Best Ultralight Tent Under $200? (Lanshan 1 Pro Review)

Is the LanShan 1 Pro the best budget backpacking tent for ultralight hikers who don't want to spend $600? After several years of actual trail use, here's the honest answer.The LanShan 1 Pro runs under $200 and weighs in at 24.5 oz packed. That's competitive with tents costing three times as much. It's a single-wall trekking pole tent — meaning your hiking poles do double duty as tent poles — and it earns its place on the ultralight backpacking gear list if you go in with clear expectations.Here's what I cover: packed size and weight, interior space (it fits a 5'10" person and a 25" wide sleeping pad without drama), vestibule storage with a 60L pack, and the one thing most reviews skip — how to DIY seam seal it yourself for a few dollars instead of paying $30 for factory service.I'm also straight with you about the downsides. Setup is fussy until you've done it a few times. Condensation is a real issue with single-wall shelters, and no amount of marketing changes that. If you want a roomy palace, look elsewhere. If you want a bomber, lightweight shelter that actually works on a normal budget — this holds up. Not a sponsored review. Please subscribe for more honest, no-hype reviews and gear thoughts! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:10 Weight and packed size 00:15 Quick setup 00:50 Seam seal 01:48 Interior tour 02:14 Old guy grunt 02:33 Vestibule space 02:53 Condensation? 03:27 Closing thoughts If you’re looking to cut weight without blowing your budget, this might be worth a look. Specs (measured): Weight: 24.5 oz I’ll be hiking the Camino Portuguese next week and will be doing a packing video and trip videos for that coming soon.