3-Person Backpacking Tents

The 3-person tent, who's it for?

The 3-person tent fits three walkers side by side, or two hikers who want extra space to stow their gear undercover. It's the format for small groups and couples wanting comfort, sitting between the compact 2-person and the 4-person family tent. A good balance between liveable space and weight to carry.

Space, weight and carrying

Check the floor width, headroom and the porches for storage. Carried between several people, a tent can be shared out: everyone takes a part, which lightens the load in each backpack. Lightweight and ultralight models trim space to save grams - it's up to you to weigh up comfort against trek length.

A tent that stands up to wind and rain

A good tent handles the wind and rain of the season: waterproof flysheet, taped seams, sturdy aluminum poles and good tension. Your choice depends on the time of year: three-season for the warmer months, a reinforced structure for a blustery autumn. Compare all formats in our bivouac and trekking tents collection.

Choosing the right one

Start with the actual number of occupants and your priority: roomy comfort or lightness. A well-designed tent pitches easily and dries quickly. To carry the tent, a spacious trekking backpack does the rest. An ultralight model lightens your walking kit.

Along the same lines: our ultralight hiking and bivouac chair.