Backcountry Edge

The Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 1 is an ultra-light enthusiast’s dream. Streamlined to eliminate any unnecessary weight, the Fly Creek UL 1 still manages to deliver surprising livabilility at a trail weight of just 1 lb 14 oz!

The younger brother of the celebrated Morpho 2P, the NEMO Morpho 1P provides spacious functionality (30 sq ft) and an attractive packed size (10" x 7") for backpackers and touring bicyclists and motorcyclists.

The MSR Hubba is the solo version of MSR's highly acclaimed Hubba Hubba tent. Designed for solo backpackers, the freestanding Hubba weighs a mere 2 pounds, 13 ounces!

A no-frills option for ultra-lightweight backpacking, the Outdoor Research Aurora Bivy provides a snug, secure minimalist sleeping space and provides weather protection beneath a canopy of innovative, breathable Gore-Tex Respiration+ fabric.

With its 3-pole design and lightweight materials, the Exped Mira I is an excellent 3-season backpacking tent. A spacious interior and functional exterior storage space combine to make the Mira I an extremely livable backcountry shelter.

Updated for 2013! Compact, lightweight and sturdy, the Marmot Eos 1P backpacking tent is ideal for thru-hikes or solo outings. A good balance of weight, weather and bug protection, the freestanding Eos 1P is a perfect trail companion for backpackers.

Updated for 2013! While not the lightest 1-person tent on the market, the Gunnison 1.2 is roomy enough for tall hikers to stretch out and provides solid construction and durable weather protection for any solo backpacker.

A feature-rich solo offering, the Copper Spur UL 1 boasts an impressive interior space-to-weight ratio. The balance of weight and performance is perfect for ounce-counting backpackers who don't want to skimp on creature comforts.

With a packed size of 19" x 5" and a feather-light trail weight of 2 pounds 11 ounces, the Sierra Designs Light Year 1 is an ideal choice for lightweight devotees and solo backpackers.

Compact, lightweight and sturdy, the Marmot Eos 1P is ideal for thru-hikes or solo outings. Weighing less than 3 pounds and packing down to 17.5 in. by 5.5 in., the freestanding Eos 1P is a perfect trail companion for backpackers.

The fully-featured Outdoor Research Alpine Bivy provides backpackers with a minimalist sleeping space and provides weather protection beneath a canopy of innovative, breathable Gore-Tex Respiration+ fabric. Available in Mojo Blue and Alpenglow.

Sure to delight ounce-counters, the Meta 1P tent uses innovative, lightweight construction to serve as a reliable sub-2 pound solo shelter. Pitched with a trekking pole (not included), the Meta 1P has a packed size of just 6" by 6".

The Terra Nova Laser Ultra 1 tent and its ounce-shaving design deliver reliable protection at a weight (1 lb, 1 oz) and packed size (14” x 3.2”) that is perfect for thru-hikers, fast-and-light backpackers, adventure racers and touring cyclists.

The streamlined Terra Nova Laser Photon 1 tent weighs just 1 pound, 7 ounces and packs down to 14” x 3.9”. An impressive balance of weight and durability makes it a great option for thru-hiking, adventure racing and bicycle or motorcycle touring.