Compact Tents

A compact tent to feel light and free as air

Whether you're on a trail or trek, adrenaline surges through you, and you want to leap onto every raised patch of land, soar, run in all directions, admire every new landscape that presents itself, and ace your stage with flying colours? For such a challenge, you need the best equipment possible, and that means acquiring a good compact tent. The compact tent is lightweight by definition, ready to be deployed when fatigue sets in, and to be packed away when the urge to move on is too strong. Due to its lightness, the compact tent may not accompany you on all terrains. The hiking tent will then take over, especially when weather conditions are too extreme, or when the terrain is becoming impassable. Nevertheless, the compact tent is capable of following you on many paths. Whether you enjoy trail running or orienteering, trekking or hiking in France and abroad, your compact tent will follow you like your shadow, saving you from the darkness. 

Choosing your compact tent wisely

The compact tent has a direct impact on your journey: it makes it lighter. You appreciate the lightweight and compact tent for trails like Saint-Jacques de Compostelle, where weather conditions are not too harsh. You can also equip yourself with a compact tent for short stays or weekends in untouched and preserved nature, especially if you plan to do the Tour du Mont-Blanc during the following summer, or visit the Hautes-Alpes and the beautiful Parc des Ecrins bathed in summer light.
However, campers, hikers, and bivouac enthusiasts should not forget that a compact tent offers less comfort than a traditional hiking tent, which is heavier and reinforced to withstand the elements. To enjoy a minimum of comfort while keeping a very light tent, opt for a compact tent with reduced space and simpler storage. You may also want to consider the poles your compact tent has. To buy the lightest and most compact trekking tent possible, you can choose poles made of aluminium alloy or carbon poles, which are even lighter than aluminium ones. If you choose carbon poles, your compact tent will be sturdily assembled and able to withstand moderate weather conditions. If despite all these criteria your lightweight tent still doesn't meet your expectations, you can solve any weight issues by distributing the various components and elements of your camping tent among the hiking backpacks of your friends and sports partners. Going camping or hiking with others also gives you the chance to work as a team, sharing everything with friends or family members. These moments of sharing come through sometimes challenging days where each member helps the other to progress and maintain good physical shape. This leads to the creation of shared memories and moments of rest around a game of cards in a compact tent set up for the occasion. So don't hesitate to ask for help carrying the various elements of your compact tent if you feel the need.
The compact tent can serve you for a day or forever, depending on how you use it. If the call of the wild is too strong and you feel the urgent need to observe wildlife in their natural habitat as often as possible, the compact hiking tent can meet your needs. Indeed, why not abandon urban life to indulge in chamois observation one weekend evening, then sleep on-site with your compact tent? Besides its lightness, your compact tent ensures a close proximity to nature, which can appeal to sports enthusiasts of all ages.
You may also want to consider, when looking for a compact tent, a light tent or an ultra-light tent. The light tent is compact by nature and weighs around 1 kg. For the ultra-light, we go well below 1 kg, around 500 g per person! The ultra-light tent comes in various shapes but is most often a tarp tent or a single-skin tent.
If you're torn between light and ultra-light, remember that minimal weight ensures minimal comfort; it all depends on what you expect from your next compact tent: comfort or lightness above all.