BEST 2-PERSON TENTS for BACKPACKING in 2024
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
- 👇 GEAR FROM THE VIDEO 👇
Best Ultralight: geni.us/XmidPro2
Ultralight Alternative: geni.us/ZpacksDuplex
Best Roomy Ultralight: geni.us/OffsetTrio
Roomy Ultralight Alternative: geni.us/XmidPro2Plus
Best Budget: geni.us/Mongar2P
Budget Alternative: geni.us/X-Mid2
Best Freestanding: geni.us/Dragonfly2P
Best Roomy Freestanding: geni.us/TungstenUL3P
Best Family Tent: geni.us/HalfDomeSL3
Best All-Around: geni.us/X-Mid2
All-Around Alternative: geni.us/Dragonfly2P
Intro 00:00
Best Ultralight 2P Tent 0:21
Best Roomy Ultralight 2P Tent 2:04
Best Budget 2P Tent 3:24
Best Freestanding 2P Tent 5:08
Best Roomy Freestanding 2P Tent 6:29
Best Family Tent 7:27
Best All-Around 2P Tent 9:23
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👇 GEAR FROM THE VIDEO 👇
Best Ultralight: geni.us/XmidPro2
Ultralight Alternative: geni.us/ZpacksDuplex
Best Roomy Ultralight: geni.us/OffsetTrio
Roomy Ultralight Alternative: geni.us/XmidPro2Plus
Best Budget: geni.us/Mongar2P
Budget Alternative: geni.us/X-Mid2
Best Freestanding: geni.us/Dragonfly2P
Best Roomy Freestanding: geni.us/TungstenUL3P
Best Family Tent: geni.us/HalfDomeSL3
Best All-Around: geni.us/X-Mid2
All-Around Alternative: geni.us/Dragonfly2P
Pitching the X-Mid on Uneven ground:
Most folks don't do this right because they confuse elements of the tent. Almost every other tent will require you to stretch out the guy lines to get good mechanical leverage to hold the fly taut. The X-mid is NOT like that. The walls (in particular the corners) ARE the guy lines; the fly itself does double duty as fly and guy lines. No matter the ground evenness, ONLY peg the 4 corners first and make sure the guy lines are choked all the way in (this lets you see which ones need to be extended and things will only go one direction... up). Choking the guy lines at the corners in also keeps the stakes/guy lines in the correct angularity to get a good solid pitch; you do not want to extend the guy lines further from the fly than you absolutely have to. Set the poles, and get your ridgeline parallel with the horizon as you set the ground-to-fly gap you need for the conditions. AFTER you do that, then go back and add the extra pegs. If you use all the peg points to start with, you'll never get a good pitch.
I used the Durston X-Mid PRO 2p on the hole pct last year. After a couple of pitches (when I understood the construction) i never had a problem getting an awesome pitch on uneven ground. People that say that "dustins only work on flat ground" just don't understand geometry or haven given the process and thaught. It is a myth, its no problem pitching in weird angles or uneven ground. Just try to leard the tent and understand how it works. Then no prob.
The Naturehike Mongar2 is free standing as well. If you wanted extra room, there is an available vestibule sold separately.
Just ordered my X-mid 2 a few days ago and always get purchase anxiety, so this video was definitely reassuring to say the least.
The Nemo Dragonfly is my absolute favorite tent of all time. Love that tent so much
Just bought the backpack version because the way it packs down can't wait for fall
Did you have any issues with the fly being cut higher on the ends? Some people in reviews mention being annoyed with rain dripping down off the fly onto the tent itself, but it's not in the majority of the reviews and people really seem to love it. I haven't been able to speak to anyone who's actually used it and wondering if it was just user error in staking it out as a lot of TH-camrs rave about it
Thank you, exactly what I was looking for the last weeks for my next year trip to Scotland
I like your idea about the two tents. I am a scout leader with both my boys in. For camping we used a Colman 4 person tent for the three of us. When we go camping now in the troop the kids sleep separately from the adults so it is a good way to start that separation. Have them next to each other to start and as they get older move them father away.
