Nemo Equipment GoGo Ex Weighing 2.5 Pounds
You will appreciate the 20 square feet sleeping area plus additional 15 feet vestibule portion that makes up the Nemo Equipment GoGo EX tent for one sleeper. It only weighs 2.5 pounds, and folds up into a neat 7.5 inch by 7 inch package. This tent is rated as a three season tent, and it comes with a doormat that helps to keep the interior debris free. The intense green color is excellent for quick and easy notice, should you require rescue. The tent is waterproof, but keeping the rain fly handy is a good idea. The Nemo Equipment GoGo EX tent costs about $269, and is one of the most lightweight backpacking tents on the market.
Marmot EOS 1 Person Tent Weighs Three Pounds, Three Ounces
The versatile three season Marmot EOS is a one person tent that can travel as light as 2 pounds and 12 ounces--if you only bring along the fly, tent pole, and an optional footprint mat--or weigh as much as 3 pounds and 3 ounces, if you use the entire setup as intended. The sleeping portion measures 22.8 square feet, while a vestibule provides 6.5 square feet of storage area. When properly packed, your Marmot EOS one person tent measures 17.5 inches by 5.5 inches. A main feature that makes this one of the best backpacking tents is the interior mesh pocket, which helps to keep your valuables organized. This tent costs $225.
Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 Tent Weighs Three Pounds, Five Ounces
This inexpensive---the Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 Tent costs $150--one person, three season tent weighs 3.5 pounds, if you use the entire setup. If you only opt for bringing along the rain fly and using it together with the tent pole and an optional footprint for a makeshift camp, you reduce the weight to 2 pounds, 6 ounces. The sleeping area measures 17.4 square feet, and one vestibule of 5 square feet provides a small storage space for shoes and gear you want to keep nearby. This tent is waterproof.
As a seasoned backpacker, you want to bring along a mummy style sleeping bag that complements the tapered end of the tent for maximum comfort.
