{"id":13038,"date":"2022-09-28T16:52:32","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T14:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/?p=13038"},"modified":"2024-06-05T17:02:31","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T15:02:31","slug":"best-tents-for-bicycle-touring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/pl\/2022\/09\/28\/best-tents-for-bicycle-touring\/","title":{"rendered":"The best tents for bicycle touring in 2024- buyer’s guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cycling tours are a great way to explore new places and get some exercise. But after spending a lot of time on your bike, getting a good night’s sleep is crucial. A good tent is one of the most essential pieces of gear.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of different tents on the market, so it can be tough to know which one is right for you. But don\u2019t worry \u2013 I am here to help. In this article, I’ll give you a rundown of the best tents for bicycle touring so you can choose the best one for your next adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to choose a tent for bicycle touring?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I am going on my first trip by bike. Can you recommend a good tent for bicycle touring? I’ve heard and seen this question a thousand times. The problem is there is no right answer<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every tourist and cyclist has different needs and a different budget. A perfect tent doesn’t exist. Finding the best one involves trade-offs between weight, sturdiness, price, and a few other factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you planning to wild camp or stay on official campsites?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re not planning to wild camp but only stay on official campsites or in people’s gardens (yes, that’s possible thanks to great initiatives like Welcome to My Garden!<\/a>), you don’t need to think about the colour of your tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The colour of your tent doesn’t matter if you’re only planning to stay at official campsites<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Click here to find out where in Europe can you wild camp legally<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If you’re going to stealth camp, you definitely want to stay unseen for your safety. In this case, dark green or brown will always be better than flashy yellow or red tents that look cool on Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check out also my article about solo wild camping as a woman<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What weather are you expecting?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before choosing a tent for your bicycle tour, consider the weather you can expect. If you plan to cycle the Pamir Highway or Trans Patagonia, your tent must handle unpredictable mountain weather. Some nights will likely be windy and rainy, so you want a sturdy and resilient shelter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Very wet camping in the Dolomites<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you’re travelling to the tropics, you want a tent with good ventilation. It also shouldn’t get too hot, so brighter colours that reflect the sun will be an advantage. Especially in countries where Malaria is common, it’s good to have a tent where you can use the mesh separately, without the rain fly. This will protect you from mosquitoes while giving you extra ventilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much money can you spend and how long will you use the tent?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Outdoor gear is expensive. If you are only beginning your bike touring and camping adventure, you don’t want to spend a few hundred bucks only to find out you don’t enjoy it. Many of us also have a very limited trip budget and can’t afford to buy an advanced ultralight tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On my first 3-months-long solo bicycle tour, I used my dad’s old tent. It wasn’t the lightest, with over 3 kg, but it didn’t matter that much<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, there are some decent, cheaper options on the market. Most solid low-budget tents are heavier than the more expensive ones with similar features. Going for something really cheap and ultralight can be a recipe for disaster: breaking poles, leaking fabrics, unstable construction… So, if your most important criterion is the price, look rather at a bit heavier tent. In my rundown below, I will include some low-budget options recommended to me by other bike tourists and outdoor enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other ways to save money when buying a good, cheap tent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n