Eureka Timberline 2
Eureka Timberline 2 is one of the top-rated tents at backpacker.com and is also listed as the best reviewed "Budget A-frame backpacking tent" at consumer search.com. This tent is inexpensive but has all the quality features campers are looking for such as sturdy construction, weather resistance, ease of setup and a lifetime warranty. Additional features include two hooded windows, a breathable nylon canopy, two mesh pockets and shock-corded poles plus clips.
Eureka Factory Outlet
625 Conklin Rd.
Binghamton, NY 13903
800-572-8822
eurekatent.com
GoLite Valhalla 2+
GoLite Valhalla 2+ is an all-condition weatherproof tent that excels year-round, including on winter camping trips. Backpacker.com reviewed this tent for its Gear Guide 2009 and called it the "All-Conditions Champ." It features two side vents with reflective guy-lines, eight internal mesh pockets and a breathable ripstop inner wall fabric. It earns high marks for its toughness, stability, ventilation and roominess. It is also lightweight yet easily deflects wind and snow.
REI (GoLite Dealer)
9801 Rhode Island Ave.
College Park, MD 20740
301-982-9681
golite.com
Nemo Losi 3P
In its Gear Guide 2009, Backpacker Magazine tested Nemo Losi 3P and named it the best all-around three person tent. This backpacking tent gained positive reviews for its durability and weather resistance. As of March 2010, consumersearch.com lists Nemo Losi 3P as the "Best Backpacking Tent," with praises for its features like tall ceiling height, excellent internal organization, two doors, vestibules and lifetime warranty. The Nemo Losi 3P is also easy to assemble and withstands extreme weather such as heavy wind and rain.
Nemo
100 Factory St.
Nashua, NH 03060
800-997-9301
nemoequipment.com
