Ultralight 1/2 Person 3-Season Backpacking Tent - Lightweight LanShan Camping Shelter for Hiking, Trekking & Outdoor Adventures | Perfect for Solo Travelers & Couples Camping Trips

After looking at this tent obsessively for a few weeks I decided to finally pick one up. There are more comprehensive reviews out there but here are my first impressions (testing in field this week) :Pros:1. Actually pretty darn easy to setup! Of course this was on some nice manicured lawn but the process of setting up was much easier than expected. Especially since I have never setup a trekking pole tent before. It was pretty windy(10mph with higher gusts) and setting it up was still a breeze...heh. Also flap noise was minimal. The tensioning system on the guy lines is very simple and effective. You will need to dial it in a bit to get the needed tension for wind (I had watched a couple set up videos before it arrived so had a general idea but it had been a week or more and was able to put it together very easily)2. At 2lb 7 oz (without stuff sack) This tent has excellent space and venting. I'm 5'11" and had plenty of space at head and toes with a full length pad. Could sit straight up with 6-8in to spare. Luxury 1 person and big enough for 2 very close individuals. Also the vestibules are more than adequate to house your pack and other gear. I won't be using the stuff sack but it is a quality one albeit tight. This rolled up nicely to either stuff loosely in your pack or would easily fit into an aftermarket sack. I also purchased the designed footprint (4.5oz). It was a bit expensive ($30) but I definitely recommend some sort of ground cloth.3. Build quality seems pretty good. All Seams were factory taped and a quick inspection found little to no flaws in workmanship. There was a couple guy line loop seams that could use a touch up of seam sealer but nothing major. Running some water on it for short time proved fine.4. Double walled. This tent weighs a bit more than the premium trekking pole tents out there beings it isn't dyneema and has a separate rain fly. What is nice about this design though is that you can setup the fly first and then setup your inner tent while protected from rain. This means your inner tent can stay dry and your gear can stay less wet which ultimately lessens condensation should you happen to be holed up for long periods.5. Aesthetically it looks great! Got the green one and think it is a good balance of brightness and also not being an eye sore in out on the trail. It would be hard to notice in a lush area.6. This tent is a branded 3fUL. The footprint was not for sale at this amazon seller so I ordered one from MEIR. They fit perfectlyCons:1. Since I haven't field tested it the only cons I can see so far is around the style of tent. It was super easy in soft ground with ample space. On a rugged or rocky trail I could see some extra time spent dialing in the tensions once a suitable spot is found. But that is to be expected when shaving weight and not using a freestanding tent. There are plenty of tips and tricks out there to correctly set this type of tent up. Definitely do some research and don't count on the included instructions for any more than basic setup.2. Fly material is Nylon which may sag after a good soak. I can't speak to this on this tent but it may be a consideration for wet climates.3. Your moral compass may spin a bit if you are one who likes to shop local or support cottage companies. This tent is cheap because it comes at the "expense" of cheap labor. For me the balance is that I want to explore backpacking more but before I commit to the best gear out there, I need to make sure this life is for me. That said, if this tent works out, it will be the gateway drug to all the other awesome "local" gear out there.All in all this tent is a tremendous value. It saves you weight and money to dip your feet into the light side of backpacking. I assume it will perform well based on other reviews on the quick inspection i gave it. That said I will update this review after a field test in a couple days.I used it one night on my first solo backpacking trip ever. I set it up once at home to make sure I had all the parts.Any smaller and I would have been claustrophobic. I have a little claustrophobia so I left the fly open for awhile so I could see out. after awhile I closed it.Love the extra space. I guess you could sleep 2 people in it but you'd have to be very good friends. I think it's too small for 2.It worked perfectly. Sets up easy. I bent one stake but I was hammering into hard ground. I used a footprint I got here at Amazon, not sure which one, was less than $20.This is the 3 FUL branded version with the full inner mesh. Roomy enough for me at 5' 11", 190#.If I had to get another I would probably go with the single wall version. The inner mesh doesn't prevent condensation, it just helps make you aware that you are close to touching the outer wall and, if the condensation is bad enough, helps prevent it from dripping on you. Had mine out in wet, humid and cold conditions & it never got to that point. The mesh also makes it harder to wipe the condensation off if you need to pack up early. Mine came seam sealed with tape. I saved a few bucks by getting red, not great for stealth camping but fine for me. Seems durable. I've pulled it very taunt with no problems. Overall I am very pleased with this tent.Bought this for backpacking. It works great! I was looking at $400+ tents and then I found this one. I watched some videos on YouTube on how to set it up and I would highly recommend! You can’t beat the weight for the price!Used a few times and holding up well so far. I'm 5'11" and fit ok, double wall prevents moisture from getting on gear/bag etc. Not fond of the trekking pole "pocket" where the pole handle fits in the top peak, it doesn't "nest" well but has worked great regardless. I have been impressed enough to order the 2p version also. My scale shows 2.2 lbs complete with stakes etc.. it is my go to backpacking tent now.Superfast shipping and great price. Put together very well and so light. I am 6'1 and with a fat pad my sleeping bag touches the mesh inner tent.Perfect for my needs, doesn't leakVery lightweight and compresses down to 10 inches by 6 inches in it's sack. The instructions are a bit vague to follow but I managed to set up mine for the first time at my campsite in the dark (don't do that, set it up at home first).Don't expect the quality to compare to an expensive tent, however. You'll get what you pay for but for the price it's a very decent tent. I think it's a good option for beginners.After looking at this 1 person version over and over since February I decided to bite the bullet and go for it, when I saw it was on offer. Over the moon. Clearly I need to get better at pitching it, but that's a me problem. Stable even with my poor pitch! Surprisingly spacious, enough room for me and gear easily. Fantastic vestibule, room for storage and cooking. I like having tie backs for the doors so they don't get in the way. The pegs are lightweight and straight with a small notch and take a bit of getting used to, angle them and you're golden. So quick to put away it's almost Criminal. Fully Branded, this is not a rip off copy, this is the 3F UL Gear LanShan 1 (or 2)Note it doesn’t come with waterproof stitches. I bought a tube of silicone for tents and painted it on.. very easy to do yourself, then tested with hose pipe.Easy to put up, easy to pack away and very light to carry. I recommend this tent but not for winter unless you are truly hard core camper.There are good videos on YouTube of this tent.Instructions were missing and I couldn't figure out how to put the tent up. Their's no poles. Very annoying as I needed the tent for backpacking in 2 days. Had to return the tent and go and buy a new one. Not happy