7 Smart Tent Hacks for Ultralight Backpackers

After hiking over 1,000+ miles on the Appalachian Trail, I’ve picked up some of my favorite tent hacks for backpacking and I’m sharing 7 of the best. These ultralight backpacking tips will help you save weight, stay dry, and stay organized on the trail. From using a Swedish dishcloth to dry out your shelter, to making a Tyvek gear mat/table, reflective zipper pulls, and even an ultralight tent stake pusher, these are the small tricks that make a big difference when you’re thru-hiking or just out for a weekend trip. Whether you’re planning a long-distance hike, dialing in your ultralight gear setup, or just looking for a few clever camping hacks, these tips will help you get the most out of your backpacking tent. If you love backpacking gear hacks like this, hit subscribe for more trail-tested ultralight tips and Appalachian Trail content. Shop my gear & trail-tested gadgets on Etsy: https://camsbackpackinggear.etsy.com What's in this video: 00:00 Swedish Tent Dry 00:42 Gear Mat 02:17 Bonus Hack! 02:28 Polycryo 03:53 Storm Mode 04:35 Night Zips 05:30 Tenacious 05:57 Stake Better 06:43 My Backpacking Gadgets #Backpacking #Ultralight #TentHacks #AppalachianTrail #BackpackingTips