A solo tent is where ultralight weight savings really show up, but small tents can push your bag against wet walls. Check the interior length against your height plus a few inches.
Think about where your gear goes. A good vestibule keeps your pack dry without spending sleeping space.
Buying criteria
- Interior length and end-wall angle for taller hikers
- Vestibule size for your pack and boots
- Ventilation to keep condensation off your sleeping bag
- Mesh inner vs solid inner for bugs vs warmth
- Pitch time and simplicity when you’re tired and it’s raining
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