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Valandre Bloody Mary

The Valandre Bloody Mary is a great sleeping bag that packs down small, is warm with its draft collar attachment and is waterproof. Some people may be put off by its mummy shape design, and it’s also quite expensive, but overall, it’s a high-quality bag offering warmth and low weight.

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The North Face Blue Kazoo

A mummy-style, well-constructed sleeping bag has comfortable and breathable material. One should look into The North Face’s Blue Kazoo.

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Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 Tent

The Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 tent is a basic option with minimal storage space. While it is easy to setup, waterproof and lightweight the lack of interior space made for an uncomfortable night's sleep.

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Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL-2

The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 offers lightweight quality at a not unreasonable price. We don’t love its asymmetrical sleeping space, but it has loads of internal storage and other features that make this a very solid option.

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Nemo Dragonfly OSMO

This is the best pure hiking tent we reviewed. Incredibly lightweight for a tent of this quality, with good features and large vestibules. The tapered design can be a bit narrow and the materials aren't as strong as some of the others we reviewed.

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MSR Hubba Hubba NX Tent

A great allrounder with generous living space and high quality construction. Easy single pole setup, high privacy screens and symmetrical living space make this a very practical tent.

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MSR Access 2

This 4-season tent with 29 square feet of interior space fits two campers with a comfortable livable room. Its versatility means you can take it out for various activities whether it's for summertime mountaineering or trekking. The lightweight fabric and double wall design does a good job at handling condesation.

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REI Co-Op Trailmade 2

The REI Co-op Trailmade 2 is a reasonably priced, well-made and spacious tent, but it’s heavy and has limited storage and headroom. Overall, it’s a simple backpacking tent for beginners.

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Mountain Hardwear Trango 2

The Mountain Hardwear Trango 2 is durable, spacious and has a simple setup, however, it’s heavy and bulky, and has a low ceiling. It makes for a remote and strong backpacking tent, though.

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MSR Elixir 2

The MSR Elixir 2 is a high-quality tent with well-considered features. A big downside it the weight and size, however, it’s a versatile choice, prioritizing comfort over lightweight.ˇ

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Kelty All Inn 2

The Kelty All Inn 2 has an easy setup and is a cheaper option for its quality. Despite only having a single vestibule and the tent narrowing towards your feet, it’s a great buy for the price.

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BlackWolf Wasp UL Tent

The BlackWolf Wasp UL tent has a large interior, although this comes with added weight. It also lacks ventilation, but for a camping tent, it does the job.

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Lightwave Sigma S22 Tent

The Lightwave Sigma S22 is a roomy, lightweight and waterproof tent, that, despite being dark and the fact that you have to thread the poles, is a great option for a single-walled tent.

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Hilleberg Nammatj 2

The Hilleberg Nammatj 2 is a durable, wind-resistant and warm tent, perfect for all-season conditions. While expensive and only having a single vestibule, it has plenty of room for cooking, sleeping, storage and waiting inside during bad weather.

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Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO

The Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO backpacking tent is extremely lightweight and easy to set up. While it’s small, a bit delicate and on the expensive side, the tent is excellent for when lightweight is key, which it is when hiking.

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Heimplanet Fistral Classic

The Heimplanet Fistral Classic is quick to set up and pack down and quite spacious, but it’s also quite heavy and wobbly. Overall, it’s an innovative approach to 2-person tents, but it does have its complications.

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Kelty Late Start

The Kelty Late Start is simple to set up and quite durable, but it does have its cons. It only has a single door and vestibule and is quite cheaply made. Overall though, it’s a decent, basic, low-cost hiking tent.

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Marmot Tungsten 2P

This is a good quality, spacious hiking tent perfect for short hiking trips and camping. We prefer a more lightweight option for longer trips but really this is a great tent that will last for years and keep you dry. We love the large interior space.

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The North Face AMK Assault 2 FUTURELIGHT™

The North Face AMK Assault 2 Futurelight™ has a roomy vestibule that adds extra storage. Easy to carry around but it lacks headroom. The tent is not fit for harsh conditions; it's water-resistant but not waterproof. Overall, it’s fairly priced for a livable tent.

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Intex Challenger K2

The Intex Challenger K2 is a simple and affordable kayak for beginners, kids and families. While it’s a bit uncomfortable, lacks durability and doesn't track well in a straight line, it’s quite stable on the water. It’s a great kayak for recreational paddling on lakes and calm rivers.

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