Sierra Designs is best known for two things: sleeping bags and tents. They’ve created plenty of category-defining innovations to push the industry forward, and now they have some products that are optimal for bikepacking. The crux of packing for a bikepacking trip has a lot of questions to consider:
- Bikepacking Tarp versus a tent.
- Blanket versus quilt.
- Essentially, it is comfort versus weight.
To navigate all this, folks must consider balance, comfort, storage capacity, and weight. The High Side 1-Person Tent and Nitro Quilt 20 ideally fit within the criteria.
High Side 1 Person Tent
Solo and simplicity go hand in hand with the High Side 1-Person Tent, named one of the best small tents by Outside and Backpacker magazines.
Perfect for bikepacking, fastpacking, or ultralight trips when every ounce counts, this lightweight, one-person tent provides a maximum amount of space at a minimum amount of weight, thanks in part to its pre-bent poles and distinct tunnel-style build.
Once set up, just extend the awning for extra storage or better ventilation, and you’ll be livin’ large wherever your tread takes you.
And when it’s time to break down camp, the 12-inch pole sections pack efficiently between bike handlebars or backpack frames so you can keep on moving at the perfect pace that makes you happy.
- Pole geometry creates a “high side” over the door that maximizes a livable space and minimizes weight
- Low profile design and compact storage size take up minimal space in your pack
- Burrito bag for easy packing
- 2 Vestibule zippers allow you to create an awning, improving ventilation and providing covered storage
- 12” pole sections can pack easier into panniers and are perfect for bikepacking
- MSRP: $299.95
Click here to buy the High Side 1-Person Tent
Nitro 20 Quilt
One part blanket, one part sleeping bag, all parts cozy. For thru-hikers and ultralighters who prioritize their sleep after a long day or anyone who feels restricted by mummy bags, our ultra-lightweight insulated DriDown™ Nitro Quilt 20 tips the scale at a scant 1 lb, 11 oz and is the catalyst for a well-rested night on the trail. An oversized comforter made from durable nylon ripstop drapes over your upper body and tapers into a traditional bag design at the feet, giving you the freedom to roll into your favorite position without kicking off the covers while you sleep. Insulated hand pockets keep the warm air in, and a hideaway hood with an opening for your mouth and nose lets you cinch up the comfort while still letting you breathe.
- 800 Fill Power Fluro-carbon free DriDown & 15d nylon ripstop fabrics for an ultralightweight quilt
- Oversized design and larger size for more coverage and more comfort
- Full-length, insulated hand/arm pockets help to seal out drafts and seal in warmth
- Hide-away hood provides insulation for your head when temps drop
- EN Rating gives you tested and proven performance
- MSRP: $279.95
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