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The best backpacking tents are lightweight, durable, weather-proof, and a cinch to set up.

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Sounds simple enough, but a good backpacking tent is an investment and with all the choices out there, picking the right one can quickly get overwhelming.

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In this story, we’ve rounded up the best lightweight tents for backpacking in 1-person, 2-person, 3-person, and even 4-person sizes to help you narrow down your search and find the right tent for you.

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REI Half Dome SL 2+

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Zpacks Duplex 2P

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NEMO Dragonfly Osmo 2P

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Sea to Summit Telos TR2

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SlingFin Portal 2

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