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When choosing an ultralight backpacking tent there are several factors to consider, but I think a couple of the most important ones are obviously size and weight. Ok so you want the lightest tent you can find simply because you have to take it with you all day, so the lighter the better. But do not forget you also have to sleep in it, often in conditions that are far from ideal eg wind, rain, snow, and whatever else the weather can throw at you.

There is no point buy the smallest lightest tent possible only to find no place to put all your equipment, so it stays out in the rain. On the other hand, does not want crawling around a 2 Heavy / 3 man tent with you.

Your tent is often going to be the only thing between you and the elements, so is vital to choose the most suitable for you and your style of camping. There are many ultralight backpacking tents on the market, some big enough for a person to lie in, and some so small they can not sit on them. I have used these tents in several occasions and found them very well for weekend trips especially if like me you carry an ultralight tarp and walking pole so you can raise a hand the size of awning over the front of the store to provide a space for cooking, etc.

Ok so you may think that taking a tarp and the tent is a bit silly, but just adds a bit of its overall weight and its well worth it, and most people carry at least foot pole on a hiking trip in those days. Also, if you're blessed with good weather, some do not even need to put your store, but only uses your canvas on its own.

In my last backpacking trip around Dartmoor I was not for 19 days and had with me a small man with a tent and this was absolutely right for the kind of trip you had planned, only stopping one night at any place. But during the first week I had problems with the knee injury of age and had to find a campsite to stay a few nights (something I do not try to do what I prefer camping when possible.) This was very uncomfortable after a couple of nights as I found that instead of packing equipment away after use was easier to leave it in the tent which soon became very messy, leaving less space for me and making the tent feel even smaller. So remember that extra few ounces for a slightly larger store can make all the difference when it comes to comfort.

Unfortunately I guess the biggest consideration when choosing a backpacking tent is going to be cost. All I can say is that to buy the best you can do with your budget and remember you are buying something that hopefully for a long time, so be sure that:

- It fits you

- You feel comfortable in it

- Depends on the job you want to

- Finally deciding any store shopping at the end do not leave it in your bag in the back of the closet

Then all you have to do is take it out, use and enjoy!

About the Author:

Mike Legg is a seasoned hiker with many years experience of backpacking in europe. For more information on this or other aspects of backpacking go to http://www.buytryreview.com/category/backpacking

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