15 Best 2P Bikepacking & Hiking Tents in Australia 2025

If you’re anything like me, buying a new hiking tent is a long process of researching pros and cons, and not-so-casually grilling fellow hikers about how their hiking tents are holding up. There are heaps of choices to make too. Do you want it to be free standing? How much room do you need for your sleeping space? Do you want to be able to store your gear inside your hiking tent?

Even amongst the top backpacking tents there’s a lot of variety. Lightweight tents aren’t made equal, some have better weather resistance, others a more spacious interior or floor space. Your ideal tent depends on your goals and needs. As I’m typically covering long distances when I hike, the trail weight of my hiking tent is my number one concern. Yours might be different, and that’s fine!

Not sure what to look for in a tent? How to Choose a Hiking Tent

Here are the top hiking tents (and one dishonourable mention!) our Explorers have reviewed and tested in the field. If you’re curious for more details, each one has a link to a full review. Some have been superseded by newer models, and are now only available secondhand – hello bargains!

Let’s go!

1. Mont Moondance 2FN Tent

Weight: 2090g – min weight 1920g (inner, fly, poles, 2 pegs)
Dimensions: 220 x 130 x 110cm
Packed size: 33 x 15 cm
Season: 3-4 season
RRP: $989.95
Availability: Wild Earth
Reviewed by: Claire Dalton

Good luck feeling cold in the Mont 2FN 2P Tent! It’s designed to give you winter-grade protection but it can be used across 3-4 seasons. Though, I’d leave the fly off in the dead of summer with this one.

When packed down, it’s divvied up into two parcels (poles and fabrics), so you can easily spread the load while hiking with your buddy. Very clever.

I feel like Mont have perfected the internal size: it was just right for two people, not too squishy but not so roomy that there’s extra weight. We definitely felt spoiled after running the gauntlet on sharing a 1P hiking tent over the years.

There were a slew of really thoughtful features that made me smile (and not just from the buttery yellow colour of the tent!).

Internal pockets ran along the width of either end of the tent, which was helpful for organisation – especially when sharing with another person. Definitely avoided the stressful rummage through the sleeping bag.

Also, the ventilation pockets on the roof and sides of the tent were very customisable. Which is what’s the biggest drawcard of the Moondance overall – each area of the tent is incredibly adjustable to your needs.

And don’t worry about water seeping in. This thing is sturdy and waterproof, with a lightweight 25,000mm+ floor and waterhead. Which is twice as waterproof than most on the market!

2. Nemo Hornet Elite Osmo™ 2P Tent

Weight: 948g
Dimensions: 215 x 130 x 109cm
Packed size: 48 x 10 x 5cm
Season: 3-season
RRP: $1099.95
Availability: Wild Earth
Reviewed by: Andy Shea

@graveller_5152

When it comes to tents, the Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO™ 2P Backpacking Tent might just be one of the lightest and most compact on the market — and it could be a game-changer for bivy and tarp-lovers everywhere.

Packed in its Divvy Cube™ (otherwise known as a rectangular stuff sack) the packed tent is about the same length as a French baguette and only slightly heavier! In my experience, it’s rare to actually come across a product that labels itself as ultralight – and actually is.

@graveller_5152

As for the size inside, with two people, I think it would be a squash. All-in-all it’s a compact set-up and design, exactly as promised by Nemo.

Even with just a sliver of a crescent moon, the Nemo Equipment OSMO™ Tent felt bright inside as I bedded down for the night. I don’t mind this, but for very light sleepers, it might not make for the best sleep of your life.

Keep reading Andy’s review of the Nemo Hornet Elite Osmo Tent.

3. Hyperlite Unbound 2P Tent

Weight: 680g
Dimensions: 228 x 122 x 122cm
Packed size: The tent packs down into a 9L Dyneema stuff sack
Season: 3-season
RRP: $1249.95
Availability: Wild Earth
Reviewed by: Kate Donald

@katealiice

Ultimately, purchasing an ultralight trekking-pole tent is an investment in your comfort and happiness, so keep that in mind when start looking at ultralight tents. You may need to sell a kidney to part with $1249.95 for the Hyperlite Unbound 2P tent.

