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
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 62 reviews.
- KWKent W.Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoNice roomy solo tent
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.
- CBChristophe B.Rated 5 out of 5 stars5 months agoTente exceptionnelle
J’ai utilisé très récemment cette tente en France sur le GR5 pendant environ 42 jours dans des conditions pluvieuses et venteuses.
La tente résiste bien, j’en suis très content elle ne pèse pas lourd dans le sac à dos et minimaliste facile à ranger.
Bravo pour la conception, j’ai toute la place pour ranger mes affaires à l’intérieur.
Le seul défaut c’est les absides, le tissus touche la tente avec du vent ou de la pluie, la solution de ce réglage n’est pas facile ?
- TDTimm D.Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoBikepacking Adventure Tested
Tested the Skyscape Trekker Backpacking Tent on an 800km coast-to-coast traverse of the Pyrenees. Loved the combination of light weight and spacious interior. At 192cm, 1-person tents are often too small for a comfortable fit, both when stretching out and sitting up. The Trekker provided sufficient room in all directions. Super easy to set up and maintain airflow. I had 8 days of sunshine and cannot comment on rain performance. Highly recommended shelter for bikepacking adventures.
- DEDonald E.Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoLight is right
The trekker is a perfect tent for my needs: light as a feather and packs down to fit into a bottle holding pouch on the side of my pack. I've got enough room to comfortably avoid the walls and ceiling of the tent with my sleeping bag. I can't get over how light the material is. A great one man tent for backpacking
- SLShane L.Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoGreat Lightweight Tent With Plenty of Interior Space!
At a slender 6'1", I've found myself too tall for several 1P UL tents. I tried a few of them, even some of the immensely popular UL trekking pole tents. They were nice tents, but my head and feet would always brush the tent sides, or the tent would be too cramped inside. After looking into it, I decided to get the SMD Skyscape Trekker. I'm so glad I did! I used it for a multi-day Spring backpacking trip on the Ice Age Trail, and it did well in cold, snowy, and rainy situations.
First, it is pretty light and packs down small. Second, it is easy to set up if you know the basics of putting up a trekking pole tent. Third, this tent has so much room inside compared to other 1P UL tents. It has enough floor space and headspace for my tall, lanky self. Fourth, you can roll up the doors and make it like a net tent for those warm, dry nights. Fifth, the tent is constructed well. Nothing feels cheap or flimsy about it.
A few cons: the two vestibules aren't as big as other similar tents. They do fit my backpack and shoes so it's not a huge deal for me. Another con is that if it's wet/rainy and you unzip a vestibule door all the way up the door will hang in the tent and drip some water in the tent. It's hard to explain but once you figure it out you can avoid it. Finally, I wish the vestibules had a two-way zipper. That way I could put the vestibule zippers down a few inches from the top while the vestibules were staked out - this would give it a little airflow.
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