If you spend enough nights in the backcountry, you eventually learn that the best tent is not always the lightest tent.
A shelter can look impressive on a gear spreadsheet and still become frustrating when the weather turns bad, condensation builds up, your sleeping bag gets soaked from poor ventilation, or there is barely enough room to change clothes and organize your gear.
The OneTigris Smokey Hut Tent takes a different approach. Designed around a compact hot-tent-style shelter, it aims to combine relatively low pack weight with the ability to create a more comfortable basecamp in cold-weather and shoulder-season conditions.
But is it actually worth carrying?
After years of camping, backpacking, tarp camping, winter shelter systems, and evaluating outdoor gear from a practical rather than purely marketing perspective, I would put the Smokey Hut into a very specific category:
It is more interesting for campers who value versatility and livability than for backpackers who simply want the lightest possible shelter.
In this OneTigris Smokey Hut Tent review, we'll look at its design, space, ventilation, weather performance, stove compatibility, setup, portability, limitations, and—most importantly—who should and should not buy one.
OneTigris Smokey Hut Tent at a Glance
Before getting into the details, here's the short version.
Best for:
Cold-weather camping
Bushcraft and backcountry camping
Lightweight hot-tent setups
Solo campers who want generous living space
Two-person trips where compactness matters
Hunters and outdoor users spending extended time at camp
Campers who appreciate a shelter that can do more than provide a sleeping compartment
Less suitable for:
Ultralight thru-hiking
Large groups
Hot and humid summer camping
Campgrounds where you need a conventional freestanding tent
Users who dislike trekking-pole or stake-dependent shelters
Anyone expecting a four-season mountaineering tent
The important distinction is that the Smokey Hut should not be evaluated like a traditional double-wall backpacking tent.
It is closer to a lightweight shelter system designed around living at camp.
That distinction explains both its strengths and its weaknesses.
The Smokey Hut is a compact shelter from OneTigris, a brand well known among bushcraft, tactical-outdoor, camping, and lightweight shelter enthusiasts.
Its overall concept follows the hot-tent philosophy: use a relatively simple shelter structure, keep the packed system manageable, and—when configured appropriately—allow a small wood-burning stove to become part of the cold-weather camping system.
That changes the way you use the shelter.
A conventional backpacking tent is primarily optimized around:
hike → arrive → sleep → pack → hike
A hot-tent-style shelter is designed more around:
hike → arrive → establish camp → cook → dry gear → rest → sleep → pack
That additional functionality inevitably affects the design priorities.
You are no longer asking only:
"How much does the tent weigh?"
You are also asking:
"How much useful living space do I get for the weight I carry?"
That is a much more interesting measurement for certain types of camping.
The Smokey Hut's biggest attraction is its combination of compact packed size, relatively modest weight, usable interior volume, and hot-tent versatility.
The shelter concept makes particular sense when you expect to spend significant time inside your tent rather than simply crawl into your sleeping bag after sunset.
For example, imagine arriving at camp at 4 p.m. on a cold November afternoon.
You still have to:
Change out of damp hiking clothes
Organize your backpack
Prepare dinner
Dry socks
Filter water
Repair equipment
Wait out rain
Read or plan the next day's route
A shelter with some additional usable vertical and horizontal space becomes significantly more valuable under those circumstances.
Our rating
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Packability | 4.5/5 |
| Interior livability | 4/5 |
| Cold-weather versatility | 4.5/5 |
| Ventilation | 4/5 |
| Weather resistance | 4/5 |
| Setup simplicity | 4/5 |
| Hot-tent potential | 4.5/5 |
| Summer performance | 3.5/5 |
| Ultralight backpacking suitability | 3.5/5 |
| Overall value | 4/5 |
These ratings should be understood in context. A shelter can score poorly for ultralight thru-hiking while being excellent for winter camping.
OneTigris takes a relatively minimalist shelter approach with the Smokey Hut.
Instead of relying on a heavy freestanding frame, the design uses a simple structural system supported by poles and tension from stakes and guylines.
This is one of the fundamental ways outdoor shelters reduce weight.
A traditional freestanding tent needs:
Multiple pole sections
Hub connections
Pole sleeves or clips
Additional structural reinforcement
A trekking-pole or pyramid-style shelter can transfer some of that structural work to:
A central support
Stakes
Guylines
The tension of the fabric itself
The result is a shelter that can deliver a surprisingly large amount of interior volume without carrying a conventional tent frame.
