 15D Silicon Coated

Ultralight 1-person tent in 15D silnylon with no-see-um mesh, available in 3-season and 4-season versions, weighing just 1700g.

From £197.99
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Archeos 3P Double Layer 4 Season Backpacking Tent with Snow Skirt

A double layer 3P backpacking tent with an aluminium alloy frame, waterproof fabrics and an optional snow skirt for 4 season use.

From £145.99
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Naturehike Tagar Ultralight 1-2 Person Hiking Tent

Ultralight 1.5-layer hiking tent in single or double sizes, made from 20D nylon for rain-proof outdoor camping.

From £206.99
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Naturehike Mongar UL Hiking Tent – 1 or 2 Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

Lightweight double-layer hiking tent for 1 or 2 people, suited to three-season backpacking and travel camping.

From £218.99
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Naturehike Star Trails EXT Lightweight 1 Person Trekking Tent

Lightweight 1 person trekking tent with entrance hall, air vent and compact storage size, ideal for 3-season hiking and camping.

From £220.99
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Giling PRO 4 Season Hiking Tent - Single or Double

Lightweight 4-season hiking tent available in single or double layout for backpacking and mountaineering.

From £337.99
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Naturehike Star Trail EXT Ultralight 1-2 Person Hiking Tent

Ultralight 10D nylon hiking tent with an extended design, available in 1 or 2 person sizes.

From £234.99
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3-4 Person Ultralight Camping Tent, Single Layer, UPF 30+ Anti-UV

Single layer 3-4 person camping tent with UPF 30+ anti-UV coating, suited to hiking, beach and fishing trips.

£832.99
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Naturehike Cloud Up Ultralight Backpacking Tent, 1-2 Person

Lightweight waterproof 1-2 person tent for backpacking and hiking, with aluminium pole and mesh ventilation.

From £189.99
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1 Person Ultralight Pyramid Tent - Rodless Trekking Pole Design

Ultralight 1-person pyramid tent with rodless, trekking-pole design, waterproof 210T flysheet, suitable for multi-season hiking and camping.

From £44.99
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Ultralight 2 Person Backpacking Tent with Sun Shield Door

Waterproof 2-person tent with dual layer door, sun shield and quick-pitch poles for hiking and backpacking.

£49.99
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Mongar Pro Ultralight 1-2 Person Backpacking Tent, 20D Nylon Double Layer

Ultralight double-layer 20D nylon tent for 1-2 people, waterproof and built for 3-season backpacking trips.

From £189.99
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Qingkong 4 Person Ultralight Double Layer Camping Tent

A lightweight double layer 4-person tent with aluminium alloy poles, available in 15D or 210T fabric for 3 or 4 season use.

From £316.99
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Naturehike Star Trails EXT Ultralight Backpacking Tent, 1-2 Person

Ultralight 3-season backpacking tent for 1 or 2 people, made from 10D nylon with a compact packed weight from about 0.87kg.

From £219.99
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2 Person Ultralight Waterproof Backpacking Tent with Free Mat

Ultralight double layer 2 person tent with waterproof fly, aluminium poles and a free sleeping mat included.

£132.99
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Naturehike Double Layer Ultralight Backpacking Tent - 1 or 2 Person

Lightweight double-layer 10D nylon backpacking tent with aluminium poles, available in 1 or 2 person sizes.

Only 1 left

From £206.99
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Ultralight One Person Tent - Two Layer Outdoor Camping Survival Tent

An ultralight two-layer tent designed for one person, ideal for camping, hiking and outdoor survival use.

From £105.99
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Ultralight Single Person Tent - Double Layer 15D Silicone Coated, Pole-Free

Ultralight double layer single person tent in 15D silicone coated fabric, weighing about 800g, pitched without dedicated poles.

£98.99
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Naturehike Mongar UL Ultralight Tent - 1-2 Person Double Layer Backpacking Tent

Ultralight double-layer 15D nylon tent for 1 or 2 people, ideal for hiking, backpacking and cycling trips.

From £269.99
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Naturehike Star Trail EXT Double Hiking Tent

Lightweight double hiking tent with a 1.89m² internal area and 0.89kg packed weight, ideal for backpacking trips.

From £230.99
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Naturehike Cloud Up Ultralight Double Layer Backpacking Tent - 1, 2 or 3 Person

Lightweight double-layer waterproof tent for hiking and backpacking, available in 1, 2 and 3 person sizes.

From £117.99
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1 Person Pyramid Hot Tent with Chimney Window, Ultralight Bushcraft Teepee

A 1 person pyramid hot tent with a chimney window, built for ultralight bushcraft and cold-weather camping.

From £101.99

What a backpacking tent is

A backpacking tent is one you carry, with everything else, for several days at a time: from one camp to the next on a long-distance path, a trek through the hills, or a few nights in a row away from the car. That changes what matters. It has to be light enough to carry all day, pack small enough to fit inside or on your rucksack, and stand up to whatever weather comes on the third night, not just the first. For a single night out on a walk, see hiking tents.

Double layer, tunnel, pyramid or hot tent

  • Ultralight double-layer tents are the biggest group here, mostly for one or two people. See double layer tents.
  • Tunnel tents give a lot of room for their weight, and need pegging out to stand. See tunnel tents.
  • Pyramid tents stand on one pole, often a walking pole, which saves carrying tent poles. See pyramid tents.
  • Hot tents for backpacking take a small stove for winter treks. See hot tents with a stove jack.

Pack weight over several days

The tent is one of the three heaviest things in most rucksacks, with the sleeping bag and the mat. The lightest tents here weigh under a kilo: the single person tent with a waterproof groundsheet is about 690g. Many two-person tents come in under 2kg, such as the Mongar UL at about 1.67kg packed, and it packs to 15 by 41cm. Check whether a weight is the "minimum", which leaves out pegs and bag, or the packed weight.

Fabric and what the D means

Most of these tents are nylon or polyester marked 10D, 15D or 20D. The D is denier, the thickness of the yarn: a lower number is lighter, a higher one tougher. A silicone coating, called silnylon, sheds water and saves weight.

What the waterproof rating means on a backpacking tent

The rating in millimetres, the hydrostatic head, is the height of a column of water the fabric holds back before it leaks, tested to BS EN ISO 811. About 1,000mm is the lowest rating usually called waterproof, most lightweight flysheets are 1,500mm to 3,000mm, and more is worth having for long wet trips or a backpacking tent left up for days. The groundsheet is often rated higher, because you kneel and lie on it. Taped seams matter as much as the number. Shop by rating: to 2,000mm, to 3,000mm and 5,000mm and over.

Questions people ask about backpacking tents

Which backpacking tents are for winter?

A 4-season tent: stronger poles, and a snow skirt round the bottom of the flysheet to stop wind and snow blowing underneath. See 4-season tents, and hot tents with a stove jack for tents that take a stove. Never take a barbecue or a stove without a flue into a tent: carbon monoxide kills. With a hot tent, use its own kind of stove and a carbon monoxide alarm.

Is a 1-person or 2-person tent better for backpacking alone?

A 1-person tent is lighter. A 2-person tent weighs a little more and gives room for your rucksack inside on a wet night. See 1-man and 2-man tents.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when that tent usually arrives, so check it before ordering for a set date.

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