When you are bikepacking one of the main characteristics you want your tent to have is it being as lightweight as possible. Below are some of my top recommendations when it comes to lightweight tents for bikepacking.
Bestseller No. 1
Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel 2 Bikepacking Tent
- THE BIKE-PACKER’S WISH COME TRUE - Designed for on and off-road, two-wheeled travel, the Blacktail Hotel Bikepack tent is light enough for backcountry trails and strong enough for the front country roads.
- TRAIL READY - Don’t hesitate to get dirty; This burly compression stuff sack is designed to withstand all the rigors of trail travel; Daisy-chain webbing allows for multiple bike-frame attachment configurations; 12" Shortstik Poleset is ideal for packing onto handlebars, panniers and saddlebags, or saving space in any pack.
- SPACIOUS & STRONG – Increased head space with symmetrical pole structure and pre-bent poles. The fly features one extended, pole-supported, side-entry vestibule, and one quick-access vestibule. Includes NEW lighter, yet stronger Dirt Dagger UL Tent Stakes with patent pending I-Beam aluminum construction. Easy to pitch any time of day with reflective guylines and webbing on tent corners and ready to pitch with pre-cut guylines and tensioners attached to fly.
- BELLS & WHISTLES - Stash helmet on exterior tent body using elastic webbing and the daisy-chain webbing loops on the fly exterior for drying wet clothes and gear; Extended footprints (sold separately) creates a vestibule floor for dry, dirt-free changing and gear storage. Maximized storage options with oversized ceiling pocket and multiple interior loops for use with gear lofts, accessories and mtnGLO Tent & Camp Lights.
- TECH SPECS & WARRANTY - All Big Agnes products are guaranteed against manufacturing or material defect; If replacement product is not available credit will be given for the original purchase price when returned with a receipt; To extend the life of your tent floor, we recommend using a Big Agnes tent footprint (sold separately); Trail Weight: 5 lb. 14oz.; Packed Size: 13 x 8 in.
SaleBestseller No. 2
Naturehike Bikepacking 1 Person Tent, Waterproof Easy Set up Free Standing Single Person Tent, Lightweight Backpacking Tent for 1 Person, One Person Tent with Footprint Included
- 【Waterproof & Windproof】:Made of PU4000mm waterproof 20D nylon with silicone coating, and all corners and seams are taped, keeps you dry , with no leaks or drops of water inside. The 7001 aluminum alloy is tough and durable, hold up firmly in heavy wind and rainstorm. Enjoy a good night’s sleep regardless of the weather, go through hail and tons of rain and wind with the tent.
- 【Roomy 1 person Tent for 3 Seasons】:Tent Dimensions : 80.7 (L) x (12+37.4+12)(W) x 43.3 (H) inches. This one person tent has height of 43.3inch, plenty room for a single person to sleep and enough headroom to sit down inside comfortably.
- 【Easy setup Freestanding Tent】: Super easy to assemble, free-standing design with 2-Y aluminum alloy poles, it takes less than 5 minutes to set up the tent for anyone with no experience.
- 【Good Ventilation Double Layer Tent】:This tent is designed with two layers, which helps to create as much space and airflow between the fly and the inner tent. High desity B3 mesh inner tent and the window provide good ventilation and much air flow inside the tent. D-shaped mesh door with smooth two-way zippers provide much better ventilation and easy access to the tent.
- 【Ultralight Single Person Tent】:Made of lightweight 20D nylon material, this ultralight single person tent only weighs 3.63lbs. Small packed size:15.7 x 5.9 x 5.9 inch,save room for other camping gears, this solo tent is perfect for lightweight backpacking, bikepacking, motorcycle camping, hiking, cycling,fishing,etc.
Bestseller No. 3
4 Person Tents for Camping, Ayamaya Tunnel Tent Camping with Vestibule 3-4 Person Waterproof, 2 Devided Rooms Bicycle Tent with Footprint for Bikepacking/Motorcycle Travel Hiking Mountaineering
- 2 Room Design: The two-room tent consists of a detachable bedroom and a vestibule. You can sleep in the bedroom and then store your bicycle, motorcycle, or other camping gear in the vestibule. When the bedroom is removed, it will become a long tunnel sun shelter.
- Size: The size of the entire camping tent is 14 ft x 6.6 ft x 4.3 ft, the sleeping area is 7.4 ft x 6.6 ft x 4.3 ft, it can accommodate up to 4 people, the vestibule is 6.6 ft x 6.6 ft x 4.3 ft,the spacious space enlarges your activity area and storage area.
- 2 Doors Vestibule: The bike tent offers 2 doors in the vestibule to provide excellent ventilation, there are two vents in the front door corner, so you won't feel stuffy even without the door open. The footprint is included in the porch area, you can also spend your leisure time in the vestibule.
