Naturehike - Mongar 1 Backpack Tent

I have the 1P Monger UL and think it's a fine budget free standing tent. I used it once as I usually use an X-Mid backpacking. I also had a lot of condensation on the fly, even with the sides guyed and the vents open at a campground site. I don't think I will take it out in rainy conditions because the sides of the fly are high up and I would be concerned of splash back. Staying warm is largely about your layers and sleep system. Otherwise, I would recommend this tent to anyone who wants a budget option.

I have the Monger UL 1P and experienced similar issues with sagging from dew. Apparently, they released the Pro version to deal with this. According to Gemini AI "The Mongar Pro was released to address some of the sagging issues people had with the ultralight 15D versions. It uses a slightly more robust 20D silicone-coated nylon and upgraded YUKSOM aluminum poles, which are more eco-friendly and wind-resistant than the standard poles used in previous years. While the "UL" version is for the gram-counters, the "Pro" is marketed as the "minimalist trekker" version that balances durability with a higher-quality frame." I believe the Pro version is also heavier than the UL version. Also worth mentioning is that the first time I took my UL 1P out the pole split at the hub. Naturehike was quick to send me a replacement set which I've since reinforced with a wrap of duct tape around the pole where it inserts into the hub but I have not field tested it since (I usually use my X-Mid 1).

Did two trips with the new 1 person Mongar UL and it's beautiful. I'd call it the best kept secret of the tent world.

The 1P is awesome and honestly would suit me a bit better since I plan to use it solo. I'd also recommend it to anyone who plans to camp solo looking for a great budget option. Glad that I'm not the only one who feels that this tent is a best kept secret!!

For free standing, I bought NatureHike Mongar 1P 15D tent for around 138 USD (if I use exchange rate). Everything with their free ground mat is 1.5kg. If you remove ground mat and just bring few pegs, you can bring it down to 1.2ish-1.3ishkg. It is lighter than Featherstone Obsidian and can fit 25 inch regular wide pad. It doesn't feel cramped. You can pitch it rain fly first (watch YT video of Mongar pitching in rain). Other than that, I couldn't find another tent cheaper than that (though it's not exactly UL) and 200-500g more than XDome1+ which will be available around June.

I would've wanted the Dome but the next stock would be on June. It's around 1kg. I found slightly heavier than that which just costs me PHP 7600.00 (around 130ish USD if converted). It's called NatureHike Mongar 1 UL 15D. The entire tent (including all stakes) is just 1.31kg (excluding included ground mat). If we include the ground mat it comes with it's just 1.5kg. It's not as light and as spacious as The One though but it's same width from head to toe unlike The One. If you have ChatGPT, you can type this for comparison: "mongar 1ul 15D vs gossamer gear the one dimensions create table" It also has wide door you definitely can stand up (unlike other 1p tents that feels like you're entering a cave) in like in The One. If you don't need a tent until July, then maybe just wait for XDome because it's a lighter free standing tent.

Look at Naturehikes. I have a 1P tent from them that cost me £85 and weighs 1.5kg. Size wise it's basically a bivvy "with a bit extra" but it's enough to sit up in and store your bag either in its (tiny) vestibule or just next to your sleep mat.

Used my tent for the first time this weekend. had a few hours of rain during the evening. because of the high cut out, there is a lot of splashing water. as a result, drops came through the inner tent! Also, due to the high cut-out everything next to your inner tent, such as my bag and shoes, were wet as well.

Not even for rain? I've used my Mongar 15D with moderate rain for 3 hours I got water droplets inside. 

Definitely get the new one with 15d! I use the nature hike cloud up 2 10d and it's not too thin

Not sure how the SR2 is different to the Mongar, but I have that tent (in 15d), it's pretty light (1.8kg), seems well made, two big vestibules, can't complain. Have the Spider 1 man too. Mate of mine has the CP2, heavier but seems more suitable to poor (windy) conditions. He likes it too anyway.

The old one was available in 15d too, but only Navy (as well as 210 so make sure you're comparing apples to apples, i've seen the 15d one at 1.57kg without pegs/ropes). Just went and weighed mine, 1.88kg with the bag and everything as standard as far as i know

I have a nature hike solo tent. Looking forward to doing some solo backpacking before it gets too cold.  Did you enjoy soloing?

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.