Backpacking may be one of the greatest pastimes ever devised. There is something magical about being outdoors with everything you need on your back. The hikes are hard, but fun, and you will sleep soundly on the trail. So what kind of hiking tents are you planning on sleeping in?
You will sleep soundly, yes indeed, but where exactly do you plan to lay your head? A regular bed is out, but perhaps a good bag and a better shelter is the way to go. The most important aspect of both, beside the shelter they provide, is how light you can get them.
If you are a solo hiker, and the weather is mild, you may not need a tent at all. But for safety reasons you should always carry some sort of shelter. The lightest version of all is the simple tarp type. You can get a tarp that weighs mere ounces and make a serviceable lean to with it in no time.
But the problem with going that light will be when the weather acts up, and it will eventually, believe this, too. So you may want to consider a smaller shelter for yourself, or for a couple. These come fully enclosed, with zippers and lines and all the good things needed to keep it all buttoned up, and can be quite light on their own.
It is when you get past one or two happy campers that the shelters become so large. But here, too, the weight can be kept to a minimum. Buy light in the first place, and then break the gear down into its component parts. Take these parts are divvy them up amongst the group, and every body carries a part, keeping things light all around.
Good hiking tents can make the difference between a fantastic excursion and a miserable one, believe this. Poor weather has ruined more good times on the trail than any thing else combined. So be prepared for it, and pack in the solution with you.
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