From Sierra Designs, this is a great entry-level tent to get you started. It's an easy up and down model with lots of mesh ventilation. Three poles and five stake loops Gear pockets and double grommets Stash door and rain fly

The Rock 22 is a roomy, two person backpacking tent for three-season use. Features DAC Press-fit™ aluminum poles, continuous pole, sleeves, free-standing design with two vestibules, and dual doors

A great value, the Electron comes with $70 worth of free accessories, including a Fastpack Footprint, 2 Coffee Slings, and a Portable Attic! Bells, whistles, two doors and two vestibules, and enough footage to keep the peace, the Electron makes a great three-season, all-purpose tent.

The Meteor Light has won numerous awards over the years since its first appearance in the early '80s, the most recent being Backpacker's "Editors' Choice Gold." A double track vestibule converts an awning, while three equal length poles guarantee a fast and easy pitch. A SuperSeal floor and an adjustable venting rainfly deter inclement weather.

Popular, economical and full-featured, the Hyperlight uses Jake's Corner to provide structural soundness, while DAC Featherlite poles and a 40-denier tent body and fly materials keep weight down. The unique design of the Hyperlights creates much more livable space than traditional "X" tents, without adding weight.

The Antares features DAC Featherlite NSL Poles and Reverse Combi Technology to increase interior licing space. A true three-person, two-door tent that comes with an accessory pack, the Antares houses everyone and their toys in comfort. Each Antares comes equipped with $70 worth of free accessories, including a Fastpack Footprint, 2 Coffee Slings and a Portable Attic!

Winner of a 2005 Backpacker magazine Editors’ Choice Award, the 2-person Hubba Hubba doesn’t compromise on internal space to save weight. This freestanding, superlight tent features lots of elbow room, 3 setup options, 2 doors and vestibules, and no-drip entries that keep the inside dry even with the vestibules open.

The Merlin 33 is a freestanding, sturdy, two-person backpacking tent for three-season use. Features DAC Featherlite™ aluminum poles, silicone flysheet, freestanding design with two vestibules, high-low air circulation through mesh panels and doors, and the compression stuffsack included.

Providing an optimum shelter for up to three people, the Comet will stand up to the nastiest of weather. 3-pole design provides a sturdy shelter that sets up quickly. Features DAC Featherlite™ aluminum poles.

Loads of space for two and their gear, plus the added benefit of dual entrances with large windows for terrific cross ventilation. With a nearly freestanding design, few stakes are needed. Numerous attached guy lines are packed in „Cord Stuffsacks“. Dual security loops on either side of the pole sleeves ensure that Venus II remains taut and secure, even in rough weather.

The Mutha Hubba provides maximum interior space along with two stay-dry entrances and two large vestibules. Use it as a double-wall tent for full protection or as a freestanding tarp shelter with optional footprint to save weight. Winner of the 2006 Backpacker Editors' Choice Award.