3 Season Tents

Bibler Tents Fitzroy Tent 3-Person 4-Season

The Fitzroy tent has become a Bibler classic, sought after by mountaineers and backpackers for both its strength and roominess.The Fitzroy tent combines four Easton 7075 aluminum poles, seven pole intersections and a low profile to create a tent able to withstand the most angry storm. Weighing only 6 pounds, the Bibler Fitzroy tent provides the stability of a Mack truck with plenty of room for two people and gear. Much lighter than any other four-season tent in this size range, the Fitzroy tent has been designed to maximize headroom and usable floor space. Bibler's two-door construction ensures excellent ventilation during the summer and allows easy entry and exit, especially when winter camping. The tops of both doors on the Fitzroy have pole-supported awnings that cover zippered vents for controlled cross-ventilation, even in the worst conditions. Bibler's innovative three-point equalizing guy lines stake out each side of the tent in strong winds. Mesh pockets sewn inside hold easily lost items. As with all Bibler Tents, there are no pole sleeves to thread, so setup takes less than two minutes. Bottom Line: Sleep with a legend.

Big Agnes Big House 4 Tent, 4-Person 3-Season

Head into the outback with The Big Agnes Big House 4 Tent. This 4-person tent makes a great family backpacking shelter or car camping setup from early spring through late fall. The Bighouse 4 give you enough room for two adults and three little kids, yet this tent is light enough to haul into the backcountry when split between two adults. Pitching the Big House 4 Tent is a breeze thanks to a color-coded pole system and a clip and sleeve design. When the weather turns nasty, throw on the waterproof, rip-stop fly and huddle your crew inside this fully seam-sealed Big Agnes tent. Bottom Line: Spend a few nights in the Big Agnes Big House with the family.

Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL 2-Person 3-Season Tent

Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL 3-Person 3-Season Tent

Sleep in while a cool, gentle wind caresses your face when you backpack with the Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL3 Tent. This lightweight three-person, three-season tent features mesh walls for maximum ventilation. When a storm threatens, put on the waterproof rain fly to stay dry. A vestibule at each door provides room for your backpacks and wet rain gear. Set up this tent with its eco-friendly tent poles, which tent-pole-making company DAC made with as few toxins as possible in order to reduce its air and water pollution. Bottom Line: Be comfortable in the backcountry from spring through fall in the lightweight Emerald Mountain SL3 Tent, which houses three backpackers.

Big Agnes Parkview 2 Tent 2-Person 3-Season

When space is as important as low weight, make sure you're camping in the Big Agnes Parkview 2-Person 3-Season Tent. This lightweight tent's made with a 40D silicone-coated nylon fly and ultralight 7001 aluminum poles for a total weight of 5lb 3oz. But with 36sq ft of floor space, two doors, and four internal mesh pockets, the Parkview 2 Tent gives you a plenty of room for those storm-bound days. This backpacking tent's main vestibule is big enough to cook under while the rear vestibule creates additional storage space for muddy boots or wet packs. Bottom Line: The Big Agnes Parkview 2 Tent gives you a spacious shelter that packs light.

Big Agnes Parkview 2 Tent 2-Person 3-Season

When roomy space is as important as low weight, make sure you're camping in the Big Agnes Parkview 2-Person 3-Season Tent. Don't let the specs fool you. Sure, it's made with a 40D silicone-coated nylon fly and ultralight Scandium poles for a total weight of 5lb 3oz. But, with 36sq ft of floor space, two doors, and four internal mesh pockets, the Parkview 2 is a very cozy place to spend storm-bound days. Its main vestibule is big enough to cook under while the rear vestibule creates additional storage space. Bottom Line: The Big Agnes Parkview 2 Tent combines lightweight with lots of space.

Big Agnes Parkview 3 Tent, 3-Person 3-Season

With the spacious Big Agnes Parkview 3-Person 3-Season Tent, you'll no longer feel cramped when three campers pile in with all their gear. The Parkview 3 has a massive 50sq ft floor, dual doors, four mesh pockets, and 22sq ft of storage space under its two vestibules. Despite all the room in this Big Agnes tent, it stills weighs only 6lb 14oz thanks to nylon and mesh walls and durable Yunan 7001 aluminum poles. Bottom Line: You'll never want the rain to stop when you're all cozy inside the Big Agnes Parkview 3 Tent.

Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 1 Tent 1-Person 3-Season

Backpacker Magazine praised the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 1 Tent as being “very nearly the perfect 3-season solo tent.” While the SL1 provides enough space to sit up and fumble around in, this tent's light weight and compactability make it more like a bivy sack. The Seedhouse SL 1's low bulk makes a great tent when packing light and moving fast is critical. When it's time set up camp, clip the pole frame into the tent body for an ultra-quick pitch. This one-person shelter's walls feature tear-resistant mesh, so on warm nights, you'll love the cross ventilation—and the view of the stars. Bottom Line: Travel light, and plant the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1 fast.

Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 2 Tent 2-Person 3-Season

Camping can be tons of fun, but it loses its luster if you have to lug around a heavy tent. The Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 2 Tent gives you and your partner tons of room and protects you from crappy weather—and this tent does it while remaining under four pounds. A 3-pole system maximizes frame efficiency and maintains strength with aircraft quality aluminum. When the time comes to make camp, clip the pole frame into the tent body for an ultra-quick setup. When the whether turns foul, this tent's seamless bathtub floor and treated, waterproof fly keep you and your gear dry. Bottom Line: When low pack weight is important, the Seedhouse SL2 rules the day.

Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 3 Tent 3-Person 3-Season

At a super-light 4lb 8oz, the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 3-Person 3-Season Tent provides reliable shelter for you and two of your buddies. This double-wall, Silicone-coated tent from Big Agnes is perfect for trios who don't want to carry any more weight than they need. The Seedhouse Tent has a 11sq ft vestibule to stash your gear out of the rain. How strong can a tent under 4lb be? With its excellent wind profile, strong DAC Featherlight NSL poles, a seamless bathtub floor, and waterproof fly, the Big Agnes Seedhouse Tent keeps you dry through any summer storm you encounter. Bottom Line: Going light in the backcountry? Make sure to pack the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 3 Tent.

Black Diamond Guiding Light Tent 4-Person 3-Season

The Guiding Light is the biggest tent in Black Diamond's Superlight line and an excellent choice for lightweight 3-season camping with a group of four. Its very breathable and highly water resistant EPIC canopy combines with a SilNylon floor to bring you this roomy tent for a weight of only 5lb 6oz. The Guiding Light tent packs down to 7 x 12in, and sets up in less than a minutes thanks to its single-wall design. Instead of sliding the poles through sleeves or clipping them into mini carabiners, they just set up inside this Black Diamond tent. In extremely bad weather, crawl in and set it up from the inside. Bottom Line: The Black Diamond Guiding Light Tent holds four campers at a weight of only five and a half pounds.

Black Diamond HiLight 2-Person 3-Season Tent

The Black Diamond HiLight 2-Person 3-Season Tent uses a combination of ultra-breathable EPIC and ultralight SilNylon fabrics to achieve a super-low 2lb 10oz weight. The real story, however, is the strength of the HiLight Tent. A simple top pole doubles the structural strength of this Black Diamond tent. With 14.5sq ft of floor space, the HiLight Tent provides a snug shelter for two backpackers or a roomy shelter for one. The Full-length side door, steep walls, and high ceiling increases comfort if you find yourself tent-bound in a storm. Bottom Line: Lightweight tents just got stronger with the Black Diamond HiLight Tent.