Both the boys discovered hammock camping so now I am in a tent by myself which is two big and they are swinging with the breeze.
I just bought an x-mid 2 and I'm glad that this video validated what I was already hearing from everyone else! I'm mostly going to be using it for me but I love the option to have another person join and be able to fit and I like that it's double walled. Excited to try it out!
Activities💀 2:17
Giggity! 😂
If the tent shakes, it´s probably the wind 🤭
I came to the comments to see if it was just me
I miss the Lanshan 2 (non pro) in that list. Just did a Greenland Tour with it. For me it has to go on the list for maybe the best budget lightweight tent. Cant get more bang for your buck. I paid like 150$. Not every one can afford to pay 800 bucks for a tent... so good for beginner as well. Greetz
Agree with you about the Lanshan although I have the pro
Ordered a Xmid 2p a week ago after seeing positive reviews and this just reaffirmed my decision. Thank you!
Dan Durston is a solid guy and runs a really good business. Excellent CS.
The x-mid is my favorite! Just loooove it. As you said, when you get used to it… 🥰👍❤️
REI is having a sale right now so the REI Half Dome SL 3+ is only $279 till July 4th 2024
Family Backpacking! Yes it was a struggle figuring out how to do it. Ultimately I came to the conclusion that the largest reasonably weighted backpacking tent for 4 wide pads is the Copper Spur 5p. (The 4p doesn’t work) I have 3 boys and they are now 13, 11 and 8 so it was just easier to have one tent for all if us and then I’m not up all night worrying about them in another tent. I think all in its about 8lbs which isn’t to bad for how big the tent is. We aren’t trekking to far usually anyways. I also have the Half Dome 3+ which fits 3 wide pads. That part came out a little weird in your video. Great tent for when I’m only taking two of my kids. I know…it gets complicated. But over the years I’ve collected a tent for all occasions 😂. Next time you’re in AZ if you ever want to review the BA Copper Spur 5p let me know. You’re more than welcome to haul it out there 😂. I call it the Taj Mahal.
I liked the video, made me think about summer camping 😂😂 maybe someday, that been truck camping season... have 1 night in the msr frontrange at the end of winter. Loving it over my first tent, nemo kunai. Dragonfly looks like a better setup/design
Tarptent DoubleRainbow Li.
Too small realistically for two people and really fragile. Cool tent otherwise though
@@BigDawgCAM It's 30.6 sq ft vs XMID 33.2 sq ft so no
Agree with Tarptent. Could even add on the Dipole 2 Li or for 4 person the hogback! I feel like Tarptent always gets looked over by the durston gearheads
I went with the original non-li and am fine with the modest increased weight for the huge price savings. It's a nice tent and I've no complaints.
@@BigDawgCAM Yep, sold it for the same exact reason, too small. Great quality and a great tent, just not for two people with a 24" top spread. 50" wide floor yes, but that's it
I have a zpacks trio, love love love love it. And I carry a 77cm wide sleeping pad, I go full luxury when it comes to weekend trips
Awesome video Justin, great selection of tents for various user types. Really appreciate your hard work, helps me make informed decisions about my future gear. I really trust your outdoor proven reviews! PS good luck to the both of you as future parents.
Dragonfly 3P is outstanding for two. Perfect space. Amazing storage. Gorgeous tent!
Loving my Durston X-min 2P. Having my choice validated in many tent reviews makes me appreciate it even more.
Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 is noticeably absent from this list.
A great freestanding tent.
It needs to be part of it
Too narrow.
I have the Nemo Dragonfly 2P and that is a phenomenal tent. At some point I want to try a treking pole tent, but for a freestanding tent and a solo person this is a palace.
Solid suggestions!
Love my Durston X-Mid 2. It's still lightweight with easy setup and good functionality. That's what i like in a tent. My downside is the 15d floor. I would like it more durable, since i don't mind extra grams. Ultralightist would go for dyneema anyways 🤷♂️
omg justin!!! i wish your wife and baby health and easy delivery!!! congrats man!
