Best Lightweight Tents for Bikepacking

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

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.

SaleBestseller No. 3

Naturehike Cloud-Up 1 Person Tent Lightweight Backpacking Tent for One Man, Waterproof Ultralight Single Person Tent, Double Layer One Person Tent for Camping Hiking Backpacking

【ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT ONE PERSON TENT】: Made of lightweight 20D nylon material, this ultralight single person tent only weighs 3.3lbs. The tent packs up fairly small:16” x 5.1”x 5.1”, fits your backpack with plenty of room for other camping gears.
【EASY SETUP & PACK DOWN】: With one set of aluminum alloy tent poles, the tent is super easy to assemble, it takes less than two minutes for anyone with no experience. It is the easiest tent you have ever put up. Perfect solo tent for Backpacking, cycling, Hiking, Bikepacking, Mountaineering, Fishing or Car Camping.
【WATERPROOF& WINDPROOF】:The Cloud up 1 person tent 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.
【SPACIOUS 1 PERSON TENT WITH VESTIBULE】: Tent size: 82.7"L x 43.3"W x 39.7"H, It is perfect suitable for one person camping, could also fit two slim persons as well. There is plenty interior room for a single man to have a good sleep and enough headroom to sit up comfortably. The front door and vestibule design is perfect to keep stuff or cook without getting out of your tent in bad weathers.
【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 provides good ventilation and much air flow inside the tent. The rainfly can be used separatly as a sun shelter.

Bestseller No. 4

Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 Person Tent Lightweight Backpacking Tent with Footprint - Free Standing Ultralight Camping Hiking Backpack Tents Two Person Tent

【EASY SETUP FREE STANDING TENT】:With one set of aluminum alloy tent poles, the tent is super easy to assemble, it takes less than two minutes for anyone with no experience.The 2 Y-shape can make it self standing without peg nails. It is the easiest tent you have ever put up. Perfect 2 person tent for Backpacking, cycling, Hiking, Bikepacking, Mountaineering, Fishing or Car Camping. And The Tent comes with a instruction manual.
【WATERPROOF& WINDPROOF】:The Cloud up 2 person tent 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.
【SPACIOUS 2 PERSON TENT WITH VESTIBULE】: Tent size: 82.7"L x 49.2"W x 41.3"H, It is perfect suitable for two person camping, There is plenty interior room for a 2 person to have a good sleep and enough headroom to sit up comfortably. The front door and vestibule design is perfect to keep stuff or cook without getting out of your tent in bad weathers.
【ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACKING TENT】: Made of lightweight & wear-resistant 20D nylon material, this ultralight two person tent only weighs 3.52lbs. The tent packs up fairly small:17.7” x 4.7” x 4.7 ”, fits your backpack with plenty of room for other camping gears.]
【DOUBLE LAYER TWO PERSON 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 provides good ventilation and much air flow inside the tent. The rain fly can be used separately as a sun shelter.

Bestseller No. 5

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 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. 15oz.; Packed Size: 13.5 x 7 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.

SaleBestseller No. 6

Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel Backpacking & Camping Tent, 2 Person, Hotel

DO IT ALL TENT – The Blacktail tents are light enough for the backcountry and strong enough for the front country – the Blacktail Hotel gives you, your gear, or your dog a little more space. The tent features two doors and the fly features one extended, pole-supported, side-entry vestibule, and one quick-access vestibule.
ROOMY AND STRONG – The symmetrical pole structure makes set up super easy and the pre-bent poles give you plenty of head space. Plastic clips easily attach the tent body to the pole frame. Rest assured there are two fly vents for increased air flow and reduced condensation. Use the low vent feature on the vestibule doors for more air flow while still providing vestibule coverage.
FULL FEATURED – The two dual-zipper side doors and vestibules featuring storm flaps on vestibule zipper keeps you protected from outside weather; the dual-zipper door is smooth closing and allows for easy entry. Use only one zipper for quick reach-through access. You’ll love the Quick Stash door keeper on the tent body door that makes stowing unzipped door quick and easy!
READY TO PITCH AND PACKABLE – 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. Fly and floor are polyester; tent body is breathable polyester and polyester mesh. All seams taped with waterproof polyurethane tape. Trail weight is 5 lb. 9 oz. and packs down to 21 x 7 inches.

SaleBestseller No. 7

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL Backpacking Tent, 1 Person (Orange)

FULLY REDESIGNED - One of our best-selling, full-featured, ultralight backpacking tents, the Copper Spur HV UL series just got better with new features inside and out, proprietary materials that are stronger and lighter, and hardware that makes setting up even easier
AWARD-WINNING COMFORT - New awning-style vestibule expands covered living space; great for both drizzle and sun protection. The double zippers provide multiple access options; great for minimizing wind driven rain or snow getting into your living room. The UL1 features one door and one vestibule.
STORAGE AND MORE - New 3-D bin ‘mezzanine’ in the foot provides massive, off the floor storage; Oversized ceiling pocket in the head provides great additional storage space; Media pockets provide clean earbud cord-routing from phones or other devices. Includes multiple interior loops for attaching gear lofts (fits Wall, Triangle and Square gear lofts), accessories, and mtnGLO Tent & Camp Lights (not included). Also includes 7 DAC superlight aluminum J stakes and 2 awning guylines.
A BETTER SHELTER - New proprietary tent corner construction with unique TipLok Tent Buckle streamlines tent set up by combining three functions: secure pole-tip capture, rainfly attachment and tensioner, and stake-out loop. This buckle has a keyed hole so the pole tip locks securely into place during setup, and hinged design stabilizes structure by equalizing forces between the tent body, rainfly, and ground stake.
ULTRALIGHT STRENGTH - New proprietary ultralight nylon double rip-stop; mixed denier fabric offers extra tear strength and puncture resistance without adding weight. New pre-bent span pole coupled with the high-volume angle hub increases strength, stability, and shedding of rain and snow while creating optimal livable space where you need it most.