How to Choose a Backpacking Tent

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The evolution of the backpacking tent is here. The highly functional Trail Lite 2 tent from The North Face emphasizes interior space and ease of setup, all while remaining light and easy to carry.
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View all The North Face Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 4 lbs. 6.9 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 5 lbs. 1.5 oz. |
| Packed Size | 20 x 6.5 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 84 x 51 inches |
| Floor Area | 31 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 29.75 square feet |
| Peak Height | Unavailable |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 3 |
| Pole Material | Aluminum |
| Pole Diameter | 9.5 millimeters |
| Floor Fabric | 75-denier polyester with 5,000 mm polyurethane coating and non-PFC durable water repellent (DWR) finish |
| Rainfly Fabric | 20-denier ripstop nylon with 1,200 mm polyurethane coating and non-PFC DWR finish |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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I bought this tent to share with my kid (7 years old) while backpacking. We both fit with plenty of room to spare. I am 6’ and had plenty of room to sit up- probably a solid 8 inches of room above my head and I had no problems with condensation or anything like that. It didn’t rain so I can’t comment on that, but the rain fly is full coverage which is a great design. Not ultralight obviously, but not too heavy and it’s very well made. I do recommend getting the footprint and the floor is a little thin and I can see water seeping through during a rainstorm.