How to Choose a Backpacking Tent

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Heavy packs are no fun—neither is getting soaked by rain or bitten by bugs. The Mountain Hardwear Nimbus UL 1 tent solves the dilemma for solo trips with a light design and protective sil-nylon fly.
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View all Mountain Hardwear Backpacking TentsBest Use | Backpacking |
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Seasons | 3-season |
Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
Minimum Trail Weight | 1 lb. 11.8 oz. |
Packaged Weight | 1 lb. 14.6 oz. |
Packed Size | 5 x 12 and 2.5 x 15 inches |
Floor Dimensions | 86 x 38/28 (L x W head/foot) inches |
Floor Area | 19.7 square feet |
Vestibule Area | 3.9 square feet |
Peak Height | 38 inches |
Number of Doors | 1 door |
Number of Poles | 1 |
Pole Material | DAC Featherlight NFL |
Pole Diameter | 8.7 millimeters |
Canopy Fabric | 15-denier nylon mesh and 15-denier ripstop nylon |
Floor Fabric | 30-denier ripstop nylon with a 1,500 mm coating |
Rainfly Fabric | 20-denier ripstop nylon with a 1,200 mm silicone/silicone coating |
Footprint Included | No |
Ultralight | Yes |
Design Type | Semifreestanding |