3F UL GEAR - Lanshan 1 Pro

A one person tent is going to be small no matter what you buy. You could get a pack cover and keep your pack outside the tent to give yourself more room or look at a nice two person tent like the Mongar 2. A trekking pole tent will almost always be significantly lighter than a tent with poles. Naturehike and 3F UL make excellent quality tents. I have and have used several of them. The trekking pole tents in this class of tents are going to feel the smallest and will be harder to get a good pitch in less than ideal conditions. But they will be the lightest. Tents with poles are easier to pitch and will perform better in less than ideal conditions such as uneven or slanted ground. They will also feel a little larger than the Lanshan 1. If you don’t mind the extra weight of tent poles, get one of these. If you need the lightest weight possible then get the Lanshan 1 Pro since it’s a single wall tent. Regarding poled tents, I thought the Cloud Up 1 was good but it is a bit of a struggle to wriggle in with a front end door then pull the pack into it. It would be good to ask on the backpacking forum although they generally don’t like the Chinese tent companies.

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.

its better for warmer weather but I have the lanshan 1 pro and its pretty nice. I got it for 120 and its really nice quality and has a large vestible for storing stuff. granted its more of a backpacking tent so it packs down small is is not freestanding so you'll need a stick or trekking poles.

Of the two you've linked the Indie is the better tent - has more space and headroom. The Ranger is a coffin - might as well get a bivybag. Some other options: [Macpac Sololight](https://www.macpac.co.nz/macpac-sololight-1-person-tent-v3/121720.html?dwvar_121720_color=Citronelle%2FWoodbine&dwvar_121720_clearance=no) [Macpac Microlight](https://www.macpac.co.nz/macpac-microlight-1-person-tent/114084.html?dwvar_114084_color=Kiwi&dwvar_114084_clearance=no) [Macpac Duolight](https://www.macpac.co.nz/macpac-duolight-2-person-tent-v3/121721.html?dwvar_121721_color=Citronelle%2FWoodbine&dwvar_121721_clearance=no) On Aliexpress, search for 3F UL gear lanshan 1 pro or 2 pro [The Durston X-Mid 1 and 2 ](https://durstongear.com/pages/tents)are great tents but need trekking poles or sticks for for support. A 3mx3m square flat tarp is what I use when the sandflies/mosquitoes aren't bad.

Not listed, but last year I bought the 3F UL Lanshan 1 pro tent, and Qidian pro backpack and have lived out of them on many multi day trips. Overall quality and lightweight goes far beyond what I would expect at the low cost

Been carrying the Lanshan 1 Pro for about a year now and its great! Under 2 lbs, under $200. No need for ground sheet. Needs to be seam sealed but has not leaked in serious downpours. The inside can get dewy overnight but air dries quickly in the sun.

Yeah. I basically pitch It opened whenever is possible. Even under rain, I try to pitch the door high so there is more airflow from below and I even dont zip the doors together to the end, so more airflow. (lanshan 1 pro) Im now going to upgrade to a 2p tent (durston at a 95% chance) so I can play with two doors for the ventilation (also the more indoor room is welcome)

I have the lanshan 1 pro which is of good quality and can recommend it. Second for the seam sealing as being an approachable process, it requires a quick practice ti get used but it's worth it, especially if you got the space/time to do it.

The Lanshan 1 Pro, new model with the T Door fly that opens both right and left side. Is super lightweight (650 gr or about 24oz). Sets up with one trekking pole, takes a small amount of real estate to set up in. Only downside is the tent needs to be seam sealed. Best seam-seal is use clear silicone, in a cup, dilute with paint thinner until it has a consistency of pancake syrup, paint on liberally to all the seams with a small paint brush or sponge brush. The whole process takes about a half hour, allow a couple hours to dry. I’ve had mine for a few seasons and I’ve done multiple hikes on the JMT, very happy with it. Current price: Ali Express: $155 US. https://preview.redd.it/9hb53qnkmute1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4b2bd2ac4a6ba6b33ce6bb622defdd99ce599b6f

Would get the Lanshan 1 Pro honestly it's lighter and cheaper and bigger and better.

I prefer a 1p as a solo hiker. I don't really understand why people feel the need for 2 or 3 person tents when they are using it alone. When I'm on a backpacking trip I'm pretty much only confined to my rent when I'm sleeping, and I don't really see the point of additional room to sleep. I'm only bringing a single person sleeping pad anyways, so it's just empty room. For reference I'm 188 cm (6'2") and not a slender dude. For your budget you can get a lanshan 1 or 1 pro. The pro version comes in silpoly (and silnylon, but I would buy the poly version) and has a bit more room but is single wall and requires seamsealing. Non pro is smaller, but comes with tapped seams and is double walled. Either one requires a trekking pole, but that's something I would use even if I was using a freestanding tent.

Someone else mentioned the (3FUL) Lanshan 1. From memory mine weighs in at about ~850g and packs down nice and small. Ideal if you already use trekking poles. Takes a bit of practice setting up to get a good pitch though so if you get one, try it out in the garden or something first. There are numerous YT videos of various mods you can do to it too to improve setup. I really like mine.