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1 Person Tents & Shelters

Catalog updated 2026-10-06

Compact and lightweight options designed for solo adventurers 35 shelters · 26 brands

Camping and outdoor tents Waterproof rain shelters Pop-up instant shelters UPF 50+ sun shelters Backpacking and hiking shelters Camping tarps and rain flies 2-person tents Mesh and screen shelters 4-person family tents Cheap Picnic and backyard shelters 6-person large shelters Hammock rain flies Canopy tents and gazebos Ultralight portable shelters Pole-and-stake shelters Windproof stable tents Privacy and changing rooms 10x10 foot shelters Oxford fabric tents 1-person shelters Nylon ripstop shelters Green camping shelters Beach tents and sun shades 8-person oversized tents Survival and emergency tarps Awnings and car shelters Blue outdoor tents Black shelter gear Brown and coyote shelters Khaki Orange high-visibility tents Tailgating and sports shelters 12x12 foot large tents Beige and khaki shelters Camo pattern shelters Canvas Gray 8x8 foot compact shelters Magnetic door shelters

Best 1 Person Tents & Shelters

# Model Band Label Specs Weight See deal
1 Bushcraft Poncho Solitary Shelter Cape onewind Bushcraft Poncho Solitary Shelter Cape $49.99 onewind Backpacking and hiking · Ultralight portable · Survival and emergency tarps —
$49.99 See deal
2 Ultralight Nano Pyramid Single Net Shelter 7.4 Sea to Summit Ultralight Nano Pyramid Single Net Shelter $54.95 Sea to Summit Black · Camping and outdoor · Mesh and screen 0.08 kg
$54.95 See deal
3 Waterproof Double Size Backpacking Tent Buythem Waterproof Double Size Backpacking Tent $62.99 Buythem Camping and outdoor · Waterproof rain · Backpacking and hiking 2 kg
$62.99 See deal
4 Ultralight Green Nylon Backpacking Tent FBSPORT Ultralight Green Nylon Backpacking Tent $110 FBSPORT Nylon · Green · Camping and outdoor 1.11 kg
$110 See deal
5 Ultralight one person coffee bivy tent hangzhou tiangang technology Ultralight one person coffee bivy tent $84.99 hangzhou tiangang technology Brown · Camping and outdoor · Waterproof rain 1 kg
$84.99 See deal
6 Bright Blue Waterproof Hiking Tent JELUCAMP Bright Blue Waterproof Hiking Tent $29.99 JELUCAMP Blue · Camping and outdoor · Waterproof rain 1.95 kg
$29.99 See deal
7 Twelve Foot Waterproof Square Sun Shelter Kelty Twelve Foot Waterproof Square Sun Shelter $89.95 Kelty Camping and outdoor · Waterproof rain · UPF 50+ sun —
$89.95 See deal
8 Massif Hot Tent with Stove Jack Naturehike Massif Hot Tent with Stove Jack $499 Naturehike Camping and outdoor · Waterproof rain · 2-person 7.98 kg
$499 See deal
9 Camouflage Single Person Lightweight Dome Tent 7.8 Sutekus Camouflage Single Person Lightweight Dome Tent $29.99 Sutekus Nylon · Camping and outdoor · Backpacking and hiking —
$29.99 See deal
10 Mountain Ultra Two Person Backpacking Tent 9.3 TETON Sports Mountain Ultra Two Person Backpacking Tent $143 TETON Sports Camping and outdoor · Waterproof rain · Backpacking and hiking —
$143 See deal
Quick answers

Solo tent questions

What is the difference between a bivy tent and a one-person dome tent?

A bivy tent is a low, single-layer shelter that keeps the body close to the ground and packs very small. A one-person dome tent has a taller profile, a defined floor, and enough height to sit up. Bivies favor minimal weight, domes favor interior room.

Can a poncho shelter be used as a tent?

A poncho shelter is a coated nylon cape that pitches into an overhead shelter using poles or a ridgeline. It provides rain cover and wind protection but no floor or bug mesh. It works as a solo shelter when weight and packed size matter more than enclosed space.

What keeps a one-person tent dry in heavy rain?

Waterproof coated nylon, taped seams, and a sealed floor are the main defenses. A full-coverage rainfly or single-wall construction sheds water away from the sleeping area. Mosquito mesh is usually treated or positioned to stay covered by the fly.

How small do one-person tents pack down?

Solo dome and bivy tents typically pack to a bundle short enough to strap to a backpack or fit in a side pocket. Pop-up bivies fold into a flat disc that is wider but thinner. Poncho shelters roll to the size of a rain jacket.

Solo shelter forms

One-person tents and shelters cover a narrow footprint for a single sleeper and a small amount of gear. Common forms include dome tents, bivy tents, and poncho shelters that convert from worn rain cover to overhead cover. A bivy keeps the body close to the ground with a low profile, while a dome gives sit-up room and a defined floor.

Materials and weather protection

Nylon is the dominant shell fabric in this size, often paired with a waterproof coating and taped seams. Colors run to green, khaki, navy, blue, black, and brown, with canvas appearing on heavier poncho-style shelters. Sealed floors and mosquito mesh are common on dome and bivy builds, while poncho shelters rely on coated nylon alone for rain cover.

Weight and packed size

Solo shelters are built around low carry weight, so pole sets are short, fabrics are thin, and packed bundles stay small enough for a backpack side pocket. Pop-up bivy tents trade some packability for faster pitch, and clip-setup domes sit between the two. A poncho shelter doubles as rainwear, which removes a separate layer from the pack.

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