Tent weight

[Rider]

Seems like most reasonable cost 2p backpacking tents are weighing in at about 5-6 pounds.

What is a reasonable weight for a back country tent?

[BLUEBULLS]

I'd aim for no more than 4lbs. There are a lot of options out there for a decent price.

[Rider]

REI is averaging about $400 for a tent. But they run under 4 pounds.

Cabelas has the Kelty on sale but for $200 is it about a pound heavier than the Eureka Midori that is $50 less.
Kelty - 5.8 pounds
Eureka - 4.7 pounds

[7mag.]

You need to get away from the box stores. Check at Tarptent, Zpacks, Seek Outside, GoLite, etc.

[Bmcox86]

Mountainsmith mountain lt, $80-$100. About 24oz. Just can't mind not having a floor

[Rider]

Point well taken on the box stores. Being 6'2" I like to crawl into the tent or sleeping bag I am buying before I buy it just to make sure it's going to work.

Perhaps I am looking at this from the wrong perspective. I have been limiting my search to a 2p tent which increases weight but does give me extra space to store my gear. Would a 1p tent suffice?

[jackelope]

Check Sierra trading post for deals. I have a 5# 2 man tent and a 3# 2 man tent. There is a difference in both size and weight. I think that mountainsmith that bmcox mentioned is a smoking deal.

[Sliverslinger]

I take a 3p tent for me and my buddy. I highly recommend the Rock 32 from north face. That thing is bulletproof and I was blown away by how truly waterproof it was last year. We came back to literally 3 inches of stand water around and under our tent and we spent the next 16 hours in it and stayed bone dry. The best part is it comes in at 5lbs 15oz I think, with 2vestibules and long enough for a 6'4 guy like me. Split between 2 people it's less than 3 pounds a person.

[Craig]

just bought a Kifaru 4 person tipi (more like a two person tent ) 5.5 pounds. If it's cold out the second guy can cary the wood stove ( under two pounds ). If is warm just leave it at home.t'll try it out in july scouting trip. I wanted to go lighter then that but I will be using it in Oct and Nov. Stove will come in handy. will have to get use to not having a floor.

[Rider]

Not having a floor in a climate where it rains seems problematic. Not having a floor when it snows doesn't seem to be a good idea.

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[Craig]

just have to set it up smart. My big wall tent doesn't have a floor and everything stays dry in the rain and snow.

[Stein]

Point well taken on the box stores. Being 6'2" I like to crawl into the tent or sleeping bag I am buying before I buy it just to make sure it's going to work.

Perhaps I am looking at this from the wrong perspective. I have been limiting my search to a 2p tent which increases weight but does give me extra space to store my gear. Would a 1p tent suffice?

For one person, you just need something long enough.  I went to brick & mortar stores and crawled into tents to figure out how long I need and then compared specs online.  If you have a vestibule a single tent works great and will be lighter obviously.

I have a Golite that they don't make anymore and an REI Half-dome plus (2 man) that both fit me at 6'4".

[Vortectoy]

I recommend the marmot limelight 2p. 4lbs 10oz trail weight. I have the 3p I take for me and a buddy and it's great. 

[motg9_6]

Golite imogene ul3
Great for 2 can fit three
3lbs 1oz
I love it.

[blackpowderhunter]

i have the REI passage 2... it is on the upper end of the weight range at mid 4 lbs, but it will only run you 159 from REI with a good warranty... I like the double vestibule for when there are two people in the tent, don't have to crawl over each other to get out.