Featherstone Backbone 1P Trekking Pole Tent
The Featherstone Backbone Tent is a minimalist's dream—designed for those who hike fast, travel light, and demand no-nonsense performance from their gear. Ditch the extra weight and bulk of traditional tent poles and rely on your trekking poles to support a shelter engineered for backcountry performance.
Crafted with rugged ripstop nylon and a simple yet resilient architecture, the Backbone Tent stands up to wind, rain, and trail abuse without slowing you down. Its trekking pole-supported design shaves weight while boosting versatility, making it ideal for thru-hikes, alpine treks, or solo missions into the backcountry.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
For ultralight backpackers and minimalist adventurers, the Backbone Tent checks every box—reliability, weather protection, packability, and fast setup. With room to stretch out and a thoughtful design that maximizes airflow and access, this tent is built for real backcountry use, not just fair-weather camping
Lightweight, Tear-Resistant Ripstop Nylon
Trekking Pole-Supported Setup – Eliminate pole bulk and repurpose your gear
Waterproof Coated Rainfly with Fully Taped Seams
Dual-Side Entry & Spacious Vestibules for flexible access and gear stowage
Interior Organization Pockets & Vents for airflow and essentials
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Capacity | 1–2 person (depending on configuration) |
|---|---|
| Minimum Trail Weight | Approx. 2.5 lbs (tent body + fly) |
| Setup | Requires 2 trekking poles (not included) |
| Floor Dimensions | 86" x 54" tapering to 42" |
| Peak Height | 45" |
| Packed Size | 13” x 6” |
| Material | 15D Sil-Nylon (fly), 20D Ripstop Nylon (floor) |
| Waterproof Rating | 3000mm HH (fly & floor) |
| Vestibules | Dual |
| Doors | Dual |
| Included | Tent body, fly, stakes, guy lines, stuff sack |
WHY YOU’RE BUYING FROM STAY READY.
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AFFORDABLE BACKPACKING GEAR
Boundless by Nature. Quality backpacking gear without the $2,000 sleep-on-the-ground price tag.
Featherstone Outdoor is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California, built around the conviction that the outdoors should welcome all — not just the people who can afford the latest premium kit. Their lineup covers backpacking tents, sleeping bags, down quilts, sleeping pads, hammocks, pillows, and camp chairs, all priced to make backcountry travel accessible. They partner with environmental organizations because, in their words, the outdoors "gives us the appreciation and responsibility to protect and preserve it."
- Headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California
- Backpacking tents, sleeping bags, quilts, pads, hammocks
- Built around accessibility — "the outdoors welcomes all"
- Motto: "Boundless by Nature"
- Partners with environmental conservation organizations
Answers, straight up.
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How long does shipping take?
Most orders process within 1–3 business days from our warehouse. From there: 5–7 business days economy, 2–3 business days expedited, or overnight if you need it fast. Free economy shipping on orders over $150 (contiguous US). Alaska, Hawaii, and Pro Eagle / freight items are quoted at checkout. You’ll get a tracking number and link the moment your order ships.
What’s your return policy?
30 days from the day your order arrives. Gear has to come back unused, with all original tags, stickers, and packaging intact. For standard items we’ll send a prepaid return label and deduct return shipping from your refund. Oversized or freight returns are on you, unless the item showed up damaged, defective, or wrong — in which case we cover it.
Refunds hit your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.
What can’t I return?
Final-sale items, gift cards, food and drink products, personal-care items, anything customized or engraved, briefs (hygiene), and hazardous materials. If you’re not sure whether something qualifies, email us before you order — we’ll tell you straight.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Yes. Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories ship on freight-quoted rates calculated after checkout. International orders are available worldwide at variable rates; duties and import fees are the customer’s responsibility. EU customers get a 14-day cancellation window per EU consumer law, on top of our standard return policy.
My package arrived damaged — what now?
Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the damage (product + packaging). We’ll replace, refund, or ship a return label on us — no back-and-forth. Damaged, defective, or wrong-item claims never cost you shipping.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
Yes. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com — we answer every message ourselves, usually within a few hours during business days. We carry this gear, we use this gear, and we’d rather talk you out of a kit that doesn’t fit your mission than sell you the wrong one.
Do you offer a military/first-responder discount?
Yes. Active-duty and veteran military, police, fire, EMS, and medical first responders get 10% off every order. Verify through GovX at checkout — one-time, secure, and reusable across thousands of brands. Discount applies automatically once you’re verified.