Featherstone Backbone 2P Trekking Pole Tent
Built for the Trail. Designed for the Long Haul.
The Featherstone Backbone Tent delivers serious performance in a sub-4 lb shelter. Engineered for ultralight backpackers, overland minimalists, and thru-hikers who refuse to compromise, this trekking pole tent packs small, pitches fast, and withstands the elements with ease.
Its single-wall design uses your trekking poles as structural support, eliminating extra weight while maximizing efficiency. With room to stretch out and gear-stashing vestibules on both sides, the Backbone strikes the perfect balance between minimalism and real-world functionality.
Trekking poles are not included. For optimal setup, use adjustable trekking poles that extend to at least 120 cm. Includes stuff sack, stakes, and guy lines.
From alpine loops to remote trailheads, the Featherstone Backbone Tent is built to meet the demands of fast, light, and rugged travel. If your goal is to shave weight without giving up protection or comfort, this shelter earns its place in your loadout.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
Trekking Pole Supported
No dedicated poles means less weight and fewer components to pack
Ultralight & Durable
Made from 15D ripstop nylon with silicone waterproof coating
All-Weather Ready
Factory-sealed seams and 3,000mm hydrostatic-rated rainfly
Efficient Footprint
Roomy enough for one person plus gear, with dual vestibules
Fast Setup
Quick-pitch design for efficient shelter setup in any terrain
Multi-Entry Design
Two doors with ventilation panels for easy access and airflow
Compact Packed Size
Fits easily into any backpack or pannier system
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Material | 15D silicone-coated ripstop nylon (fly & floor) |
|---|---|
| Waterproof Rating | 3,000mm HH (fly & floor) |
| Packed Weight | 3 lbs 8 oz |
| Interior Dimensions | 90" L x 40" W x 42" H |
| Vestibule Area | 2 vestibules, ~7 sq ft each |
| Setup | Requires 2 trekking poles (not included) |
| Seams | Fully taped |
| Seasons | 3-Season use |
| Packed Size | 16" x 5.5" |
| Color | Varies by availability |
| Origin | Designed in the USA |
WHY YOU’RE BUYING FROM STAY READY.
We aren’t the Amazon of survival. We’re a small, opinionated shop that carries gear we’d stake our own lives on — and we back every piece with real support.
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Supported
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American
HQ in California. Orders ship from our US warehouse. US-based customer care.
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.
Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.
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.