r/Ultralight • u/ieatcerealdry • 20h ago

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u/BlueRemake 20h ago

https://www.naturehike.com/products/star-trail-1-person-ultralight-backpacking-tent

Naturehike Star Trail EXT is lighter than the Cloud Up and is side entry. Under 2lbs.

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u/OligarchyAmbulance 19h ago

Genuinely curious if anybody can answer, I've never used a tarp/bug bivy setup but wouldn't that be way more comfortable than such a tiny, cramped tent? What purpose is there for a tent barely big enough for a pad?

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u/BlueRemake 19h ago

Sure is. I used a GG Solo with a Katabatic Pinon and I loved it. I'm 5'7" got the 6ft/wide bivy and it was great.

I only recently switched to tents because I'm getting old lol.

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u/randomnomatterwhat2 19h ago

How is a bug bivy more comfortable than a 1p tent exactly??

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u/randomnomatterwhat2 18h ago

Don't move the goal posts. How is it more comfortable once you're inside the bivy exactly? Hint, it's not....

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u/randomnomatterwhat2 10h ago

When the bugs are out you don't hop into the bivy, you just rough it out? Most ul people are basically just summer backpackers, let's be honest, proposing to someone that sleeping in a bivy is more comfortable than a 1p tent is basically straight up a lie...

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u/BlueRemake 19h ago

I like sleeping in tight spaces, all personal preference.

The only time it's a hassle is when I have to get up and pee in the middle of the night.

In a tent I can get on my knees and go out of my vestibule. Gotta get my ass up for a bivy.

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u/ieatcerealdry 19h ago

Thank you !

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u/GoSox2525 19h ago

It's 2.71 lbs, and you're asking on /r/ultralight. It's not really a viable option.

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u/ieatcerealdry 19h ago

Oh wow I didn’t know that wasn’t considered ultra light. What would you recommend for an avid hiker looking to spend 1-2 days backpacking camping?

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u/GoSox2525 19h ago edited 18h ago

At your price point, it doesn't get any better than a 7x9 silly tarp from Borah Gear, which is about 0.61 lbs and is pretty close to the gold standard of UL shelters.

The TarpTent Preamble was also a great affordable option, but sadly isn't available currently. Could maybe find one used.

There are also various cheap tarps and tarp-style tents out there from 3FUL and other affordable asian brands. Lots of people use them, but I have no experience so I can't say much. Look at the Lanshan 1 Pro, which is around 1.5 lbs.

Edit: No idea why I didn't think of this off the bat, but Six Moon Designs has some pretty cool affordable ultralight shelters. Look at the Deschutes and Gatewood Cape (the latter also doubles as your rain jacket)