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    A well designed, high-quality tent is not only more enjoyable to camp in over extended periods of time but it may also save your life if you are a hardcore backcountry camper. Below we have put together several reviews from brands who know how to manufacture quality tents. Sierra Designs, Mountain Hardwear, The North Face, Marmot, MSR and Mountain Smith to name a few. Have a read and backcountry camper. Below we have put together several reviews from brands who know how to manufacture quality tents. Sierra Designs, Mountain Hardwear, The North Face, Nemo, Big Agnes, Therm-A-Rest, Marmot, MSR and Mountain Smith to name a few. Have a read and backcountry camper. Have a read and tell us what you think.


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    TENTS  Price SLEEPS WEIGHT DOORS VESTIBULES FLOOR AREA RATING
    MSR FREELIGHT 2 TENT $559 2 1140g 1 1 29sq ft 8.5/10
    SIERRA DESIGNS METEOR LITE 3 $459 3 1790g 2 2 41sq ft 9.5/10
    MARMOT BOLT UL 3P TENT $669 3 1400g 1 1 38sq ft 8.5/10
    NEMO HORNET ULTRALIGHT 2P $499 2 1080g 2 2 28sq ft 9/10
    MSR MUTHA HUBB NX 3 TENT $549 3 2380g 2 1 39sq ft 9/10
    BIG AGNES TIGER WALL 2 PLATINUM $599 2 1002g 2 2 28sq ft 9.5/10
    THERMAREST TRANQUILITY 6 $780 6 7850g 2 1 66sq ft 8.5/10
    SIERRA DESIGNS SWEET SUITE 3 $670 3 1680g 2 2 40sq ft 9/10
    MSR HUBBA TOUR 2 TENT $750 2 2380g 2 1 31sq ft 9/10
    MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR PATHFINDER 2 $520 2 1989g 2 2 29sq ft 8.5/10
    SIERRA DESIGNS SWEET SUITE 2 $467 2 1450g 2 2 29sq ft 9.5/10
    SIERRA DESIGNS CONVERT 2 $642 2 2350g 1 1 30sq ft 9/10
    MSR ACCESS 2 $665 2 1640g 2 2 29sq ft 8.5/10
    MSR REMOTE 2 $905 2 2950g 2 1 33sq ft 9/10
    SIERRA DESIGNS FLASH 3FL $490 3 1870g 2 2 41sq ft 9/10
    SIERRA DESIGNS CLIP FLASHLIGHT 2 $320 2 1530g 1 1 30sq ft 8.5/10
    MSR MUTHA HUBBA $515 3 2260g 2 2 39sq ft 9/10
    BIG AGNES FLY CREEK 2 PLATINUM $780 2 907g 1 1 28sq ft 9/10
    THE NORTH FACE 02 $380 2 1020g 1 1 25sq ft 8/10
    MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR GHOST UL 2 $600 2 1160g 1 1 27sq ft 8/10
    MSR ELIXIR 3 $285 3 3100g 2 2 39sq ft 8.5/10
    BIG AGNES SLATER UL 2 $389 2 1162g 1 1 37sq ft 8/10
    THE NORTH FACE TRIARCH 1 $329 1 1280g 1 1 17sq ft 8.5/10
    MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR OPTIC 2.5 $240 2 2800g 2 2 37sq ft 9/10
    THE NORTH FACE TALUS 3 $249 3 2750g 2 2 39 sq ft 8.5/10
    MARMOT EOS 1P $249 1 1114g 1 1 21 sq ft 7/10
    MOUNTAIN HADWEAR SUPERMEGA UL 2 $475 2 980g 1 1 27 sq ft 7.5/10
    SIERRA DESIGNS LIGHTNING 2 UL $359 2 1560g 1 2 30 sq ft 9.5/10
    MSR NOOK $399 2 1590g 1 1 28sq ft 8.5/10
    SIERRA DESIGNS MOJO 3 $499 3 1580g 1 1 40sq ft 7.5/10
    MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR SKYLEDGE 3 $580 3 1940g 2 2 36sq ft 9/10
    MARMOT PULSAR 2P $349 2 1800g 1 2 28sq ft 8/10
    THE NORTH FACE PHOENIX 3 $389 3 1970g 2 2 41sq ft 7.5/10
    MSR CARBON REFLEX 3 $635 3 1904g 2 2 41sq ft 9/10
    SIERRA DESIGNS LIGHTENING HT 4 $459 4 3150g 2 2 57sq ft 8.5/10
    Mountain SMITH MORRISON 2 $179 2 2126g 2 2 35sq ft 8/10
    The North Face ROCK 32 $229 3 2900g 2 2 43sq ft 8.5/10


    MSR Freelite 2 Ultralight Backpacking TentMSR FREELITE 2 ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING TENT
    Date: June 10th 2019
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: MSR

    Read the full review here.


    Sierra Designs Meteor Lite 3 Tent Gear of the Year AwardSIERRA DESIGNS METEOR LITE 3 TENT
    Date: May 8th 2020
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Sierra Designs

    Read the full review here.


    Marmot Bolt UL 3P TentMARMOT BOLT UL 3P TENT
    Date: Sept 19th 2019
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Marmot

    Read the full review here.


    Nemo Hornet Ultralight 2P TentNEMO HORNET ULTRALIGHT 2P TENT
    Date: Aug 17th 2019
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Nemo Equipment

    Read the full review here.


    MSR Mutha Hubba NX 3 TentMSR MUTHA HUBBA NX 3 TENT
    Date: July 9th 2019
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: MSR

    Read the full review here.


    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent Gear Of The Year Award BIG AGNES TIGER WALL 2 PLATINUM TENT
    Date: May 13th 2019
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Big Agnes

    Read the full review here.


