Trying to choose the best tent for your camping and backpacking needs? This series of articles should help you make the right decision!

Step 1 to choosing the best tent is to define your needs.

What do you need your tent to do?

• Capacity: How many people will sleep in your tent? How much gear needs to fit in the tent?
• Seasonal Use: Will you use your tent mostly in warm, cool, or cold weather?
• Packing: Will you need to backpack your tent in, or will you drive to your camp site?
• Rain: Will you ever ben camping in the rain? (Or are you a wimp…and cancel your trip if rain is forecasted?)
• Wind: Will you be camping on locations where there could be strong winds?

Check out our selection of 1-person tents, 2-man tents, 3 person tents, and 4 person tents.

If you often go backpacking by yourself, you would do well to consider buying a one person tent. Why? Here are 5 reasons to consider:

1: Lighter. All things being equal, a 1 person tent is lighter than a larger tent.

2: Small footprint. A one person tent can be pitched in a smaller area, making it easier to find a good camping spot.

3: Less bulk. A 1 man tent will take up less space in your backpack.

4: Easier to manage. A 1 person tent is smaller, and easier to pitch if you are by yourself.

5: Better warmth. All other things being equal, your body heat will warm up a 1 person tent better than a larger tent, making your sleeping conditions warmer.

Click here to browse our selection of 1 person tents.