Comparing Backpacking Tents
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Price | $538.92 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | $560 List | $465.99 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | Check Price at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | $499.95 at REI Compare at 3 sellers |
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Pros | Lightweight, impressive lateral headroom, large doors, massive overhead pocket | Lightweight, high peak height, excellent storage pockets, detachable kickstand vents | Two large double doors, good headroom, excellent balance of interior space and weight | Highly adaptable, double doors, unique features | Massive storage pockets, sturdy vestibule shape, dual-tone privacy mesh |
Cons | Smaller vestibules, tapered footprint reduces interior space | Expensive, shorter length, thin rainfly | Expensive, delicate materials | Expensive, average dimensions | Comparatively narrow, expensive, difficult to get into stuff sack |
Bottom Line | A comfortable, lightweight tent for up to three people, great for a weekend or a week | With two large side doors and plenty of headroom, this lightweight tent is a great balance between comfort and weight | This tent balances the key aspects of a backpacking tent and performs admirably in all of our metrics | A tent with a ton of flexibility for hikers who want one shelter to do it all | This tent is an exceptional balance between weight and comfort features with one of the best shapes around |
Rating Categories | Big Agnes Copper Sp... | SlingFin Portal 2 | Big Agnes Copper Sp... | Sea to Summit Telos... | NEMO Dragonfly Osmo 2 |
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Specs | Big Agnes Copper Sp... | SlingFin Portal 2 | Big Agnes Copper Sp... | Sea to Summit Telos... | NEMO Dragonfly Osmo 2 |
Measured Total Packaged Weight | 3.81 | 3.34 | 2.99 | 3.67 | 3.40 |
Measured Floor Area., sq ft | 39.20 | 27.74 | 26.21 | 28.00 | 25.63 |
Interior Floor Area to Weight Ratio, sq ft per pound | 10.29 | 8.31 | 8.77 | 7.63 | 7.54 |
Measured Headroom Area, sq ft | 25.04 | 13.24 | 12.72 | Not measured | 13.16 |
Interior Headroom Area to Weight Ratio, sq ft per pound | 6.57 | 3.96 | 4.25 | Not measured | 3.87 |
Packed Size (length x diameter) | 20.5 x 6 in | 14.5 x 6 in | 20 x 6 in | 18.9 x 5.1 in | 18 x (5 x 5) in |
Dimensions (length x width x peak height) | 89 x 68/59 x 43 in | 85.6 x 51/42 x 44 in | 85 x 50/39 x 40 in | 84.5 x 53/43 x 43.5 in | 88 x 50/45 x 41 in |
Vestibule Area | 18 sq ft | 8.4 + 8.4 sq ft | 18 sq ft | 19.5 sq ft | 10 sq ft |
Peak Height | 43 in | 44 in | 40 in | 43.5 in | 41 in |
Number of Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Number of Poles | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Pole Diameter | 8.7 mm | 8.7/9.3mm | 8.7 mm | 8.5/9 mm | 8.7 mm |
Pole Material | DAC Featherlite NFL | DAC Featherlite NFL | DAC Featherlite NFL | Aluminium DAC TH72M | DAC Featherlite |
Number of Pockets | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Guy Points | 4 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Gear Loft | No | No | No | Sold separately | Yes |
Rain Fly Material | Proprietary patterned random rip-stop nylon with 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating | 10D nylon 66 ripstop Sil | 15D 1200mm silicone nylon ripStop | 15D ripstop nylon | 0D OSMO ripstop |
Inner Tent Material | Proprietary patterned random rip-stop nylon with 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating | 15D nylon mesh | Body: 10D polyester mesh, Floor: 20D nylon ripStop | 15D polyester mesh | 10D nylon ripstop |
Type | Two door freestanding | Two door freestanding | Two door freestanding | Two door freestanding | Two door freestanding |
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