ALPS Mountaineering Backpacking-Tents Lynx 1

This is an excellent tent! It has an easy setup and breakdown, has a lot of space, is very durable, is well sealed, and is usable for most people. While there are some more lightweight, compact, and more affordable options, I think it is worth the weight, size, and price for this excellent tent.

As soon as the LYNX 1 arrived, I put it together. I looked all around for assembly instruction. They were sown into the tote bag for added convenience. But after the first time putting the tent together, the instructions aren't needed. I disasembled it, packed it in about 15 minutes. No sweat! I reassemble the LYNX 1 (one person tent). It was up and ready for use in about 15 minutes. Weather was extremely hot and no wind. I was sweating bullets! The only thing that requires any thought is the two flexable sectioned poles need to crisscross at the center. The pole sections are held together by a bungee cord. Each section is about 1ft. poles are provided with a storage bag, as well as, the stakes. The tent is really two(2) pieces. The tent with large access zippered door and mosquito netted windows in the sides. There are soft plastic open clips that attach to the poles and are obvious where they attach to each pole. A larger clip at the very top of the tent goes onto the point where the poles cross. Once all is clipped together the entire tent can be picked up with two(2) fingers and placed where wanted. The second important part is the cover or rain-cover. This is pulled over the tent and each corner has a buckle that clips onto the tents corners. Again, the tent can be easily picked up. The front of the cover has a large zipper for entry. The cover has four guide strings that can be attached for extra stability. A loop in the back can be staked down. The two unzippered flaps in front can, also. be staked or use one flap as a shade with the other flap rolled up and secured by tie-downs located in each side of the cover. Extra cloth is provided for holes in the rain repellent cloth. However, the user must provide the super-glue. One thing that would be nice if a ground cover(4x8) was provided to protect the bottom from being punctured and wornout quickly. I believe plastic sheeting can be found at a hardware store or online. Overall this is a well made backpacking tent. It will provide good cover for overnight hikes. It is very light and won't add any substantial weight to the pack. My caccoon sleeping bag will fit, covering the entire floor of this tent. I would recommend this purchase to others. I haven't gone out to the wilds yet. But, I don' t see any difficulties with LYNX 1.

I picked up the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-Person Tent for a back-country ski-touring trip, looking for something lightweight, durable, and capable of handling freezing conditions without costing a fortune. I’ve used ultralight tents before, but I needed something sturdier—and this tent delivered. 🎒 First Impressions: It arrived in great shape, and setup was refreshingly simple. The materials felt solid right away—definitely stronger than my previous ultralight gear. The aluminum poles and freestanding design gave me confidence it could handle wind and snow. 🏕️ Setup & Use: Instructions were clear, and I had no trouble getting it pitched quickly. Even in the cold, everything came together smoothly. There’s no real learning curve, which is a huge plus when you're setting up in fading light or bad weather. ❄️ Performance in the Wild: I used it for a three-day ski touring adventure, and it held up beautifully. It didn’t take up much space, and I never worried about wind tearing it apart or snow collapsing the structure. That said, the ventilation panels on the sides—while great for airflow—aren’t ideal for heat retention. I tried covering them, but the tent isn’t really built for that. Also, condensation froze on the rain fly and melted onto me in the morning. Not a deal breaker, but worth noting. 📏 Size & Comfort: It’s tight. If you can afford the weight, I’d recommend going for a two-person tent for a bit more breathing room. The stakes weren’t great in snow, but I improvised with sticks and buried them until they froze—worked like a charm. 💸 Compared to Other Tents: The design is simple and not particularly innovative, but the durability and price make it a solid choice. I’ve used more expensive alternatives, and while they had more features, this one held its own. ✅ Would I Recommend It? Yes—for solo adventurers on a budget. It’s not a luxury tent, but it’s dependable and gets the job done. If you’re venturing into cold conditions and want something that won’t let you down, this is a great entry-level option. 🕒 Used for 3 days | 🎿 Backcountry ski touring | 💰 Purchased at full price

I got this as a tent for my teenage son to go camping, but I use it more than he has. It is high value, it is seam sealed, it is rugged, it is warm. Set up is basically idiot proof. The short version of the review, this tent is good to go. You won't regret buying it. The only potential con is the weight. 5 pounds is substantial for a one man tent. However in exchange for that weight, you get a freestanding tent, and a 70D floor. I have a big agnes copper spur UL 2 person tent that is much bigger and half of the weight, but it also costs 4 to 6 times the price, and is much more delicate. I also have a six moons designs solo that is one third of the weight, but is a single wall tent, non free standing, less rugged, and 2 to 3 times the price. This tent is perfect for entry level campers and backpackers that don't feel confident in finding the best place to set up camp. It is also for people willing to sacrifice weight savings for rugged reliability and simplicity. I love all 3 tents that I own, and for most situations, my Alps 1p wouldn't be my go to choice. However, if I were forced to pick only one tent to bring with me in a true survival scenario where reliability was my highest priority, I would most likely choose this tent. I don't think I can give it any better praise. Oh yeah, the factory stakes are garbage, but high quality stakes are cheap and easy to replace. Get yourself some MSR groundhogs with all the money your saved getting this tent and your g2g.

