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Backpacker Magazine – Gear Guide 2012

Gear Guide 2012: Tents

Find lightweight shelter for every budget and weather scenario.

by: Kelly Bastone

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Exped Mira II (Courtesy Photo)

Four-Person Tents
Family Bargain: Big Agnes Burn Ridge 4 Outfitter Tent

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Three-Person Tents
Mountaineering: Hilleberg Saivo Tent

Most Versatile: NEMO Espri LE 3P Tent

Stable Featherweight: Easton Mountain Products Kilo 3 Tent

Foul-Weather Champ: Exped Gemini III Tent

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Two-Person Tents
Alpine Weight Saver: Sierra Designs Mojo 2 Tent

Foul-weather Featherlight: Mountain Hardwear SuperMega UL2 Tent

Most Versatile: Mountain Equipment Co-Op Volt 2 Tent

Four-Season Featherweight: Easton Mountain Products Hat-Trick 2 Tent

Basecamper: Marmot Firefly 2P Tent

Two-Door Featherweight: NEMO Obi Elite 2P Tent

Best All-around: Exped Mira II Tent

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Breathable Single Wall: The North Face Asylum Bivy Tent

Best All-Around: REI Quarter Dome T1 Tent

Minimalist: Mountain Laurel Designs Cricket Tent

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