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NatureHike and Lanshan tents are reasonable quality, lightweight and cheap. Look on eBay for any used cheap tent by Big Agnes, Tarptent, etc. The lightest warm sleeping bag will have down filling. They are expensive but you can always find cheaper ones used on eBay. As a rule of thumb, most people can sleep without a sleeping bag at around 70 to 75°F in a tent, on a sleeping mat, wearing some clothes. For every 10°F below that you need an inch of down filling. In a sleeping bag that means half an inch above you and half an inch below you. So you can work out how warm a down sleeping bag will be by measuring its thickness once it's shaken and puffed up fully, and for each inch of total thickness it should keep you warm at 10° below 70°. So a down sleeping bag that is 4 inches thick in total should be warm at 30° F. It's a useful way to estimate how warm an older sleeping is, as the 'comfort' temperature given can be misleading. A sleeping bag with a long zip can be opened out as a quilt in warm weather. Use a good sleeping mat or pad. Usually I'd want two foam mats of about 8mm each. They fold up easily for packing. Decathlon usually have them but don't use yoga mats, they're too heavy.
r/camping • What's the best budget tent? ->I suspect the x-mid 1 would feel bigger but not by much, at least inside the tent, vestibule space would be considerable bigger. A 2 person would certainly give you plenty of space. I have the lanshan 2 and it's a perfectly decent tent for the price, but I think the x-mid could be worth the cost difference for the easier setup and sil poly fly material. The price difference in the US is a bit less than the EU though. Also, you're comparing a single wall tent to a double wall. IMO for your climate a double wall makes more sense.
r/Ultralight • Upgrading to more spacious tent: X mid 1/2 or Lanshan 2? ->Lanshan 2 is a perfectly decent tent for the price point, I have no complaints about mine other than the typical trade offs that style of trekking pole tent has, but the durston X-mid 2 is not much more and is probably a better value.
r/Ultralight • Beginner budget friendly 2 person tent ->Can confirm. I started out with the Lanshan only to buy the Durston a year later. The Lanshan isn't bad per se, the Durston is just so much better :) I got the Durston on an online marketplace in the Netherlands, maybe you can find something similar in your country.
r/Ultralight • Beginner budget friendly 2 person tent ->Lanshan is probably your best bet, but really consider your priorities here. This will be your home for a month.
r/PacificCrestTrail • Best PCT trail tent on a budget? ->Every influencer and their mom has done a "budget Walmart gear" review video; just watch those. For that price range you'd be better off with a cheap Chinese tent; a Lanshan or similar.
r/PacificCrestTrail • Best PCT trail tent on a budget? ->For less than $200, the Lanshan 2 or the pro 2 is a good option. It's popular as a budget trekking pole tent. If you don't already have poles, I use $30 cascade aluminum trekking poles from amazon and they're solid and reasonably light if I'm carrying them instead of using them. For a little more money, I really like my Durston Xmid 2, but it's \~$260.
r/CampingandHiking • tent? ->I have the Lanshan and the X-Mid. Both 2 Pro. Both are terrific tents. The Lanshan is perhaps the better value because of its low price. The X-Mid is the better performer because of its lighter weight and clever design. Both are fine 2 person tents with excellent materials and well performing layouts; although both are cramped for two people.
r/CampingGear • Lanshan 2 or similar tent? ->I was exactly the same. Actually got as far as ordering (and then cancelling) a Tarpstar as I decided to opt for a Lanshan instead (I now have a 1 and a 2). The ability to completely open up the side of the Lanshan made the difference for me, and I've certainly enjoyed using it.
r/wildcampingintheuk • Alpkit tarpstar 2 review ->If you use trekking poles, just get a lanshan 2, they are super light and pretty roomy
r/WildernessBackpacking • Question about budget backpacking tents. ->Wife and I used a 3FUL Lanshan2 for a 2019 PCT SOBO. Worked fantastic and enough space for us and all our gear. I carried the main part of the tent and she carried the fly and groundsheet. We both used 72" x 23" Klymit Insulated Static V Lite sleeping pads and Nunatak quilts that just about fit side by side.
