Product Spotlight: 3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 Trekking Pole Tent
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Trekking-pole tents work on a simple idea: you're already carrying poles, so why carry tent poles too? The Lanshan 2 pitches on two trekking poles and stakes. Its listed tent weight is 1,155 g (about 2.5 lb), which puts it in ultralight territory at a budget price.
Tier: budget-to-mid. Popular with ultralight hikers on a budget.
Listing specs
- Pitched: 86.6 x 43.3 x 49.2 in
- Packed: 13.8 x 5.9 in
- Fly: 15D double-sided silicone-coated nylon, rated at 5,000 mm
- Inner: 20D silnylon with a 15D mesh section
- Floor: 20D silnylon, rated at 6,000 mm
- YKK zippers and reinforced stress points
- The inner and fly connect with hooks, and one person can pitch it in about 5–10 minutes
The learning curve
Non-freestanding tents need good stake placement and some practice. Pitch it in your backyard a few times before a trip. Silnylon also sags when it's wet or cold, so expect to re-tension the guylines at night. A reflective guyline kit with tensioners helps.
Seam sealing
Check the listing and any seam-sealing instructions in the box. Many owners of silnylon tents seal the seams themselves for full storm protection.
Who it's for
Hikers who already use trekking poles and want to cut weight without spending a lot. If you don't use poles, a freestanding tent like the Naturehike Mongar 2 is simpler.
Check the 3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 on Amazon
Availability changes often, so check the Amazon listing for current stock and options.