ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-Person Tent – Lightweight, Easy Setup, Waterproof, Freestanding Backpacking Tent with Durable Aluminum Poles and Ample Ventilation

I got this as a tent for my teenage son to go camping, but I use it more than he has. It is high value, it is seam sealed, it is rugged, it is warm. Set up is basically idiot proof. The short version of the review, this tent is good to go. You won't regret buying it.The only potential con is the weight. 5 pounds is substantial for a one man tent. However in exchange for that weight, you get a freestanding tent, and a 70D floor. I have a big agnes copper spur UL 2 person tent that is much bigger and half of the weight, but it also costs 4 to 6 times the price, and is much more delicate. I also have a six moons designs solo that is one third of the weight, but is a single wall tent, non free standing, less rugged, and 2 to 3 times the price.This tent is perfect for entry level campers and backpackers that don't feel confident in finding the best place to set up camp. It is also for people willing to sacrifice weight savings for rugged reliability and simplicity.I love all 3 tents that I own, and for most situations, my Alps 1p wouldn't be my go to choice. However, if I were forced to pick only one tent to bring with me in a true survival scenario where reliability was my highest priority, I would most likely choose this tent. I don't think I can give it any better praise.Oh yeah, the factory stakes are garbage, but high quality stakes are cheap and easy to replace. Get yourself some MSR groundhogs with all the money your saved getting this tent and your g2g.

After buying a cheaper model, I made the right choice and ordered this. I needed a tent labeled "one-man" for Philmont and my trusty two-man ALPS Mountaineering tent did not fit the bill. Typically, I backpack with that tent and am very happy. I'm not sure this one is noticeably lighter but it does have some design features that might make it my new backpacking go to. I camp around 30 nights a year, most of it in Texas. I am female. This tent has a good amount of breathability but the mesh does not come all the way down. What that means is that if I find myself backpacking and it is scorching hot (hello E-Rock, I see you) I can leave the rain fly off and not be on full display for all the Scouts and leaders unless they are standing right over me (rude). If the coast is clear, I could probably even change/get dressed without flashing anyone. That is a nice feature.How did it do in the field? Great! On the first outing, I camped in Northern New Mexico for 7 nights. It saw hail, rain, wind, and much flying dirt. I took it up and down every day with zero issue. These tents are built to be quick to set up but they are made from quality components. The only drawback was that I need to order new tent stakes as mine now look like Dr. Suess candy canes. If you are camping somewhere rocky, get those to start.Could you squeeze someone else in there? Not unless you like them an awful lot. Perhaps if you are taking your toddler on an adventure, that could work. Otherwise, it has just enough room for your sleeping pad and gear. I am 5'7" and my gear fit fine at my feet. I left my boots in the vestibule.

I’ve used this tent for two years now on various trails in the Shenandoah mountains, Big bend national park, and various campsites up and down the east coast. Very easy to assemble and packs down very small, especially if you separate the sticks and put them on the outside of your pack.Only cons would be a lack of airflow sometimes, and I upgraded the weak stakes that it originally came with, as they vent. Very good tent.

As soon as the LYNX 1 arrived, I put it together. I looked all around for assembly instruction. They were sown into the tote bag for added convenience. But after the first time putting the tent together, the instructions aren't needed. I disasembled it, packed it in about 15 minutes. No sweat!I reassemble the LYNX 1 (one person tent). It was up and ready for use in about 15 minutes. Weather was extremely hot and no wind. I was sweating bullets! The only thing that requires any thought is the two flexable sectioned poles need to crisscross at the center. The pole sections are held together by a bungee cord. Each section is about 1ft. poles are provided with a storage bag, as well as, the stakes.The tent is really two(2) pieces. The tent with large access zippered door and mosquito netted windows in the sides. There are soft plastic open clips that attach to the poles and are obvious where they attach to each pole. A larger clip at the very top of the tent goes onto the point where the poles cross. Once all is clipped together the entire tent can be picked up with two(2) fingers and placed where wanted.The second important part is the cover or rain-cover. This is pulled over the tent and each corner has a buckle that clips onto the tents corners. Again, the tent can be easily picked up. The front of the cover has a large zipper for entry. The cover has four guide strings that can be attached for extra stability. A loop in the back can be staked down. The two unzippered flaps in front can, also. be staked or use one flap as a shade with the other flap rolled up and secured by tie-downs located in each side of the cover.Extra cloth is provided for holes in the rain repellent cloth. However, the user must provide the super-glue.One thing that would be nice if a ground cover(4x8) was provided to protect the bottom from being punctured and wornout quickly. I believe plastic sheeting can be found at a hardware store or online.Overall this is a well made backpacking tent. It will provide good cover for overnight hikes. It is very light and won't add any substantial weight to the pack. My caccoon sleeping bag will fit, covering the entire floor of this tent.I would recommend this purchase to others. I haven't gone out to the wilds yet. But, I don' t see any difficulties with LYNX 1.