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Best Camping Tent ?

October 20, 2011 8:07 AM PDT · Flag · 5 answers

Must be VERY quick setup. Not based on poles that you have to stick through loops...
Must have fly net.
Great if it can be blackout (stop the day light).
Intend to use it in summer or spring - so it can be thin
Money is no object

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Matt Maiser

Professional I

The North Face Tadpole 23 Tent - - Junction Orange/Nickel Grey

The North Face Tadpole 23 Bx - 2 Person Tent - in stock now. DECENT FEATURES of The North Face Tadpole 23 Bx - 2 Person Tent Lightweight, easy-to-use clip system Comprehensive color-coded pitch Fully taped, nylon bucket floor Convenient overhead p... read more...

As far as quick set up goes, this is going to be your best bet. Yes, it has poles, but it's tough to find a high quality tent like this that doesn't use poles. I can set it up in under 3 minutes I would say.
It's designed for two people, but it's as light as a lot of one person tents I have owned in the past.
Very high quality... I can't speak highly enough about this tent!

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Reply · Send thanks · posted 214 days ago · 2 people agree

1 points posted by Destinee Rice

North Face is a great company to consider for just about any outdoor needs that you may have. I don't have this tent but I do have a heavy winter jacket of theirs and it's phenomenally warm and well made. I would have no hesitation about recommending this tent, even though I have never used because they have such a great reputation.

Shelly Nelson

Professional III

QuickPitch Pop-Up 2-Man Tent by SpotBrands

The QuickPitch USA Pop-up Tent is a custom designed special fiberglass spring loaded tent which pops open in two seconds to create a quick and convenient two-person tent. It's something you just have to see to believe, if you haven't seen it alrea... read more...

I think this would be the right tent for you!!!!! It is spring loaded!!!!
It literally pops up! All you have to do is smash some stakes into the ground to hold it in place. Perfect for one or two people.
The only problem I see is that it's not really for backpacking or anything like that.... it doesn't fold up small enough for backpacking, it's like a disk shape.
This is as quick-pitching as a tent will get though.

Reply · Send thanks · posted 209 days ago

Tami Lynn

Professional II

NEMO: Tents including camping and mountaineering tents from NEMO

My boyfriend is way into camping and backpacking and stuff. He's totally an outdoorsman type guy. Anyways, he's been asking me to buy him one of these for Christmas this year, and I don't know if I will because they're pretty expensive, but they are supposed to be fantastic tents! YOu should look into it.

Reply · Send thanks · posted 213 days ago

Greg Yonkers

Specialist II

Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 2 - Two Person Tent

Trail Weight 2lb 14oz Packed Weight 3lb 6oz Footprint Weight 8oz Fast Fly Weight 2lb 2oz Packed Size 6.5"" x 16"" Floor Area 28sq ft Vestibule Area 8sq ft Head Height 43"" read more...

Great for backpacking. Ultralight. It is small on the inside though, so gotta be comfy with your backpacking partner.

Reply · Send thanks · posted 214 days ago

Sean Hill

Professional I

Marmot Limelight 2 Person Tent - Pale Pumpkin/Terra Cotta

The Limelight follows the "keep it simple" principle for quick set-up and weight-minimization while still camping in style. A roomy side vestibule keeps gear dry in wet weather. read more...

Alright man I know you said no poles, but this tent could not be easier to set up... it only involves 3 poles, and after you set it up once you will be able to do it in minutes flat..... like 2 or 3 minutes.
It doesn't have those awful tubes of fabric that you have to slide the poles through. You can see by the picture that it's more like a little loop that you slide the pole through. Very easy indeed.
It is very lightweight, and though I've never taken it backpacking I know that I could, considering how light it is.
It has a rain cover, too, although I wouldn't say it blocks sun very well. The whole thing is orange, so direct sunlight tends to light it up a bit... but isn't that part of the joy of camping? Waking up painfully early?
Another nice feature you get with a slightly more expensive tent like this is the stakes are made of a sturdy aluminum, not cheap plastic like some other cheapies I've owned.
All in all it's very sturdy... nice design makes the most out of the 3 poles.
Also has a 'vestibule'.
I definitely recommend this tent. I have gotten a lot of good use out of it and I'm sure you will too!

Reply · Send thanks · posted 214 days ago

1 points posted by Shahaf Bar-Geffen

Thank you for a very elaborated answer.

Voting Summary

1.	The North Face Tadpole 23 Tent - - Junction Ora...	42% agree
2.	QuickPitch Pop-Up 2-Man Tent by SpotBrands	14% agree
3.	Marmot Limelight 2 Person Tent - Pale Pumpkin/T...	14% agree
4.	NEMO: Tents including camping and mountaineerin...	14% agree
5.	Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 2 - Two Person Tent	14% agree