Why fabric tension matters
Many new campers underestimate how important proper tension is.
A lightweight shelter does not become stable simply because you have driven a few stakes into the ground.
Its structural performance depends on creating a balanced tension network.
If one corner is loose while another is excessively tight, you can create:
Wrinkles
Poor water runoff
Flapping fabric
Reduced wind stability
Uneven loading on attachment points
A good setup should create smooth, evenly tensioned panels.
That is particularly important when camping in exposed areas.
Weight is one of the most complicated subjects in tent reviews.
Manufacturers generally quote a tent's listed or minimum weight, but your real trail weight can be higher once you add everything required to use the shelter.
For a realistic calculation, consider:
Total shelter weight = tent + poles + stakes + guylines + stuff sack + optional accessories
If you add a wood stove, chimney, heat shield, and related components, the system weight increases further.
This is why comparing a hot tent directly against a minimalist backpacking tent based only on manufacturer-listed shelter weight can be misleading.
A better way to compare tents
Instead of asking:
"Which tent is lighter?"
ask:
"Which shelter gives me the functions I actually need for the total weight?"
For example, a shelter that weighs several hundred grams more but gives you substantially more usable sitting space, better gear organization, and cold-weather stove capability may be the better choice for a winter overnighter.
On a 20-mile-per-day summer thru-hike, however, that same extra weight may have little value.
Weight only matters in relation to function.
This is where the Smokey Hut becomes more interesting.
The interior geometry is designed to provide more than a simple sleeping pod.
That creates opportunities for:
Sitting up
Changing clothes
Organizing equipment
Cooking with appropriate precautions
Drying clothing
Keeping a backpack under cover
Waiting out poor weather
For solo use, the available space can feel quite generous.
For two people, the experience becomes more dependent on how efficiently you organize your equipment.
Solo camping
For one person, the shelter can function almost like a compact personal basecamp.
You can dedicate different areas to:
Sleeping zone
Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, pillow, and personal items.
Living zone
Sitting, cooking, reading, repairing equipment, or simply relaxing.
Gear zone
Pack, boots, rain gear, water filter, and clothing.
That separation sounds minor until you spend 10 hours inside a tent during continuous rain.
For two adults, I would describe it as compact rather than spacious.
Two people can share a small shelter successfully, but there is an important difference between:
sleeping capacity
and
comfortable living capacity.
A shelter may technically fit two sleeping pads while still feeling crowded when both campers are sitting upright with backpacks and wet clothing.
For two-person use, organization becomes critical.
A useful rule is:
Keep sleeping space for sleeping, and use the perimeter for equipment whenever possible.
Don't simply throw both backpacks into the middle of the shelter.
Instead:
Keep the sleeping area clear.
Put soft gear along the perimeter.
Keep rain gear accessible near the entrance.
Store water bottles where they cannot be kicked over.
Keep cooking equipment in a controlled location.
Leave ventilation openings unobstructed.
Small organizational improvements can make a shelter feel substantially larger.
If there is one subject every serious tent buyer should understand better, it is condensation.
Many negative tent reviews are actually reviews of condensation rather than waterproofing.
The basic process is simple.
Warm, moist air from:
Breathing
Wet clothing
Cooking
Wet ground
Evaporation
comes into contact with a cooler shelter surface.
When the air reaches its dew point, water vapor can condense into liquid water.
A sleeping person can release roughly several hundred milliliters of water overnight through breathing and perspiration, depending on temperature, activity, humidity, and individual physiology.
Two people therefore introduce substantially more moisture into a small shelter.
That is why ventilation matters.
How to Reduce Condensation in the Smokey Hut
You cannot completely eliminate condensation in many outdoor environments.
You can, however, manage it.
1. Use opposing ventilation
Airflow works better when there is an inlet and outlet rather than one opening.
Try to establish a low-to-high airflow path.
2. Avoid sealing the shelter unnecessarily
In cold weather, campers often close every opening because they want to stay warm.
Unfortunately, this can trap humid air.
A slightly colder but ventilated shelter can be drier and more comfortable than a sealed, humid shelter.
3. Keep wet equipment organized
Don't spread wet rain jackets and socks across your sleeping area.
Wet gear becomes a significant moisture source.