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Check out the Lanshan 2. The are 2.3 pounds in the double wall version. The single wall (Lanshan 2 pro) is 2.0 pounds. [https://3fulgear.com/product/ultralight-tent/lanshan2-classic/](https://3fulgear.com/product/ultralight-tent/lanshan2-classic/) I know you don't use trekking poles, but you can get the carbon fiber poles from Zpacks and other places that are ridiculously light and fold down pretty small. You would use them in place of the trekking poles for pitching the Lanshan. [https://zpacks.com/products/48-carbon-fiber-tent-pole](https://zpacks.com/products/48-carbon-fiber-tent-pole) (get 2 of them). My son and myself (and my Vizsla) before I gave the Lanshan to my son have a combined 10-15 trips on one and it has been great. It has more floor space than my Zpacks Duplex. More than enough room for me (6'1" tall), dog and a bunch of gear.
r/CampingandHiking • View on Reddit →The Lanshan 2 is $170 and is good quality. The Durston X-Mid 2 is $290 and is good quality. Other freestanding tents like Nemo, Durston, Big Agnes can be found for under $500 and are all good quality. Good is subjective of course, but those Mountain Gear tents are expensive! While, they might be worth the price, I'm gonna suggest that unless you know exactly why you need those tents, that the other ones significantly cheaper are gonna be more than good enough.
r/WildernessBackpacking • View on Reddit →Lanshan 2 is a perfectly decent tent for the price point, I have no complaints about mine other than the typical trade offs that style of trekking pole tent has, but the durston X-mid 2 is not much more and is probably a better value.
r/Ultralight • View on Reddit →I would go with a BRS 3000T stove which is less than 1/3rd the weight and really all you need. I have 3 of them. One for my Jeep, one for my son and one for backpacking. Plus its tiny and will nest inside a Toaks 750ML pot. If you use trekking poles. Consider the Lanshan 2 Pro tent (2.21 lbs). Or the Lanshan 2 regular double-wall (2.5 lbs). And similar price range. Bullet proof. Personally I still carry a Frogg Toggs UL rain jacket. I've tried many others and sold/returned them all. I also have a 3F UL Gear silnylon rain skirt/kilt for a little more coverage. If you are doing shoulder season trips, get some extra mid-layer insulation like an alpha hoodie or some kind of light fleece. That 32 degree down puffy probably won't cut it alone when sitting around camp at night and temps drop down to the 20s or lower.
r/backpacking • View on Reddit →Wife and I used a 3FUL Lanshan2 for a 2019 PCT SOBO. Worked fantastic and enough space for us and all our gear. I carried the main part of the tent and she carried the fly and groundsheet. We both used 72" x 23" Klymit Insulated Static V Lite sleeping pads and Nunatak quilts that just about fit side by side.
r/backpacking • View on Reddit →What makes it four season/storm worthy? Solid mesh inner, snow skirts/ lower to the ground, ventilation being closeable, strong crossed poles that can be doubled up and guys run from. DAC poles would be beyond my budget, but 7100 ones, or carbon. HH is a misnomer, most tents will survive a rainstorm, it's a false metric. I've taken the Lanshan 2 down to -3C on a cliff top, and in 30mph winds, the Naturehike on top of a tor at 40mph gusts. So yeah, I do know a bit about this! I also know that the Lanshan has issues because it sits high up, so wind can whistle through and it's best pitched in sheltered places. The Lanshan is definitely 4 season, just not the top of a mountain! BTW most of the 'European and American' tents are made in China, bar smaller cottage companies like Durston. Which I mostly can't afford. So it's a moot point to say 'hey look at these tents' when £400-1000 is not in my budget. At all. I am aware of the issues and that I might be looking for an impossible thing, but thought it good to ask. But I think it is possible with Chinese makes - btw Alpkit's stuff is made in China, and is often rebadged (their stove is Firemaple exclusive for instance) and fails badly - had about 3 things I bought there fail or be not very good (Solar Panel, Chair, Battery bank)! So no, UK/European 'brands' are not more reliable...so I doubt their tents would be better.
