Reviews Kelty Light Weight Tents

Kelty Discovery Basecamp 6 Person Tent + Tent Footprint Bundle

  • HIGH CAPACITY SHELTERS FOR THE BACKCOUNRTY: Pound for pound, the Discovery Element tent line will shelter your group for less weight than multiple, smaller sized tents. Designate the tent man, pack some large blankets – it’s a sleepover.
  • BACKPACKING WITH COMFORT: 58-68 inch peak heights, 14 square feet per camper + gear storage, single large D-door, double stake entry, pre-attached guylines, and internal storage pockets for tunes, cards, and goodies (leave the phones at home).
  • NO FRILLS, MANY FAVS: Kelty has developed a number of innovations in the last 4 years, with backpackers in mind. Basecamp is sporting them all: Quickcorners for speedy setup, shark mouth duffel for easy tear down, X pole frame layout.
  • PROTECTING NATURAL SPACES: Kelty is 1 of 4 founding members of The Conservation Alliance and has always strived to protect wild spaces. All tents are made with DWR/PFC Free fabrics and coatings, reducing waste and negative environmental impacts.
  • NITTY GRITTY: 4P – Min Weight 7lbs 8 oz, Floor Space 53sq. ft., Peak Height 56in, Packed Dims 23x6x6in. 6P – Min Weight 12lbs 1....
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Kelty Ashcroft 2P Tent - 2 Person Camping Shelter with Full Coverage Rainfly, Lightweight Aluminum Poles, Camping Backpacking Festival Shelter

  • BUDGET FRIENDLY PICK: Ashcroft tents pack a lot of specs into a wallet friendly package. Full coverage rainfly, aluminum poles, easy setup with quick corners, all features you'd expect from a Kelty camping tent.
  • FEATHER WEIGHT FOR BACKPACKING: The two aluminum poles are pre-bent to create extra room inside the tent. Pockets at the corners of the tent keep one end of the pole secure as you move around to deal with the other end..
  • RUGGED MATERIALS: The tent body is protected by a waterproof 68 denier rainfly. All seams are sealed to keep the water out. The freestanding design means you can pitch the tent and then move it around to find the best site..
  • PROTECTING NATURAL SPACES: Kelty is 1 of 4 founding members of The Conservation Alliance, and has always strives to protect wild spaces. All tents are made with DWR/PFC Free fabrics and coatings, reducing waste and negative environmental impacts.
  • NITTY GRITTY: 1P – Min Weight: 3lb 6oz, Floor Space: 19 sq. ft., Peak Height: 40in. 2P – Min Weight: 4lb 5oz, Floor Space: 33sq. ft., Peak Height: 42in. 3P – Min Weight: 5lb 7oz, Floor Space: 46sq. ft., Peak Height: 49in..
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Kelty Ashcroft 3P Tent - 3 Person Camping Shelter with Full Coverage Rainfly, Lightweight Aluminum Poles, Camping Backpacking Festival Shelter

  • BUDGET FRIENDLY PICK: Ashcroft tents pack a lot of specs into a wallet friendly package. Full coverage rainfly, aluminum poles, easy setup with quick corners, all features you'd expect from a Kelty camping tent.
  • FEATHER WEIGHT FOR BACKPACKING: The two aluminum poles are pre-bent to create extra room inside the tent. Pockets at the corners of the tent keep one end of the pole secure as you move around to deal with the other end..
  • RUGGED MATERIALS: The tent body is protected by a waterproof 68 denier rainfly. All seams are sealed to keep the water out. The freestanding design means you can pitch the tent and then move it around to find the best site..
  • PROTECTING NATURAL SPACES: Kelty is 1 of 4 founding members of The Conservation Alliance, and has always strives to protect wild spaces. All tents are made with DWR/PFC Free fabrics and coatings, reducing waste and negative environmental impacts.
  • NITTY GRITTY: 1P – Min Weight: 3lb 6oz, Floor Space: 19 sq. ft., Peak Height: 40in. 2P – Min Weight: 4lb 5oz, Floor Space: 33sq. ft., Peak Height: 42in. 3P – Min Weight: 5lb 7oz, Floor Space: 46sq. ft., Peak Height: 49in..
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Kelty Discovery Basecamp Backpacking Tent, 4 or 6 Person Camping Backpacking Shelter, Large Capacity, Fast Setup and Easy Tear Down, Stuff Sack Included (4 Person)