4. Choose your campsite carefully
A tent pitched in a damp hollow beside a stream can experience much higher humidity than one placed on a slightly elevated, well-drained site.
5. Use the stove correctly when applicable
A properly used wood stove can change the internal environment dramatically by heating the shelter and promoting airflow.
However, stove use also introduces serious safety considerations.
The Smokey Hut is designed as a weather-resistant shelter, but no lightweight tent should be treated as completely immune to harsh weather.
Water resistance depends on several factors:
Fabric waterproofing
Seam construction
Pitch quality
Wind direction
Rain intensity
Ground conditions
Fabric tension
Drainage around the campsite
The most common mistake is assuming that a waterproof fabric automatically produces a waterproof shelter.
It doesn't.
Tent setup is part of waterproofing.
A poorly pitched shelter can collect water in low points, allowing rain to pool rather than drain.
For normal three-season conditions, a properly pitched Smokey Hut should be capable of handling rain effectively.
But in sustained storms, shelter design becomes increasingly important.
A pyramid-style shelter has one major advantage:
There are fewer horizontal surfaces where water can accumulate.
Rain tends to travel down the sloping fabric toward the ground.
That is excellent for runoff.
However, strong wind and driving rain can expose weaknesses around:
Doors
Lower edges
Ground contact areas
Stake points
Ventilation openings
This is why site selection remains one of the most important pieces of storm preparation.
Wind resistance is less about the tent name and more about how you pitch it.
A shelter's wind performance depends on:
Wind exposure + orientation + staking + guyline tension + soil conditions
A lightweight shelter pitched on a protected forest floor can outperform a heavier tent pitched on an exposed ridge.
When strong winds are expected:
Identify the prevailing wind direction.
Place the most protected side toward the wind.
Fully stake the shelter.
Use available guylines.
Check every attachment point.
Avoid pitching under dead trees.
Recheck tension after the fabric gets wet.
Wet fabric can change tension characteristics, and stakes can loosen as the ground becomes saturated.
This is arguably the feature that makes the Smokey Hut particularly appealing to cold-weather campers.
A hot tent allows you to combine:
Shelter + sleeping system + heating system
into a single campsite.
But this also requires a major warning.
Never Treat a Tent Stove Like an Indoor Heating Appliance
A wood-burning stove inside a tent creates real hazards:
Carbon monoxide
Fire
Burns
Sparks
Melting fabric
Chimney failure
Improper ventilation
A tent stove should only be used with a shelter specifically designed or configured for stove use, using an appropriate stove jack and compatible equipment.
Carbon monoxide is the biggest invisible risk
Carbon monoxide is:
Colorless
Odorless
Potentially fatal
Never assume that because smoke is leaving the chimney, the shelter is automatically safe.
You need adequate ventilation and a correctly functioning stove and chimney system.
A battery-powered carbon monoxide detector designed for camping can add an important layer of protection.
A small wood stove can provide a surprising amount of heat.
But its performance is highly variable.
A useful concept is heat loss versus heat production.
Your shelter loses heat through:
Fabric
Ventilation
Ground contact
Open doors
Air leakage
It gains heat through:
Stove radiation
Warm occupants
Cooking
The smaller the shelter, the easier it is to raise the internal temperature—but that also means overheating can happen quickly.
A small stove therefore requires active management.
You may need to:
Adjust airflow
Add small pieces of wood
Open ventilation
Monitor chimney performance
Manage sparks
Let the stove burn down before sleeping
A tent stove is not a "set it and forget it" heating appliance.
The shelter's relatively simple architecture is one of its advantages.
Once you've practiced, setup should become straightforward.
However, your first pitch should not happen at night in the rain.
That is a classic camping mistake.
Practice at home first.
Recommended setup sequence
Select level or gently sloping ground.
Remove sharp sticks and stones.
Determine wind direction.
Position the entrance appropriately.
Stake the primary corners.
Install the center support.
Raise the shelter.
Adjust perimeter tension.
Add guylines where needed.
Check ventilation.
Inspect the ground clearance.
Re-tension after several minutes.
The first setup may take considerably longer than the tenth.
Your campsite can affect your night's sleep more than a premium sleeping bag.
