The North Face: Solo 12 Tent

Backcountry adventures certainly have their highs and lows, but few one-person tent designs have the high-low venting performance of this Solo 12 tent from The North Face. With 35 inches of headroom, the Solo is ideal for fastpacking outdoor enthusiasts who often find themselves feeling cramped by confining bivy bags and other ultralight tents. Overhead vents and perimeter vents combine to optimize the high-low air flow, although you can cut any excess breeze with the integrated zippers. This is accomplished with The North Face's new Nano-Knuckle Swivel, a durable plastic swivel that's positioned on the top cross pole to improve venting at the top without leaving you exposed to the elements. The durable nylon canopy is fully seam sealed for optimal weather protection, and The North Face tested the Solo 12 in wind tunnel gusts clocked up to 95 mph (don't try that with those other 2-lb. minimalist tents). If you like to go it alone but you also like a refined design with creature comforts, The North Face Solo 12 has you covered through three seasons of the year.

• Lightweight and durable single-wall, seam-sealed canopy made from 33-denier 244T nylon treated with a waterproof silicone and a 1,300-mm. polyurethane finish
• Rugged, fully-sealed 50-denier floor fabric made from 270T nylon taffeta coated with a waterproof 3,000-mm. polyurethane finish
• Freestanding design sized for one adult
• Two DAC Featherlite™ aluminum poles
• Fusion pitch with ultralight Microclip™
• Innovative high-low venting design with zipper closures on mesh vents
• L-shaped door design
• Reflective elements on guylines and zipper cording for improved visibility in low light conditions
• Compression stuff sack included
• Internal area: 18 sq. ft. (1.7 sq. m.)
• Stuff sack size: 23 x 5 in. (59 x 13 cm.)
• Weight: 2 lbs. 8 oz. (1.12 kg.)