What is the lightest weight 4-person tent for backpacking?
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Capacity (person) ⇅ | Weight (lb) ⇅ | Floor Size (sq ft) ⇅ | Peak Height (in) ⇅ | Number of Doors ⇅ | Ventilation ⇅ | Included Accessories ⇅ |
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River Country Products Trekker Tent 4
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£149.40 ≈ | 4 Person | 4 lbs 10 oz/ 2.1 kg | 86 x 108 in/ 64.5 sq ft | 80 in | — | ✓ | 8 ultra-light aluminum stakes, guylines, waterproof carry bag |
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Single-wall trekking-pole style 4-person tent with a large floor area, high peak, and mesh ventilation suited for 3-season backpacking or car-camping. Lightweight and simple to set up using a central trekking pole; includes stakes and guylines for immediate use.
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Mountain Laurel Designs SuperMid 4
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£287.67 ≈ | 4 people | 32 oz | 70 sq ft | 70 in | 2 | ✓ | Stuff sack, guy lines, seam sealer (SilNylon versions include seam sealer) |
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Large, bombproof single-pole pyramid shelter with about 70 sq ft of floor space, an oversized peak vent, and durable construction; suited for winter use, basecamp, or 2-4 person camping where weather resistance and livability matter. |
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SlingFin Cinder Cone 4
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£366.13 ≈ | 4 | 2lb 7.4oz (1.11kg) | 108 in x 108 in | 72 in | 1 | ✓ | 7 120 in 1.5mm Dyneema guylines with tensioners; 8 DAC J-stakes size L; 7 DAC J-stakes size MS |
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The Cinder Cone 4 is a spacious ultralight pyramid shelter built from 10D Nylon 66 with an ALUULA top cap, designed for strong ventilation and versatile pitching with trekking poles, skis, or a carbon pole (not included). It suits backpackers or expedition users who want a lightweight, wind-resistant, well-ventilated mid-style shelter for multi-season use.
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Black Diamond Mega Light 4P
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£373.56 ≈ | 4 | 1.28 kg | 2.4 m2 | 65 in | 1 | ✓ | Carbon fiber center pole, DAC stakes, Pole Link Converter |
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Ultralight, floorless 4-person shelter with a single zippered door, carbon center pole or trekking pole setup, and taped seams for weather resistance. Suits backpackers who want a lightweight, versatile canopy and can add a separate ground cloth or bug insert for full protection.
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 4
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£635.12 ≈ | 2-4 People | 22.4 oz | 111 in x 111 in | 75 in | 1 | ✓ | X-Large drawstring stuff sack; additional 100 ft of 2.8mm UHMWPE core guy lines; 8 perimeter guy lines |
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A lightweight Dyneema Composite Fabric pyramid shelter that fits 2-4 people and packs small for its interior volume. It's highly weatherproof with dual peak vents and is modular - compatible with optional mesh or floored inserts, suiting backpackers or small groups wanting a spacious, four-season shelter.
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