When selecting a site, look for:
Slightly elevated ground
Natural wind protection
Good drainage
Firm soil
No dead branches overhead
No obvious flood channels
No unstable slopes
Avoid:
Depressions
Dry creek beds
Directly exposed ridgelines
Dead trees
Areas with obvious animal activity
Ground that becomes muddy after rain
The "water test"
Before committing to a site, look around for signs of previous water movement.
Look for:
Erosion channels
Deposited leaves
Exposed roots
Mud lines
Smooth gravel patches
These can reveal where water travels during storms.
This simple observation can prevent a miserable night.
The Smokey Hut makes sense for backpacking because its shelter architecture can pack down relatively efficiently.
But remember that packed size isn't the same as pack efficiency.
A good backpacking shelter should fit logically into your backpack system.
For example:
Bottom of pack: sleeping bag and soft gear
Middle: heavier equipment
Top: rain gear and frequently used items
External pockets: water, navigation, snacks, layers
Your shelter should ideally occupy a predictable location rather than forcing you to rearrange your entire pack every time you reach camp.
This is where the Smokey Hut becomes more specialized.
In hot, humid weather, a shelter designed with cold-weather versatility in mind may not provide the same comfort as a highly ventilated summer backpacking tent.
The biggest issue isn't simply temperature.
It's humidity plus airflow.
At night, the difference between feeling comfortable and miserable can come down to whether air can continuously move through the shelter.
If your primary camping season is:
July
August
Hot southern states
Humid forests
Low-elevation summer trips
then a dedicated warm-weather shelter may be a better choice.
The two shelter types solve different problems.
| Feature | Smokey Hut | Traditional Backpacking Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Weight efficiency | Very good | Excellent to very good |
| Living space | Good | Varies |
| Stove capability | Major advantage | Usually unavailable |
| Freestanding | Typically no | Many models yes |
| Cold-weather use | Strong | Depends on model |
| Summer ventilation | Good, but model-dependent | Often better |
| Setup flexibility | High | Moderate to high |
| Gear organization | Good | Model-dependent |
| Bushcraft use | Excellent | Moderate |
| Thru-hiking | Possible | Usually better |
| Basecamp use | Excellent | Good |
The right choice depends on your trip.
This is probably the most interesting comparison for experienced backpackers.
Both designs can reduce structural weight by eliminating a traditional tent pole architecture.
But the design priorities are different.
An ultralight trekking-pole shelter usually emphasizes:
minimum weight + minimum packed volume + sufficient weather protection
A hot-tent-oriented shelter emphasizes:
reasonable weight + usable interior volume + cold-weather versatility
If your goal is to complete a 500-mile trail efficiently, the ultralight shelter may win.
If your goal is to hike five miles into the forest, establish a comfortable winter camp, cook dinner, dry your clothes, and spend the evening inside, the Smokey Hut may make considerably more sense.
1. Excellent function-to-weight concept
The shelter provides more functionality than a basic minimalist tarp while avoiding the weight of many traditional winter shelters.
That's a valuable middle ground.
2. Good solo livability
For one person, the available space can provide a comfortable balance between sleeping and living.
3. Hot-tent versatility
For cold-weather campers, stove compatibility can dramatically extend the practical camping season.
4. Simple shelter architecture
Fewer structural components generally means fewer things to break or lose.
5. Strong bushcraft appeal
The design fits naturally into the bushcraft and backcountry-camp lifestyle.
6. Efficient use of interior volume
The vertical geometry gives the shelter a different feeling from a low-profile bivy or tiny trekking-pole tent.
No tent is perfect.
1. It isn't a true ultralight solution
If you only care about minimizing base weight, there are lighter shelters.
2. It is not the ideal hot-weather tent
Warm and humid conditions expose the limitations of compact shelter systems.
3. Setup requires good technique
Non-freestanding shelters reward experienced campers but can frustrate beginners.
4. Stove use adds complexity
Once you introduce a stove, you also introduce:
Fuel management
Chimney management
Fire safety
Carbon monoxide concerns
Spark protection
Additional packed weight
5. Two-person comfort is limited
Two people can use the shelter, but it should not be confused with a spacious two-person basecamp tent.
I would strongly consider it if your camping style looks like this:
You hike moderate distances and spend substantial time at camp
This is where the Smokey Hut's livability starts paying dividends.
You camp in cool or cold conditions
The shelter concept makes much more sense when temperatures fall.
