GROUND TENTS

Ground Tents — Traditional Camping Shelter

Ground tents are the workhorse camping shelter — backpacking-grade lightweight options through 4-person family tents. SRO's Ground Tents collection covers Featherstone, ALPS Mountaineering, and the brands that build serious tents at every price point.

Capacity vs. weight

1-person ultralight: 2-3 lbs, packable. 2-person backpacking: 4-5 lbs, livable. 4-person family: 7-10 lbs, car-camping. 6+ person: heavier base camp. See Featherstone Outdoor for accessible options and Tarps & Tents for the broader shelter category.

Pair with the shelter system

Ground tents pair with Shelter Accessories (stakes, paracord), Sleeping Gear, and Ground Anchors for soft terrain.

Match the tent to the trip — backpacking pulls minimalist, car-camping affords luxury. Most users overbuy on capacity. A 2-person tent is the right size for two adults plus gear, not for two adults plus a dog plus pillows.