Cloud Up Pro 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

I LOVE my [Naturehike Cloud Up 1 pro](https://www.naturehike.com/products/cloud-up-pro-1-person-ultralight-backpacking-tent?variant=45989863784704) I have it in beige and the colour is very good, could be better, but it's much more discrete than it looks on the website. I bought mine from alexpress btw. What i like is that it's very lightweight, not full ultralight but it under 3lbs, and it's fully freestanding. Setup is super easy and it's nearly tsunami proof, this tent won't leak under nearly any sort of storm. Negatives are only two: the sides do slope in and can feel a bit tight if you're sitting up. Common for 1p tents but I found a workaround by using fabric clamps to attach the sides to the fly and then guying that point of the fly out to the side to pull it out and give a decent bit more room. The other downside the the front vestibule is actually a pretty usable size but the zipper on the fly is well past the opening to the inner so you have to kind of kneel in the dirt to get it open and closed. Solved by putting a plastic bag down. You really can't beat the value so I'd definitely suggest checking this one out at least :)

Oh boy... too many. 1. Okay we still have our 35 year old family Coleman. haven't used it in 25+ but its sort of a relic to the uppermost shelf of our closet. Like my childhood dollhouse, i just keep it around for sentimentality. 2. My winter tent is a 15 year old dark green 1.5p that's sturdy AF, moderately heavy, and needs to be seam sealed again but still going strong. I don't do a lot of winter hiking so no need to get a new one, just occasionally needs to be re-waterproofed. 3. Lanshan 1, mixed feelings about it. I find it hard to pitch on any sort of rocky terrain and it sure is fiddly, but I really like other aspects about it. Let's call it a draw, Lanshan. 4. Cloud Up 1 pro, LOVE LOVE LOVE this tent other than it's in the beige shade and 2 months after I bought it they released it in dark green. \*pouts I love it so much I may spend the $80 freakin' dollars to get a second fly for it grumble grumble (or maybe I'll just get dark green camo netting and carry it extra) 5. Mongar 2 UL. My latest edition. I needed a 2 person tent and this is a great value and seems really good quality. I've only used it twice but impressions are favorable. It's really big. Maybe that's just because I'm used to 1p tents. 6. Geertop Plume 2 bivy tent. Hmmm... they have bad customer service, let's get that out of the way. It's also polyester and heavy and a bivy so condensation is an issue. All that said, I really like this tent. It's BEYOND stealthy. Heck, in low lighting I can literally stand next to it and barely see it. It's also surprisingly comfortable and well laid out for a bivy. 7. And three bivy bags and a tarp. I haven't really had the chance to try cowboy tent camping yet. TLDR: 10 if you include the bags and tarp. Favorite: Cloud Up 1 pro, least favorite: lanshan 1

I love my Naturehike Cloud Up 1, though I've heard their Mongar and bikepacking lines are also excellent. It's a light tent (around 1.5kg/3.3lbs) and it is VERY rain and wind resistant. I've never had any issues at all in that regard. If comfort is your goal consider the Mongar 2p, the Cloud Up is a great tent for my purposes but esp the 1p is snug, it's not horribly coffin-like but I wouldn't say it's the most comfortable thing out there. Price is around $150. Feel free to ask me any questions if you have them :)

Naturehike Mongar or Cloud up in their 3p version? It's relatively lightweight, affordable, and very well made. My cloudup 1p does really well in rain and wind.

A foldable windscreen for my stove. I don't really do much cooking on hikes and, because of that, I don't really take the screen because it's just excess weight. So it sits in my closet. It was only $15 but I don't use it. Also an inflatable pillow. I got one that was one the pricier end because it's one of the most popular. It's not very comfortable at all. I just use my puffy jacket instead. I'm unsure if I regret my Lanshan 1 purchase. I haven't had the chance to use it more than twice yet, wrong season, but it's such a fiddly tent with a large footprint. I *think* I'm going to grow into really liking it but at with my first impressions I can't say I'm in love with this tent. I'm not sure how often I'll choose it over my Cloud Up 1 which is also a very light (not ultralight) tent that's completely reliable and hassle-free.

I would definitely get a 2 person tent. I use 1p tents because I'm short (5"3) and I highly value stealth elements (solo female hiker living in Europe in a country where wild camping is technically not exactly allowed so I definitely don't want to be seen). At my height I can bring my equipment in with me into a small tent but a 1p tent is just plain uncomfortable no matter what. Unless you have good reason to tolerate claustrophobic quarters definitely get the 2 person instead. The difference in weight between a 1p and 2p isn't significant. I'd say that anything under 2.5kg is still acceptably light. There's also an ultralight version of the Mongar. it's $70USD more than the regular and IMHO it's worth the extra . I'm a big fan of Naturehike products because they are just really well made. I have a Cloud Up 1 that's darn near hurricane-proof. Other brands to consider are 3F UL. They have both trekking pole tents and freestanding. If you're new to backpacking I'd go for the freestanding. It's just easier all around. One Tigris is also a good brand in that price range. For colour, you really can't go wrong with a dark green or brown. It will work in nearly every environment. Check out [The Outdoor Gear Review](https://www.youtube.com/@TheOutdoorGearReview/) on youtube. The host there reviews all kinds of tents and he breaks down all the details like size, weight, when and where to use etc.