    Sierra Designs Sweet Suite 3 Tent SIERRA DESIGNS SWEET SUITE 3 TENT
    Date: May 5th 2019
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Sierra Designs

    Read the full review here.


    Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 6 TentTHERM-A-REST TRANQUILITY 6 TENT
    Date: Aug 27th 2018
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Therm-a-Rest

    Read the full review here.


    MSR Hubba Tour 2 TentMSR HUBBA TOUR 2 TENT
    Date: July 27th 2018
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: MSR

    Read the full review here.


    Mountain Hardwear Pathfinder 2 TentMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR PATHFINDER 2 TENT
    Date: May 23rd 2018
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

    Read the full review here.


    Sierra Designs Sweet Suite Tent Gear of the YearSIERRA DESIGNS SWEET SUITE 2 TENT
    Date: Mar 5th 2018
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Sierra Designs

    Read the full review here.


    Sierra Designs Convert 2 Tent SIERRA DESIGNS CONVERT 2 TENT
    Date: Feb 5th 2018
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Sierra Designs

    Read the full review here.


    MSR Access 2 TentMSR ACCESS 2 4 SEASON TENT
    Date: Nov 29th 2017
    Reviewer: Tom
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: MSR

    Read the full review here.


    MSR Remote 2 TentGear of the Year 2018MSR REMOTE 2 4 SEASON TENT
    Date: Oct 25th 2017
    Reviewer: Tom
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: MSR

    Read the full review here.


    Sierra Designs Flash 3FL Tent Backcountry Skiing Gear of the yearSIERRA DESIGNS FLASH 3FL TENT
    Date: May 8th 2017
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Sierra Designs

    Read the full review and watch the video here.


    Sierra Design Clip Flashlight 2 Tent SIERRA DESIGNS CLIP FLASHLIGHT 2 TENT
    Date: April 23rd 2017
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Sierra Designs

    Read the full review here.


    MSR Mutha Hubba NX 3-Person TentMSR MUTHA HUBBA NX 3-PERSON TENT
    Date: Sept 29th 2016
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: MSR

    Read the full review here.


    Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 Platinum TentBig Agnes Fly Creek 2 Platinum TentBIG AGNES FLY CREEK PLATINUM TENT
    Date: May 2nd 2016
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Big Agnes

    Read the full review here.


    Mountain Hardwear Ghost UL 2 TentTHE NORTH FACE 02 TENT
    Date: April 29th 2016
    Reviewer: Erin
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: The North Face

    Read the full review here.


    Mountain Hardwear Ghost UL 2 TentMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR GHOST UL 2 TENT
    Date: April 27th 2016
    Reviewer: Heather
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

    Read the full review here.


    MSR elixir 3 TentMSR ELIXIR 3 TENT
    Date: Oct 21st 2015
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: MSR

    Read the full review here.


    Big Agnes Slater UL 2 Tent BIG AGNES SLATER UL 2 TENT
    Date: July 17th 2015
    Reviewer: Bradley
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Big Agnes

    Read the full review here.


    The North Face Triarch 1 Tent THE NORTH FACE TRIARCH TENT
    Date: June 29th 2015
    Reviewer: Kyle
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: The North Face

    Read the full review here.


    Mountain Hardwear Optic 2.5 Tent Mountain Hardwear Optic 2.5 Tent

    MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR OPTIC 2.5 TENT
    Date: June 9th 2015
    Reviewer: Emily
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

    Read the full review and watch the video here.


    The North Face Talus 3 Tent Review THE NORTH FACE TALUS 3 TENT
    Date: May 14th 2015
    Reviewer: Bradley
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: The North Face

    Read the full review here.


    Marmot Eos 1P Tent ReviewMARMOT EOS 1P TENT
    Date: July 3rd 2014
    Reviewer: Emily
    Overall Rating: 7/10
    Product Link: Marmot

    Read the full review here.


    Mountain Hardwear SuperMega UL 2 Tent MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR SUPERMEGA UL 2 TENT
    Date: May 26th 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 7.5/10
    Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

    Read the full review here.


    Sierra Designs Lightning 2 UL Tent Gear of the YearSIERRA DESIGNS LIGHTNING 2UL TENT
    Date: May 24th 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Sierra Designs

    Read the full review here.


    MSR Nook Tent Review MSR NOOK TENT
    Date: Oct 1st 2013
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: MSR

    Read the full review here.


    Sierra Designs Mojo 3 Tent Review SIERRA DESIGNS MOJO 3 TENT
    Date: July 22nd 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 7.5/10
    Product Link: Sierra Designs

    Read the full review here.


    Mountain Hardwear Skyledge 3 DP Tent Review Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR SKYLEDGE 3 DP TENT
    Date: July 12th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

    Read the full review here.


    The North Face Phoenix 3 Tent Review THE NORTH FACE PHOENIX 3 TENT
    Date: July 8th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 7.5/10
    Product Link: The North Face

    Read the full review here.


    Marmot Pulsar 2P Tent ReviewMARMOT PULSAR 2P TENT
    Date: July 4th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Marmot

    Read the full review here.


    MSR Carbon Reflex 3 Tent MSR CARBON REFLEX 3 TENT
    Date: Oct 12th 2012
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: MSR

    Read the full review here.


    Sierra Designs Lightening HT 4 Tent SIERRA DESIGNS LIGHTENING HT 4 TENT
    Date: Aug 20th 2012
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Sierra Designs

    Read the full review here.


    Mountain Smith Morrison 2 person tentMOUNTAIN SMITH MORRISON 2 PERSON TENT
    Date: Oct 6th 2011
    Reviewer: Ryan
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Mountain Smith

    Read the full review here.


    THE NORTH FACE ROCK 32 TENT
    Date: Aug 1st 2011
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: The North Face

    Read the full review here.

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