Another great list. Thanks.
Is Marmot Tungsten 3p better than Nemo Dragonfly 3p?
Hey Justin!! How are you Sir? Make a video with the best 4 seasons tent!! I wanna go camping in the next winter!!!
I've had the Dragonfly 2P for a few years now. It has always worked well for me. Plenty roomy for 1 person.
Great video and lots of food for thought 🤔Have you had any experience with Big Sky International ?
I have the Marmot Tungsten UL 1p and 2p and they are great upper-mid tier tents, especially if you can buy them discounted. They are very compact, I can pack the tent down bottom of my pack and leave the tent poles in a separate stuff sack sitting upright parallel with my back. I took the 2p out to Mt. Rainier National park and i thought it performed well in the wind/rainy conditions.
I have a North Face 4 season (lower 48) 3-person tent. It's a bit heavy but it gives plenty of room for me and my big furry bed hog friend. Had the tent for years and I don't think North Face makes it anymore. But while I've graduated to lighter tents, I still use it on occasion.
Hey, I also use an Enlightened Equipment stuff sack for my X-Mid ! Lol
Lanshan 2 should be in the list 100%
Definitely. That or the Paria Arches 2p for best budget trekking pole tent.
The Naturehike Mongar is going for £129 at the moment on the Amazon UK site. Great tent tbf.
It's just 75 euros here in the Philippines.
Living in northern Scotland most of those have a couple more issues to add to the list - inner first pitch tents are deadly when you're hiking in a windy, rainy place, and when it's not windy you've got midges, so in my mind the tent needs to pitch outer first or just be a single wall one.
- Naturehike Mongar is a great budget shout, but in my mind the Tagar 2 is an impressive option at 1.3kg
- Zpacks and Durston Pros are just stupidly expensive when you add the taxes and customs and shipping to Europe
- about the Nemo being freestanding + light + affordable -> check out Big Sky International Mirage for even cheaper and similar weight, the bonus with Big Sky is that they offer shorter section poles so bikepackers have an easier time packing them
Hi Justin! The Duplex floor width is 45” not 40”… on my last trip my gf and I used two 25” square pads, you lower the trekking pole height & they fit. You will lose most of the bathtub height though. It rained a bit & still worked 🤙
Congratulations on the upcoming kiddo!!!
I have a few 2p tents. BA Copper Spur, Tarptent DR Li, and the HMG UltaMid 2 - an tru 2p tent.
Need to check out the naturehike cloud up 2 10d. Very affordable freestanding tent and weighs under 1kg
On the note of the Mongar 2 from Naturehike - Naturehike is a no name company that buys (and occasionally commissions minor changes for) tents manufactured in China. You can find a lot of alternatives for around the same price or less with the same features if the Mongar 2 is out of stock and if you like a warranty with your tent as well as a little savings Featherstone makes the Peridot 2 person and the Granite 2 person for a little less than the Mongar with a warranty that protects pretty much everything besides user error and the fly, the fly which they sell replacements for at $20 a piece and should, theoretically, be a replacement for all similar tent bodies since they mostly come from the same factories.
I like telling people Featherstone exists because they go really heavy on the seam sealing and stuff. I bought one and due to severe storms had to leave it out for about a week for what was originally supposed to be a test night and the thing took heavy rain and wind without a drop leaked.
Justin, how about best 4 season tent? I'm looking for this type of tent that I can use any time in any weather. I live in Finland so it gets really cold in the winter time. So obviously it has to have stove capability, but also it should be a good summer tent. I hike and camp mostly alone, so no need for super spacious tent. Maybe a two person tent would be ideal. Best that I have found (not bought yet) is the Pomoly Locomotive 2. A tent that is "best all-around tent", but also 4 seasons, so REALLY the only tent you need, ever. ;)
I approve this video 🤣
I really like the Arixi Peak 1 as a budget option (all i can afford) pole tent.
