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.
Bestseller No. 2
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 Ultralight Bikepacking Tent
- THE BIKE-PACKERS DREAM - Single-track, two-track, and roadie riders rejoice; our two-door, two vestibule Copper Spur HV UL Bikepack tent is equipped with loads of bike-friendly features that add utility and luxury to your two-wheeled adventures. 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.
- 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.
- ULTRALIGHT STRENGTH - 4-way, high-volume hub design increases strength by 25% and the useable interior volume by 20% compared to previous versions of the Copper Spur; Proprietary ultralight nylon double rip-stop, mixed denier fabric offers extra tear-strength and puncture resistance without adding weight; DAC Featherlite NSL pole system. Includes NEW lighter, yet stronger Dirt Dagger UL Tent Stakes with patent pending I-Beam aluminum construction.
- BELLS & WHISTLES - Elastic webbing securely stores your helmet on top of tent body; Oversized ceiling pocket provides great storage space; one fly vent and low vent feature on the vestibule doors for increased air flow without sacrificing coverage; Color-coded webbing and buckles make setup easy; Standard rainfly included. Dry, dirt-free changing and gear storage with extended footprint creates a vestibule floor, sold separately.
- 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. Trail Weight: 2 lb. 5oz.; Packed Size: 13.5 x 6 in. To extend the life of your tent floor, we recommend using a 2021 Copper Spur HV UL bikepack tent footprint featuring TipLok Tent Buckle - sold separately.
Bestseller No. 3
Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL Bikepack - Bikepack Solution Dye-Packing Tent, 2 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 2 lb. 2 oz. and packs down to 14” x 5.5” 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.
SaleBestseller No. 4
Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL3 Ultralight Bikepacking Tent with UV-Resistant Solution Dyed Fabric
- BIKE-PACKERS REJOICE!- Our lightest two-door, two-vestibule bikepacking tents equipped with loads of bike-friendly features that add utility and luxury to your two-wheeled adventures. Ease of entry with dual-zipper door and quick reach-through access using only one zipper and stow unzipped door easily with Quick Stash door keeper on tent body door.
- 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. 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.
- ULTRALIGHT STRENGTH - We use solution-dyed fabric that is highly resistant to UV fade and drastically reduces energy consumption and water use during manufacturing, a process that is better for the environment and improves the quality of the tent fabric. DAC Featherlite NSL pole system. Includes NEW lighter, yet stronger Dirt Dagger UL Tent Stakes with patent pending I-Beam aluminum construction.
- BELLS & WHISTLES - Stash oversized gear in 3D shelf, utilizing dead space above your feet and securely store helmet on top of tent body with elastic webbing and use daisy-chain webbing loops on the fly exterior to dry wet clothes and gear; one fly vent and low vent feature on the vestibule doors for increased air flow without sacrificing coverage. Standard rainfly included.
- 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. Trail Weight: 2 lb. 13oz.; Packed Size: 13 x 7 in. To extend the life of your tent floor, we recommend using a 2021 Tiger Wall UL bikepack tent footprint featuring TipLok Tent Buckle - sold separately.
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
Naturehike Opalus Tunnel Backpacking Tent for 2-3 Person, 2 Person 3 Person Backpacking Tent, Lightweight Camping Tent with Footprint & Vestibule (2 Person 20D Nylon)
- Lightweight & Waterproof Fabric: Made of 20D silicone coated nylon (waterproof 4000mm+), the 20D nylon fabric is light and wear-resistant, has great waterproof performance when suffering bad weather, and with three 7001 aluminum alloy poles, support the tunnel tent firm and stable in windstorm, the Opalus 2 person tent is a great camping tent for all weather.
- 2 Person Backpacking Tent with Vestibule: The tent is designed double walled tent with large inner tent(94.5" x51.2 x 35.4"), enough spacious for 2 person to sleep comfortable inside; the vestibule with height up to 39.4", enough headroom for man to sitting up , and you can put your camping gears, like camping table, cookwares, backpacks, shoes and other stuff.
- Portable & Compact: the backpacking tent has small packed size:20.5 x 7.1 x 7.1inch(52 x 18 x 18cm), and is lightweight with weight about 5.18lbs(2.35kg), it is ultralight for a 2 person tent even with a large vestibule.Perfect for 2 person backpackinig, camping, hiking, bikepacking, backpacking, cycling, motorcycling, traveling, trekking,etc.
- Good Ventilation: With the B3 mesh inner tent and two large ventilation windows, you can enjoy more air flow when sleeping in the tent, no water condensation problem! A great design of the tent rear is you can open half of the tent fly to get more fresh air when camping in warm seasons.
- Footprint Included: Package List: Storage bag x 1, Strap x 1, Tent fly & inner tent, poles x 3, Stakes x 18, wind ropes x 6, footprint x 1; You will get a free footprint in the package, made of 210T polyester, waterproof 3000mm.
SaleBestseller No. 7
NEMO Dragonfly OSMO Bikepack Tent, 1-Person
- High-performance, high-strength OSMO poly-nylon ripstop fabric has 4x better water repellency and 3x less stretch when wet. OSMO fabric is made from 100% recycled yarns that are PFAS-free and meet flame retardancy standards without the use of added chemicals.
- Subdued colors and non-reflective materials allow stealth camping.
- Ultralight aluminum DAC Featherlite NFL poles with shortened segments reduce overall packed size for attaching to bike.
- Highly versatile and rugged roll-top dry bag can be mounted in many locations on your bike.
- Landing Zone waterproof removable storage tub for your vestibule adds more dry storage for biking gear.