Skyscape Trekker Backpacking Tent
Our most versatile 3-season tent is ideal for taller hikers
1 Person Tent | Best for:
- Tall Hikers
- Star Gazing
- Thru Hiking & Bikepackers
Pickup available at 8250 Southwest Nimbus Avenue
Usually ready in 24 hours
Skyscape Trekker Backpacking Tent
8250 Southwest Nimbus Avenue
8250 Southwest Nimbus Avenue
Beaverton OR 97008
United States
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spacious, Lightweight and Awesome
"I’ve put 1,200 miles on this tent and I’m extremely happy with it. I’m 6’2” and have plenty of room inside for all my gear including my backpack. I can sit up in my chair with plenty of headroom. The tent weighs in at 2 lbs and I use my trekking poles to set it up. I love the dual vestibules and the options for ventilation and view its very worthy in a windy storm. The bathtub floor is easy to sweep out when packing up." - Michael
REQUIRES TWO POLES / HYBRID DOUBLE WALLED
28 oz - 790 g Solo Backpacking Tent
With a floor that stretches over 8 feet long, you’ll have plenty of room to stretch out – no matter what your height.
The Skyscape Trekker is our most versatile 3-season tent. It has two massive side entrances, each with its own 8 sq. ft. vestibule. Both flies can be left open for sweeping 300° views. Or you can open and close the vestibules to find the perfect setup for your comfort and current weather conditions. The hybrid double wall design creates a bug-proof mesh interior and keeps that wet canopy at bay. And with an extra-long floor, you can get in a nice morning stretch or stow your gear.
*To completely repel water, shelters need to have sealer applied to the seams before use.
*Shelters including a seam sealing service may not ship immediately.
*Stakes and Support Poles Sold Separately
Design
The Skyscape Trekker is constructed with 100% Silicone coated Polyester material. The Canopy is 20D material and the floor has been constructed with 40D material for additional strength now available in a dark, olive green colorway. The canopy stretch has been decreased along with the packed volume. The Skyscape Trekker now features longer 1.8 mm cord rear guy outs (not shown in photos) which provide improved interior height at the foot and increased ventilation at the rear. The updated Trekker now features the same cord and tension lock system on the vestibules.
All Skyscape models utilize a dual fixed length 45" or 115 cm pole support structure to create an A-frame like structure. This can be achieved through the use of trekking poles or our collapsible Aluminum and Carbon Fiber Poles (Sold Separately). While both poles work well with the Scout, the Aluminum poles are lower in price, while our Carbon Fiber poles are half the weight.
The dual pole structure is slightly offset from the center of the tent. The offset yields extra headroom when lying down, reducing that claustrophobic feeling. Further, it allows the Skyscape to be extremely rigid when guyed out, creating a structure capable of riding out the worst storms.
Construction
The Skyscape employs a Hybrid Double Wall construction. Over 80% of the canopy is separated from you by a mesh wall, keeping that wet canopy at bay. The Hybrid Double Wall construction allows the vestibules to roll back. On warm summer nights, convert the Skyscape into a net tent; pesky bugs stay outside while you enjoy the view and breeze from inside.
The Skyscape's large side entry door lets you easily enter the tent or retrieve gear. With floor-length over 100 inches, the Skyscape accommodates the tallest hikers. You can carry a light tent and still sleep well.
Trekker Model
The canopy and floor of the Trekker are constructed of Silicone Polyester. This fabric has been the workhorse of fabrics used to build ultralight tents for the last decade. Its main properties are its strength, lightweight and that it’s impervious to mold or mildew.
The Trekker is great when you want to be light but don't want to break the bank.
Features
Hybrid Double Wall
Dual Entry
Vestibules rollback for excellent views and ventilation
Dual Pole Structure is extremely stable in wind and snow
Bathtub Floor
Stash Pocket
Wide ceiling gives plenty of headroom
Extended Floor for tall hikers
Side Entry for easy access
Packs extremely small
Specifications
General
3
1+
Tent, Stuff Sacks, Guy Lines
11" x 4.5" | 28 cm x 11 cm
26 oz | 740 g
6 (Sold Separately)
Green
Materials
20D Silicone Coated Polyester
40D Silicone Coated Polyester
#3 YKK
3,000 mm
Design
Tent, hybrid double wall
Two 45" Poles
Dual Side Entry
23 ft² | 2.2 m²
16 ft² - 1.4 m²
Lost your set-up instructions? Additional instructions can be downloaded here.
This product is rated 4.7 of 5.0 stars.
It has received 69 reviews.
Customer Reviews
Wanted something a little longer than the average solo tent . I'm 6'2" so my head and feet often touch the walls of most tents, causing moisture to get onto my sleeping bag. The Skyscape Trekker solved that problem. I've used it on a number of backpacking and backcountry bow hunting trips. It's kept me dry at a minimal weight.
My two person tent is a Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo which is also great for taller folks.
A great lightweight tent; a good start but could do with some tuning to make it a great tent. I'm 6-4 and 205 lb with size 13 feet. The tent is long enough for me but just barely. Using a ThermaRest Neo-Air, my feet contact the tent fabric when lying on my back, which brings water through. The instructions say to use a stick and line using the extra tie-out on the foot end of the tent to create the necessary angle, but there is not enough slack in the tent fabric when pitched to gain the additional needed height to clear your toes. You get maybe an inch doing that. So in rain/snow/condensation, you better lie on your side. Second thing is the toggles to hold open the tent sides and doors are not on the center of mass of the tent sides or doors. This causes the sides to flop open partly when they are rolled up and secured by the toggle. This is an easy fix and could be implemented immediately. Third is the tension in the sides and doors is not uniform w.r.t. where the side tie-out point is. This means you can't get both the door and the side under equal tension. Either the door or the side can be tight, but not both. Last, the tent really needs more tie-outs. A tie-out is needed on the head fabric and also on each side and each door. The carbon fiber tent poles are well-made and very lightweight and are exactly the right length (I don't use trekking poles). I'd buy it again.
The tent is VERY light, it's awesome, the setup is fairly simple and there is a TON of room (I'm 6'2, very comfy). I'd say the only thing I didn't like is it is pretty rough in heavier winds, could be user error, but by morning all the straps were blown to max extension and the tent pitch was no longer tight.
Overall, great buy!
For context, I’m a 6’2” male, 180lbs, athletic build. This tent fits great! It’s long enough to wear I can comfortably fit a long pad and a UGQ quilt. It sets up relatively easy, following the SMD instructions and set up video. I have yet to take it out on the trail, but I can imagine it will work just fine.
The one problem with this tent was that, upon arrival, it was clearly a used tent. It arrived without tags, patches, and clearly dirty and misfolded. Also, one of the line locks was sewn in upside down, showing signs of poor QC. I had to seam seal and promptly leave for a backpacking trip quickly after this tent arrived, but I couldn’t move forward with the bad tent. Luckily I was able to receive a replacement, but I couldn’t use this tent for my trip, which is a shame.
Overall, great tent, poor QC.
Roomy lightweight tent, easy setup. Really happy with this tent.