Shelters

Selecting a lightweight shelter requires careful consideration of the types of conditions you typically encounter in your backcountry travels.

Read our article on Ultralight Tents for additional information on shelter systems.

When selecting a lightweight shelters consider your backcountry skills and your tolerance for dealing with a variety of conditions ranging from wind, rain and snow, to bugs and heat. Tarps are typically the most affordable and the lightest shelters available, but also require some skill and foresight to use effectively in more challenging conditions. Lightweight tents and hybrid shelters are heavier and more expensive than tarps, but they tend to offer better protection from the elements and require less skill and experience for competent use.

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MSR Single Ground Hog Stake This sturdy aluminum tent stake is nearly indestructible. Price: $1.95	MSR Blizzard Stake - Single Holes in the stake enhance the freezing of snow and ice for more staying power. Price: $4.95
Easton 6" Tent Stakes lightweight, dependable aluminum tent stakes Price: $2.50	MSR Carbon-Core Stake Kit Lightest full strength stake. Price: $27.95
Terra Nova Carbon Fibre Peg Pack (pack of 6) Super lightweight Stakes Price: $24.95	Easton Kilo Tent The ultimate in ultra-light tent technology. Weighing less than one kilogram Price: $398.95
Terra Nova Dead Guys Made from very heavy duty PU coated nylon Price: $14.95 Sale Price: $9.98	Hilleberg Nallo 3 GT Tent Excel in any situation where the lightest possible tent is needed, but where true all season strength and reliability might be required. Price: $770.00
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 3 Three season, free standing, ultralight backpacking tent Price: $449.95	Easton Carbon Fiber Poles This 45" ultralight Carbon Fiber pole can subsutitute as your primary tent pole Price: $29.95
Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker Average Review: 5.0 (1) Reviews The newest hybrid double-wall shelter from Ron at Six Moon Designs. Price: $224.95	Hilleberg Staika The ultimate 4 season, free standing tent from Hilleberg. Price: $755.00
Black Diamond Firstlight Tent Feel confident that this alpine 4 season tent will hold up to what mother nature can throw at it. Price: $299.95	Terra Nova Titanium V Pegs With increased surface area for a minimal weight penalty, the Terra Nova Superlite Titanium 10g V Pegs (Set of 6) are great for critical load bearing points. Price: $29.95
Terra Nova Laser Ultra 1 Tent Average Review: 5.0 (1) Reviews With an incredibly low weight this model is ideal for adventure racers who are looking for the ultimate in low weight tents. Price: $699.95	Montbell Crescent 2 Tent These versatile hybrid single-pole shelters are designed to pack small, set up quickly, and relative to their weight provide a spacious backcountry hideout. Price: $278.95
MSR Nook Tent You get plenty of room without the weight in the new MSR Nook tent. Price: $399.95	Hyperlite Mountain Gear Echo II Ultralight Shelter System Perfect shelter for backpacking,climbing, cycling, etc. Price: $594.95
Big Agnes Blow Down Tent Anchors Snow and Sand Stakes. Fill with snow, sand or rock or wrap it around a tree trunk to stake out your tent. Price: $14.95	Hilleberg Jannu Tent Rarest of combinations – tremendously strong and exceptionally light. Price: $785.00

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