10 Best Freestanding Tents In 2021

Backpack friendly with compact folding poles, Kelty’s Salida Freestanding Tent by Kelty is the leading freestanding tent on the market that is a perfect choice for camping or backpacking. The tent’s walls are made of polyester material, while its floor is made of nylon. An over-sized D-shaped door makes it easy to enter and exit the tent and includes 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 a three-season tent that is available in a 1-person, 2-person, and 3-person size. The tent is designed to have spacious interiors so you can easily fit with your gear. A color-coded clip construction will allow anyone to set up the tent quickly and easily.

The Salida Freestanding Tent includes a 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 rain. The best features of this Kelty design 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 a three-season tent made of lightweight no-see-um mesh walls that offer protection from the outdoor elements. A PU 2000 polyester rainfly, taped floor seams, and bathtub floor help keep the rain our in a storm and keep the tent waterproof.

The Yosemite Freestanding Tent features two doors, two vestibules, corner pockets, and a hanging gear loft so you can keep all your organized. Hyke and Byke’s freestanding tent folds down to a small size and comes in a convenient carrying sack so you can easily store it and take it with you when backpacking. This person fits one person 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 set up design that makes it perfect for those planning a solo trip. This lightweight freestanding tent can be easily assembled with pole clips that quickly attach to the aluminum poles. The tent has a polyester fly that resists UV damage and is designed to stay taught. With factory sealed fly seams and floor seams, this tent will keep you dry and protected if you encounter a rainstorm.

The poly taffeta floor has a 2000mm durable 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. The tent’s rainfly features a vestibule that is perfect for storing your gear and boots and keeping them protected in stormy weather.

ALPS Mountaineering’s tent is very 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 wherever you go. The Lynx 1-Person Freestanding Tent is one of the best value for price options currently available on the market.s

Designed with backpackers in mind, Featherstone’s Outdoor Backpacking Freestanding Tent offers weather protection, plenty of space and great interior views. This ultralight freestanding backpacking tent is durable and breathable while offering enough protection from the elements to be a 3-season tent. Made of tear-resistant, waterproof fabrics Featherstone’s tent is designed to keep you dry inside while also being sturdy enough to withstand the wear and tear of regular camping trips.

The tent’s micro-mesh fabric walls ensure the tent has good breathability. The tent is spacious enough to fit two people and has two doors and two tent vestibules. The seams are taped to prevent rain and the bathtub floor design prevents flooding. With its single aluminum pole structure, the tent is very easy to set up. Featherstone’s tent conveniently has two doors and two vestibules that offer plenty of storage space for your gear.

Naturhike’s Cloud UP 4 Season Freestanding Tent is a lightweight backpacking tent made of an ultralight 20D anti-scratch nylon. The tent’s nylon walls have been coated with silicone to offer greater water resistance. Naturhike’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 one of the easiest to assemble tents. All you need to do is remove your tent from the packaging and watch it automatically pop up. Bravindew’s tent has two mesh windows that can be covered on both sides and are covered by a solid nylon flap for privacy and cross ventilation. The tent includes storage pockets and a hang loop to keep the interior of the tent organized. The hang loop is perfectly positioned for you to hang your lantern from it.

Braindew’s dome-shaped tent allows you to turn your windows into a rain fly by attaching guy lines and securing them. Made of water-resistant PU coated polyester, this tent will offer protection and lasting quality. This lightweight freestanding is spacious enough to fit 2 or more people.

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 of aircraft alloy aluminum that is both strong and lightweight.

ALPS Mountaineering’s is made of water-resistant polyester and features two D-shaped doors for easy access and vestibules over both doors so you can store your gear. The tent is very easy to set up and includes a tent fly that is water and UV damage 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 fly, 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 of polyester that is resistant to water and UV damage.

The Taurus 2-Person Tent by ALPS Mountaineering has two doors for easy entering and two vestibules that are perfect for storing your gear. ALPS Mountaineering’s tent offers ventilation through its mesh roof and two mesh doors and when you are using the fly you don’t have to worry about a lack of fresh air as the fly’s design has vents for continued ventilation. This tent comfortably sleeps two people so you can have a buddy with you for your outdoor adventures.

Offering the roomiest livable 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.

MSR’s 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. MSR’s tent is available either with DuraShield Coating and DAC Featherlight NFL poles or with the Xtreme Shield Waterproof coating that lasts up to three times longer and Eastone syclone Poles that are resistant to breakage in fierce winds.

Luxe Tempo’s 2-Person 4-Seasons Freestanding Tent is the high-end option of 4-season tents that offers the best weatherproofing 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 in summer or a zip-up nylon panel for privacy and full protection from wind and the harsh winter cold.

The 2-Person 4-Seasons 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 poly-ether PU fabric to make it more resistant to UV and heat. The tent’s design allows you to pole out the front 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.