You enjoy bushcraft
If building a comfortable camp is part of the adventure, this shelter is naturally appealing.
You want one shelter for multiple outdoor activities
The combination of backpacking, camping, and hot-tent potential provides useful flexibility.
You value interior living space
If you regularly spend rainy evenings inside your tent, don't underestimate this factor.
I'd look elsewhere if:
You are an ultralight thru-hiker focused almost entirely on grams.
You primarily camp in hot, humid climates.
You need a genuinely freestanding tent.
You regularly camp above treeline in severe alpine conditions.
You need generous two-person living space.
You don't want to learn proper wood-stove safety.
You prefer a conventional double-wall tent system.
In particular, don't buy the Smokey Hut simply because it looks versatile.
Buy it because its versatility matches how you actually camp.
Yes—for the right camper.
I wouldn't describe the Smokey Hut as a universal "best backpacking tent." That's not really what it is designed to be.
Its value comes from the combination of:
reasonable weight + compact packing + usable living space + cold-weather versatility
For solo winter campers, bushcrafters, hunters, and backpackers who spend meaningful time inside their shelter, those characteristics can be more valuable than saving a few ounces.
But for a summer thru-hiker covering long mileage every day, the priorities are different.
A simpler ultralight shelter may provide everything you need with less weight.
The real question isn't:
"Is the Smokey Hut a good tent?"
It's:
"Does the Smokey Hut's design match the way I camp?"
If the answer is yes, its value becomes much easier to justify.
If you decide to buy one, these practical habits will improve your experience significantly.
1. Practice pitching before your trip
Do it in daylight.
Then practice again in poor weather.
Your goal should be to pitch it without reading instructions.
2. Carry appropriate stakes
Different soils require different stakes.
Lightweight titanium or aluminum stakes can work well in firm ground, while larger stakes may be preferable for loose soil.
3. Always carry a repair strategy
A small shelter repair kit should include:
Repair tape
Spare cord
Needle and strong thread
Fabric adhesive suitable for your shelter material
4. Learn tension adjustment
Don't simply hammer stakes deeper when the shelter looks loose.
Understand which guyline or corner is creating the problem.
5. Keep ventilation open
Especially when multiple people are sleeping inside.
6. Manage wet gear
Wet clothing should not be allowed to turn the entire shelter into a humidity chamber.
7. Treat stove operation seriously
Follow the stove and shelter manufacturer's instructions, maintain ventilation, and never compromise on carbon-monoxide and fire safety.
A good winter shelter is only one part of the system.
A practical cold-weather setup might include:
Backpack
Smokey Hut shelter
Sleeping bag rated appropriately for the expected conditions
Insulated sleeping pad
Ground protection
Stove and chimney system, when appropriate
Fire-starting method
Extra insulation layer
Waterproof shell
Headlamp
Navigation equipment
Water treatment
Emergency communication device
Basic repair kit
Don't forget the sleeping pad
New campers often focus heavily on sleeping-bag temperature ratings.
But insulation works in both directions.
The ground can pull heat from your body extremely efficiently.
For three-season backpacking, a sleeping pad with an R-value around 3–5 can provide a useful starting point depending on conditions. For colder winter trips, substantially higher R-values may be appropriate.
The exact requirement depends on air temperature, ground temperature, snow cover, personal metabolism, and the rest of your sleep system.
A warm sleeping bag cannot compensate indefinitely for an inadequate sleeping pad.
One of the most useful lessons from years of outdoor gear testing is that spec-sheet comparisons can be misleading.
Suppose Shelter A weighs 2 lb and Shelter B weighs 3 lb.
At first glance, Shelter A wins.
But suppose Shelter B also eliminates the need for:
A separate rain tarp
Additional cold-weather shelter
Certain camp-living accessories
The comparison changes.
This is why experienced backpackers often think in terms of system weight rather than individual item weight.
Think in terms of "grams per function"
A useful mental model is:
Useful shelter value = functions provided ÷ total system weight
It's not a laboratory metric, but it is a much better way to think about real-world gear selection.
The lightest product is not automatically the most efficient product.
The OneTigris Smokey Hut Tent is worth considering if you want a lightweight shelter that prioritizes versatility and livability rather than chasing minimum possible weight.
Its strongest use case is the camper who wants to move efficiently through the backcountry but also values the experience after arriving.
