Backpacking Tent Buying Guide! How to Get the BEST TENT for Backpacking!

Описание: My tents:
REI Half Dome 2 (mine is an old version): https://alnk.to/6bWgdKq
River Country Trekker 2: https://www.rivercountryproducts.com/...
Durston X-Mid 2P: https://durstongear.com/product/x-mid-2p

My videos about them:
Durston X-Mid 2P:    • Review & User Guide: Durston X-Mid 2P Ultr...  
Durston X-Mid 1P:    • The PERFECT Backpacking Tent | Dan Durston...  
Exchanging X-Mid corner guy lines:    • EASY FIX!! | How to Exchange Durston X-Mid...  
River Country Trekker 2:    • Trekking Pole Tent under $60?? | River Cou...  

Other popular options (disclaimer- I have not used these tents):
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2: https://rei.pxf.io/K0E4YA
Big Agnes Fly Creek: https://rei.pxf.io/QjE4vP
Big Agnes Tiger Wall: https://rei.pxf.io/kOAZPn
Gossamer Gear The One: https://alnk.to/cb41zCP
Gossamer Gear The Two: https://alnk.to/ei37lqx
Hyperlite Ultamid: https://alnk.to/9bv8TPc
MEIR Lanshan: https://amzn.to/3n9OAy7
Nemo Hornet Osmo: https://rei.pxf.io/GK1G4V
Paria Outdoors (multiple affordable options): https://www.pariaoutdoorproducts.com/...
Tarptent (LOTS of options): https://www.tarptent.com/tents/
Tarptent Double Rainbow: https://alnk.to/8iVlZUz
Tarptent Stratospire 2: https://alnk.to/6mR1cYG
Zpacks Duplex: https://alnk.to/3ni8wZe

Tents for tall people (disclaimer- I have not used these tents):
Copper Spur 2 XL: https://rei.pxf.io/raWO15
LighthearteGear SoLong: https://alnk.to/4fRVrgn
Zpacks Offset Duo (up to 6'6" campers): https://zpacks.com/products/offset-duo

Tyvek ground sheet: https://alnk.to/9bv8Ub7
Polycro ground sheet: https://alnk.to/e78mn3C

00:00 Intro
00:49 Terminology & parts of a tent
03:19 Considerations & tent features
08:21 Structure of tents
12:45 Cheap vs expensive tent
14:05 Tent materials
15:31 Tent footprint/groundsheet
15:55 Bonus tip

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Where do I get my music? Epidemic Sound! https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra...

All opinions are my own. If I have received something of value from a company, I will always disclose as much. Whether I have received something of value or paid for it on my own, I will ALWAYS give an honest opinion, based on my own experience with said piece of gear.

DISCLAIMER: Some of the above links may be affiliate links, which means that if you click, I may receive a small commission. This is an opportunity to support this page and keep it going with no additional cost to you. Thank you for the love and support!!