3F UL GEAR - Lanshan 1P

I second the Lanshan 2P (or 1P) good value, can be bit finicky to set up, and needs a couple of mods, but lightweight for the size and durable for the price. Have been using mine for 3 years now

I was exactly the same. Actually got as far as ordering (and then cancelling) a Tarpstar as I decided to opt for a Lanshan instead (I now have a 1 and a 2). The ability to completely open up the side of the Lanshan made the difference for me, and I've certainly enjoyed using it.

You’ll be happy with the lanshan. You might consider the lighter fabric version of the naturehike 1p as well. I have upgraded since but still miss aspects of the naturhike from time to time.

I have an older version of the zephyros 1 man it was my first wildcamping tent. Tbh I never use it over my other tents now. It is easy to put up but very hard to get the fly correct at the ends. The poles are very intuitive however getting the fly taught takes a lot of practise. Test a lot at home or at a local park before out on the hills. The wildcountry tents are well made. It comes into its own in the wind and cold. It is very small and low profile. Because it is small and the fly goes low to the ground it is very easy to warm and stay warm. It is very well made so does well in high winds and rain. It has a small footprint so finding pitches is easy. Downsides, condensation, the fly goes to the ground so there is little air flow even from the end vents. you can unzip it a bit to reduce condensation but not much. In heavy rain on uneven pitches the fly is so low it can pool if the fly isnt straight down. The biggest issue is the size. It is very small, most people wouldn’t be able to sit up in it, it can feel slightly like a coffin. You can’t sit up in the vestibule either due to the zip placement. The zip doesn’t go all the way to the top so you feel like you have to crawl in. There isn’t loads of space to fit your gear in, pack outside the tent etc. If you’re looking for a lighter tent for summit camps often pitching and then just sleeping in adverse weather it is ideal, it’s a step up from a bivy bag or bivy tent. But it isn’t a 4 season tent and it isn’t very comfortable for more than 1 night trips. For most people I think there are better options it’s primary issue is size. Edit: slight rambling on some of my other tent opinions: I haven’t owned an oex tent but a couple of my friends do and most haven’t been that impressed with the quality. But they are often the cheapest. I have a very old vango mirage 2 (style is now called hellvellyn) and borrowed a vango banshee 1 for a while. Both are old but are good tents and well built. The wildcountry zephyros I think from a build quality is a step up from vango but design wise vango is better. The banshee is easier to pitch up than the zephyros. And the banshee is easier to get in and out of but I would trust the zephyros more in the wind. Rain they are both the same. My got to one man tent is a lanshan 1 with 3 season inner for weight and space but if you don’t have trekking poles it can be a more expensive option. They are also a bit like marmite some people love them some people hate them. Quality wise they can be hit or miss. Also because you often import them if you don’t like it or have quality issues you don’t have any customer support unlike the other brands.

If you’re mostly solo backpacking why are you looking at 3 person tents? Do you use trekking poles? For that price range I’d recommend a Lanshan 1, or 2 if you think you’ll have a partner sometimes and want to accommodate that possibility while only owning one tent

I’d recommend checking out the side bar which has an ultra cheap gear list. I’d recommend trying a nemo switchback which is cheaper and way lighter. For quilts check out iceflame or aegis max. That’s a really heavy sleeping bag and probably won’t be as warm as it advertises. For tent look into a lanshan which will be significantly lighter for the same price. A 65L pack is huge and that’s pretty heavy so I’d keep looking for a pack. Check UL gear trade as packs come up on there frequently

Lanshan 1, is a good cheap entry point, although I would suggest just getting the 2. XMid 1P perhaps the most popular one and surprisingly affordable. But there are many other options too.

Lanshan 1. Its non freestanding though but I love my Lanshan 2

Lanshan 1 or 2, you can thank me later

Best? Not sure. My favorite, Lanshan 1 or 2.

Solid start. Great choice on the bag, the Nemo pad and sleeping bag and stove. I have the same style stove and the big round end like the one you got vs the jet is definitely the way to go. For the sleeping pad I would make sure the long will fit where you need it. Definitely get the wide but I have the standard/wide and I’m 6’2 and it’s perfect. If you are above 6’2 and it will fit in your tent go with the long. Also, get a Nemo switchback to go under it. It acts as sorta a boxspring and make your night wayyyy more comfortable. For the sleeping bag I would recommend looking into quilts. If you are going to go the sleeping bag route the Nemo is the only way to go. However I had a Nemo sleeping bag and swapped it out for a quilt and never looked back. For the tent I would also recommend a trekking pole tent. Look into the Lanshan 1 or 2. I have the 1 and absolutely love it. Get the standard Not the pro!

I agree with this, get 2 tents. I'd go for any 2/3 man OEX tent, cause they are bombproof and, as suggested, a Lanshan 1 or 2 for hiking.

100%, the Lanshan 1 is perfect for bikepacking. It endured pretty intense weather and rain in alpine landscape without any problem