For bad weather that's not extreme I really enjoy my Naturehike. I have the cloud up and it's nearly tsunami proof, that rain aint getting in! It's comparatively pretty light and affordable too. Won't pass with the ultralight community but it's much lighter than my old tent I replaced it with.

If money's no object I've heard that Hilleberg are some of the best out there (they'd better be!) All I can say from personal experience is that I've taken my Naturehike Cloud Up into moderately strong sustained winds and it did very well. I'm not sure how it would do in really high winds but it felt pretty solid at around 70kph gusts. A lot of it depends on the direction of the wind that you set up in and how well you can guy it out.

I ahve a Naturehike Cloud up and it's a narrow tent but also longer than most. I really like mine. Might be worth a look at least?

Of those options, I would probably pick the CloudUp over the Bryce for sure. It’s a lot cheaper and a lot lighter for a very similar tent. However, for a tropical environment, maybe the featherstone might be a little more appropriate even though it’s quite a bit heavier. The double door design will increase the airflow and and hopefully better allow for condensation management when weather permits.

I backpack and hike pretty seriously, and bought a CloudUp 1 Pro for when I take my dog along and don’t want my nicer gear to take a beating. It’s 70% as good as the best, only about 10% heavier, and costs 20% of the price. I’m usually a buy once, cry once kind of guy, but if you’re not serious enough about backpacking/camping to spend big money, or want something that can be beat up without feeling bad, the new CloudUp Pro series is a great option. Just ditch the groundsheet it comes with and go with something lighter, if you insist on using a groundsheet.

I second the nature hike… I got the 1 person bike packing version.. and the quality is great for the price. The weight is good enough.. this is the way to go.. also maybe get some outdoor research 3 pack of dry bags and use the big one for the tent and ditch the big cluncky sack it comes with..

I have a cloud up 1, star river 2, and a friend just got a mongar 2. It's essential to get through silnylon fly IMO. I've been through hours of rain and have never had a drop in my tent. OP, look at the mongar 2. I believe it's smaller and the side entry is a huge improvement. It also has a lot more room under the fly for gear.

Second the Cloud Up 1. Just enough room for me and my bag. I've used it on many campouts and it has held up well. Adjust the rainfly forward to give the body breathing room at the feet, otherwise condensation happens. Pretty minor issue for a $100 tent.

I have an older Cloud Up 1. Airflow is an issue at the feet because the only vent is at the head. I've pretty much solved that though by making sure the rainfly is pulled forward as much as possible leaving more of a gap between the ground and the rainfly at the feet. You also have to make sure the sides are pulled out far also. I get a lot less condensation now. It looks to me like the PRO has added more solid material at the head, probably trying to force more air to the feet. It seems like a poor work around, less mesh is generally a bad thing for a hot and humid climate. More mesh at the feet or another vent would have been better, obviously.

Nature hike Cloud Up 1 has been good for me for a couple years, fairly regular use.

Do not use a Bivy unless you’re mountain climbing and need to set up on the slope. Theyre as heavy as a tent but without the advantages. A swag is much too heavy. For hiking you need a tent and separate light hiking mat. For hiking a good goal is between 1-2kg for a tent. If you get into it you’ll eventually get a tent less than 1kg Naturehike Cloudup 1p is a good budget UL tent. I’ve got it and it’s good. Maybe the floor is a bit thin but not too bad. 1.15kg 3F have a few single skin tents that are cheap but they’re only good if you’re short like me (because of the condensation that will touch your feet and wet your sleeping bag if you’re tall) The Durston X-dome 1+ is probably out of your budget a bit but it’s a good one to aim for 985g $610. Often out of stock though . Durston X-mid 1 is a bit easier to get right now and there are a few online 2nd hand. 835g but you need your own extendable trekking poles. $357 new if you can get one in stock. Probably your best option. I’ve got one and it’s a very comfortable tent. Sea to Summit Alto is on special right now $487 1.1kg. I’ve seen set up but never used. Looks pretty good. Gossamer Gear make The One 560g which I’ve seen second hand and it looks pretty comfortable. Weschel make a few storm worthy tents. I have the Venture Travel Line 1 in the full inner version $225. It’s more robust than my other tents, but also a bit heavier at 1.85kg. Fully self standing even the vestibule. I use it for winter bike packing. Might be a tad heavy for hiking? If you’re comfortable using a trekking pole tent your best bet is the Durston X-mid. If you want a semi-self standing your best bet is the Naturehike CloudUp 1p