Six Moon Designs - Skyscape Scout

I started out with a six moon designs trekking pole tent. Model was a scout, I think. They have a few other models as well. It held up very well in super windy conditions. Might be worth looking into if you already carry poles.

I started with a six moon designs scout and switched over to the xmid-1. Both have served me VERY WELL and I can't recommend them enough.

I think a 1p should be fine- a good rule of thumb when starting out is to go smaller than you think you need. Managing weight is usually the biggest challenge for new backpackers. I recommend a tent that sets up with trekking poles, because you should be using them anyways and it'll save you some weight without having to splurge on expensive technical fabrics. I started with the Six Moon Designs Skyscape Scout (40oz, $160) and used it for more than two years. As long as you seal the seams well, it's pretty bomber. If you're hiking somewhere with low/no bugs, you could consider a tarp to save significant weight. If your primary concern is rain, you might consider a shaped, enclosed tarp like the Yama Cirriform (13.5oz, $180). I've ridden out a ton of heavy rainstorms in mine without any problems. I don't recommend getting a separate bug net/bivy if bugs are indeed a concern- you're likely better off weight- and price-wise with a single-piece shelter in that case. There are definitely other shelters out there that will meet your needs; these are just two that I have experience with and can recommend. Generally, you're probably looking for a one person tent or tarp, made of silpoly or silnylon, that sets up with trekking poles. Lots of good information over on r/ultralight too. Happy shopping!

If you can stretch the budget, GG The One is basically the very lightest non-dcf full tent at 17oz w/o stakes (it can take up to 9 lol) 255 dollars already seam sealed. I grabbed one on sale as I’d been eyeing it for a while because of the weight:cost ratio. It has its own drawbacks but I could not resist the 17oz weight. I did a write up a while back on the skyscape trekker, which is the same as the scout, just using a lighter material: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/s/hHVbwZ93NM The Trekker is 32oz and the scout is 40oz (to freedom!!) Tarp could work. I just got a bunch of ticks so I’m saving the tarp for a different environment/elevation/weather. GG Twinn? Gatewood cape? Anyway, there is no one answer as you can see. A 40oz tent could still be part of a sub 5kilo base if you are careful. ETA in my shopping experience a tarp+bivy, (like full bug inner with floor) while awesome and versatile, is scantly less weight/expense than modern tents.

I brought my Six Moon Designs on a PCT thru hike and absolutely loved it. If you plan on backpacking and use trekking poles, it's a great choice. If you're doing more car camping, I have a cheap pop-up tent from Amazon for that and it sets up in about 1 minute. For car camping, the easier the better IMO.