From the super-popular Decathlon Forclaz MT900 trekking pole tent to the Zpacks Plex Solo, claimed to be the world’s lightest shelter, trekking pole tents have been creating quite a buzz in the wild camping space over the last few years.
Just head out into the hills at any time of the year and you’re almost guaranteed to see one somewhere, especially if you’re hiking a long-distance trail like the West Highland Way or the Pacific Crest Trail. But what exactly is a trekking pole tent? And why have they become so popular? Let’s jump in.