Ive just bought Astagear: Fengyin and New Snow 1 person tents. I'd appreciate any input on these tents
for budget I would defiantly look at the tarptent rainbow line (honestly tarptent in general is just a great buy)
Yeah…no. It’s more money than a Xmid, heavier and you have to seam seal it yourself. They will seam seal for an extra $35, so at that point it’s DEFINITELY more expensive than a Xmid
Tarptent is not a budget option , they might be worth the money but definitely not inexpensive.
@@rgmALCoptional liner for a double wall, uses two trekking poles at both ends making it freestanding and has a dyneema version. That sounds like a decent reason to be more expensive. Customizable and versatile
You need another category- most storm worthy tent. Your Megamid by BD would be in the running for that.
I don't really cherry pick my trips and I have never felt the need for a crazy storm-worthy tent here in North America. The Dragonfly and X-Mid tents would likely handle anything I could ever want to throw at them. If I was heading to Patagonia, Iceland, or some of the windier European places, I might assess what tent I was bringing in a bit more detail.
I agree storm-worthiness is important for a lot of people out there, but not something I can test with any sort of authority.
Hilleberg tent the best in the world for that. Built for the artic. But really heavy tents 😂
So what's stephy poos favorite? My wife and dog and I have been using the Nemo Aurora three person my wife loves it I enjoy it also but it's heavy. Thinking of going with a trekking pole tent to lighten the load but my dog is about 36kg. We live and so far all are backpacking has been in the Montana Rockies if that helps. We would love your professional opinion. Thanks for all your great content and hard work!
You should have consider the Nemo Dagger as one of the roomiest 2p tent on the market. That thing is incredible!
Baby on the way! Congrats
The Vango F10 Nexus ul 2 is an excellent 2 man tent, or a roomy one man tent. Pitches all in one, low profile but still enough room to sit up (I'm 6'2). Loads of floor space, sturdy, free-standing. 1.8kg. £250.
Do you store your 2p tents in the stuff sacks, or loosely?
I have the sea to summit telos. It sets up easy and soo fast. It has a lot of headroom. You can also separate the tent because the tent comes in different packages (so if you are with two p you can split the weight). If its not raining you can take of the rainfly and look at the stars. Never had an issue with rain so far (if you set up correctly). The only downside is that it is more narrow at the feet end so you have to look if the sleeping pad fits with 2 p but i didn’t have that issue yet
The Telos is a great tent and could have been a third place finisher in a number of categories. The two changes I think it needs are a lower price point and a better fly material. If it ticked those two boxes, it would be THE tent. I really really like the Telos overall.
What would be the best "mild winter" tent? By this I mean a tent that can withstand some snow loading, but doesn't need to be a full-on expedition tent.
For solo trips, I actually use x-mid 1p in winter, but the 2p version becomes too wide for its height and doesn't shed snow well.
Big Agnes blacktail 2 comes with large vestibule and room enough for two large pads easy
Despite the OSMO material of the dragonfly having extra water repellency, it still only has a paltry 1500mm waterproofing on the fly. Do you find it holds up in wet conditions as we typically need a minimum 3000-4000mm waterproofing in the Cape mountains in SA 🇿🇦?
it would be nice to check how options from European brands such as wild country would fit in this list.
The Helm Compact is in a decent budget and looks like a solid free standing option.
I really love my NatureHike Vik for 1 person, and I see the 2 persons is suppose to be 1.6 kg, which is impressive for a freestanding tent. It’s not perfect of course, but the price is very affordable. Im unsure if this model will still be available for long or not.
The problem with the Vik is that being a solid walled single wall tent it has condensation problems.
@@lakorai2 the single walled doesn’t create more condensation, just makes it more likely to drop on you. But many people actually prefer single walled tent because they let them wipe away any humidity. I personally never really found the condensation to be any big problem.