The Hyperlite Unbound 2P tent design strips back hiking tents to the simplest possible form. It’s a single-walled, A-frame-style tent, utilising two hiking poles. If you don’t have those you can buy collapsible poles, an option more suited to bikepackers.

While it’s not the lightest DCF trekking-pole tent of its kind on the market (I’m looking at you ZPacks Duplex 2P!), the Unbound 2P impresses with extra space and additional thoughtful details.

Loops across the internal ridge of the roof allow you to  attach gear or string up a clothesline, while mesh pockets on the side doors offer convenient storage for head torches or phones.

@katealiice

Vestibule doors can be held open effortlessly with a simple magnet attachment, and the mesh doors feature high-vis strings for tying them open without fumbling with toggles.

Keep reading Kate’s review of the Hyperlite Unbound 2P tent.

4. Sea to Summit Telos TR2 2P Tent

Weight: 1657g
Dimensions: 215 x 109 x 110cm
Packed size: 13 x 13 x 48cm
Season: 3-season
RRP: $799.99
Availability: Sea to Summit
Reviewed by: James Tugwell

Shot by James Tugwell

When I first opened the box containing the Sea to Summit Telos TR2, I was surprised to find three separate bags – a fly, inner and the pole bag, that also housed the pegs. Where was the big bag to put everything in?

It doesn’t exist. It’s part of the FairShare storage system, making it easier to decide last minute what elements of the tent you need.

The inner and the fly bags both have pockets which slide onto the end of the pole bag, creating a tent-like bundle.

Shot by James Tugwell

Hiking tents not just a tent and the Sea to Summit Telos TR2 is definitely not your average tent. It’s award winning for a reason and in Aus it’ll handle just about any adventure.

Keep reading James’ review of the Sea to Summit Telos TR2.

5. Macpac Duolight 2P Tent

Weight: 2170g
Dimensions: 260 x 231.5cm
Packed size: 44 x 16 x 115cm
Season: 3-season
RRP: $799.99
Availability: Macpac
Reviewed by: James Tugwell

Shot by James Tugwell

Where some tents will need a groundsheet, and so appear lighter when comparing in the shop, the Duolight needs no groundsheet. It’s built in, to combat the normal campsite in Australia – rocky, rough, where your floor needs to be tough.

But, don’t think a lack of groundsheet is a compromise on waterproofing. The 40D ripstop nylon floor – rated to 10,000mm – is practically a bathtub!

The Duolight really comes into its own with the Multipitch system, which allows you to choose your ideal setup depending on the situation.

Hiking in the NSW high country with absolute minimum weight? Just take the fly, poles and pegs [1.42kg].

Sleeping out under the stars and worried about pesky insects? Just take the fly, poles, and inner [1.6kg]!

Shot by James Tugwell

In horrible weather conditions, with the Multi-pitch system, you can set up the fly and jump inside – keeping your gear dry while setting up the inner from inside. It sounds small, but it’s a game changer!

Keep reading James’ review of the Macpac Duolight 2P tent.

6. Wilderness Equipment Second Arrow 5 Season 2P Tent

Weight: 1860g
Dimensions: 330 x 134 x 103cm
Packed size: 42 x 12cm
Season: 5-season! (Well, technically 4+ extreme weather)
RRP: $949.95
Availability: Wilderness Equipment
Reviewed by: Robbie Baudish

@robbie.baudish

Since this tent came into my possession five years ago, it’s been on nearly every trip, keeping me safe and secure no matter what the conditions.

The Wilderness Equipment Second Arrow Ultralight tent weighs in at 1.86kg and has a minimum weight of 1.66kg.

On the spectrum of overnight shelters, this might not appear like it fits in the family of ultralight tents. However, when you consider that this is an all season tent, designed to operate from bushwalking in the Bluies to ski-touring along Australia’s highest peaks, this is definitely an ultralight option.