After buying a cheaper model, I made the right choice and ordered this. I needed a tent labeled "one-man" for Philmont and my trusty two-man ALPS Mountaineering tent did not fit the bill. Typically, I backpack with that tent and am very happy. I'm not sure this one is noticeably lighter but it does have some design features that might make it my new backpacking go to. I camp around 30 nights a year, most of it in Texas. I am female. This tent has a good amount of breathability but the mesh does not come all the way down. What that means is that if I find myself backpacking and it is scorching hot (hello E-Rock, I see you) I can leave the rain fly off and not be on full display for all the Scouts and leaders unless they are standing right over me (rude). If the coast is clear, I could probably even change/get dressed without flashing anyone. That is a nice feature. How did it do in the field? Great! On the first outing, I camped in Northern New Mexico for 7 nights. It saw hail, rain, wind, and much flying dirt. I took it up and down every day with zero issue. These tents are built to be quick to set up but they are made from quality components. The only drawback was that I need to order new tent stakes as mine now look like Dr. Suess candy canes. If you are camping somewhere rocky, get those to start. Could you squeeze someone else in there? Not unless you like them an awful lot. Perhaps if you are taking your toddler on an adventure, that could work. Otherwise, it has just enough room for your sleeping pad and gear. I am 5'7" and my gear fit fine at my feet. I left my boots in the vestibule.

I bought this tent 4 years ago to start backpacking in. Although I've occasionally wished for some more room inside, I've never regretted having this tent. Setup is quick and easy. You can guy line it for extra stability. I use a cheap tarp as a footprint. This tent has kept me safe in Rocky mountain downpours, and condensation was only an issue while camping near a lake at altitude during a storm. I've woken up with sheets of ice on the tent while inside I was warm. You can easily heat up your mourning coffee in the vestibule while laying in your sleeping bag. For 100 bucks, id recommend it entirely. I've upgraded to a durston xmid 1, but if that tent were to break, I'd be going back to this tent exclusively lol. You won't regret having this bad boy. The fabric is thick. It's a little heavy at 4 pounds for a 1 person, but you get incredible durability as a result. Buy this to start out.

This is my third one-man tent, and is by far the nicest and highest quality single I have had. Sure, it isn't the least expensive for a one-man, but you get what you pay for here. The quality of construction is exceptional. The sewing is top notch, and the poles are of really high quality aluminum. It sets up in just a few minutes, and is self supporting, (doesn't require stakes) which was crucial for my needs. I'm 5'8" and have plenty of room. I especially like the head height that lets me easily sit up, which I couldn't do in my other singles. The ventilation is great. This tent was specifically chosen for it's features and dimensions so that I could set it up on the deck of my 13' Boston Whaler boat, and camp on the water. It ended up being a perfect fit and will work as intended for this.

ALPS makes excellent tents at a fraction of the cost of other high-end manufacturers. This one is no exception. Is it ultralight or hyperlite? No. Is it an ideal tent for backpacking? Sure. It's compact, light, and super-easy to put up and take down. This tent's design does not lend it particularly well to ventilation when it's hot outside--you may have to rig the fly a little bit to get a cross breeze to come all the way through the tent. Fortunately it's small enough that if you do it right, you can reach outside the tent walls and bring the fly all the way back down to cover everything if a pop-up shower interrupts your backcountry nap. My ONLY criticism of ALPS tents is I wish they had some integrated mesh/elastic pockets in the corners, instead of the 2 hanging pockets on either end and the one you have to hang with hooks from the top.

pesa 1.800 kg. Por el precio me parece una excelente tienda. El toldo es perfecto para aguantar lluvia y tiene buena ventilación Se arma super fácil. Tiendas más ligeras de una persona ya se disparan muchísimo en el precio, al menos en amazon. Por cierto, podrían caber dos personas súper pegaditas y si no tienen bronca de dormir encimadas, abrazadas o de ladito (yo mido 1.63)

Con ayuda de un amigo, pude fácilmente instalar la casa de campaña. Desmontarla tampoco fue un problema.

Resistió tormentas muy fuertes con solo un poco de agua que entró por una esquina del piso. Pero lo sesolvi levantando para dejar correr el agua, casi estaba yo sobre un cauce de agua y resistió muy bien

Los cordones o vientos no son reflectantes, ni sus cintas, como la mayoría de las casas de su tipo. No tiene correa de compresión para atar la casa, vienes solo retazos de tela para amarrarla. Detalles que deberían cuidar por el precio del producto

Review is for the physical tent only. Not weather tested yet. Construction and quality is great. Very very easy to put up single handed. For backpack camping the weight and size is fantastic.