r/wildcampingintheuk • View on Reddit →I've just got a lanshan and heading out on Monday, will let you know how it holds up. I had the hyena || which was great but was a little small for my 6'5 ass
r/wildcampingintheuk • View on Reddit →I've used the Lanshan 2 (not pro) off and on for many years and like it a lot. Only modest wind though. For hundreds of solo trips I've use (the Cuben fiber equivalent of the silnylon Lanshan 1) the old discontinued zpacks solo bug net with the separate tarp, including many nights with high winds with no problem. I like the flexibility of the separate bugnet inner with the fitted tarp rather than the single wall versions of the zpacks and the Lanshan. Most nights I just set up the bugnet and I've gotten so I can rig the tarp in a minute or so if unexpected rain starts up.
r/Ultralight • View on Reddit →A friend had one in Albania. He was.with his dog. We just crossed a pass and a storm came in, really strong. Tent was up in no time (he rightly pitched it lower to block wind better) and held until the storm passed, something like 4 hours. Dog was really scared of thunder and lightning but was quite happy in the vestibule. My splitwing leaked (so much for not needing to seam seal it!), the Lanshan2 didn't. I changed my splitwing with a cirriform, he kept his Lanshan2 and continues to use it with the dog.
r/Ultralight • View on Reddit →My Lanshan is the model from about 4 years ago, and it seems like they've made some changes to it since then. Still, my tent flaps like crazy in the wind even when I get a great pitch. It's kept me dry in full on thunderstorms, but it is a noisy tent.
r/backpacking • View on Reddit →I'd recommend checking out the side bar which has an ultra cheap gear list. I'd recommend trying a nemo switchback which is cheaper and way lighter. For quilts check out iceflame or aegis max. That's a really heavy sleeping bag and probably won't be as warm as it advertises. For tent look into a lanshan which will be significantly lighter for the same price. A 65L pack is huge and that's pretty heavy so I'd keep looking for a pack. Check UL gear trade as packs come up on there frequently
r/Ultralight • View on Reddit →I would recommend a 3F UL Gear Lanshan 2. I used one for two years then gave it to my son. The pro version is single wall and a little lighter. But I opted for the regular double wall version and have both the three and four season inners for it. So we can also use it for both 3 season and winter camping. It is as bullet proof as any silnylon tent is going to be.
r/lightweight • View on Reddit →I have the Lanshan 2. It's a solid tent for the price. Just make sure to reseal the seems on the tarp (the anchor for the rope on the sides) as they tend to not be sealed properly. I did that once and had no issue with water leaking even in thunder storms.
r/CampingGear • View on Reddit →Get a 3ful lanshan if u need cheap
r/CampingandHiking • View on Reddit →For less than two hundred quid, I'd get the 2026 version of the 3F UL Lanshan 2
r/wildcampingintheuk • View on Reddit →What you describe is relatively mild for winter. Heck, even the Lanshan 2 would come out okay in those conditions with a little maintenance to brush the snow off. Best (=lightest) would be a 4-person mid. Then a "freestanding" tent as your third shelter.
r/Ultralight • View on Reddit →How do you like the protrail? And is it the dcf version? I've been eyeing that tent to upgrade from my Lanshan 2. Despite being only 5'8" my feet and head touch the sides of the Lanshan and my quilt was wet at my feet and my beanie was wet this past weekend. Protrail seems like it won't have this issue and it's about a pound lighter. I've heard of issues with it being wet in an absolute downpour or being full of condensation. Seems like it's roomy for a 1 person though.
r/Ultralight • View on Reddit →It is the Lanshan, thats why. Made in the same factory, but comes seam sealed. Lots of videos on youtube. I have the 2 man and it's great, piece of piss to set up and pack away.
r/wildcampingintheuk • View on Reddit →I have the cloud up 2 ul 10d for this purpose and it seems to be fine, seeing I've only used it once. Also have the lanshan 2 with the 5 part carbon poles for bikepacking, I use trekking poles for hiking so only use the carbon ones for bikepacking. Can recommend both but there's a lot more room in the lanshan.
