Gear / Backpacking tents
If you're trekking hut to hut you won't need a tent at all. But on the GR20, in Scotland or when the refuges are full, a light two-person tent gives you freedom. Note that from 2027 the French side of the TMB plans to allow camping only in designated bivouac areas.
Budget, mid-range and premium picks, including cheaper options from Decathlon. Prices are US list prices and weights are manufacturer figures (trail weight), checked September 2026. Retail prices change often. If you buy through our links we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. How this works.
| Product | Price (USD) | Weight | Setup | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durston X-Mid 2Barnaby's pick | $319 | 887 g · 31.3 oz | Trekking-pole pitched | Light and great value |
| NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 2P | $500 | 1.19 kg · 2.6 lb | Freestanding | Easy freestanding setup |
| MSR Hubba Hubba 2 | $480 | 1.30 kg · 2.9 lb | Freestanding | Weather resistance |
| Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 | $600 | 1.36 kg · 3.0 lb | Freestanding | Space and features |
| REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+Best budget | $399 | 1.79 kg · 3.9 lb | Freestanding | Budget and roominess |
| Forclaz (Decathlon) MT900 UL 2 TunnelBest budget | £219.99 (UK) | 1.75 kg · 3.9 lb | Tunnel, 2 poles | Budget lightweight tent |
Durston
A double-wall tent pitched with your trekking poles. Much cheaper than other ultralight tents and roomy for its weight.
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NEMO
A light freestanding tent with two doors and two vestibules. A popular choice if you want a tent that pitches anywhere without trekking poles.
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MSR
One of the best-known backpacking tents, refined over many versions. Stable in wind and easy to live in for two.
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Big Agnes
Redesigned for 2026 with a new HyperBead fabric that is lighter and stronger. Spacious inside, with a large gear loft and an awning-style vestibule.
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REI Co-op
A roomy, sturdy tent at a friendlier price. Best for shorter trips or when two people split the load.
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Forclaz (Decathlon)
Decathlon's lightweight two-person tunnel tent, priced at £219.99 in the UK. Reviewers say it punches well above its price.
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