The task of choosing a tent for a trip into the backcountry can be a daunting one. There is a seemingly endless progression of options. Do you want a 2 person tent even though you’re only one person? Do you want a 3 season tent or four? Do you need a footprint? What series aluminum should your tent poles be made from? What about a bivy, should you be looking at those?
The topic is an expansive one, and wrapping your head around it is a worthwhile undertaking. That said, for most folks, especially those headed off on your average backcountry fly fishing excursion, much of the mystery surrounding tents doesn’t need to be unraveled.
The reason for this is that unless you already know you need a highly specialized or highly featured tent, you don’t. What you should focus on instead, is quality and comfort. Don’t get overly worried about whether your tent poles are 7000 series or 9000 series aluminum, because it likely won’t matter. Find a tent that is the right size, is made by a well-known, reputable manufacturer and that fits your weight requirements.
Post time: Mar-12-2021