Looking for suggestions for ultralight one person tent.

I need suggestions for a one person ultralight tent for backpacking and bicycle camping. I am leaning toward the Mountain Hardware Sprite 1. I'm not looking for the cheapest tent available but want a good one. Of course cost will be a factor. I found that Campmor has a good price on the Sprite 1.

I have looked at the cheap Eureka Solitaire but think the Sprite 1 is well worth the extra cost. Any other ideas will be appreciated.

All my backpacking tents are Eureka. I think they are among the best made. The one I'm using right now because of its low profile and light weight is the 'Eureka Back Country'.

I have the EMS Velocity 1. Awesome tent. Light, freestanding, easy to set-up and very roomy.

snugpak, I believe the Ionosphere is the 1 person tent they make.

this.

That looks like something I could use. Will have to look at that one more.
I wish I knew someone who had one and I could see it in person. Would love to quit carrying my 5 lb 2 man tent. Way too big and heavy.

I have a Gossamer Gear "The One" tent. Google it, Ultralight (16oz) and durable.

Tarptent rainbow, plenty of room, only weighs about 2lbs.

I am considering a hammock for solo trips

i use the clark north american.

Depends on where you plan on going and time of year.

And you want a one person tent if you're not alone?

Heavy enough?

Try something like ...

Six moon designs

One model ... at 13 ounces.

When i backpack the AT, i use the Big Agnes Fly Creek 1

I am a big fan of the Kifaru Paratipi. 3 1/2 lbs during the summer, and a stove during the winter. Very spacious for a one person shelter, and bombproof.

Not the cheapest.

Doc

When I go solo, I bring a bivey bag instead of a tent.

It sucks it a long downpour though.

I tested out a prototype of the Nemo Gogo-Ex single person tent for work and have several spares. The ones I have are 1st generation protos without the rain cover. I carry a tarp for mine and use that. The end product wound up being $330. If you look it up and are interested I can get you one for $100. If you can't find it on-line, can set mine up and send pics. Its a great tent, sets up in about 3 min, light weight, roomy. I'M if interested.

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