That could mean:
A cold autumn weekend
A winter bushcraft trip
A solo hunting camp
A rainy shoulder-season backpacking trip
A lightweight hot-tent adventure
A remote basecamp where you expect to spend hours inside
Its biggest limitations are equally clear.
It isn't the best answer for every climate, every trail, or every camper.
If you spend most of your time hiking long distances in hot weather, choose a shelter optimized for airflow and minimum weight.
If you spend more time living at camp, the equation changes.
And that's ultimately what makes the Smokey Hut interesting.
Backpacking isn't only about how far you can walk. It's also about what happens after you arrive.
A shelter that lets you sit comfortably, organize your gear, dry clothing, escape bad weather, and create a warmer cold-weather camp can add real value to a trip—even if it isn't the absolute lightest option on the market.
Bottom line:
OneTigris Smokey Hut Tent: Recommended for cold-weather campers, bushcrafters, and backpackers who prioritize versatility and livability.
For ultralight summer thru-hiking: look for a lighter, more ventilation-focused shelter.
For winter and shoulder-season adventures: the Smokey Hut's design becomes considerably more compelling.
Is the OneTigris Smokey Hut good for backpacking?
Yes. Its relatively compact shelter design makes it suitable for backpacking, particularly when the trip involves cooler weather, bushcraft, or extended time at camp. However, dedicated ultralight shelters may be better for long-distance hiking where every ounce matters.
Can you use a stove in the Smokey Hut?
The Smokey Hut concept is associated with hot-tent camping, but stove use must follow the specific model's manufacturer instructions and compatible stove-jack configuration. Never install or operate a wood stove in a shelter unless the shelter and stove system are designed for that application.
Is it suitable for winter camping?
It can be a strong option for cold-weather camping when properly equipped and pitched, particularly for campers who understand winter camping fundamentals. However, it should not automatically be considered an expedition-grade alpine tent.
Does the Smokey Hut have condensation problems?
Like almost any compact shelter, it can experience condensation under the right environmental conditions. The biggest factors are humidity, temperature differences, wet gear, number of occupants, campsite selection, and ventilation.
Is it good for two people?
It can accommodate two campers, but the interior should be considered relatively compact. It is better suited to two people who are comfortable sharing a close shelter than to campers looking for a spacious two-person living area.
Is it good for summer camping?
It can work in moderate summer conditions, but campers in hot and humid environments may prefer a shelter with a stronger emphasis on cross-ventilation and airflow.
Does a heavier tent always perform better?
No. Weight and performance are not directly proportional. Shelter geometry, fabric, pole structure, pitch quality, guylines, campsite selection, and user technique can all influence real-world performance.
What is the biggest advantage of the Smokey Hut?
Its biggest advantage is arguably the balance between packability and livability. It provides more of a camp-oriented experience than an ultra-minimal sleeping shelter while remaining considerably more portable than many traditional hot tents.
What is the biggest disadvantage?
The biggest limitation is specialization. The shelter is not designed to be the absolute lightest or the ultimate solution for hot, humid summer backpacking. Its strengths become most obvious when versatility, cold-weather use, and time spent at camp matter.
HillZero is a premium outdoor design brand focused on Livable Backpacking Tents.
Built around the philosophy “Carry Less. Live Better.”, HillZero looks beyond the traditional idea that backpacking tents exist simply to provide a place to sleep. The brand focuses on the complete backpacking experience—from walking and arriving to resting, organizing gear, staying dry, cooking, observing nature, and spending meaningful time in the outdoors.
HillZero asks a simple but important design question:
How can a backpacking tent be easier to carry, without making it harder to live in?
Its Livable Backpacking approach seeks a more thoughtful balance between lightweight portability and real-world livability, considering space utilization, ventilation, entry and exit, movement, privacy, and comfort during longer stays.
Starting with the Scott 2P, HillZero is developing a tent philosophy that does not chase the absolute lowest weight at any cost, nor simply add weight for more space. Instead, the goal is to preserve the functions that genuinely improve life in the backcountry while keeping the shelter efficient enough to carry.
HillZero — Livable Backpacking Tents.
Carry Less. Live Better.
Light enough to carry. Livable enough to stay.
For HillZero, backpacking is not only about going farther. It is also about how well you live after you arrive—a perspective that is shaping a different way to think about modern backpacking shelters.