  • HIGH CAPACITY SHELTERS FOR THE BACKCOUNRTY: Pound for pound, the Discovery Element tent line will shelter your group for less weight than multiple, smaller sized tents. Designate the tent man, pack some large blankets – it’s a sleepover.
  • BACKPACKING WITH COMFORT: 58-68 inch peak heights, 14 square feet per camper + gear storage, single large D-door, double stake entry, pre-attached guylines, and internal storage pockets for tunes, cards, and goodies (leave the phones at home).
  • NO FRILLS, MANY FAVS: Kelty has developed a number of innovations in the last 4 years, with backpackers in mind. Basecamp is sporting them all: Quickcorners for speedy setup, shark mouth duffel for easy tear down, X pole frame layout.
  • PROTECTING NATURAL SPACES: Kelty is 1 of 4 founding members of The Conservation Alliance and has always strived to protect wild spaces. All tents are made with DWR/PFC Free fabrics and coatings, reducing waste and negative environmental impacts.
  • NITTY GRITTY: 4P – Min Weight 7lbs 8 oz, Floor Space 53sq. ft., Peak Height 56in, Packed Dims 23x6x6in. 6P – Min Weight 12lbs 14oz, Floor Space 88sq. ft., Peak Height 68in, Packed Dims 23x7x7in..
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Kelty Discovery Element Camping Tent, 4 or 6 Person Storm Worthy Campsite Shelter, Fiberglass Poles, Pre-Attached Guylines, Stuff Sack Included (4 Person)

  • CAMPING MADE EASY: Designed with newbies and camping vets alike in mind, the Discovery Element eliminates common pain points of sleeping outdoors – setting up, staying dry, and tearing down. The struggle has no place in the woods..
  • STURDY AND STORM WORTHY CAMP HQ: 2 fiberglass poles provide a robust frame and go up easy with Kelty’s Quick Corners.
  • full coverage rainfly covers you and your gear, guylines stabilize in windy conditions at the campground.
  • SAVES THE BEER BUDGET: Heavy on specs yet light on your checking account, the Discovery Element has room for 4-6 campers, a large vestibule for gear storage, internal pockets galore, and pre-attached guylines for the perfect pitch.
  • PROTECTING NATURAL SPACES: Kelty is 1 of 4 founding members of The Conservation Alliance and has always strived to protect wild spaces. All tents are made with DWR/PFC Free fabrics and coatings, reducing waste and negative environmental impacts.
  • NITTY GRITTY: 4P – Min Weight 9lb 4oz, Floor Space 57sq. ft., Peak Height 61in., Packed Dims 25x6x6in. 6P – Min Weight 14lbs 6oz, Floor Space 89sq. ft., Peak Height 77in., Packed Dims 25x7x7in..
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Kelty Discovery Element Camping Tent 4 or 6 Person Storm Worthy Campsite Shelter Fiberglass Poles Pre-Attached Guylines Stuff Sack Included 6 Person

  • CAMPING MADE EASY: Designed with newbies and camping vets alike in mind, the Discovery Element eliminates common pain points of sleeping outdoors – setting up, staying dry, and tearing down. The struggle has no place in the woods..
  • STURDY AND STORM WORTHY CAMP HQ: 2 fiberglass poles provide a robust frame and go up easy with Kelty’s Quick Corners.
  • full coverage rainfly covers you and your gear, guylines stabilize in windy conditions at the campground.
  • SAVES THE BEER BUDGET: Heavy on specs yet light on your checking account, the Discovery Element has room for 4-6 campers, a large vestibule for gear storage, internal pockets galore, and pre-attached guylines for the perfect pitch.
  • PROTECTING NATURAL SPACES: Kelty is 1 of 4 founding members of The Conservation Alliance and has always strived to protect wild spaces. All tents are made with DWR/PFC Free fabrics and coatings, reducing waste and negative environmental impacts.
  • NITTY GRITTY: 4P – Min Weight 9lb 4oz, Floor Space 57sq. ft., Peak Height 61in., Packed Dims 25x6x6in. 6P – Min Weight 14lbs 6oz, Floor Space 89sq. ft., Peak Height 77in., Packed Dims 25x7x7in..
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Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent | Backing Tent, Car Camping Tent, Family Tent | Large Capacity Tent, Fast and Easy Setup, Simple Pack up | Comes with Included Stuff Sack

