The re-designed RhinoWolf 2.0 makes this modular tent system even better. It’s a lightweight, super-packable one-person tent with a design that allows you to link up with other RhinoWolfs & zip them together into a larger single shelter. The system also offers optional built-in air mattress and sleeping bags for a complete all-in-one camping kit. A funded Kickstarter.

The inflatable Shore Tent from Smithfly is more like a soft-sided camping cabin. The entire floor of the tent is a comfy 6-inch thick air mattress offering 8’ X 8’ of sleeping space. It also comes with a unique flat-pack inflatable deck that assembles quickly to get you up off the ground. Weatherproof construction, zippered mesh doors and windows for views and ventilation, plus no poles and annoying set-up; just pump it up.

SlingFin is a new tent brand founded by a group of outdoor industry vets who’ve been focused on making tents worthy of Everest expeditions but they just launched a new line of ultralight tents aimed at backpackers. The 2Lite is a 2-person, 3-season tent that weighs just 2 lbs, 14.1oz. & features nearly vertical walls that make its 28-square foot floor feel even bigger.

The simplicity and smarts of Heimplanet’s inflatable-framed tents sparked a whole new outdoor category. And their original design, the Cave tent, is now available in a limited-edition Black Cairo Camo colorway. The lightweight 2-person dome sets up fast with no poles, plus features a waterproof Ripstop Polyester rainfly and a breathable Ripstop Nylon inner tent with lots of storage. The vestibule stores smaller things like your pack & shoes & keeps them out of the elements. A gear loft in the ceiling keeps things organized & off the floor.

For festivals like Burning Man and Coachella where your chances of literally melting from the heat are pretty decent, the 6-person No Bake Tent could be a lifesaver. It’s a got a unique design that keeps you from roasting alive when the sun pops up and starts baking the mesa. The outer layer of the tent reflects and blocks 90% of infrared & visible light rays, so it stays warm and dark inside. It is 6’6” tall and offers a long list of windproof, dustproof, and custom comfort features.

Yakima’s Skyrise Rooftop tent offers a lightweight and easy-to-pitch design, weatherproof 210D nylon construction, dual skylights, and a cushy 2.5-inch thick wall-to-wall mattress. They teamed up with Portland-based outdoor gear maker Poler on a special camo colorway featuring orange Poler x Yakima branding.

Made of heavy duty, waterproof 400GSM ripstop canvas and featuring a 2-inch thick built-in foam mattress, the Pioneer Swag Tent has room for 2 and a mesh ceiling for stargazing. A simple, 3-pole design makes set-up quick and easy.

The Shiftpod2 Tent reflects heat and keeps out light, so you can sleep-in and stay cool no matter where you camp. Like out on the Mesa at Burning Man or under the blazing Coachella sun. The design utilizes a seven layer super composite fabric with synthetic down thermal insulation and highly reflective UV layers. It has two doors with bug screens, six windows with bug screens, and two vents with screens, sleeps 6 people, and sets up in under one minute.

Weighing just 80 pounds, the SuperLite rooftop camper from Go Fast is a low-profile, minimalist hardshell RTT that installs in just 3 minutes & pops-up instantly to offer sleeping for 2+. At this insanely light weight, it can be carried on virtually any vehicle. Go Fast offers the cushy 3” sleeping pad & ladder attachment for this tent separately.

The Skycamp rooftop tent gives you a comfy, windproof & waterproof shelter with a king-size bed interior that provides enough space for up to 4 adults & 2 kids. A universal mounting system means it will work on most crossbar rack systems & its clamshell design makes for effortless set-up. There’s also a rooftop window for stargazing. Another funded Kickstarter.

Classic styling and materials give Filson’s Wedge Tent that vintage vibe. It’s made of heavy-duty 10 oz. marine finish Army duck canvas to keep out wind & weather. It’s a floor-less design that can be set-up between trees or with the included sheer poles. Center height: 7-feet tall.

For those adventures far from the beaten path, the Spike Storm Trekking Pole Tent from Nemo is all go. It’s a minimalist shelter that weighs just one pound and packs down to almost nothing. It uses one trekking pole for a frame, features weatherproof silicone-coated fabrication, a floor between you and the ground, plus a mesh door to keep out insects.

Voted a Top 12 tent of 2018 by Backpacker Magazine, Sierra Design’s High Side 1 features pre-bent pole sections that create a “high side” over the door to maximize livable space while minimizing weight, which is just over 2 pounds. All packed into its compact stuff sack, it will take up minimal space in your pack; perfect for the solo adventurer trying to keep things light & lean.

Whether you’re headed to Coachella, Burning Man, Shambala, or all three, this tent is a state-of-the-art portable shelter designed for the modern nomad. Available in White or Space Grey, you have the option of a total sun blackout fly and/or heat resistant exterior coating. With a peak height of 9’3” & 204 sq. ft. of floor area, there’s plenty of space for your whole tribe (14 people). The structure of the frame is also strong enough for you to suspend 250 lbs. from the peak, so you can literally hang out in there. Also available in a smaller, Mini model with room for up to 8.

Combining the features of a camping hammock with the comfort of a flat, cushy bed, the one-person Haven Tent is suspended above the ground with a single anchor-point on each tree and has an inflatable mattress inside that keeps you from rolling up like a burrito. The whole weatherproof system weighs under 5-pounds, making it a great option for both backpacking & car camping. A funded Kickstarter.

The lean, streamlined design of the GFC Platform Roof Top Tent (RTT) makes it the thinnest RTT ever made. It is just 6″ thick when closed but when it’s deployed, boasts a towering 4 feet of interior room. The floor is a 2-inch thick, multi-density & cordura-covered foam mat. The weatherproof walls feature screened windows. It’s lightweight too; only 150 pounds for the 90″ version, featuring metal and composite construction that delivers all-terrain durability without sacrificing weight. Made In America.

There’s a new accessory for the 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 that makes it even more adventure-friendly: a rooftop tent. Created in partnership with Autohome, the low-profile RTT was designed specifically for this vehicle, to be aerodynamic on the move & spacious & comfy at the campsite. It measure 7.5 feet long, 4.3 feet wide and 4.9 feet high when fully deployed & set-up is is no more than the flip of a single latch at the rear. It comes with an aluminum access ladder, interior LED lighting & a cushy mattress that sleeps 2. Available in the U.S. later this year.

Built lightweight for smaller vehicles and designed to optimize hauling capacity on top, the Sandpiper is a low-profile, two-person rooftop tent with a rugged, fiberglass-reinforced ABS shell. It’s got a 2.8-inch-thick high-density foam mattress & zippered mesh vents & doors on all 4 sides. The top of the shell features integrated aluminum rails for mounting racks to carry all your toys: boards, bikes, boats and other equipment.

American-made & designed for backpackers and through-hikers committed to the fast & light approach, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2 is a minimalist 2-person, three-season shelter made of Dyneema—one of the lightest & strongest fabrics in the world. It features a waterproof floor, 2 mesh side doors for cross ventilation, and a vestibule for cooking & staging undercover. Total weight: just 1.75 pounds.

There are two features you want out of any piece of backpacking gear. 1. That it weighs next to nothing and 2. That it’s really hardworking. Nemo’s Airpin ultralight aluminum stakes check both boxes. They are self-locking, keep guy wires tight & they’re made of stiff, 7075 aluminum & weigh just 10 grams.