Find in-depth tent reviews and expert buying guides for every outdoor adventure. From ultralight backpacking shelters to spacious family tents, Adventure Media helps you choose the perfect shelter for your next trip.
The Alpkit Tarpstar 1 is a modern take on a century-old design: the pyramid tent. Favored by polar explorers and minimalist adventurers alike, this shape has endured because it’s simple, stable, and storm-resistant. Alpkit’s version brings the pyramid concept into the ultralight era, offering solo campers a shelter that’s compact, versatile, and surprisingly spacious. In…
If you’re looking for a reliable, affordable tent for wild camping, festivals, or spontaneous weekend escapes, the OEX Hyena II Tunnel Tent is one of the most compelling options on the UK market. Designed for two-person use but often favoured by solo campers, this tunnel-style tent offers a rare combination of waterproofing, ease of setup,…
The Sea to Summit Telos TR2 isn’t just another freestanding backpacking tent—it’s a modular shelter system that adapts to your environment, activity, and comfort preferences. Designed with input from DAC pole engineers and Sea to Summit’s own product team, the Telos TR2 introduces a unique Tension Ridge pole system, multi-mode pitching, and clever storage solutions…
The Otimos X-Lite Nomad Solo is a 4-season, 1+ person backpacking tent designed for ultralight travel, modular pitching, and year-round reliability. At just 1.8kg packed, it aims to deliver the performance of premium alpine shelters at a sub-£300 price point. Design Philosophy: Outer-Pitch First Meets Modular Utility Otimos has engineered the Nomad Solo with a…
The OneTigris Stella is a 4-season, 1–2 person backpacking tent designed for cold-weather resilience, stealth camping, and minimalist pack weight. At just 2kg trail weight and under £200, it positions itself as one of the most affordable double-wall shelters for UK wild camping. Design Philosophy: Dome Simplicity Meets Tactical Stealth The Stella adopts a semi-freestanding…
The Alpkit Soloist Ultralight Tent is designed for independent adventurers who prefer solitude over luxury, and weight savings over palatial interiors. At under 1.2kg packed, with a price under £150, it’s one of the most compelling options for UK-based wild campers, fastpackers, and bikepackers seeking a no-nonsense, reliable shelter for solo missions. Combining a lightweight…
The Kuiu Mountain Star 2-Person Tent is a purpose-built shelter designed for backcountry hunters and minimalist backpackers who need lightweight gear that performs in harsh conditions. Kuiu, known for its ultralight hunting apparel and equipment, brings that same ethos to its tent design—delivering a shelter that’s fast to pitch, storm-resistant, and impressively light. Design and…
The REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent has long been a favorite among campers seeking a roomy, dependable shelter without the ultralight price tag. The “SL” stands for Superlight, and the “2+” indicates extra space beyond standard two-person tents—making it ideal for taller users, couples with pets, or those who simply want more elbow…
The MSR Gear Shed is a modular add-on vestibule designed to transform your lightweight MSR tent into a spacious gear-storing, camp-living system. Compatible with select MSR models — most notably the MSR Hubba Hubba and Elixir 2/3 — the Gear Shed adds an oversized, arched vestibule to one side of the tent, creating covered space…
The NEMO Hornet OSMO Ultralight Tent is a leading choice among backpackers, bikepackers, and minimalists who prioritize weight savings without compromising performance. Available in 1P, 2P, and 3P configurations, it features NEMO’s proprietary OSMO™ fabric for improved water repellency, reduced stretch when wet, and eco-conscious construction free from PFAS and flame-retardant chemicals. Design and Build…
The Naturehike Cloud UP-1 is a one-person, three-season backpacking tent that has become a go-to for ultralight hikers, bikepackers, and budget-conscious adventurers. With a trail weight of around 1.5 kg, a compact pack size, and a waterproof rating that rivals premium tents, it’s often compared to models like the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL1…
Is this the best ultralight trekking pole tent for thru-hikers and minimalist backpackers? Overview The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 2P Tent is a premium, ultralight, trekking-pole-supported shelter designed for serious backpackers, thru-hikers, and fastpackers. Built from Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF) and weighing just 24 oz (680g), it offers a compelling mix of weather protection, livability,…
