One person backpacking tents
How to choose your 1-person backpacking tent?
1-person backpacking tents are ideal for solo hikers or adventurers looking for a lightweight and compact shelter. Designed to offer safety and comfort, these tents stand out because of how easy to pitch they are, and their weather resistance. Pick a model with aluminium or fiberglass poles for excellent stability and waterproof materials for rain protection. Efficient ventilation systems prevent condensation and guarantee a good night’s sleep. To find the perfect 1-person backpacking tent, consider its weight, packed dimensions, and specific features, such as wind resistance and the presence of mosquito nets. This will allow you to fully enjoy your expeditions in total confidence and safety.
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The Ferrino Piuma I Oil Blue is a lightweight, compact, and durable tent designed for solo outdoor adventures, offering excellent ventilation, insect protection, and waterproofness.
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Hyper lightweight, the Ferrino Sling 1 tent is made from durable, waterproof polyester, featuring taped seams on the fly and groundsheet.
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Designed for bikepacking, the Nemo Osmo Dragonfly Green is a lightweight tent that offers generous space, is rugged and has a small footprint when packed.
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The Ferrino Blow 1 Oil Blue is a compact, lightweight dome tent, ideal for the solo camper, offering sturdiness, ventilation and storage space.
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The Nemo Dragonfly Osmo 1P Birch Bud tent offers a practical solo camping solution for three-season hiking adventures.
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The Nemo Dragonfly Osmo Bikepack 1P tent is the perfect choice for cycle tourers seeking a lightweight, waterproof, and comfortable solo shelter.
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The Nemo Hornet Osmo 1P Birch Bud Goodnight Gray ultralight 3-season tent offers a compact shelter for one person, featuring a semi-freestanding design and quick setup.
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One-person bivvy tents provide a minimalist shelter that is lightweight and compact, ideal for solo hikers. They combine weather protection with a reduced footprint to optimise pack weight.
One-person trekking tents stand out for their:
• aluminium or fibreglass poles ensuring stability,
• waterproof fabrics to withstand rain,
• efficient ventilation to minimise condensation,
• compact design that packs away easily.
When choosing a one-person trekking tent, the key factors are weight, packed size, wind resistance and the presence of mosquito nets to maintain good comfort overnight.
Features of a tent suited to solo trekking
Lightweight gear becomes essential when hiking self-sufficiently. A one-person tent must remain compact in your pack while providing reliable protection against rain and wind. The models selected by Glisshop combine lightness, durability and packability to support your adventures over one or several nights.
Available tent designs for trekking
Two main structures dominate solo bivvying, each suited to a specific use.
Dome (igloo) design
• Freestanding and easy to move once pitched
• Crossed pole structure for enhanced stability
• More generous living space
• Slightly heavier and bulkier than a tunnel
• Browse the selection: dome-shaped tents
Tunnel design
• Requires solid anchoring for setup
• Smaller internal space
• Minimal weight ideal for fast trekking
• Extremely compact when packed
• Browse the selection: tunnel-shaped tents
Leading brands available at Glisshop
Glisshop offers one-person backpacking tents from renowned brands such as Ferrino, Camp and MSR Gear. These models have been field-tested to ensure reliability and strength. The final choice will depend on overall weight, internal volume, waterproof rating, groundsheet ruggedness and the space it occupies in your trekking backpack.
Ultralight models for trekking
Ferrino, Camp and Nemo offer models weighing between 950 g and 1250 g, providing an excellent balance between weight, price and durability.
Waterproof ratings can vary significantly depending on the fabrics used. Ultralight tents often employ thinner materials to reduce weight, which means a trade-off with slightly lighter protection and more basic comfort. The right choice will depend on the expected conditions.
Also discover our more spacious models:
• two-person trekking tents
• three-person tents
FAQ
Which one-person tent is best for long-distance trekking?
That depends on your priorities: comfort or lightness! Dome tents offer more interior space, while tunnel tents focus on maximum weight saving.
Is an ultralight tent suitable for frequent use?
Ultralight tents are ideal when you aim to reduce pack weight to the bare minimum. They use thin yet durable materials that will last if pitched carefully and used in appropriate conditions.
Why are there such big differences in waterproof ratings between models?
Manufacturers adjust fabric thickness and composition according to intended use. Larger and heavier models tend to use more robust, protective materials. In the ultralight category, it’s normal for waterproof ratings to vary widely due to the pursuit of reduced fabric weight.
Our guide to choosing a tent for hiking or trekking
To explore technical criteria in more detail, compare materials or choose the shape best suited to your needs, you can consult our dedicated advice page: How to choose your tent. It brings together all the essential information to help you select a reliable tent tailored to your trekking or bivvying needs.
