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The North Face Trail Lite 3 Tent
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The evolution of the backpacking tent is here. The highly functional Trail Lite 3 tent from The North Face emphasizes interior space and ease of setup, while remaining lightweight and easy to carry.
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- Made without flame-retardant coating
- 3-person capacity
- Easy-to-use X-tent design setup with symmetrical poles and user-friendly clips
- Ample peak height and a symmetrical design with pre-bent poles maximize the interior living space
- Oversize doors are easy to get in and out of and offer a great view of what's outside
- 2 spacious vestibules so you can fit backpacks and bulkier items inside the tent
- Guylines on rainfly align with pole architecture to withstand heavy storms
- Internal organization pockets keep essentials at hand
- Ceiling pockets hold headlamps, lights, tablets and more
- Comes with a storage bag
- Footprint not included
Imported.
View all The North Face Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 3-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 5 lbs. 9.2 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 6 lbs. 5.6 oz. |
| Packed Size | Unavailable |
| Floor Dimensions | Unavailable |
| Floor Area | 38.6 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 37.3 square feet |
| Peak Height | Unavailable |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 3 |
| Pole Material | 9.5 mm aluminum pole set |
| Pole Diameter | 9.5 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | 20-denier nylon mesh |
| Floor Fabric | 75-denier polyester, 5,000 mm polyurethane (PU) coating and non-PFC durable water repellent (DWR) finish |
| Rainfly Fabric | 20-denier ripstop nylon, 1,200 mm PU coating and non-PFC DWR finish |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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TheNorwegianFace
Lofoten, Norway
Dimensions
1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I could not find the size for these tents anywhere online. So if anyone else is looking for the same thing. Here are the dimensions for the Trail Lite 3. H: 112cm W: 155 cm L: 224cm After a summer spent dying in an old winter tunnel tent, i am looking forward to spending this summer in the Trail Lite 3, i have not tried out outside, but i put it up to check it. And so far its the easiest tent i have ever put up. The materials feel like they are high quality and will stand the test of time. The only thing Im hesitant about is that there is no ventilation in the top of the rain cover. But i suppose you could open both of the doors slightly at the top under the lip, and get airflow through without it raining inside. Never thought i would be excited about a tent, but this one is so cool.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Los Angeles, CA
The best tent I have ever slept in
9 months ago
Easy to set up and great to sleep in.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Bryant
Undisclosed
Pop it up with ease!
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very spacious, well designed, and affordable 3 person tent. Pretty hyped on the construction of the tent, and how basically 90% of the tents surface is just screen when you dont have the rain fly on. The X shape design really creates this cool space when you are laying down in the tent and looking up at the sky. Makes the tent feel very roomy, yet cozy. Lots of space and storage. I use this tent for my wife, 6 month old daughter, dog, and myself. Perfect size for all of us and gear. Quality tent, built with quality materials. Would buy again.
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Orea
Undisclosed
Very comfortable and roomy 3 person tent!
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just used this tent on a 6 day Selway rafting trip. The first couple of nights it rained a good bit and I stayed completely dry. The rain fly repelled water well and it headed up nicely so I was able to shake off quite a bit of water before I rolled it up. The tent is the most comfortable lightweight 3 person tent I have been in. The walls on the side of the tent go straight up so the head space is great, while the tent isn't super heavy. I wasn't a big fan of the two long poles being attached in the middle but it worked fine.
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MN campers
Ely, MN
Ventilation good for summer
1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought for camping and backpacking, mostly in northern Minnesota. Took it to a campground and the temps were in the 48-52 F range overnight. We were chilly with very warm sleeping bags and blankets layered on top. The tent itself is easy to set up, good quality. Stood up to a light morning rain. The vestibule design is nice for keeping shoes outside. The tent is very well ventilated, which is likely why we felt the cooler temps. Will be nice for summertime. The fine mesh keeps bugs outside. Overall a great tent!
Yes , I recommend this product
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Ben
Undisclosed
First look looks great
1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have only set up at home so far.... The good: am really pleased with the internal space, and the ease of set up. The not so good: Will probably be switching the pegs for those of our old tent as they are excessively heavy. Volume when packed is a bit big so will look to get a smaller stuff sack to reduce the volume when packed.
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Keith
Undisclosed
Simple set up!
1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] One of the easiest set ups for a tent I've seen! The vertical walls helps make good use of the space. The short overall height makes it look as if it will hold up to high winds. I havent been able to use it outside yet but I'm hoping it performs as well as the set up. I'll update my rating in the spring!
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Erika
Washington
Light, roomy, easy to assemble
10 months ago
We love this tent! Very fast and easy to put up, lightweight for a 3 person tent. I wish it had little corner stash pockets in all 4 corners so if you're skewing head to toe everyone has a pocket, but not a big deal.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Mondaykg
Austin, TX
Like sleeping outside
5 months ago
Good: Easy to set up, lots of interior space Bad: Attached poll design a bit finicky All mesh tent meant very cold in 50 degree weather even with fly zipped Wind in desert filled tent with sand
No, I do not recommend this product
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patrick
Undisclosed
Buy this tent for warm weather climates
1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Perfect for warm weather camping in spots like Hawaii. Lots of ventilation!
Yes , I recommend this product
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