@robbie.baudish

When pegged against other four season tunnel tents such as the Macpac Minaret (around 2.1kg) or the burly Mont Epoch (3.8kg), 1.66kg is featherweight.

How many seasons can the Second Arrow Ultralight hiking tent handle? Get ready for this, according to Wilderness Equipment… five.

The ‘fifth’ season might sound a bit silly, but it’s a way for manufacturers to distinguish tents designed for properly rough winter weather. Sure your 4 season tent might keep you warm in the depths of winter, but can it handle an alpine storm? A five-season tent can.

Keep reading Robbie’s review of the Wilderness Equipment Seconds Arrow tent.

7. Black Wolf Wasp Ultralight 2P Tent

Weight: 2850g
Dimensions: 234 x 260 x 120cm
Packed size: 54 x 22 x 17cm
Season: 4-season
RRP: $549.99
Availability: Black Wolf
Reviewed by: Joel Johnsson

@aesthetics.of.adventure

At a hair under 3kg, the Wasp is no lightweight contender. Being used to the svelte hiking models from brands like MSR, Mont, and Nemo, which range between 1-2kg for a 2-3 season tent, this Black Wolf felt bulky out of the box.

But when you consider that this is sold as a four-season tent, it’s actually middle-of-the-pack when it comes to weight – not quite as light as the otherwise-similar Mont Dragonfly (2.5kg), but at $549.99, it’s also less than half the price.

The trade-off for the extra weight is a spacious, fully-featured tent which feels less like a shelter and more like a home away from home.

@aesthetics.of.adventure

Clearly, the organisation system of the Wasp has been designed with the millennial in mind, with six overhead mesh compartments which are ideally sized for gadgets, a series of loops which are perfect for the mandatory string of fairy lights, and a further four catch-all pockets at each corner.

Oh, and the Black Wolf Wasp is a proper two-person tent. Two doors, two vestibules; zero arguments.

Continue reading Joel’s review of the Black Wolf Wasp UL tent.

8. Zorali Highlands 2P Tent

Weight: 2800g
Dimensions: 220 x 125 x 120cm
Packed size: 50 x 15cm
Season: 3-season
RRP: $400.00
Availability: Zorali
Reviewed by: Jon Harris

@jonharris_photography

Fully packed, the Zorali Highlands 2P weighs in at 2.8kg. Naturally you can shave this weight down depending on the logistics of your adventure.

Remove the footprint and you’re down to 2.3kg. You could probably ditch some pegs and guy ropes if you’re really weight conscious. So yeah, not superlight, but when split between two people it’s pretty decent in the weight category.

This is also one of the first two person tents I’ve used where I’ve thought to myself, ‘If I got stuck in here on a rainy day it probably wouldn’t be too bad…’.

Sure, the internal floorspace is only 2.6 square metres – a little cosier than some other options out there – but for me, the headspace, big double doors, roomy vestibules and a good selection of interior pockets for stashing stuff, made the tent feel roomy.

@jonharris_photography

After spending some time with the Zorali Highlands 2P, I have to say I’m impressed. As a two person backpacking and car camping tent, the Highlands 2P ticks most of the required boxes.

Keep reading Jon’s review of the Zorali Highlands tent.

9. Salewa Denali II 2P Tent

Weight: 2400g (2600g with the optional footprint)
Dimensions: 210 x 130 x 115cm
Packed size: 46 x 17cm
Season: 3-season
RRP: $449.95
Availability: Paddy Pallin
Reviewed by: Joel Johnsson

@aesthetics.of.adventure

This robust, feature-packed hiking tent from established mountaineering brand Salewa is at home from the Daintree to the Dolomites.

The tent has a crossed-pole design with a transverse ridge pole to square up the walls, which is optimised for length and headroom.

Inside it measures a roomy 210cm in length, so even if you are as tall as you claim in your Tinder profile, you’ll have plenty of space to stretch out, and 95cm of headroom is more than enough to sit up comfortably.

