non-Free standing backpack Tents

[7mag.]

I've never had the need for a free standing tent, and they seem to usually be heavier.

[rosscrazyelk]

Lots of good opinons and info on here. Thanks for the responses. As much as I like a couple tents on here. I only have the money for one and It also needs to make the wife comfortable so I would need a enclosed tent.. I will keep looking

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

I dont think 4lbs Is alot for a backpacking tent. You can pick them up for around 130$ at cabelas.

Four pounds is a LOT.  My entire sleep system, tarp, bivy, sleeping bag weighs 4 pounds.

[GUHunter]

I dont worry too much about being able to set up a non-free standing tent. If I couldnt get a stake in the ground, i likely could find something heavy (rock) to anchor to instead.

[hillbillyhunting]

I dont worry too much about being able to set up a non-free standing tent. If I couldnt get a stake in the ground, i likely could find something heavy (rock) to anchor to instead.

True, but sometimes it is tough to get the tent setup and retain the optimal function of a tent.  It totally depends on the terrain you plan on hiking into.

[Smossy]

I believe there is a place for free standing and non, just depends on when and where.
 Here is my Kifaru at 1-1/2 pounds.

That would be perfect for solo hunting. I think Im going to pick one of those up, Thanks for that photo. Its pretty persuasive. I dont think you can go wrong with alittle over a pound and that price.

[colockumelk]

How about this one from Go-Lite.  Weighs 1lb 9oz is 45 sq feet and costs $149.  It's fully enclosed.  It is floorless but you can buy a foot print that weighs 7oz for $35.00

TENT
http://www.golite.com/Shangri-La-2-Tarp-P47002.aspx

FOOTPRINT (its for another tent but ) there's some somewhat cheap options around as far as floors goes. This is just an example.
 http://www.golite.com/Imogene-UL3-Footprint-P47005.aspx

[fillthefreezer]

How about this one from Go-Lite.  Weighs 1lb 9oz is 45 sq feet and costs $149.  It's fully enclosed.  It is floorless but you can buy a foot print that weighs 7oz for $35.00

for minimal weight, and a ton more sq.ft sl-3 would be easy choice over sl-2 to me..

[colockumelk]

How about this one from Go-Lite.  Weighs 1lb 9oz is 45 sq feet and costs $149.  It's fully enclosed.  It is floorless but you can buy a foot print that weighs 7oz for $35.00

for minimal weight, and a ton more sq.ft sl-3 would be easy choice over sl-2 to me..

I love the SL3 and intend to own it when I get back.  But it weighs 1lb 5 oz more and costs $100 more and I don't know what Ross's budget is.
Para-2 Fly = 1lb 7oz
Para-2 stakes = 4 oz
Footprint= 7oz
Trekking poles = 16oz ??
Total heaviest weight is 3lb 2oz

SL3 nest = 1lb 13 oz
SL3 FLY = 1lb 10oz
SL3 stakes = 3oz
SL3 tent pole = 13oz
Total heaviest weight is 4lb 7oz.

[colockumelk]

How about this one from Go-Lite.  Weighs 1lb 9oz is 45 sq feet and costs $149.  It's fully enclosed.  It is floorless but you can buy a foot print that weighs 7oz for $35.00

for minimal weight, and a ton more sq.ft sl-3 would be easy choice over sl-2 to me..

Fillthefreezer when you take the SL3 what is your set up.  Are you going floorless and using trekking poles?  How do you like tje SL3. 

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

Check out Z Packs Hexamid Solo Plus.  Total Trail weight is  7.1 oz.  Add a 7 oz bivy (Say a Borah) and you have a great sleep system under a pound. Right about 3 hundred bucks.

www.zpacks.com

[shootnrun]

I am torn between the sl3, sl5, and mointainsmith mtn shelter... The sl3 looks nice, the sl5 is impossible to get your hands on, and the mtn shelter is too darn cheap to pass up! I'd love an sl 5 but don't know when ill be able to get one if I don't check their availability on the day they are released..

[romaknows]

I am torn between the sl3, sl5, and mointainsmith mtn shelter... The sl3 looks nice, the sl5 is impossible to get your hands on, and the mtn shelter is too darn cheap to pass up! I'd love an sl 5 but don't know when ill be able to get one if I don't check their availability on the day they are released..

 The mountainsmith mnt shelter looks like a great deal, the owner of kifaru used to own mountainsmith.

[colockumelk]

How big is the mountainsmith.  Their website is confusing.  It gives a very minimal amount of info about their tents.

[fillthefreezer]

How big is the mountainsmith.  Their website is confusing.  It gives a very minimal amount of info about their tents.

their website totally brings the suck
http://www.rokslide.com/forums/showthread.php?5447-Mountainsmith-mountain-shelter-lt&highlight=mountainsmith