I love my Vik 2. Sets up quick. Great pitch and looks the business. Easy functioning but…on occasions for goodness knows what reason, maybe pitched too low to the ground and not enough ventilation the condensation has been bad. The thing is because it pitches real well when the rain hits it it’s like a drum so all the condensation just disperses with every rain drop. Great for drier weather though and really light for backpacking.
It’s funny that you say the dragonfly is the best tent in wind. I live in Alaska and so weather can be brutal here and I’ve bent the poles on my dragonfly tent during a windy outing. I think the trekking pole tents are better in wind due to the trekking poles generally being stronger than traditional tent poles
I have an xmid 2 solid. It does not seem long enough for me at 6’4. Do you have a recommendation for me?
Maybe also interesting in terms of freestanding tents: the Exped Mira II HL has a minimum weight of 1150g, fits two wide sleeping pads, and works quite fine with six tent stakes.
Have you tried/considered the TarpTent Rainbow line of tents?
Have you tired the Slingfin Portal 2? I have found it to be a great tent.
Why the Nemo dragonfly instead of hornet?
Nice vid mate!
Searching a tent and been thinking about the hornet2 and xmid 2
The hornet is really a 1.5 person tent. It’s great for 1 with room for gear inside, or a dog.
The side walls slope in to a narrow cross bar in the ceiling. 2 people can fit laying down if you have 20” wide sleeping pads, but both can’t sit up at the same time without brushing their heads on the walls.
Thanks for adding the budget options, my car was cheaper than those tents 😬😬
Xmid 2 solid is on its way🥰
The Duplex Zip is a smidge heavier than the X-Mid Pro2 but the Duplex Classic is lighter.
What would you say is a good budget backpacking tent for people that live in Europe as most of these are very difficult to get if you live in Europe and if they do deliver delivery is really expensive so it’s not really budget friendly anymore
Decathlon has some decent gear. Plus there's gear available to Europeans that arnt available in the states.
Im surprised the Nortent Vern 2 didn't make that list. Might not be UL, but defenatly a most have storm proff, roomy and condensation free tent
Have you tested any Tarptents? I have some of them on my short list,but don't see many reviewers testing them....🤷🏼♂️
In the past, Tarptent hasn't been that interested in getting tents into the hands of reviewers. I am going to try again with the Double Rainbow if they release the single walled version with a silpoly fly.
What, no love for Naturehike Cloud Up 2?
Isn't the classic duplex 507g & 45" wide? So, lighter than the Durston & similar width...
No Tiger Wall?? Any reasons?
Review the Slingfin Portal 2 please.
Yeah I discovered slingfin just recently. I'm sure you've already seen the one or two videos on just a few of slingfin's products. Hardly a light weight tent in their lineup and I've read a lot of quibbling about their quality. Faulty zips, questionable guy out placements and an array of design oversights. Visually amazing tents though.
Man, we really don't have much in the ultralight freestanding category :(. There are some tents on the horizon that may change that though with the Tarptent's announcement and Durston's X-dome response to that. The Tarptent double rainbow still seems like a good option to use in the meantime.
I also want to know if the scouting all-rounder, REI half-dome, and where it sits in the midst of everything works. There are plenty of options in that price and weight range that are still great even if any of them aren't winning awards.
Forget the tents: congratulations 👶🍼
Hillberg Anjan 2 ✅
If I were buying a new tent (I can only dream) it would be the Durston 2.
Where does the Big Agnes Copper Spur end up ?
What about Slingfin Portal 2 or 3 …?
New dipole maybe they will make a dyneema double wall version or their ultra
Never seen you do anything on tarptent - is it hard to get in CA?
Tarptent sells to Canada. And since many of their tents are made in the US it qualifies for NAFTA, so no import duty or bs brokerage fees.
@@lakorai2 well the question still remains then haha, wonder why he hasn't ever tried and/or reviewed their tents
Do these tents have vestibules? That’s also important to me, so I can store my backpack.
No they don’t or it is super small. Look for hilleberg red or black label tents or fjällräven.