The Denali II weighs 2.4 kg (2.6kg with the optional footprint), which puts it at the heavier end of the two-person tent spectrum. In terms of dimensions, headroom and layout, it’s similar to the wildly-popular MSR Hubba Hubba/Mont Moondance format.

@aesthetics.of.adventure

One of the most unique features of the tent is an integrated internal clothes line for drying or airing out wets.

It’s an added creature comfort which does double duty on the days when you’ve been caught in a rainstorm, as well as when you’ve eagerly volunteered for a dunking under a waterfall.

Keep reading Joel’s review of the Salewa Denali II tent here.

10. Nemo Dagger 2P Hiking Tent

Weight: 1700g
Dimensions: 290 x 210 x 107cm
Packed size: 48 x 15cm
Season: 3-season
RRP: $699.95
Availability: Wild Earth (Newer Osmo model)
Reviewed by: Tim Ashelford

@tim_ashelford

When I said I was testing out a ‘Nemo tent’ for the weekend, my friend asked if I would be sleeping in a giant clownfish. Sadly, it was not to be, but I was far from disappointed with the Nemo Dagger 2P.

I actually thought part of the hiking tent was missing when I received it because there was so much dead space in its stuff sack, but it’s just very, very small. At about 48 x 15cm it took up the same amount of space as my sleeping bag, not bad for a place to spend the night!

The stuff sack also includes a clever drawcord system that can compress the tent to two-thirds its normal size, sans poles, and helps out with splitting the tent between two people.

@tim_ashelford

2.9m² of interior floor space is complemented by 2.1m² under the vestibule which was more than adequate for my pack, shoes and sheltered camp kitchen.

I particularly liked how the vestibule was staked out at two points, the trapezium shape is much more useful than the triangle vestibules common on many tents.

Keep reading Tim’s review of the Nemo Dagger 2P tent.

11. Hilleberg Allak 2P Tent

Weight: 3300g
Dimensions: 225 x 270 x 105cm
Packed size: 51 x 18cm
Season: 4-season
RRP: $1975.95
Availability: Wild Earth
Reviewed by: Kate Donald

@katealiice

Buying a winter hiking tent can feel a lot like buying a house. Sure, the price tag isn’t nearly as steep as a two-bedroom apartment in Sydney, but when compared to other hiking gear, a four-season tent can be a bit of a splurge.

A four-season tent is designed for wild weather conditions; strong winds, cold temperatures, and heavy snow, that can be experienced in the mountains during winter.

The Hilleberg Allak is a free-standing, two-walled, dome style hiking tent. It has a dual entrance design that has spacious vestibule areas of 0.9m² each for extra storage space in bad weather. It’s a breeze to set up thanks to the all-in-one pitch system pioneered by Hilleberg themselves.

The linked inner and outer walls, creates a simultaneous pitch that ensures the interior is never exposed to wet conditions outside.

@katealiice

So how much does it actually cost? At a hefty price tag of $1975.95 on Wild Earth, the Hilleberg Allak 2P Tent may seem expensive, but I’m an advocate for investing in good quality hiking gear, especially when heading into the mountains in winter.

It might feel like a budget blow-out when purchasing a Hilleberg hiking tent, but keep in mind they make tents that will stand the test of time.

Need a tent for the snow? Keep reading Kate’s review.

12. Nemo Galaxi 2P Tent

Weight: 2780g
Dimensions: 299 x 297 x 102cm
Packed size: 46 x 17cm
Season: 3-season
RRP: $399.99
Availability: Rare to find in-store, best bet is finding one secondhand
Reviewed by: Mattie Gould

@mattiejgould

The NEMO Galaxi 2P hiking tent comes with a footprint included, a nice touch, and when the stuff sack is fully loaded it weighs in at a reasonable 2.78kg. Not bad for an entry-level, two-person, backpacking tent.

The stuff sack measures just less than half a metre in length and 20cm diameter. As such, it would be reasonable to carry for a short trip and even better if you share the load between two.

