10 Best Compact Tents 2024 in the US

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Redesigned Ultralight Tent: Stronger, lighter materials and easier setup.

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Awning-Style Vestibule: Expands living space; protects from drizzle and sun.

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3-D Bin Mezzanine Storage: Provides massive off-the-floor storage.

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TipLok Tent Buckle: Streamlines setup with secure pole-tip capture.

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Ultralight Nylon Fabric: Offers tear strength and puncture resistance.

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Lightweight Design: At a minimum weight of 2 lbs. 14 oz (1.30 kg), it is designed for easy backpacking and transport.

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Spacious Interior: Features a true rectangular floorplan and 40 in/1.01 m head room, providing ample space and comfort.

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Weather Resistance: Equipped with waterproof DuraShield fabric coating and taped seams to protect against the elements.

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Durable Poles: Easton Syclone Poles are crafted from aerospace composite materials for high durability in windy conditions.

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Advanced Rainfly: Includes a StayDry door with rain gutter and kickstand vent for enhanced ventilation.

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OSMO Fabric: High-performance OSMO poly-nylon ripstop fabric offers superior water repellency and reduced stretch when wet, with eco-friendly recycled yarns.

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Spacious Design: Features two large doors and trapezoidal vestibules for ample space and storage, leading its category in usable volume.

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Lightweight Poles: Equipped with DAC Featherlite NSL poles for a lightweight and sturdy structure.

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Intuitive Setup: Color-coded, hubbed pole set and matching webbing for a user-friendly setup experience.

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Eco-Conscious Packaging: Includes a 100% Repreve pole bag, part of the initiative to eliminate 100K polybags, reducing plastic use.

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Lightweight Design: Ideal for backpacking with a minimum weight of only 3 lbs. 7 oz (1.55 kg), making it easy to carry.

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Spacious Interior: Features a true rectangular floorplan and exceptional headroom (46 in/1.17 m), enhancing comfort and livability.

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Large Storage Vestibules: Equipped with two large side-entry vestibules for ample gear storage.

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Waterproof Construction: Built with waterproof DuraShield fabric coating and taped seams to keep the elements at bay.

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Indestructible Poles: Utilizes Easton Syclone Poles crafted from aerospace composite materials for superior durability in windy conditions.

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Maximized Space: Unique pole geometry provides ample headroom and spacious interior.

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Versatile Ventilation: Combination of mesh and solid fabric panels offers ventilation, warmth, and privacy.

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Fast & Light Setup: Option to set up with just the rainfly and footprint for a lighter backpacking experience.

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Easy Assembly: Color-coded poles, clips, and webbing with freestanding design for quick setup.

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Livable Design: Features large vestibules, gear lofts, and glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls for convenience.

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Spacious Design: Standing-height tent for families & groups of 6.

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Durable Construction: Sturdy pole frame & YKK zippers for tough conditions.

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Integrated Porch Light: Easy night entry with battery-powered porch light.

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Ample Storage: Storage pockets for each occupant & large vestibule.

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Ventilation & Privacy: Strategically placed mesh for airflow and privacy.

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Dry-entry door design: Storm flaps on zippers keep interior dry.

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Solution-dyed fabric: Resistant to UV fade, eco-friendly manufacturing.

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Simplified setup: TipLok Tent Buckle for easy pitching.

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Elevated storage: 3D bin mezzanine and ceiling pockets for storage.

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Lightweight and compact: Trail weight of 1 lb. 14 oz., packs to 17x5.5 inches.

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OSMO Poly-Nylon Ripstop Fabric: 4x better water repellency, 3x less stretch when wet.

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Eco-Friendly Material: Made from 100% recycled yarns, PFAS-free, flame retardant.

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Large Doors and Vestibules: Provides ample gear coverage for each person.

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Flybar Volumizing Pole Clip: Adds room at the head, distributes fly tension evenly.

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Volumizing Guy-Outs: Creates more livable space by pulling sidewalls outward.

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Spacious Design: 57 sq. ft. floor, 70” head height, ideal for car-camping families.

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Versatile Shelter Mode: Use fly, poles, and footprint for a large open shelter.

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Enhanced Ventilation: Full mesh ceiling, two large doors with mesh and polyester options.

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Easy Setup: Color-coded webbing, reflective guylines, and pre-cut tensioners.

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Durable and Portable: Packed weight 13 lb. 6 oz., includes backpack-style carry bag.

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OSMO Poly-Nylon Ripstop Fabric: 4x better water repellency, 3x less stretch when wet.

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Eco-Friendly Materials: 100% recycled yarns, PFAS-free, bluesign approved.

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Generous Doors & Vestibules: Asymmetrical design with Gatekeeper door tiebacks.

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Hubbed DAC Featherlite NFL Poles: Increases volume at head, peak, and foot ends.

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Intuitive Setup: Color-coded poles, webbing, and Jake’s Foot pole clips.