- Waterproof: The waterproof tent consists of 2 functional layers, the liner is made of B3 mesh and 190T breathable Polyester, the outer tent is made of 210T Rip-stop Polyester, it has passed the waterproof test with a rating above 3000mm, offers high performance in extreme weather conditions.
- Easy Setup: The setup of this tunnel tent is easy and fast, insert the 3 shock-absorbing poles into each sleeve, then fix them with tent stakes, the outer tent is set up, then hang on the inner tent, the setup is finished, it could be done within 5 minutes by just one person.
Bestseller No. 4
EVER ADVANCED 1/2 Person Camping Tent, Lightweight Backpacking Tent with Aluminum Frame Water-Proof, Portable Bikepacking Tent for Hiking, Motorcycle Travel and Mountaineering, Green
- Equipment Area: This camping tent provides a spacious parking area for your equipment, bike and motorcycle. It is a portable port for your bike and motocycle travel. It can also serve as a sunshade for outdoor activities or luggage.
- Premium Materials: Aluminum frame ensures lightness while providing better stability. High quality fabrics are scratch resistant, waterproof, and UV resistant. This brings a worry free experience for your outdoor activities.
- Lightweight & Bikepacking：This tent is only 11.79 lbs! It can be stored in the size of 19.3 * 8.3 * 8.3 inches, making it easy to carry or tie to the head or tail of bicycles and motorcycles.It's very portable for travel around,backpacking,riding and cycling trips,camping,and hiking.
- Spacious Tent: The size of this tent is 134"L * 94.5"W * 65"H. It provides a sleeping space of 94" * 51", suitable for 1-2 people. The folding size is 19.3 * 8.3 * 8.3 inches. This is a portable lightweight tent that balances spaciousness and compactness.
- Vestibule Design:The porch provides a shaded area for your activities and luggage.
Bestseller No. 5
MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack 2 Person Bikepacking Tent
- Building off the award-winning Hubba Hubba backpacking tents, the Hubba Hubba Bikepack is loaded with bike-specific features and the ultimate tent for life on two wheels
- Strong and light DAC poles fold up extra-short and fit easily on the handlebars, frame bag or in tight spaces when packed
- Functional, water-proof handlebar storage bag fits on nearly any bike whether it has flat or drop bars, and the included, removable spacers hold the bag away from the bars to clear brake and shift cables
- DuraShield waterproof polyurethane coated rainfly and floor with taped-seams easily handle frequent use and shoulder-season storms
- Internal and external clotheslines help wet gear dry out for the next day of riding, and plenty of internal pockets and gear lofts keep electronics and other essentials organized
SaleBestseller No. 6
Sierra Designs High Side 1 Person Tent, Ultralight Freestanding Solo Shelter for Backpacking, Camping, and Bikepacking with Awning Style Vestibule
- Pre-bent pole sections create "high side" over door maximizing livable space while minimizing weight
- Low profile design reduces weight, without feeling too cramped.
- Compact storage size takes up minimal space in your pack
- Secondary vestibule zipper creates "awning panel" that provides covered storage and improved ventilation
- Number of Poles: 2 poles
Bestseller No. 7
Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL Bikepack - Bikepack Solution Dye-Packing Tent, 1 Person (Yellow/Greige)
- Singletrack, two-track, and roadie riders rejoice; Our Fly Creek Bikepack tents are perfectly equipped for all two-wheeled, overnight adventures – now made with Solution Dye fabric that is highly resistant to UV fade and drastically reduces energy consumption and water use during manufacturing. Now simplified setup with proprietary tent corner construction and unique TipLok Tent Buckle that combines three functions: secure pole-tip capture, rainfly attachment and tensioner, and stake-out loop.
- The new high volume architecture using DAC angle hub creates steep walls, maximizing interior space without extra weight. Structured foot-end corners create additional interior space. Single door and vestibule featuring storm flaps on vestibule zipper and easy-grip zipper pulls.
- All Big Agnes tents come ready to pitch; with pre-cut guy lines and tensioners attached to fly. Reflective guy lines and webbing on tent corners make your tent easily visible at night. Color-coded webbing and buckles make set up easy. Velcro tabs connect fly to the pole structure providing the perfect pitch and stability.
- These tents feature a 12" Shortstik Poleset, ideal for packing onto handlebars or saving space in any pack. Multiple bike-frame attachment configurations for compression stuff sack with daisy-chain webbing system. Inside the tent you get multiple pockets, 3D shelf and ceiling pocket with media cord routing. Outside you can secure gear with daisy-chain webbing loops on fly. Attach Triangle gear lofts, accessories, and mtnGLO Tent & Camp Lights (sold separately) with multiple interior loops.
- All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane tape (No PVC or VOC's). Trail weight is 1 lb. 14 oz. and packs down to 14” x 5” x 6.5”. Includes 11 NEW lighter, yet stronger Dirt Dagger UL Tent Stakes with patent pending I-Beam aluminum construction. To extend the life of your tent floor we recommend using a Big Agnes footprint - sold separately.