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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 vs NEMO Dragonfly OSMO vs Tiger Wall UL2 vs Hornet OSMO 1P: The Best Ultralight Backpacking Tents of 2026

Copper Spur UL2, Dragonfly OSMO, Tiger Wall UL2, Fly Creek UL1 and Hornet OSMO 1P compared on weight, space, setup, storm readiness and price. Different hikers walk away with different winners.

Brooke Wilder 10 min read

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Durston X-Mid vs Tarptent Notch vs Zpacks Duplex vs MLD SoloMid XL: The Best Trekking Pole Tents for 2026

Five leading trekking pole shelters, from a 26 oz double-wall soloist to a 14 oz single-wall pyramid. Different buyers walk away with different winners.

Brooke Wilder 10 min read

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