Three-Season Tent Reviews

Three-season tents will protect against rain and wind and are used in the spring, summer and fall. Backpacker’s three-season tent reviews have all of the information on top tents and brands. If you need a tent that will perform in virtually any environment during the spring, summer and fall at the price you want, check out the reviews from Backpacker’s tent experts.

BP0415TENT_BigAgnes_RattlesnakeGLO750x400

This lightweight two-person dome tent comes with built-in LED lighting.

BP0415TENT_BIgSky_Soulx2750x400

Shaving tent weight usually means jacking the price or shrinking the dimensions, but the two-person Soul hits a rare trifecta—light, livable, and affordable.

BP0415_H2H_Exped_MiraII_gn

If you're willing to secure a few stakes and sacrifice some stability, this two-person tent offers roomy quarters.

BP0415_H2H_MarmotForce2P_gn

If you sleep better knowing you're in a fuss-free fortress, this two-person tent is the one for you.

BP0415TENT_Marmot_Tungsten3P750x400

This three-person tent boasts freestanding convenience and luxe headroom at an affordable price.

BP0415TENT_MtnHardwearOptic6750x400

The six-person version of the 2014 Editors’ Choice Award-winning Optic 2.5 tent, this palace features a rollaway fly and adjoining doors for 180-degree views.

BP0415TENT_Mtnsmith_MtnDome3750x400

Expansive headroom and an unusually sturdy design make this three-person tent a comfy, affordable choice for car-camping and short-mileage overnights.

BP0415TENT_MSR_FlyLite750x400

This versatile solo tent is a castle for one and an ultralight shelter for two.

BP0415TENT_NEMO_Blaze1750x400

Solo tents sometimes feel coffin-tight, but this nonfreestanding, double-wall dome is supremely livable.

BP0415TENT_NEMO_Dagger3P750x400

Most tents this light skimp on space or durability, but the three-person Dagger saves weight with unusually strong, ultralight fabrics.

BP0415TENT_REI_HalfDome2750x400

We’ve long loved the livability (and affordability) of this iconic double-wall two-person dome tent, which won our 2010 Editors’ Choice Gold Award. This spring, a 10-ounce weight reduction and improved ventilation make a good thing even better.

BP0415ANNO_BYDLON_TENTS_7898_750x400

This two-person tent’s innovative shape provides outstanding headroom and unobstructed views.

BP0415TENT_TNF_Triarch2750x400

This freestanding two-person tent handles the rowdiest three-season storms, making it ideal for hikers who want maximum protection with minimum weight.

Mountain Hardwear Trango 4 (Courtesy Photo)

Roomy, strong, and sturdy—it’s everything we want in a foul-weather home away from home.

Big Sky Chinook (Courtesy Photo)

Get a summer tent and a winter tent for the price of just one.

Alps Mountaineering Tasmanian 3 (Courtesy Photo)

Get legit winter protection for a trio of campers at a three-season price.

Cabela's Instinct 2 (Courtesy Photo)

It handles all but the worst of winter without weight or price penalties.

image of big agnes lone spring 2 tent

This durable tent delivers a near-perfect balance between weight savings and space.

image of The North Face Talus 2 tent

At $50 less than the nearest competitor, this tent has a killer value with smart storage solutions.

image of msr elixir 2 tent

With the largest vestibule you get above-average livability with this tent.

image of the ALPS Mountaineering Aries 2 tent

This tent offers great storm protection, maximum ventilation, and packs small.

image of the Easton Rimrock Tent

This two-person palace offers the best livability of the bunch with the most floor space and headroom.

image of L.L. Bean microlight FS 2 tent

With lightweight materials and short, 15.5 inch pole sections, the Microlight is the ounce-counters choice.

Crux X1 Assault (Courtesy Photo)

Innovative fabric eliminates drippy condensation, the bane of singlewall mountain tents.