If you want to go even lighter, however, the footprint is designed to work alone with the outer fly, saving weight and space in your bag. Another alternative, if you’re confident that it won’t rain, is to just use the inner section of the tent, without the footprint or the fly, making for a lighter-weight and smaller packaged tent.

@mattiejgould

When it comes to liveability, I think that the NEMO Galaxi 2P tent really is a star. The pre-bent poles and single hub pole construction combine to give a greater sense of headroom, creating a squarer space that makes the inside feel much more palatial than the footprint suggests.

Keep reading Mattie’s review of the Nemo Galaxi tent.

13. Marmot Tungsten Ultralight 2P Tent

Weight: 1546g
Packed size: 61 x 17cm
Season: 3-season
RRP: $579.95
Availability: Hard to find, second hand is easiest
Reviewed by: Ben Wells

@headwerkn

The Tungsten UL2 is a spacious 2-person, semi-freestanding hiking tent that accurately lives up to its ‘ultralight’ moniker, weighing in at just over 1.5kg.

This light weight is achieved through a mix of quality lightweight DAC poles, a 20D silnylon seam-sealed bathtub floor and 20D silpoly fly. Silpoly is great as it doesn’t stretch and sag when wet.

Setup is a breeze. The instructions are permanently affixed to the stuff sack – nice – but I barrelled in and had the Tungsten UL2 set up within five minutes.

@headwerkn

The simple but proven cross-pole design and colour-coding on the fly tie-points made everything super straightforward.

Keep reading Ben’s review of the Marmot Tungsten UL 2P tent.

14. Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Tent

Weight: 992g
Dimensions: 218 x 132 x 99cm
Packed size: 51cm x 18cm
Season: 3-season
RRP: $720.00
Availability: Wild Earth
Reviewed by: Kate Donald

@katealiice

This tent is one of the most popular choices for lightweight hiking and bikepacking at the moment, but honestly? I hate it.

The Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 is a two-layer, two-door tent that (despite its appearance) is not fully freestanding. My first gripe: the two corners at the foot require pegs for structure, making the tent semi-freestanding.

This design flaw doesn’t work well on camping platforms or hard ground where pegging is tough. Even worse, the two layers of the tent (mesh inner and nylon outer) at the feet need two pegs in each corner to keep them separated; otherwise, they touch, and water can seep through when it rains.

Despite being a double-wall design, airflow is a major issue. The only ventilation is under the vestibule doors or by opening the doors themselves – not ideal in wet weather. I consistently woke up with condensation, leaving me lugging around a wet tent for the rest of the day.

@katealiice

I’ll give the Tiger Wall this: it packs down small. Big Agnes says it packs to 14 x 46cm, but I can stuff it into an XS Sea to Summit compression bag, making it even smaller – perfect for my bikepacking handlebar bag.

With a trail weight of 992g, or 765g if you’re using the Fast Fly Setup (just the outer and footprint), it definitely ticks the ultralight box.

Keep reading Kate’s review of the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 tent.

15. Mont Hypermid 2 Ultralight Pyramid Tent with Half Inner

Weight: 1173g (including tent, half inner, and pegs for both)
Materials: Sil/PU-coated ripstop nylon fly, mesh/30D nylon inner
Dimensions: 270cm (L) x 180cm (W) x 150cm (H)
Packed Size: 19cm x 28cm (two bags, one for tent, one for inner, both the same size)
Season: 4-season
RRP: $850 AUD
Availability: Ultralight Hiker
Reviewed by: Jess Nehme

The Mont Hypermid 2 Ultralight Pyramid Tent with Half Inner is an ultralight tent suited to solo missions, but you can also get a full inner which allows enough space for two. This flexibility is really cool and a feature I haven’t come across in hiking or bikepacking tents before.

The half inner is where you sleep, or chill out to escape mozzies. The rest of the space is useful for your hiking pack or gear, with plenty of room for a person to sit out there too. It felt very spacious and I even ate dinner inside the pyramid, sitting on my hiking chair one night when it started to drizzle.

