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Best Budget Backpacking Tent

The North Face Stormbreak 2

At $220, the Stormbreak 2 is the best value in backpacking tents — durable 75D polyester, spacious interior, and intuitive setup at half the price of premium options.

$220
Pros
  • Only $220 — roughly half the price of premium competitors
  • 75-denier polyester taffeta canopy, rainfly, and floor for serious durability
  • 30.56 sq ft floor area — more spacious than many pricier tents
  • Two doors for easy entry and exit
  • Intuitive setup that testers praised for ease
Cons
  • 5.88 lbs — substantially heavier than ultralight alternatives
  • Bulky packed size makes solo carrying difficult
  • Not ideal for weight-conscious backpackers
Why we recommend it

If the Copper Spur UL2 is out of your budget, the Stormbreak 2 is the move. It's heavier, but it's built tougher and costs half as much — a genuinely great tent that won't embarrass you in the field.

What the experts said

I couldn't believe this tent was half the price of the top-shelf competition. This model kept me dry and comfortable even on windier nights.

Outdoor Gear Lab · read full review →

I dragged the Storm Break 2 across all sorts of rough ground during field examination, and it didn't even flinch. Its rain fly and canopy also kept up equally well to the rigors of backpacking, with a DWR finish that performed consistently.

Outdoor Gear Lab (tester) · read full review →