  • ...of 4 founding members of The Conservation Alliance and has always strived to protect wild spaces. All tents are made with DWR/PFC Free fabrics and coatings, reducing waste and negative environmental impacts.
  • NITTY GRITTY: | Number of Doors: 1 | Number of Poles: 3 | Minimum Weight: 14lbs | Peak Height: 68" | Floor Area: 87.6 ft | Floor Length: 19" | Floor Width: 106" |.
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Kelty Tanglewood 2 or 3 Person Backpacking and Car Camping Tent – Sturdy Frame, Quick Corners for Easy Setup, Double Stake Vestibule, Clip-on Rainfly (2P)

  • EZ PZ SETUP: Setting up camp shouldn’t be a stressful job, and with the Tanglewood tents from Kelty, it isn’t. Pre-bent poles, Quick Corners attachment system, clip-on rainfly, and preattached guylines make set up a breeze.
  • WALLET FRIENDLY: Camp in comfort with quality gear without selling the golf clubs. All the specs you would expect of a reliable camping shelter, at an entry level price that will even make coupon cutters blush.
  • STURDY STRUCTURE: Foul weather happens, and the Tanglewood is prepared. Fully seam taped, full coverage rainfly, fiberglass frame, double staked vestibule – all working in harmony to keep you and your gear protected from mother nature’s tantrums.
  • PROTECTING NATURAL SPACES: Kelty is 1 of 4 founding members of The Conservation Alliance and has always strived to protect wild spaces. All tents are made with DWR/PFC Free fabrics and coatings, reducing waste and negative environmental impacts.
  • NITTY GRITTY: 2P-Min Weight 5 lb. 6 oz., Floor Space 29.43 sq. ft., Peak Height 44.5in., Packed Dims 18x8x6in. 3P-Min Weight 7 lb. 8 oz., Floor Space 39.48sq. ft., Peak Height 45.5in., Packed Dims 19x10x8in. 3 Season, single door. Stuff Sack Included.
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Kelty Backroads Shelter Universal Mounted Car Camping Shelter with Zippered Entry, Sturdy Frame, Protection from Elements, UV, Stuff Duffel Included

  • YOUR CAMPSITE JUST GOT A REMODEL: The Backroads Shelter by Kelty is sure to revamp your camping game - more space to operate, to duck out for privacy, or to get out of a downpour, all centrally located at your van, truck, or SUV.
  • PRIVACY + PROTECTION ARE INVITED TO THE PARTY: Zippered entry way (passwords encouraged), adjustable sidewalls for serious weather, providing a fully covered 8ft.x7ft. Canopy. Great for families, campgrounds, and overnight trips to the river.
  • STURDY FRAME, UNIVERSAL MOUNT: 3 Fiberglass poles provide a robust exterior frame, set up with ease with Kelty Quick Corners. Universal attachment fits most vehicles + included roof rack attachment straps for more flexibility.
  • PROTECTING NATURAL SPACES: Kelty is 1 of 4 founding members of The Conservation Alliance and has always strived to protect wild spaces. All tents are made with DWR/PFC Free fabrics and coatings, reducing waste and negative environmental impacts.
  • NITTY GRITTY: Packs up easily with Sharkmouth Duffel stuff sack. Packed weight 11lb 9oz, 138x72x96 in. overall size, variable peak height (depends on vehicle), packed size 24x9x7in..
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Kelty Sideroads Awning Shelter for Car Camping, Tailgating, and Summer Beach Trips, Protection from Elements and UV, Universal Mount, Sturdy Steel Frame, Easy Setup

  • SIDEROADS = CENTER OF THE PARTY: When you’re car camping, sometimes you need just a tad more space, a tad more privacy, or a tad more room for shenanigans. The Sideroads by Kelty surely delivers on all fronts.
  • UNIVERSAL MOUNT: Attach to nearly any SUV, Crossover, or RV (even roof racks), to provide a shaded structure with protection from rain and sun. Floorless tarp structure means easy set up, easy maintenance, and easy tear down on hungover mornings.
  • BUILT FOR THE MUD AND THE RAIN: Car camping can get messy, and the Sideroads Awning is ready to rumble. Sturdy fiberglass poles for a solid skeleton, 68D Poly fabric construction, and sharkmouth duffel carry sack..
  • PROTECTING NATURAL SPACES: Kelty is 1 of 4 founding members of The Conservation Alliance, and has always strives to protect wild spaces. All tents are made with DWR/PFC Free fabrics and coatings, reducing waste and negative environmental impacts.
  • NITTY GRITTY: 8lbs 14oz packed weight, 22x8in packed dimensions, 81 sq. ft. floor area, variable peak height (dependent on mounting point). Backed by Kelty’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.
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Kelty Discovery Trail Backpacking Tent, Lightweight and Easy to Setup Backpacking Shelter with 2 Aluminum Poles, Single Door Single Vestibule, Stuff Sack Included

