10 Best Freestanding Tents In 2021

Backpack friendly with compact folding poles, Kelty’s Salida Freestanding Tent is one of the leading freestanding backpacking tents on the market that is a perfect choice for wild-camping, hiking, or backpacking. The tent’s walls are made from 68D polyester, while its floor is made from 68D ripstop nylon. An over-sized D-shaped door makes it easy to enter and exit the tent and includes a “no-see-um” mesh for privacy and protection against bugs.

Kelty’s lightweight design has fully taped seams to prevent any leakage and has internal pockets for storage. This tent is rated as three-season and is available in 1-person and 2-person sizes. The tent is designed with a spacious interior, so you can easily fit in with all your gear. A color-coded clip construction will allow anyone to set up the tent quickly and easily.

The Salida Freestanding Tent includes a 68D polyester rainfly for full waterproof coverage which will allow you to make the most of this tent even if you’re caught in a bout of heavy rain. The best features of this Kelty tent are how easy it is to set up and how light it is. With these two key features, you can go for an adventure in the great outdoors without worrying about having to lug around a heavy tent that is hard to set up.

A tested and guaranteed high-quality product, Hyke and Byke’s Yosemite freestanding tent is a lightweight and durable option for those looking for something they can carry on a backpacking trip without it weighing them down. The tent has a spacious base leaving enough room for you and your gear and includes a PU 5000 footprint that protects the tent.

Hyke and Byke’s tent has a simple two-pole clip-on design that provides better ventilation and makes it easy to set up the tent even if it’s your first time. The Yosemite freestanding tent is rated as three-season. The lightweight “no-see-um” mesh walls offer protection from the outdoor elements while providing excellent ventilation. A PU 2000 polyester rainfly, taped floor seams, and bathtub floor help keep the rain out in all but the heaviest of storms.

The Yosemite freestanding tent features two doors, two vestibules, corner pockets, and a hanging gear loft so you can keep all your kit organized. Hyke and Byke’s freestanding tent folds down to a small size and comes in a convenient carry sack so you can easily store it in your backpack. This tent fits one or two people snuggly and is available in seven different color options for you to choose from.

The Lynx 1-Person freestanding tent by ALPS Mountaineering features a simple setup that makes it perfect for those planning a solo trip. This lightweight freestanding tent can be easily assembled with pole clips that quickly attach the tent body to the aluminum poles. It has a polyester rainfly that blocks harmful UV rays and is designed to increase airflow while keeping water out. With factory-sealed seams and welded floor seams, this tent will keep you dry and protected if you encounter a rainstorm.

The poly taffeta floor has 2000mm PU-coating. The half-mesh design of the walls allows for greater ventilation, while the mesh storage pockets and gear loft inside allow you to keep your stuff organized and off the ground. The tent’s rainfly features a vestibule that is perfect for storing your hiking gear and walking boots while keeping them protected from the rain.

ALPS Mountaineering’s Lynx tent is extremely easy to set up on your own and comes with aluminum stakes and guy ropes. This one-person tent has a D-shaped door for easy access and packs down to a small and light size so you can take it with you wherever you go. The Lynx 1-Person Freestanding Tent is one of the best value-for-money options currently available on the market.

Designed with backpackers in mind, Featherstone’s outdoor backpacking freestanding tent offers weather protection, plenty of space, and great breathability. This ultralight freestanding backpacking tent is durable and breathable while offering enough protection from the elements to be rated as a 3-season tent. Made of tear-resistant, and waterproof 75D polyester with a 3000m PU-coating, this Featherstone tent will keep you dry while also being sturdy enough to withstand the wear and tear of regular camping trips.

The tent’s micro-mesh fabric inner walls ensure the tent has good breathability. It is spacious enough to fit two people and has two doors and two tent vestibules. The seams are taped to prevent rain from entering and the bathtub floor prevents flooding from groundwater. With its single aluminum pole structure, this tent is incredibly easy to set up. This one has great breathability, an excellent waterproof rating, and plenty of storage space for all your gear.

Naturehike’s Cloud-Up 4-season freestanding tent is a lightweight backpacking tent made of an ultralight 20D ripstop nylon. The tent’s nylon walls have been coated with silicone to offer greater water resistance, and its mesh roof provides excellent ventilation. Naturehike’s tent won’t just protect you from wet weather, as it also includes UV50+ sun protection so you can be safe in your tent no matter the weather.

