10 Best Bikepacking Tents In 2020

Built with a proprietary Divvy stuff sack, the Nemo Hornet Elite 1 bikepacking tent keeps your items organized during your backpacking and bikepacking trips.

Design

Constructed from a no-see-um mesh canopy, the bike camping tent delivers optimal breathability whilst giving you a comfortable view of the sky. During wet seasons, the included 7 dernier ripstop nylon rainfly offers added protection.  A 10 dernier ripstop nylon floor material reinforces its ruggedness for long lasting durability.

Size And Capacity

The tent folds down to 4 inches long by 19 inches wide. Yet, when assembled it stretches to 87 inches long by 40 inches wide by 39 inches tall to accommodate one adult. Weighing only a pound and 14 ounces, the tent is extremely lightweight and compact to carry when folded down.

Designed with a roof vent, the Rei Co-Op Quarter Dome SL 1 bikepacking tent offers better airflow and effectively controls condensation.

Design

Integrating vertical sidewalls, the bike packing tent offers a spacious elbow room and a drip-free entryway. Additionally, its trapezoidal floor plan offers more room for extra comfort. Designed with a single entry door with a stakeout vestibule, the tent offers easy entry whilst leaving the rest of the space for more storage. 

Size And Capacity

Measuring 88 inches long by 35 inches wide by 38 inches tall, the bikepacking tent accommodates one person. However, it offers a semi-free standing design. Its lightweight build, at only 1 pound and 15 ounces, allows you to easily accommodate it in your backpacking bag for easy carry and travel.

Whether you want to use it during wet seasons or dry sunny seasons, the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-Person bikepacking tent is perfect thanks to its reinforced construction.

Design 

The top rated tent for bikepacking features a UV-resistant fly made from 75D 185T polyester which offers optimal protection from UV damage and helps to maintain its shape. Its 75D 185T poly taffeta floor features 2000mmm coating to keep the interior dry, even during rainy seasons.

Size And Capacity

The tent features a freestanding 2-pole design which makes it easy to install and keeps it upright. Measuring 90 inches long by 32 inches wide and boasting a center height of 36 inches, it comfortably accommodates one adult. Its single door design makes entry easy whilst saving the remainder of the space for storage.

An awning style vestibule extends the covered area of the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 bikepacking tent to offer protection from drizzles and the sun. 

Design

To make entry and exit easier and faster, the tent features multiple access points thanks to its double zipper design. The tent's corner construction integrates a patented TipLok Tent Buckle design which combines a secure pole-tip capture, rainfly attachment and tensioner, and a stakeout loop for optimum functionality.

Size And Capacity

The 3D bin mezzanine in the foot of the tent delivers adequate off-the-floor storage whilst the oversized ceiling pocket in the head provides extra storage space. Additionally, the tent features media pockets that provide earbud cord-routing. Measuring 88 inches long by 38 inches wide by 38 inches tall, the tent is designed for a single adult.

Integrating an optimized symmetrical geometry and a non-tapered floor, the MSR Hubba NX1 bikepacking tent offers adequate room around your head and feet.

Design

Built with patented Easton Syclone aerospace composite poles, the bicycle camping tent is ultra durable and sturdy, even in extremely windy conditions. Its proprietary Xtreme Shield waterproof coating ensures you are dry whilst its hydrolysis treatment prevents the fabric from sticking. In fact, the waterproof coating is designed to last up to 3 times longer than regular waterproof coating.

Size And Capacity

The tent incorporates a single side entry vestibule which is adequately sized to accommodate all your gear. Measuring 85 inches long by 30 inches wide by 36 inches tall, the freestanding tent accommodates one adult person.

If you finally decide on taking a bikepacking trip with your partner, the Black Diamond Firstlight 2P bikepacking tent is what you need thanks to its 2-person capacity design. 

Design 

The biking tent features a space-efficient design whilst its patented and durable NanoShield fabric significantly cuts down its weight without affecting its overall quality. Its 70D polyester floor offers superior wet weather and rough ground protection.

Size And Capacity

If you require extra space for your gear, you can pair the tent with a separately bought vestibule for an all-around storage solution. Additionally, the tent is fitted with 2 interior mesh pockets for small items. Measuring 82 inches long by 48 inches wide by 42 inches tall, this smallest packed tent accommodates up to 2 adults.

Bathtub style nylon flooring of the Mountain Hardware Trango 2 bikepacking tent offers optimal weather protection and keeps you warm and dry in alpine conditions. 

Design 

The tent feature trademark Featherlite DAC extruded anodized aluminum poles which boast a high strength-to-weight ratio for added strength. Its fully taped fly, taped perimeter seams, welded corners, and welded guy clips help to enhance the tent's watertight interior.

Size And capacity

A large dry entry vestibule with a sleeved and one-sided internal pole offers adequate headroom and gear storage. Internal mesh pockets offer extra space for off-the-floor gear storage. Measuring 92 inches long by 64 inches wide by 38 inches tall, the tent comfortably houses 2 adults.

A seam-taped construction of the Featherstone bikepacking tent gives it an impenetrable barrier against rain and prevents leakage.

Design

The bike tour tent features a bathtub floor design which helps to elevate the tent’s bottom thus, protecting you from wet grounds. The tent features a freestanding design which allows you to move it without having to disassemble it first. 

Size And Capacity

Conveniently built with two doors and two vestibules, the tent accommodates two people whilst providing ample space for all your gear as well. The tent measures 84 inches long by 51 inches wide by 43 inches tall and features hubbed poles to create a near-vertical walled body for ample lounging and sleeping space.

Interior mesh walls of the Clostnature bikepacking tent ensure that you enjoy optimal air circulation and ventilation.

Design

The single person tent is designed with a D-shaped door and large vestibule which offer easy accessibility and ample interior space. Built with a 210T polyester rainfly and bathtub floor as well as 5000 Polyurethane coating, the tent is extremely waterproof.  Its bright orange exterior helps to enhance its visibility at night.

Size And Capacity

These bike tents measure 85 inches long by 32 inches wide, enough to allow an adult to comfortably lie down. The 36-inch floor-to-ceiling height allows you to comfortably sit up. Plus, the bike tents fold down to measure 15 inches by 5 inches for comfortable and compact carrying.

The Marmot Tungsten UL Hatchback 2 bikepacking tent is fitted with a pole in the back to increase its stability and strength. 

Design

The mountain bike tents feature a UV resistant and seam tapered rainfly which won't snag, stretch or get wet, thus, ensuring you are dry at all times. Additionally, the rainfly is vented to guarantee efficient airflow and circulation.

Size And Capacity

These freestanding tents for cycling measure 88 inches long by 54 inches wide by 42 inches tall. Combined with their vertical wall design, their size offers enough space to accommodate two people and their gear.