Budget Backpacking Tent

[Jamesonm]

Another vote for the siltarp! That's all I use now.

Something like the link below. It weights nothing, you can use hiking poles or your tripod to set it up with a couple of rocks or stakes and cord.

SilTarp 1 <-- LINK

[Livewire322]

I’m curious how many of the Siltarp fans have used them in adverse weather (blowing rain or snow) and how they held up.

[Jamesonm]

I’m curious how many of the Siltarp fans have used them in adverse weather (blowing rain or snow) and how they held up.

No issues, especially with the larger ones, just need to keep the wind from getting underneath and trying to lift it up on you.

[Squamch]

I’m curious how many of the Siltarp fans have used them in adverse weather (blowing rain or snow) and how they held up.

In the picture above, I actually had just laid out on the riverbank without a tarp, as it was a beautiful clear evening. An hour later the first couple drops woke me up and I threw the tarp up quick, it hammered rain for a couple hours, although not much for wind. In adverse conditions I wouldn't have pitched it like that, or in that location. I usually hide in the trees, which cut the wind, and use the bigger one in the fall, so I can keep the edges lower to the ground.

[KootenayKiller]

I'm really happy with my 3F UL Lanshan tent. You can find them on aliexpress for $100-200 in various sizes, or <$100 if you want only a tarp outer. Super lightweight, decent quality, and inexpensive. Uses trekking poles for frame, and comes in single or double wall.

[savage10]

Thanks all! Definitely some good options to consider here.