At VIAM Outdoors we want you to enjoy your outdoor experiences without being weighed down with heavy gear. We carry a wide range of lightweight shelters to meet your needs. Ultralight shelters are built from durable materials that reduce the weight of your backpack while providing the protection you need on the trail. We offer a variety of designs, brands, price points and material options including both tents and tarps.

Lightweight floorless shelters are ideal for 3 season hiking and backpacking, and many of these models can accommodate two sleepers. They also work well for bushcraft and stealth camping adventures.

Several floorless models are designed to be compatible with stoves, allowing campers to use their shelters as a cozy home in cold weather while keeping the rest of their backpack light. In addition, many of these shelters feature a vent or opening designed specifically for a stovepipe. Some can even be pitched with a ground sheet to prevent punctures from rocks or sticks.

The lightweight options in our selection of floorless shelters include a number of popular tents from Black Diamond, Gossamer Gear and Zpacks, as well as a few other reputable cottage companies. Durston X-Mid, for example, is one of the most hyped shelters in the UL world and delivers on all of its promises as a double-wall pyramid tent with removable bug net.

For those looking to save even more ounces, there are a number of incredibly light tarp-only options available, including the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Square Flat Tarp (with no stakes or extra cord included) and the Kammok Kuhli. These tarps pack down to a size that fits snugly into the small spaces in your backpack.