@jessfromoutside

What I love about this tent is its adaptability. If it’s super hot and bugs aren’t a problem I could just stretch out underneath the pyramid fly and not bother with the inner. I can also angle the inner such that I can leave the pyramid unzipped overnight and enjoy looking at the stars instead.

The ventilation is also very good, but if your sleep system isn’t optimum you may find it cold in cooler conditions. It protects you from most of the wind but with an open floor and gaps along the ground, it’s not holding onto warm air like a standard tent with a connected floor does.

@jessfromoutside

At $849 AUD, the Mont Hypermid 2 Ultralight Pyramid Tent with Half Inner isn’t cheap. However, for hikers serious about ultralight gear, the price reflects the high-quality materials and versatility. Given the modular system that allows you to purchase either the half inner or full inner to convert this into a one or two-person tent, I actually think it’s tremendous value.

Don’t forget this highly visible shelter is also a 4-season tent – for the weight alone, that’s kind of a big deal.

Each part of the tent can be purchased separately too. The half inner is RRP $289.95, the full inner is RRP $319.90, and the pyramid tent is RRP $549.90. Mix and match as you need to create the tent to suit your trip. I’m not aware of any other tents that use this modular system so well.

Read the full review of the Mont Hypermid 2 Ultralight Pyramid Tent with Half Inner.

FAQs 2P Hiking Tents and 2P Bikepacking Tents

Do all hiking tents have ultralight tent pegs?

Not all hiking tents come with ultralight tent pegs. While two and three-season backpacking and hiking tents often include lightweight aluminium or titanium pegs, four-season tents are more likely to use heavier pegs.

Are hiking tents lighter than bikepacking tents?

Not necessarily. Backpacking and hiking tents can often be used interchangeably. What’s more important to consider is how much interior space you need, if you want to use tent poles or trekking poles to support your tent body and how much weight you’re willing to carry, rather than getting hung up on a definition.

If using the backpacking tent for bikepacking, the packed size and shape will also play a role in this decision depending upon how you plan to attach it to your bike.

If you need a tent that’ll protect you from wet weather the packed weight is likely to increase due to the increased durability required.

Is it better to use trekking poles or tent poles to support your tent body?

Tent poles tend to provide more stability to your tent body than hiking poles will. But using hiking poles to support the tent body means you’ll reduce your overall packed weight, which for ultralight aficionados is very tempting. However, if you’re headed out paddling or bikepacking, poles can be a very annoying item to pack and carry, especially if they’re fixed length or don’t fold down very small.

If you’re dead set on using hiking poles over tent poles, make sure to confirm that they’re compatible with the tent you’re considering before you buy, as not all hiking tents are able to be set up that way.

What tents on this list are four-season?

The Black Wolf Wasp Ultralight 2P tent, Wilderness Equipment Second Arrow 5 Season 2P tent, and the Hilleberg Allak 2P tent are all four-season tents.

Why would a solo hiker buy a two person tent?

A one person hiking tent has less interior space than a two person hiking tent does. This means that often you’ll need to put your hiking pack in a vestibule instead, or be unable to fully stretch out in your tent because your pack is the the way.

Many solo hikers buy two person hiking tents so they can store their pack inside rather than in the vestibule space (assuming the tent has one!).

How light does a hiking tent have to be to be considered lightweight?

When it comes to classifying the weight of two-person backpacking tents there isn’t a hard and fast rule but these guidelines should help. Ultralight hiking tents will be less than 1.5kg, lightweight hiking tents will be between 1.5kg and 2.5kg, and standard tents will be 2.5kg to 3.5kg.

The standard hiking tents are typically built for more durability and reliability in varying weather conditions.

How many hiking tents is too many hiking tents?

Some hikers will claim you can never have enough hiking tents, but the perfect amount is the amount that you’ll use. For year-round hikers, having a couple of tents (one for winter, one for warmer months) is a good idea.

But if your hiking tents are sitting around gathering dust, consider sharing the stoke by selling them on eBay or Facebook marketplace instead.

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