r/bikepacking • View on Reddit →I like my Lanshan well enough for being a budget tent. It's kept my dry in multiple rain storms and is light for its price point. On the PCT I met a ton of people who swear by their xmid's. It's a nice, light tent. I might look into Six Moon Designs as well if you haven't yet. I switched to a SMD tent this year and am very happy with it.
r/backpacking • View on Reddit →I have the regular and pro versions of the Lanshan 2. Never had an issue with either. Just have to vent the tent correctly.
r/WildernessBackpacking • View on Reddit →Hmm, I've not seen these but at their listed weight you might want to check Walmart's Ozark Trail solo backpacking tent at 3.5 lbs. I've not tried this tent but the reviews seem okay for such a cheap tent ($47 when I checked before posting) If you don't mind trekking pole tents and seam sealing the Lanshan 2 is just under 3 pounds and I've had good luck with mine. I've also had good luck with my Naturehike Cloud up 2, a freestanding tent that comes in around 4 lbs. But these last two seem to be about triple the price of the two you mentioned and the Ozark Trail.
r/CampingandHiking • View on Reddit →If OP is thinking of trading the tent in for another one, I would opt for the only slightly heavier Lanshan 2 to be able to get your pack inside too. Dealing with condensation can be a bitch in single wall tents, especially when rain might be on the program. I kinda wish I got the non pro double wall version because of that.
r/CampingGear • View on Reddit →I seriously considered getting one of these last year when I was looking for a general use hiking and wild camping tent. Actually I considered getting the version with the one person inner as that two person inner is utterly useless if you need to cook in bad weather. I loved the pyramid shape, the enormous vestibule (with the one person inner) and the carry weight. In the end I got a Lanshan 2 as I wanted the benefits of large vestibule space and a larger inner tent.
r/wildcampingintheuk • View on Reddit →I got the Lanshan 2 and just recently got the 2.6 lbs version of the Cloud Up 2, both for about the high end of your price range. I think these tents are consumables and not BIFL. Edit: some tarp or bivvy advice is probably better than mine.
r/Ultralight • View on Reddit →Lanshan 2, seriously. Me and my partner did the West Highland Way, TEAR, Offa's Dyke, various Lake District trips, etc with one and it was completely fine
r/Ultralight • View on Reddit →The Lanshan design really doesn't allow for airflow. Leaving the door flaps open at night and camping far away from water was the only time I didn't have tons of condensation on the walls. After three years of sleeping with a towel near my head, I ditched the Lanshan. Many other tents have a ridged velcro-covered "stick" to keep vent flaps open, and nearly all of them have two vents, so air can actually flow.
r/Ultralight • View on Reddit →I have the two Lanshans for a longer hikes - they hate brambles though - had to patch the Lanshan 2 three times so far! If four season tents are that pricey, then I'll just stick to what I have and live with being cold and windy! And avoid summit camping.
r/wildcampingintheuk • View on Reddit →I am 6'3", have both and used them a bunch (when I take people hiking they get the Lanshan and I get the xmid). The Lanshan is terrific- like some have said, you will need to seam seal. But I have found it can be even roomier than the xmid as long as you use the two side wall guyouts. There is a technique where you take a stick, wrap the guyout around it near the top and then continue to the ground and into a stake. This pulls out those sidewalls and makes it seem so much bigger, especially for head room. That being said, my original silpoly xmid2p is a near perfect tent and the one I use on most trips. My only gripe is the large footprint can sometimes be problematic in heavily wooded or uneven terrain. I believe the Lanshan is silnylon, so based on your climate I would go with an xmid. It won't sag in heavy rain and won't absorb water if you have to pack it up slightly wet.
r/Ultralight • View on Reddit →Naturehike Cloud Up 2 or Naturehike Mongar UL 2. I have the cloud up but like better the Mongas. There are various versions of the Cloud Up 2 with different prices but also weight. I have the cheaptest and heaviest of them all at around 2 kg, but it's fine as when I go with a friend I must go to his/her pace which slower. If you check the Mongar be sure to choose the UL version. The price of that last time I checked was very competitive. That's for freestanding tents, for UL trekking pole tents you can't go wrong with the Lanshan 2.