While Naturhike’s freestanding tent is lightweight, it is still durable enough to hold up against heavy wind, rain, and snow. The tent is easy to set up and packs down to an ultra-compact size, so you can easily add it to your backpack. Suitable for use in all four seasons, the Cloud UP 4-season freestanding tent is a great any time and any place tent. Naturehike also includes a 100% Money Back Guarantee, should you for some reason be unhappy with their product.

The Instant Pop Up freestanding tent by Bravindew sets itself up on its own, making it perhaps the easiest tent to set up on our list. All you need to do is remove the tent from the packaging and watch it automatically pop up. Bravindew’s pop-up tent has two mesh windows that can be covered on both sides by a solid nylon flap for privacy and cross ventilation. The tent includes interior storage pockets and a lantern hang loop to keep the interior of the tent organized and functional. 

Braindew’s dome-shaped tent allows you to turn your windows into two small awnings by attaching guy lines and securing them, this is great summer rain out while airing out the tent. Made of water-resistant PU-coated 210T polyester, this tent will offer protection and lasting quality. This lightweight freestanding tent is spacious enough to fit 6 people, but 4 comfortably.

With walls composed entirely of mesh, the Zephyr 2-person freestanding tent by ALPS Mountaineering is an excellent tent for hot, muggy nights. Its mesh walls offer maximum ventilation and fresh air to help keep you comfortable in your tent. This freestanding tent has a unique two-pole design that leaves enough room, so you don’t feel cramped and have space to sit up. These poles are made from aircraft alloy aluminum that is both strong and lightweight.

ALPS Mountaineering’s Zephyr is constructed from water-resistant polyester, features two D-shaped doors for easy access, and vestibules over both doors so you can store your gear out of the weather while keeping the sleeping space clear. This tent is easy to set up and includes a rainfly that is water and UV-resistant.  The Zephyr 2-Person Freestanding Tent is suitable for two people and comes with aluminum stakes, guy ropes, storage pockets, and a gear loft.

Designed as a dome-style tent with a full-coverage rainfly, the Taurus 2-person freestanding tent by ALPS Mountaineering is an excellent choice if you regularly encounter rain or wet weather on your camping trips. Featuring a simple two-pole design, the Taurus tent is very easy to set up. The poles are made of fiberglass, while the tent’s fly is made from polyester that is resistant to water and UV damage.

The Taurus 2-person tent by ALPS Mountaineering has two doors for easy access and two vestibules that are perfect for storing your gear. ALPS Mountaineering’s tent offers ventilation through its mesh roof and two mesh doors. When you are using the rainfly, you don’t have to worry about a lack of fresh air as the fly’s design has vents to allow air in while keeping water out. This tent comfortably sleeps two people so you can have a buddy with you for your outdoor adventures.

Offering roomy living space in a lightweight design, the Hubba 1-person freestanding tent by MSR is a three-season tent that is perfect for people planning solo backpacking adventures. This freestanding tent is made of ripstop nylon and nylon mesh to offer the greatest protection and breathability.

This MSR tent delivers ample head and elbow room with a large side entry and added vestibule, while its pole geometry maximizes both the floor space and height of the tent. This light and easy-to-set-up tent uses a hub-and-pole system and color-coded clips to make the assembly process as easy as possible. This freestanding tent is available with an Xtreme Shield Waterproof coating that lasts up to three times longer than standard PU-coatings. The Eastone Syclone poles are resistant and stable in fierce winds.

Luxe Tempo’s 2-person 4-season freestanding tent is a high-end option if you are looking for a 4-season backpacking tent. It offers the best waterproofing and insulation, so your tent can withstand years of intensive use in all climates. The tent’s doors have two options for closing, either using mesh panels for greater ventilation and airflow or a zip-up nylon panel for privacy and full protection from wind and the harsh winter cold.

This 2-Person 4-Season freestanding tent by Luxe Tempo is tested against the wind, water, and snow and is approved for use in all four seasons. Luxe Tempo’s tent uses reinforced nylon with a PU-coating to make it more resistant to UV and heat. The tent’s design allows you to extend the front into a porch for extra shade in the summer. Suitable for 2 people this freestanding tent includes 2 large doors for entry and 2 generous vestibules that allow you to easily store and access your gear.