Naturehike - Tagar 1

Naturehike Tagar 1? 1.3kg with extra footprint. If poles don't fit in the handlebars, just strap them to the frame. Problem with NH is that for people taller than \~175cm, maybe 180cm with thin sleeping bag (low loft) most their tents are too short (due to sloped walls). Star River 2 and Mongar are great, but those are 2p tents.

The alternative is Star River 2. Updated version is tad bit lighter and offers well designed way to split the packed tent. On a budget, best bought directly from Asia. I won't advise NH Taga(r) 1 as the first choice to start, because while the tent is great (for lower people), it comes with some tradeoffs. Same goes for a sleeping pad on a budget. If you want to go for CCF - then buy 10-15 EUR Z-Lite clone from Asia. Inflatable? While I love my robust Sea-to-Summit Ultralight Insulated, newest Naturhike inflatable pads that are around here for a season or two are great bang for a buck (especially the thicker, grey ones). Sleeping bag will be huge PITA. At the moment all decent, down bags are pretty expensive. Cheapest, reasonbale would be Fjord Nansen Nordkapp line (avoid 'dry down' with hydrophobic treatment, if you can pay more it's generally better to go for goose down rather than duck one) and if you want to go for goose down, then Fjord Nansen Svalbard Goose line. Generally other brands like: Pajak, Małachowski, Cumulus, Aura/Yeti, Robert's will be slightly or even more expensive unless on huge sales. Otherwise, go for cheapest synthetic and accept the bulk. Cookware is relatively simple. BRS-3000T for minimal burner, Kovea Ti Supalite for still superlight and small middleground, Pocket Rocket / Amicus / Windmaster OR Campingmoon XD-2F for something slightly bigger and more convenient with bigger pots. Pots of choice - cheap alu / chitanium Toaks 550/900mL / scout's steel mess-tin. Some filter - Sawyer Squeeze + chemical backup (Calcium hypochlorite /powder/) and you're good to go!

Same, but buy a NH with the entrance at the side, the tent is awesome especially at its price, but the “foot side” door really sucks

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.

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

I have naturehike backpacking tent and a sleeping bag, I’m happy with both but I got them off amazon.

I have a naturehike backpacking tent and a sleeping bag. Both are great. I got them years ago when they were cheap. The prices have since doubled.

I have to disagree with all these trekking pole people. I don't dislike those tents but I do really enjoy a freestanding tent! It has a lot of advantages.... Super easy to pitch and does not need to be staked down which can be hard to do in some places. I use both just depends on my trip. For a freestanding tent I have had good luck with Naturehike and Alps Mountaineering and one tigris. I don't spend big on my tents I accept the slight weight penalty and spend the money on other things like a good sleep system and backpack