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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Hilleberg Anjan 2 Light, airy, and remarkably strong, the Anjan is the quintessential 3 season tunnel tent. Price: $570.00	Big Agnes Slater UL1+ Derivied from the Fly Creek series of tents, the Slater give you that extra length you need. Price: $339.95
Equinox Globe Skimmer UL Tarp Average Review: 5.0 (2) Reviews Constructed from 1.1 oz water proof sil-nylon. Price: $65.95	Rab Survival Zone Lite Lightweight sleeping bag cover with low weight and pack size. Price: $134.95 Sale Price: $107.98
Hilleberg Staika The ultimate 4 season, free standing tent from Hilleberg. Price: $810.00	Hilleberg Akto Tent A spacious, ultralight, solo tent with true all season function Price: $465.00
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 1 Tent The Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 1 is one of the lightest free standing tents ever made. Price: $319.95	Vargo Outdoors Titanium Shephard Hook Stake 6 Pack Their titanium construction gives them unparalleled strength and shape retention while weighing just a third of an ounce. Price: $21.95
Hilleberg Rajd Tent A hybrid shelter that blends tarp and tent qualities into a simple, versatile ultralight package Price: $364.95	Hilleberg Jannu Tent Rarest of combinations – tremendously strong and exceptionally light. Price: $785.00
Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 2 Average Review: 5.0 (1) Reviews The Seedhouse 2 has been updated for 2012 bringing the weight down to 2lb. 10oz. Price: $339.95	Vargo Outdoors Titanium Nail Peg 6 pack It’s flat head and straight shaft won’t bend when pounded into even the hardest soil. Price: $22.95
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 2 Tent Average Review: 5.0 (1) Reviews The Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 2 is one of the lightest free standing 2 person tents ever made. Price: $369.95	Exped Dyneema Tent Cord Guylines developed by Exped, are ultralight and static with a tear force of 400 lbs/180 kg. Price: $24.95
Liberty Mountain Shepard's Hook Stake Classic stakes made from quality titanium. Price: $3.95	Rab Nylon Ground Cloth Keep sleeping pad and sleeping bag dry and clean Price: $19.95 Sale Price: $16.98
Exped Travel Hammock The perfect one person hammock to chill out in nature, while traveling or in your backyard. Price: $44.95	Terra Nova Carbon Fibre Peg Pack (pack of 6) Super lightweight Stakes Price: $24.95
Granite Gear Northern Lite Tarp You’ve heard of 4 season tents how about a 4 season tarp system? Price: $162.95	Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 Platinum Three season, free standing, ultralight backpacking tent. Price: $499.95

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