By: Torben Lonne
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Too often in the ultralight backpacking community it seems like when you buy lighter gear with less features and amenities, it somehow ends up costing more. River Country Products seems to have found the answer- at less than $50 USD with a built in mesh and sleeping floor, their single man Trekking Pole Tent is the best deal on the market.
This shelter, though it only sleeps one, has everything an individual could want or need in a basic tent. While it’s not the lightest tent ever made, you can’t argue with the price or the practicality. If you’re a backpacker who doesn’t mind putting some work into their tent, look no further than this low cost shelter.
Our Overall Review
We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think:
Reasons to buy:
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Lightweight shelter at an unbeatable price -
Built in floor and bugnet
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Can be set up with a trekking pole, using a large stick, or by tying the top to a low branch
Reasons NOT to buy:
Not factory seam sealed or waterproofed, you need to put some work into it before its ready to handle weather
Not factory seam sealed or waterproofed, you need to put some work into it before its ready to handle weatherWhere to buy:
Specs & Features
- Single person tent, with a vestibule for gear
- Can be set up with a trekking pole
- Built in floor and bug net
- Weighs less than 2.5 lbs
- Priced at $49 USD
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Our Overall Review
We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think:
Reasons to buy:
-
Lightweight shelter at an unbeatable price
-
Built in floor and bugnet
-
Can be set up with a trekking pole, using a large stick, or by tying the top to a low branch
Reasons NOT to buy:
- Not factory seam sealed or waterproofed, you need to put some work into it before its ready to handle weather
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