We recommend the Near Zero DynaLite 1-Person for solo backpackers who want a light, easy tent without paying premium-brand prices. Price $239.50; $215.55 with code SEBASTIANBASSOL (10% off). Best for solo backpackers who want a light, freestanding 3-season tent with a gear vestibule.
A freestanding solo tent at 2 lb 10 oz with a vestibule and a 43 in peak.
We recommend the Near Zero DynaLite 1-Person for solo backpackers who want a light, easy tent without paying premium-brand prices. It weighs 2 lb 10 oz on the trail and packs to 15 by 5 inches, yet it has 19.5 sq ft of floor, a 43 inch peak and a 6.8 sq ft vestibule for your pack. A single pole with color-coded clips pitches quickly and freestanding, 20D ripstop nylon with taped seams and a 3,000 mm hydrostatic rating protects from rain, and a mesh body gives airflow and stargazing. At $239.50 it is a strong value for solo trips.
What we like
- Very light for a freestanding tent
- Room for you and your pack
- Quick, simple setup
- Weather-ready
- Airy and organized
Keep in mind
- Three seasons only
- Footprint is optional
- Sized for one
The details that matter.
Manufacturer specifications for the configuration reviewed.
- Capacity / season
- 1-person, 3-season
- Trail weight
- 2 lb 10 oz (tent body, rainfly, poles)
- Packed weight
- 3 lb 0 oz with all components
- Packed size
- 15 x 5 in
- Floor
- 78 x 36 in; 19.5 sq ft
- Peak height
- 43 in
- Vestibule
- One, 6.8 sq ft
- Doors
- One
- Frame
- Freestanding, one aluminum pole with color-coded clips
- Fabric
- 20D ripstop nylon fly and floor, silicone and PU coated; mesh body
- Seams / rating
- Taped seams; 3,000 mm hydrostatic head
- Footprint
- Sold separately
- Included
- Tent, rainfly, pole, 10 aluminum stakes, guy lines, pole repair splint, compression bag
- Model / SKU
- DynaLite 1P · T-01
Who should buy the DynaLite 1P
The DynaLite 1P is for solo backpackers, bikepackers and weekend campers who want a light shelter that is still easy to pitch.
Weight and pack size
The trail weight of 2 lb 10 oz covers the tent body, rainfly and poles. With stakes and the compression bag the packed weight is 3 lb, and it packs to 15 x 5 in.
Space and layout
The floor is 78 x 36 in for 19.5 sq ft, with a 43 in peak so you can sit up. One door opens to a 6.8 sq ft vestibule, and two internal mesh pockets keep small items organized.
Weather protection
The fly and floor are 20D ripstop nylon with silicone and PU coatings, the seams are taped, and the hydrostatic head is 3,000 mm. A full-coverage rainfly keeps rain out in a 3-season climate.
Our buying advice and the Backcountry Sportsman code
Choose the DynaLite 1P for a light, simple, freestanding solo tent. Add the optional footprint for extra floor protection. Use code SEBASTIANBASSOL for 10% off at Backcountry Sportsman; the price box shows the listed and with-code prices.
Why we like it.
Very light for a freestanding tent
A 2 lb 10 oz trail weight and a 15 x 5 in packed size keep a solo shelter easy to carry.
Room for you and your pack
19.5 sq ft of floor, a 43 in peak and a 6.8 sq ft vestibule give space for gear.
Quick, simple setup
A single-pole frame with color-coded clips pitches quickly, and freestanding means easy repositioning.
Weather-ready
20D ripstop nylon, taped seams and a 3,000 mm hydrostatic rating protect against rain.
Airy and organized
A mesh body gives airflow and views, with two internal mesh pockets.
A few things to consider.
Three seasons only
It is built for spring through fall backpacking, not for heavy snow.
Footprint is optional
A footprint is sold separately and also enables a fast-fly pitch.
Sized for one
At 36 in wide it is made for one person with a pack in the vestibule.
Get the DynaLite 1-Person Tent.
Solo backpackers who want a light, freestanding 3-season tent with a gear vestibule. Check the current price and configuration with Near Zero.
Your Near Zero reader offer.
10% off with code SEBASTIANBASSOL at the official Near Zero store.
See the Near Zero code, terms & redemption stepsA few good questions.
What is the discount code for the Near Zero DynaLite 1-Person Backpacking Tent?
The Backcountry Sportsman discount code is SEBASTIANBASSOL for 10% off at backcountrysportsmanoutfitters.com. That brings the Near Zero DynaLite 1-Person Backpacking Tent to $215.55 ($239.50 before the code), before tax and shipping. Open the shop link, enter SEBASTIANBASSOL at checkout, and confirm the 10% off in the order summary.
How much does the Near Zero DynaLite 1P weigh?
The trail weight is 2 lb 10 oz, and the packed weight is 3 lb.
Is it freestanding?
Yes. It uses a single aluminum pole with color-coded clips and a freestanding design.
How big is the vestibule?
6.8 sq ft.
What seasons is it for?
It is a 3-season tent.
Is a footprint included?
No. A footprint is sold separately.
About this review
Near Zero official product page and public product data, with our editorial assessment. Product details checked October 25, 2026 against Near Zero's official product listing. Shop the official Near Zero store. Images courtesy of the manufacturer. Our editorial standards.