These tents here are probably good for 3 season tents but I would not take any of them to winter conditions if you are really in the wilderness outside of cell coverage
Maybe beg Dan for a X-Mid 2 Pro +, 52 inches wide. I love mine, tons of room and crazy light.
Clearly I commented before watching all of the video - My bad.
the inconviences of a transparent fly should be a big factor in tent comparisons.
Did you test any mountain hardware tents?
Ya, I have tested a couple and didn't like either.
@@JustinOutdoors I have two, a buddy of mine gets 60% off. That makes me okay with any faults 😂
The MH Strato can actually fit two 25” pads and is 2.4lbs
Supprised to see no pyramid type tents on the list? Would have been worthy of an honorable mention on the ul category at least imho.
Please check out and review paria outdoor products! I think they could be a real budget contender!
Paria tents are rebadged Naturehike and 3F UL Gear tents.
Zion = Mongar
Bryce = CloudUP
Arches = LanShan
3:09 I don't understand why people hate on the xmid footprint, the 2+ has a *smaller* footprint than the duplex and that is not even taking into consideration the super long guylines on each corner and peaks of the duplex...
@@RB-fn3lt Manufacturer specs:
Xmid 2+: 100" x 85"
DUPLEX: 100" x 93" _without_ guylines
@@RB-fn3lt There is literally nothing to interpret. The published specs for the xmid 2+ are 100" by 85" and the Duplex is 100" by 93" without even considering the six super long guy lines. Can you upload a video showing that these sizes are wrong? And please tag Dan Durston so he can comment on why he would put false specs on his website :)
Amazon for me, 100 dollars… 2 poles and a fly that goes all the way to the ground. Maybe a tad heavy.
1. Problem. Tent is not something what you bring just to setup so you can look at it. Its supostu protect you from elements like high win, rain and storms. Most of those tents will leak and break if you are caught in some bigger storm.
Wait, I cant just stuff the tents into a stuff sack? They need to be folded/rolled?
Dyneema tents should be folded/rolled. Nylon/polyester can be stuffed or rolled.
@@JustinOutdoors Hmm. interesting. Most tents are probably nylon. So, is mine, so Ill continue to stuff it
Why don't any of you guys over the pond talk about Big Sky International? Strange as it's a US company and good quality gear
Why does nobody look to hyperlite for a 4 person tent? Double walled extremely light as far as 4ps go, rivals some 2p freestanding tents in weight but if you're considering two 2 person tents for a family of four you're not to far from the price of 1 hyperlite 4p. and you could carry it for a solo or duo trip when not taking the family.
Tarptent Hogback beats the REI 3+ all day. Silpoly, lighter weight and is a 4p tent.
Curious why The Marmot 3P was considered the “roomiest” tent for this title video.
Definitely missing the Slingfin portal 2. Far better than Sea to Summit, REI, even MSR. Portal 2 is lighter than the Dragonfly
Also better than the Nemo. Justin hasn't tested the Slingfin, that's for sure
You should sleep with the gead towarsd the same part of a Durston 2p tent, thats how its meant to be used. Thats some kind of myth (head to toe) thats been spread on youtube and other places. The silpoly 2p or the 2p+ version of the Durston have different angles the the other models of the tent. They are made for 2p sleeping next to eatch other. One side has crazy amounts of room, and the other that has a bit less still have more of an angle then most other tents or similar ultra light tents like the Zpack duplex. So at its worst part in the shape for one of the people its still a better angle then the Zpack duplex. Watch the video on the Durston youtube channel to get the exact data and numbres on the angles and a better explanation.
How is the Paria Bryce not in the budget tent category? Way lighter, tested by dozens of backpacking channels and way roomier for $150
Single entry 2P tents is a non-starter for me. The 2P Bryce is significantly more expensive at $175 and doesn't look to be that much roomier.
Very affordable at 500 dollars lmfao bruh what
i hate how all of the best tents use hiking poles. I dont like using poles so I want a tent that doesnt require them
Paria Bryce is a legit 2P tent