Are you planning to venture into the great outdoors? You will want to travel light while having the essentials. A 1-person tent is one of those essentials and is a lightweight addition. The ALPS Mountaineering Lynx tent is just the right size and has lots of room to wiggle, weatherproofing, and easy setup.
ALPS Mountaineering Lynx
Get comfortable
Spend as much time in the woods as you want with this extra roomy tent built for one person.
Pros:
- Weatherproof
- Easy two-pole design set up
- Lots of gear storage
Cons:
- Tricky to fold up after use
The Lynx single-person tent by ALPS Mountaineering is the right size to comfortably keep you warm and hold your gear. It’s easy to set up with a two-pole design that mimics a pop-up tent in many ways. Overall, when packed up, the Lynx is lightweight so it is easy to carry around between campsites, however, it is a little bit tricky to fold up and put into the included carrying case.
The outside of this tent is made from a water-resistant material that also blocks UV rays. There are several storage pockets and a vestibule for more places to hold your equipment out of the way and a gear loft. The center of the tent is 36-inches high, which gives you a decent amount of headroom for a 1-person tent. The ALPS Mountaineering Lynx tent has two different colors to choose from and a rainfly to protect the whole tent from rain. And this one has a side door to make it easier to climb in and out.
Pros:
- Easy zippered front door
- Lightweight model comes with carrying bag
- Vented top and mesh walls
Cons:
- Not built for inclement weather
Not every tent on the market is built for weathering storms. The Yodo is a super affordable tent that is built for comfortable camping rather than for long term or winter weather. It offers up a slightly larger option than many single-person tents, and if you are hoping to snuggle up with your honey, two people might even be able to squeeze in.
The sides of the tent are mesh, with a vented top. This is part of what makes the tent less than ideal for inclement weather. While it does also include a rain fly to protect the inside, it can only do so much. This tent comes in three different colors which makes it easy for friends to differentiate their tents from each other.
TETON Sports Outfitter Tent
Easy setup
Enjoy stargazing or hide from the sky in this adorable single person pop up tent.
Pros:
- Super easy to setup
- Lightweight and easy to backpack with
Cons:
- Packing up takes much longer than setup
For plenty of people, getting your tent set up is the most frustrating aspect of going camping. Between figuring out walls, which tent poles go where, and adjusting the rainfly, it can be a supremely irritating situation. That's where picking up an awesome Pop-up tent comes in. The TETON Sports Outfitter Tent only requires a few quick motions, and you'll be set up and ready to enjoy your time in the woods.
The TETON tent is a basic single person tent, but one of the perks is that it offers upgrades that can be purchased separately. These include a super rainfly and a cot that can be placed under the tent to keep you from sleeping on the ground. Mesh sides to the tent mean that you'll be able to stay cool in the summer, while the rainfly that is included will ensure you stay dry.
Hyke & Byke Zion
Safe from the elements
Stay clear of inclement weather and enjoy a tent with room for you and all your gear.
Pros:
- Easy setup
- Lightweight for hiking
- Lots of room inside
Cons:
- Flame retardant used may cause cancer
This dome-shaped single person tent is lightweight enough to easily take along on hikes or strap to motorcycles. It’s made to last three seasons but does come with a lifetime warranty. It features two doors for easy access and a single-pole design and a footprint for easy setup. And it’s roomy with vertical walls. The whole tent can be protected with the included rainfly, plus it has taped floor seams to keep moisture out.
Inside the Hyke & Byke Zion tent, there is a removable gear loft and a couple of side pockets. There is enough space inside to hold most, if not all your gear. Or, you can have a second personal share the tent with you in a bind. The big downfall of this tent is it has been treated with a flame retardant that could possibly cause cancer or birth defects when exposed for long periods of time. California’s Proposition 65 law requires a warning to be included because of this.
Bottom line
Camping is a fun way to burn off stress and escape the burdens of technology for a few days. However, you need the right equipment for your trip. Each of the tents we’ve recommended offers up a stellar experience with different features to enhance your camping experience. Out of every tent on our list, the best is the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx.
This tent is a small model but is perfect for a single camper with an extra-long design, vestibule, loft, and side pocks for plenty of room to store your stuff. It takes some time to get it folded up after use but once in its carrying pack this tent is lightweight and easy to carry on to your next camping spot.
