I’m new to backpacking, did my first trip this year with a hammock and had a great time.

Trying to get my wife into it with me. We’re planning on going to Iceland in September, no trees. Plus she sleeps cold so she’ll probably be more comfortable if we’re in the same tent.

I’m looking to spend as little as possible, we’re really not sure this will be our thing going forward, it might just be something I do solo. And we already have a big six person tent for glamping with a big air mattress.

I’m hoping for under $200, less if possible.

But I also don’t wanna buy garbage, or carry something excessively heavy.

Suggestions?

Edit: this seems popular and well liked? https://www.rei.com/product/185632/rei-co-op-half-dome-sl-2-tent-with-footprint

  • @AchtungDrempelsEnglish
    3•7 months ago

    Hiking in the Dolomites maybe? Heard very good things about hiking there and september seems like the perfect time / weather. I have never hiked myself and i’m not sure about hiking towards a destination, i cycle tour and for me it’s really always about the path, not the destination. The dolomites are very spectacular and of course you get to hike to places where you don’t get to drive a car or whatever. I took note of the new “rifugio passo santner” and “bivouac fanton”, for when i am in the area, i think they look fantastic, but no tent needed for those.