Lightweight Tents

Ultralightweight Hiking and Tramping Tents – Designed for New Zealand Conditions

Discover our handpicked range of ultralight tents built for New Zealand’s rugged backcountry. Whether you're tackling alpine ridgelines, forested Great Walks, or isolated river valleys, our lightweight shelters balance pack weight, weather protection, and fast pitch time—crucial for trampers who count every gram. This category includes a mix of trekking pole tents, poled tents, and bivvy shelters to suit both solo hikers and groups of up to three people. With models weighing as little as 850g, you can reduce your pack load without compromising safety or comfort.

Types of Lightweight Tents Available

• Pole-less trekking tents: Use your hiking poles to pitch ultralight shelters like the Black Ops range—ideal for through-hikers and seasoned trampers.
• 1 and 2 person poled tents: Quick to pitch and perfect for beginners, weekend hikers, and alpine use where trekking poles may not be available.
• Bivvy shelters: Our lightest enclosed options, ideal for solo missions, emergency backup, or stealth camping.
• 4-season winter tents: Reinforced with snow skirts and double walls for alpine missions in the Southern Alps and central plateau.

NZ Tramping Considerations

Tramping in New Zealand can expose you to rapidly changing weather. Lightweight tents must still meet minimum safety standards:

• Waterproof Rating: All our tents feature waterproof outer layers (flysheets) with at least 2000mm hydrostatic head ratings—suitable for NZ rain conditions.
• Wind Resistance: Tunnel and dome structures offer improved wind shedding—essential in alpine and coastal zones.
• DOC Site Use: Our non-freestanding and poled options comply with Leave No Trace principles and can be used at most DOC backcountry campsites.
• Pack Size: Our tents compress easily and fit into most tramping packs, saving room for food, layers, and emergency gear.

Why Choose Vuno Lightweight Tents?

1. New Zealand Stock: All tents are stocked locally and ship within 1–3 working days.
2. Designed for NZ terrain: Our range suits everything from the Routeburn Track to high alpine huts and off-grid bivvy spots.
3. Ultralight but durable: High-performance fabrics with reinforced seams, quality zippers, and efficient ventilation.
4. Compact footprint: Ideal for tight DOC campsites or rocky terrain.
5. Affordable quality: A wide selection of tents across different budgets.

Whether you're preparing for a multi-day Great Walk, fastpacking trip, alpine summit, or minimalist bush adventure, our lightweight tramping tents help you move fast, stay dry, and sleep comfortably. Browse the full range and get ready to lighten your load without sacrificing performance.