r/Ultralight • View on Reddit →Lanshan 2 has been working out great for me and my kid! I got the flames creed brand on AliExpress, it came seam sealed. I'm 5'3 and it's plenty roomy for both us and all our stuff.
r/Ultralight • View on Reddit →I have a lanshan 1 and really like it. I'm only 5'10 though so tents generally work for me. The 2 is excellent, but requires a decent spot for pitching to get it tight. You could have a look at some of the pyramid options like the duomid or hexpeak luxe. Very stable in poor weather and good space inside. Maybe a freestanding tent would work better for your needs, in which case the likes of MSR or Big Agnes would be worth considering.
r/wildcampingintheuk • View on Reddit →I second the Lanshan 2P (or 1P) good value, can be bit finicky to set up, and needs a couple of mods, but lightweight for the size and durable for the price. Have been using mine for 3 years now
r/Ultralight • View on Reddit →I bought the CP2 and it's a cracking tent BUT, I wish I went for the Lanshan 2(not the pro), especially since I carry trekking poles. There's nothing wrong with the CP2 but you can save so much space and weight in your pack and have a faster tent to put up/take down. The CP2 is a bit of a drag to put up after a hard day's hike, the flip side of this, is that it's a really nice, sturdy tent (from the budget end) to be in.. Especially after all the little mods you can carry out, heavier bungie cord, guy ropes etc. If anyone has a Lanshan 2 that wants a modded Cloud peak 2, hit me up for a swap 😂
r/wildcampingintheuk • View on Reddit →I'd opt either for the Xmid or a Lanshan2 (a cheaper version of the GG but actually better built IMHO).
r/Ultralight • View on Reddit →NatureHike and Lanshan tents are reasonable quality, lightweight and cheap. Look on eBay for any used cheap tent by Big Agnes, Tarptent, etc. The lightest warm sleeping bag will have down filling. They are expensive but you can always find cheaper ones used on eBay. As a rule of thumb, most people can sleep without a sleeping bag at around 70 to 75°F in a tent, on a sleeping mat, wearing some clothes. For every 10°F below that you need an inch of down filling. In a sleeping bag that means half an inch above you and half an inch below you. So you can work out how warm a down sleeping bag will be by measuring its thickness once it's shaken and puffed up fully, and for each inch of total thickness it should keep you warm at 10° below 70°. So a down sleeping bag that is 4 inches thick in total should be warm at 30° F. It's a useful way to estimate how warm an older sleeping is, as the 'comfort' temperature given can be misleading. A sleeping bag with a long zip can be opened out as a quilt in warm weather. Use a good sleeping mat or pad. Usually I'd want two foam mats of about 8mm each. They fold up easily for packing. Decathlon usually have them but don't use yoga mats, they're too heavy.
r/camping • View on Reddit →Durston X Mid 2 Solid would be my first choice at that budget. Plenty spacious inside for two, loads of head height, two large vestibules, lightweight and a doddle to pitch. Another option is the Lanshan 2 which ticks many of the boxes of the Durston at half the price. It has to obviously compromise to achieve this but it's arguably the best 2 person lightweight tent on Earth for the money. Full disclosure, I am biased as hell, I have a Lanshan 2 and absolutely adore it. That being said if I had £300 to spend on a tent it would be the Durston.
r/wildcampingintheuk • View on Reddit →Lanshan 2 is similar to X-mid 2 weight at half the price. Can use the saved cash on other gear? Needs seam sealing if I remember rightly. Super easy to do on a dry day with the tent pitched. Hoping to go hiking with my little one this summer for the first time, too.
r/Ultralight • View on Reddit →If you're mostly solo backpacking why are you looking at 3 person tents? Do you use trekking poles? For that price range I'd recommend a Lanshan 1, or 2 if you think you'll have a partner sometimes and want to accommodate that possibility while only owning one tent
r/backpacking • View on Reddit →I've had good luck with my $150 3FUL Lanshan tent. It's pretty light and has kept me dry in thunderstorms.
r/Ultralight • View on Reddit →I have the 3FUL Gear LanShan 2. If you already use hiking poles. I like it,
r/CampingandHiking • View on Reddit →