Four season tents for year-round adventures

Built for weight-conscious climbers, the Black Diamond FirstLight is based on the I-Tent’s expedition-specific design with steep walls and a simple floor shape to optimize living space and increase headroom. For durability, all seams are double sewn, and the stress points are reinforced. With two equal length DAC Featherlite poles that fit inside the tent with hook-and-loop wraps, it’s easy to set up-even from inside. For cross ventilation, both the small rear window and the door are covered with no-see-um mesh. The canopy is constructed with water resistant, breathable NanoShield fabric. For interior organization, the FirstLight has two interior mesh pockets.

Named for a fast train and built for missions that have speed worked into the plan. Its central hub design and low, wind-shedding profile withstand gusts coming from any direction. The guy out points have pre-attached lines and large loops that fit skis, so you can pin it down during storms. In extreme weather, internal anchor points can be tied off to the gear loft loops, creating a network of internal guylines. Internal guy lines greatly increase the tent’s ability to stand up to fierce winds, but can also make the interior of the tent feel a bit crowded. With room for both occupants to put their boots on, the front vestibule extends the practical living space. A hooded front vent and a vent in the rear vestibule can be adjusted from inside so you can cross-ventilate the interior and prevent overheating in warmer weather.

The Telos two-person freestanding tent is great for pushing the season from the fall into lighter winter conditions. It will radically change your perception of what an ultralight backpacking tent can be. Sea to Summit’s engineers made it their mission to design a tent that is easy to set up and filled with clever functional features. Backpacker Magazine bestowed their Editor’s Choice Award on the Telos line of tents for space, ventilation and versatility.

Howling winds at basecamp or summer showers on the trail, the Kunai can handle it all. The tapered design and brow pole create a strong profile that withstands snow and wind, but uses lighterweight materials for higher breathability and portability, making this a true year-round backpacking tent. Vents in the canopy and fly are positioned for ample ventilation, helping keep condensation low in hot or humid conditions.

Pitch the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV2 Expedition two-person tent and get ready to host other campers when the wind crushes their tent and yours is still standing. This is a beefed up, burly addition to the award-winning Copper Spur HV series and includes a sturdy DAC NSL pole system, steep walls for maximum living space, nylon zip-up option for complete closure, and two doors/two vestibules for easy tent life and optimum gear storage. A lightweight, totally bomber addition to your quiver, this one goes when the tough get going.

The Remote 2 tent offers the protection you need with the livability that keeps you levelheaded for days or weeks in the harsh alpine. Built to withstand fierce winds and heavy snow loads, the double-wall tent features a sturdy central-support frame and nearly indestructible Easton® Syclone™ poles. New rainfly vents reduce condensation, and snow flaps seal out spindrift. With its spacious interior and gear-harboring vestibule, the Remote 2 tent becomes a secure haven when you’re hunkered down on the side of a mountain.

Bomber high-mountain protection to handle stormy winter nights and howling winds at base camp. The double-walled design is super sturdy, with plenty of guylines to add stability in particularly bad conditions. A door and vestibule at each end provide convenience, and collapsible fly vents help reduce overnight condensation.

Engineered to shelter 2 climbers in unrelenting alpine conditions, the Mountain Hardwear Trango 2 tent is the durable, comfy, dry and easy-to-assemble choice for your next mountaineering adventure.

FAQs

What is the difference between three and four season tents?

Four season tents take into account the need for strength in snow and higher winds, warmth as well as ventilation.

What do I need to know to decide which tent I should buy?

If you need the tent for expedition climbing choose a model with a good-size vestibule for storing gear and a strong, two-wall design. If you’re an alpinist or doing ultralight fast adventures, single wall tents set up fast, are light and have a small footprint.  Most winter campers can choose from all the available models based on their space and weight needs.

What are the main features of Four Season Tents?

Winter tents have strong pole structures. For warmth, less mesh is used on the inner tent than in three-season models. Tent doors are generally larger, to make it easier to get in and out in winter clothing. Vestibules help keep your gear from being buried in snow.

 

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