Ridgeline Ultralight 2 Person Backpacking Tent Waterproof Freestanding Shelter for Hiking

The canopy is built from 20D silicone coated nylon with a polyurethane coating and taped seams, so rain runs off rather than wicking through at the stitch lines. Aluminum alloy poles carry the load in gusts and hold their shape instead of flexing into the inner tent, which is what keeps a shelter this light from feeling flimsy on an exposed ridge.

A freestanding frame means the tent stands on its own before a single stake goes in, so it can be pitched on rock slabs, packed sand, or a wooden platform where pegs will not hold. Setup runs a few minutes start to finish with a two pole cross design that goes up the same way every time, even in the dark.

The double layer construction separates the mesh inner from the outer fly, so condensation collects on the fly instead of dripping onto sleeping bags. Two people fit across the sleeping area with a front vestibule for boots and packs, and the fly can be pitched alone as a minimal sun shelter when the inner is left at home.

• Capacity: 2 people
• Fly fabric: 20D silicone coated nylon with PU coating
• Seams: fully taped
• Poles: aluminum alloy, freestanding
• Construction: double layer with mesh inner
• Vestibule: front entry, gear storage
• Packed weight: approximately 4.6 lb
• Best for: backpacking, hiking, bikepacking