looking for an ultralight tent

[everw]

Hi

I'm glad to join the forums.

I'm looking for an ultralight tent, under 2lbs.
My budget is around 300£.

The Sea to Summit Specialist Solo looks really light, however quite expensive (as it requires Footprint as well), and I was wondering if anyone here experienced it.

What tent would you recommend, under 2lbs?

Thank you.

 

[cdthiker]

I have been rocking an OR bivy with shoulder pole for years.
Three Layer goretex, over all pretty bullet proof. Has a dual door one layer is a bug net. so you can leave the front open but keep the bugs out. If the weather goes bad zip both layers shut good to go.

I have used it year round in rain, heat, deep snow. Solid. But small and not a true tent.

But it back down smaller then a Nalgene water bottle.

 

[everw]

Hi cdthiker,

Thanks a lot!

I actually prefer a tent, since
1. a place to store the backpack safely
2. I just like the privacy and bit of comfort that a tent offers.

I have been rocking an OR bivy with shoulder pole for years.
Three Layer goretex, over all pretty bullet proof. Has a dual door one layer is a bug net. so you can leave the front open but keep the bugs out. If the weather goes bad zip both layers shut good to go.

I have used it year round in rain, heat, deep snow. Solid. But small and not a true tent.

But it back down smaller then a Nalgene water bottle.

 

[Biker Eagle]

Look at Tarp Tents. They have several models under 2 lbs. Cost from $275 to $400 (U.S.)

 

[Leibbrand]

BA fly creek

 

[Cummins_expo]

Look at Tarp Tents. They have several models under 2 lbs. Cost from $275 to $400 (U.S.)

2nd Henry Shire Tarp Tents- I have the Double Rainbow and its awesome tent and sub 2lbs

 

[jacobconroy]

I've had one of these for a couple of years.

http://zpacks.com/shelter/hexamid_plus.shtml

The price is a little higher than your aim...but used ones can be found on the UL forums. It's well under 2 lbs (not counting a pole...I use one carbon fiber hiking pole) and the floor liner can be used for a poncho in really crappy weather. It's not my favorite UL tent (a little too cozy at 6 feet tall), but it's light enough that I keep it in my pack at all times for unexpected problems. Unless, that is, I'm intentionally going out overnight. In that case I take a larger, 2-person Cuben tent that is a little over 2 lbs (but very pricey).

In it's defense, I was caught over night in a serious storm with this tent. 50 mph winds in a canyon for 9 hours straight and woke up to horizontal sleet in the morning....the tent stayed up all night. I kept expecting it to collapse but it held true. Other people seem to like 'em as well.

 

[pibi64]

Take a look at the Nemo Hornet : http://www.nemoequipment.com/product/?p=Hornet%201P .

 

[SoDakSooner]

Bearpaw wilderness designs, luna series and some others in Cuben fiber are well under 2 lbs. Floorless, though. Hexatent is 22 ounces in Cuben. Throw in a sheet of tyvek for a ground cloth, ultra light. setup overall. You can add some screens(Optional) but obviously adds to the weight. Silnylon versions are a bit heavier, but add the option of being a hot tent.

Mine is a bit bigger, considered a 6 person(actually 4) 10' x 10' footprint, but with pole, stakes and screens right over 5 lbs, with stovejack.

His prices are pretty reasonable, althoug pricier . Even the tent shown in Cuben is just over 2 lbs. Mine, as you see it in Silnylon with all options at the time was around $650 US.