Mongar UL 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

One thing I don’t like about the new UL Mongar is how they cut out the fly so much. I’d imagine that could create a problem with rain splash back. I’d still probably get the new one just because it’s so much lighter.

Just got one of the new Mongar UL1 and am heading out for a trip with it this weekend - it looks 10/10 for me and for 1/2 the price of other tents, you can't go wrong. I really like the side opening vs the tunnel opening of the CloudUp - I'm tired of facing away from the lake's we stay on. A couple of buddies and I have been using Naturehike tents for 10 years or so, most are CloudUps and I also have a Star River 2.

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!!

I have a Naturehike Mongar UL. Fits very well for two people!

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).

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..

Missing sooo many good cheap tents here like Naturehike (I own the 1p naturehike bikepacking tent which is only $85, google and see how small its pack size is) and Onetigris tents. Why spend money on an expensive UL tent that will only save you 2 pounds if you plan on moto-camping? The expensive tents usually emphasize weight, not pack size which I think is much more important to motocamping. I understand the lack of trekking pole tents since you probably won't be using trekking poles while motocamping, but that is ignoring the fact that many pole tents have a smaller pack size even with the pole(s). The Lunar is on here so you should at the very least include the Lanshan as well which is a very similar but cheap clone with a similarly tiny pack size that has become extremely popular among budget hikers/campers. I plan on getting a canvas tent for motocamping. I've left a nylon tent up for an extended period of time and it deteriorated way too quickly from the sun's UV rays, ended up tearing like paper when I went to unzip it. A good canvas tent will outlive its owner, be usable regardless of season or weather, and be breathable. Only reason most people don't use canvas for tents is because it is heavy, although it does have a larger pack size as well. Check out the tents on this list: [https://mountainsforeverybody.com/best-small-canvas-tents-for-camping](https://mountainsforeverybody.com/best-small-canvas-tents-for-camping) I don't understand why cheap pop-up tents aren't more popular for motocamping since you are helping to mitigate their biggest disadvantage: weight. The idea of being able to pull-over and have a tent up almost instantly sounds awesome to me, and also the perk of being able to pick-up and leave super quick. The naturehike canyon looks really awesome to me, it just sucks it doesn't have more ventilation.