Best 2 person 4 Season Backpacking Tent
Posted BY Ian under best-tents
In my article Do I need a tent to go backpacking? I criticized the idea of a single best tent for backpacking, and even the need for a tent unless you plan to use it. If you are heading off backpacking this summer and aren't sure whether you need a tent then read that article first. If you do have plans to use a tent and know that you will need a 4 Season backpacking tent then this article is for you.
Remember, 4 season in these terms equates to a tent that is strong enough to take trekking year-round. If you are looking for a mountain tent for really extreme situations then go for a model that is specifically designed for such use.
The North Face Tadpole design is a classic. It was products like this that helped make the NF brand so strong. The Tadpole has been refined over the years and now incorporates about every feature you would want for a tent in this class, without excess weight. My Tadpole is nearly twenty years old and still functional so, if you do decide to splash out, you can expect to recoup your investment over the years.The Tadpole is available from: Terra Nova offer a great tent with the Voyager. It is similar in construction to the Tadpole above, and you can currently find some great deals on this tent. Check out prices with: For something a bit different, compare the above with the Small Dreamer Tent