  • ...ACKING: First timers and old timers alike will find the fully featured and wallet friendly Discovery Trail series to be a welcome addition to their camping cache (PS store your gear properly folks).
  • BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING IN COMFORT: Easy set up with Kelty Quick Corners, lightweight pressfit aluminum poles, pre-attached guylines (no more shoe lacing), and intuitive shark mouth stuff sack that actually fits it all with ease.
  • NO FRILLS = MORE FUN: Taped seam, waterproof fly, single door / single vestibule design, just 2 poles, environmentally friendly fabric finishes (try saying that 3 times fast), fly vent to reduce condensation.
  • PROTECTING NATURAL SPACES: Kelty is 1 of 4 founding members of The Conservation Alliance, and has always strives to protect wild spaces. All tents are made with DWR/PFC Free fabrics and coatings, reducing waste and negative environmental impacts.
  • NITTY GRITTY: 1P – Min Weight: 3lb 6oz, Floor Space: 19 sq. ft., Peak Height: 40in. 2P – Min Weight: 4lb 5oz, Floor Space: 33sq. ft., Peak Height: 42in. 3P – Min Weight: 5lb 7oz, Floor Space: 46sq. ft., Peak Hei....
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Kelty Discovery Trail Backpacking Tent, 1 2 or 3 Person Capacity, Lightweight and Easy to Setup Backpacking Shelter with 2 Aluminum Poles, Single Door Single Vestibule, Stuff Sack Included (2P)

  • WELCOME TO BACKPACKING: First timers and old timers alike will find the fully featured and wallet friendly Discovery Trail series to be a welcome addition to their camping cache (PS store your gear properly folks).
  • BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING IN COMFORT: Easy set up with Kelty Quick Corners, lightweight pressfit aluminum poles, pre-attached guylines (no more shoe lacing), and intuitive shark mouth stuff sack that actually fits it all with ease.
  • NO FRILLS = MORE FUN: Taped seam, waterproof fly, single door / single vestibule design, just 2 poles, environmentally friendly fabric finishes (try saying that 3 times fast), fly vent to reduce condensation.
  • PROTECTING NATURAL SPACES: Kelty is 1 of 4 founding members of The Conservation Alliance, and has always strives to protect wild spaces. All tents are made with DWR/PFC Free fabrics and coatings, reducing waste and negative environmental impacts.
  • NITTY GRITTY: 1P – Min Weight: 3lb 6oz, Floor Space: 19 sq. ft., Peak Height: 40in. 2P – Min Weight: 4lb 5oz, Floor Space: 33sq. ft., Peak Height: 42in. 3P – Min Weight: 5lb 7oz, Floor Space: 46sq. ft., Peak Height: 49in..
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Kelty Far Out Backpacking Tent + Tent Footprint Package, 2 or 3 Person Capacity, Backpacking Starter Kit and Camping Shelter, Stuff Sack Included (3 Person)

  • FAR OUT AND GOING FARTHER: A steady launching point for new backpackers, or those looking to jump back into the fold, the Far Out sports user friendly specs + INCLUDED FOOTPRINT lightweight (easy carry) aluminum poles, and pre-attached guylines.
  • STARGAZING FLY: Stargazer fly allows for campers to set up for a night under the stars while still having weather protection at hand – the rainfly can be repositioned while inside the inner tent or likewise rolled off for spur of the moment star show.
  • MORNING PACK OUT IS EZ-PZ: Forget the days of struggling with the stuff sack – Kelty’s shark mouth stuff sack provides an extra wide, 45 degree cut opening for ease of storage, even if the contents aren’t packed up perfectly.
  • PROTECTING NATURAL SPACES: Kelty is 1 of 4 founding members of The Conservation Alliance, and has always strives to protect wild spaces. All tents are made with DWR/PFC Free fabrics and coatings, reducing waste and negative environmental impacts.
  • NITTY GRITTY: 2 door 2 vestibules (lots of gear storage with inner gear pockets to boot) featherlight stakes, 3 po....
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