With mesh walls and a simple crossing pole structure with our famous bentknee pole system, the Marmot Aeros 3P Backpacking Tent is a light and livable threeperson tent that's easy to pack and easy to carry on multiday hiking adventures.

The Vario 33 is an ultralight, freestanding three-person tent using lift technology.

Now lighter than the original River Wing! Create a 190-sq. ft. shady, dry oasis with your NRS River Wing. On the river, at a campground or a backyard get-together, the 70 x 210 denier rip stop nylon fabric and factory-taped seams will withstand years of exposure to the elements. The heavy-duty button-lock aluminum pole sections let you adjust shelter height from 6' up to 10'. Comes with heavy-gauge tie-down cords with tension adjusters, 6 steel tent stakes and 6 plastic sand stakes. Transportation is easy with a nylon carry bag and internal accessory bags. Note to Cat and Raft rowers: Oars will fit and work great as poles (see the alternate image).

When you really need space and head room, the Marmot Halo 4P Tent delivers. The innovative Halo pole structure provides terrific head room to create a uniquely livable tent for family car camping and outdoor living.

To create the Hubba HP Tent MSR took the ultimate free-standing solo tent, added greater coverage to the tent canopy and updated with lighter fabrics all-around. The result is a tent that not only performs better in more challenging conditions, but actually weighs less too.

Base camp in comfort with room for four. Tall, vertical entry allows easy in and out and quickpitch design sets up in a snap. Strong, Atlas 7001 poles stand up to stormy weather and plenty of ventilation keeps air moving on warm nights. Guaranteed watertight construction.

Vertical walls and an innovative, singlepole hub design create an exceptionally roomy three person backpacking tent. Lightweight Atlas 7001 poles reduce weight and a large, dry entry vestibule stores gear and protects from rain. Guaranteed watertight construction. Superlight option pitch with fly only plus and Pitch Light footprint to shave pounds. Footprint sold separately.

The award winning Marmot Aeolos 2P uses a unique system of knee joint poles to create an incredible weight to space ratio with steep walls for enhanced livability while camping and backpacking.

With plenty of room for two, the Mountain Hard Wear Trango 2 weathers winter storms better than most four-season tents and shelters. The main reason is a dual shelf design that offers extra structural integrity and vestibule support. The shelves serve as a modified internal guy system without the frustrating spider web of taut cords and garrote-like lines. Four new Easton C2 carbon poles augment this innovative reinforcement approach. The Trango 2 has two vestibule areas that also double as dual exits and help provide cross ventilation. A large vent in the center of the upper canopy further facilitates airflow, providing exceptional comfort in warm and humid conditions. Multiple guy-out points allow for added support attachments in the most severe conditions.

With plenty of room for two, the Mountain Hard Wear Trango 2 weathers winter storms better than most four-season tents and shelters. The main reason is a dual shelf design that offers extra structural integrity and vestibule support. The shelves serve as a modified internal guy system without the frustrating spider web of taut cords and garrote-like lines. Four new Easton C2 carbon poles augment this innovative reinforcement approach. The Trango 2 has two vestibule areas that also double as dual exits and help provide cross ventilation. A large vent in the center of the upper canopy further facilitates airflow, providing exceptional comfort in warm and humid conditions. Multiple guy-out points allow for added support attachments in the most severe conditions.

Hammerhead 2 and 3 are Mountain Hardwears best selling camping tents for warm weather. Hammerheads are freestanding, two and three person tents with a neat, convertible roof panel that opens to reveal the stars, and two huge vestibules for storage. Mesh windows roll back for additional venting. Three Atlas 7001 poles hold it all together. Guaranteed watertight construction. Superlight option pitch with fly and Pitch Light footprint to shave pounds. Footprint sold separately.

It probably depends on your backpacking trio, but most of us share the packload when it comes to splitting up the food supply, stove fuel and tent. If you're drawing straws, the loser often ends up hauling the tent--but that won't be the case with this lightweight and spacious Spectrum 33 tent from The North Face. It's a freestanding, single-walled wonder that weighs less than five pounds (actually, it's closer to four pounds when you trim everything down to trail weight) and resists windy gusts better than any minimalist tent design in this weight category. Because three adults in a single-walled tent can generate some heat, the Spectrum 33 features The North Face's new Nano-Knuckle Swivels, two durable plastic swivels positioned on the top cross pole to improve venting on at the top of the 42-in. high ceiling. These swivels improve the ceiling venting far better than other similar designs from The North Face. Unzip the perimeter vents down along the edges of the Spectrum 33 and you have plenty of airflow. There's also a pull-out vestibule that keeps a trio of packs, boots and other gear out of the rain. Because of the low weight profile, the Spectrum 33 is also an ideal choice for backpacking pairs who want a little more space to stretch out at the end of the day. It's also a perfect choice for a trail-bound family of three.