The 4-season tent
The 4-season tent is not designed for zoning out for a few days in Dour, or for hiking in Italy in the middle of summer.
More robust and designed for winter, the 4-season tent will protect you against snow, strong winds and sub-zero temperatures.
In contrast, "classic" tents are 3-season tents. Lightweight and breathable, they protect you from light winds and rain.
4-season tents have double walls that keep the heat inside the tent. The materials are more resistant but also heavier than those of 3-season tents. The awnings go all the way down to the ground, preventing any rain or snow from seeping in. 4-season tents often have a special design to prevent snow from accumulating.
So this is the tent for you if you're going somewhere cold, planning a winter outing in the snow or going on a high-altitude expedition.
Low-budget models 🎯
We've put together a selection of our 3 favourite 4-season tents for you!
1. Ferrino Svalbard 3.0
The Svalbard 3.0 contains three spacious and solid places for mountaineers and excursionists.
Its double-cross duralium structure guarantees the highest performance in terms of wind and snow resistance. It weighs just 4.15 kg. More info here.
Ferrino Manaslu tent
The Ferrino Manaslu 2 is the 4-season, 2-person tent for anyone looking for space, minimum weight, easy assembly and top-level performance in terms of reliability, thanks to the aluminium structure with radial joints. It weighs just 2.6 kg. More info here
MSR Access 2 tent
The Access 2 is a 4-season tent from MSR.
The MSR Access series has been developed to cope with extreme conditions in all seasons. Lightweight, robust and warm, Access tents are designed for mountain lovers who still enjoy winter activities: ski touring, snowshoeing, splitboarding...
You'll be able to make comfortable bivouacs in complete peace of mind during your winter activities. It's also an excellent choice in summer for destinations where conditions can be difficult, such as Iceland or Norway. Find out more here.
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We hope you enjoyed the 4-season tent gear round-up! On DiscoveRent expeditions all the equipment is provided, so you don't have to worry about a thing!
If you'd like to try your hand at mountaineering while sleeping in a bivouac, click here.
