Lighter than a mountaineering tent but warmer than a backpacking tent, the 4-season MSR Access 2 tent offers ample comfort for 2 on nights in the protected winter conditions found near the tree line

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Enjoy the winter backcountry without hauling a heavy mountaineering tent. The lightweight, 3-person MSR Access 3 tent is ideal for nights in the protected conditions near the tree line.

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Whether you're hitting the trail or going straight to the campground, the ALPS Mountaineering Acropolis 3-person tent offers generous living space with near-vertical walls and sturdy aluminum poles.

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Whether you're hitting the trail or going straight from car to campground, the ALPS Mountaineering Acropolis 4 tent provides generous living space with near-vertical walls and sturdy aluminum poles.

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Designed for weight-conscious solo backpackers who still want a high degree of livability, the Sea to Summit Alto TR 1 tent has nearly vertical walls and a minimum trail weight of only 2 lbs. 1 oz.

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Don't let shoulder-season weather stop you from spending a night outside. With a full-fabric inner tent, the versatile Sea to Summit Alto TR2 Plus tent is made to handle colder, wetter conditions.

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With unrivaled space, superior ventilation and a full-fabric inner tent, the Sea to Summit Alto TR1 Plus tent offers max livability to solo backpackers who enjoy exploring in the shoulder seasons.

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With nearly vertical walls that deliver expansive views and extensive livability, the two-person Sea to Summit Alto TR 2 tent is a highly ventilated, 2-door wonder weighing under 3 lbs.

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Tough enough to handle any weather, but lighter than most 4-season tents, the REI Co-op Arete ASL 2 tent gives you all-season lightness (ASL) and sturdy, comfortable room for 2 in any season.

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Updated with learnings from previous versions, the easy-pitch Assault 2 FUTURELIGHT tent from The North Face delivers on single-walled waterproof/breathable protection when you're in the mountains.

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Updated with learnings from previous versions, the easy-pitch Assault 3 FUTURELIGHT tent from The North Face delivers on single-walled waterproof/breathable protection when you're in the mountains.

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The Zempire Atom tent balances weight and internal space well. A horizontal brow pole creates near-vertical sidewalls, giving you more room to change and move around inside, making it quite livable.

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With angular patterning reminiscent of mountainscapes, the NEMO Aurora 2P tent with footprint is a versatile and inviting home for adventure—ideal for car camping but light enough for backpacking.

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With angular patterning reminiscent of mountainscapes and ideal for car camping but light enough for backpacking, the NEMO Aurora 3P tent with footprint is a versatile and inviting home for adventure.

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