Weight: 4lbs 5oz Shield tents and Three Wire Bivy single wall storm shelters are made from the most bombproof materials available. These shelters help ward off nature's evils and have survived burial under the weight of four feet of Colorado snow and seen action in mean, nasty places ranging from the top of the Andes to the bottom of the Black Canyon.
Weight: 5lbs 8oz The double-wall, 4-season Mountain Hardwear Tangent 2 mountaineering tent stands up to howling winds and snow loads, thanks to Trident corners that add strength and stability without additional poles.
Weight: 9lbs 8oz The North Face VE-25 is a premier 3-person, 4-season expedition tent. This updated design is stronger, lighter and even more ready for the worst Mother Nature has to offer.
Weight: 10lbs 5oz First introduced in 1995, Trangos have become standard issue for mountaineering expeditions year-round. Teardrop-shaped front and rear doors conveniently tuck away, welded loops for securing the fly and a bathtub-style floor for better weather protection.
Weight: 4lbs 3oz Whether you're base camping to access powder lines or completing a multiday traverse, the MSR Access 3 tent is warm enough for cold winter nights, yet light enough to keep you nimble on the move.
Weight: 7lbs 6oz This spacious 4-season mountaineering shelter offers full protection for up to 3 people in the harshest of backcountry and high-altitude conditions.
Weight: 11lbs 7oz First introduced in 1995, Trangos have become standard issue for mountaineering expeditions year-round. Teardrop-shaped front and rear doors conveniently tuck away, welded loops for securing the fly and a bathtub-style floor for better weather protection.
Weight: 9lbs 10oz Structurally sound for 4-season use with plenty of space for a third camper or your extra gear, the Marmot Thor 3P tent is a go-to shelter for expeditions and lengthy stays in the alpine realm.
Weight: 7lbs 14.5oz Perfectly suited to life on the trail, the Marmot Tungsten 4P tent offers reliable weather protection, long-lasting construction and plenty of space for your adventuring party of 4.
Weight: 7lbs 15oz Designed with simplicity in mind, the Marmot Limelight 4P tent is lightweight and quick to set up, yet still roomy enough to keep 4 campers feel comfortable inside.
Weight: 6lbs 8oz Winner of Backpacker’s 2015 Editors' Choice Award, this super light 4-person, 3-season tent will brighten your backcountry trip with its built-in mtnGLO™ LED lighting and 2-door design.
Weight: 7lbs 13oz Beginner and pro hikers alike will love the ample head room, easy setup and open vestibule design of the Kelty Gunnison 4 tent. Perfect for a group, its 2 doors provide easy in-and-out for everyone.