What is the Best Hiking Tent?

Now that is a hard question, but I think I've narrowed it down to my three favorite.

Eureka Apex 2XT Adventure Two-Person Tent

At less than 6 pounds and surprisingly compact, the Eureka Apex 2XT is lightweight and easy to shoulder. The fiberglass, 2 pole, dome tent is easy to carry and set up, whether trekking across the parched, arid desert of the American Southwest or hiking the lush, tropical rain forests of Costa Rica.

Two people and all their gear can fit comfortably, thanks to the generous storage pockets, an ingenious gear loft, and handy flashlight loop. Spend less time looking for your compass and more time hiking through the thick, vibrant foliage of a hundred year old forest.

Two side track doors with mesh screens provide superior ventilation and insect protection. An entire no-see-um mesh wall beckons you to savor the view as the sun rises over the mist covered lake.

Listen to the quiet, soothing sound of the rainfall as you drift to sleep. The Eureka Apex 2XT's bathtub floor and Stormshield Polyester Fly protects campers from standing water and drenching rains. Rain will never again ruin a camping trip.

Lightweight, compact, water resistant and breathable, the Eureka Apex 2XT will ensure your comfort on all of your outdoor adventures.

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Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent

When you head out on camping adventures, you want a durable, reliable, comfortable tent - and the Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent meets all these needs. This two-person tent has a trail weight under 7 pounds, but has an impressive 8' by 6' area and a 56" center height. It was designed with easy assembly in mind, and features Coleman's exclusive pin-and-ring design for quickly and easily securing the frame.

Its no-see-um mesh window allows easy air circulation while keeping bugs outside. The exclusive Coleman WeatherTec system protects you from the elements with protected leak-free seams, a waterproof tent floor, weather resistant fabric, and a strong frame design. Inside the tent, you can keep important gear close at hand with interior storage pockets, while a covered vestibule provides even more gear storage.

For decades, the Coleman name has been associated with quality gear designed to help people enjoy the outdoors, and this tent continues that legacy. The Coleman Hooligan 2 is a great choice for a backpacking tent - high-quality, dependable, and a great value from a trusted name in outdoor equipment.

Eureka Solo Solitaire Tent

The Eureka Solo Solitaire is a lightweight, one-person tent perfect for backpack camping trips. At just two pounds, nine ounces, this tent is easy to carry on even the longest hikes.

The Eureka Solitaire is a three-season tent, meaning it's appropriate for camping in all but winter conditions. It has a full mesh roof for plenty of ventilation and the opportunity to fall asleep watching the sky on nice nights. The rain fly is attached, so it's easy to put on or take off in a hurry.

The tent is two feet, eight inches wide and eight feet long, providing plenty of room for a large person to sleep comfortably. The center height is two feet, four inches. The tent's two hoop bivy design makes it easy to set up. A fiberglass pole frame and nylon pole sleeves also contribute to easy set-up.

Eureka tent fly fabrics are water resistant nylon taffeta to keep campers dry in rainy weather. An extra zipper in the roof means that in nice weather a camper can step in and out of the tent without crawling through the tunnel. The tent also features two storage pockets and one flashlight loop.

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