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title: "ALPS Mountaineering Backpacking-Tents Lynx 1"
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# 4.1 lbs ultralight solo shelter Aluminum 2-pole freestanding frame 2000mm waterproof floor & 1500mm rainfly ALPS Mountaineering Backpacking-Tents Lynx 1

**Brand:** alps mountaineering
**Price:** $U12795
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⛺ Own the trail with the ultimate solo shelter—lightweight, weatherproof, and effortlessly reliable.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ALPS Mountaineering Backpacking-Tents Lynx 1 by alps mountaineering
- **How much does it cost?** $U12795 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.uy](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/179354332-alps-mountaineering-backpacking-tents-lynx-1)

## Best For

- alps mountaineering enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted alps mountaineering brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Setup in a Snap:** Freestanding aluminum poles and intuitive clips mean you’re pitching camp in minutes—more time to soak in the wild.
- • **Organized & Ready:** Spacious vestibule plus internal mesh pockets and gear loft keep your essentials secure and clutter-free, so you’re always expedition-ready.
- • **Weatherproof Warrior:** Factory-sealed seams and high-grade waterproof coatings keep you dry and cozy, no matter what the forecast throws your way.
- • **Pack Light, Camp Strong:** At just over 4 lbs, Lynx 1 balances ultra-portability with rugged durability for the solo adventurer who refuses to compromise.
- • **Breathe Easy, Sleep Better:** Half-mesh walls maximize airflow to reduce condensation, ensuring a fresh, comfortable interior even on warm nights.

## Overview

The ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1 is a 1-person, 3-season backpacking tent featuring a lightweight 4.1 lb aluminum pole freestanding design, factory-sealed 1500mm rainfly and 2000mm floor waterproof coatings, and enhanced ventilation through half-mesh walls. It offers quick setup, ample storage with a vestibule and internal pockets, and durable polyester construction, making it ideal for solo backpackers seeking dependable shelter in diverse weather conditions.

## Description

The Lynx 1 is loaded with features and is great for your solo getaway. With the freestanding design and pole clips that quickly attach to the aluminum poles, it sets up easily. There are extra-large #8 zippers on the door and vestibule. What's especially nice about the Lynx is that the walls are mostly meshed, which helps increase ventilation. To be sure no corners are cut, ALPS has the factory seal the fly and floor seams and coats the floor with 2000mm to keep you dry if you run into a rain shower.

Review: Nearly perfect. - I got this as a tent for my teenage son to go camping, but I use it more than he has. It is high value, it is seam sealed, it is rugged, it is warm. Set up is basically idiot proof. The short version of the review, this tent is good to go. You won't regret buying it. The only potential con is the weight. 5 pounds is substantial for a one man tent. However in exchange for that weight, you get a freestanding tent, and a 70D floor. I have a big agnes copper spur UL 2 person tent that is much bigger and half of the weight, but it also costs 4 to 6 times the price, and is much more delicate. I also have a six moons designs solo that is one third of the weight, but is a single wall tent, non free standing, less rugged, and 2 to 3 times the price. This tent is perfect for entry level campers and backpackers that don't feel confident in finding the best place to set up camp. It is also for people willing to sacrifice weight savings for rugged reliability and simplicity. I love all 3 tents that I own, and for most situations, my Alps 1p wouldn't be my go to choice. However, if I were forced to pick only one tent to bring with me in a true survival scenario where reliability was my highest priority, I would most likely choose this tent. I don't think I can give it any better praise. Oh yeah, the factory stakes are garbage, but high quality stakes are cheap and easy to replace. Get yourself some MSR groundhogs with all the money your saved getting this tent and your g2g.
Review: Very light stakes provided if windy - As soon as the LYNX 1 arrived, I put it together. I looked all around for assembly instruction. They were sown into the tote bag for added convenience. But after the first time putting the tent together, the instructions aren't needed. I disasembled it, packed it in about 15 minutes. No sweat! I reassemble the LYNX 1 (one person tent). It was up and ready for use in about 15 minutes. Weather was extremely hot and no wind. I was sweating bullets! The only thing that requires any thought is the two flexable sectioned poles need to crisscross at the center. The pole sections are held together by a bungee cord. Each section is about 1ft. poles are provided with a storage bag, as well as, the stakes. The tent is really two(2) pieces. The tent with large access zippered door and mosquito netted windows in the sides. There are soft plastic open clips that attach to the poles and are obvious where they attach to each pole. A larger clip at the very top of the tent goes onto the point where the poles cross. Once all is clipped together the entire tent can be picked up with two(2) fingers and placed where wanted. The second important part is the cover or rain-cover. This is pulled over the tent and each corner has a buckle that clips onto the tents corners. Again, the tent can be easily picked up. The front of the cover has a large zipper for entry. The cover has four guide strings that can be attached for extra stability. A loop in the back can be staked down. The two unzippered flaps in front can, also. be staked or use one flap as a shade with the other flap rolled up and secured by tie-downs located in each side of the cover. Extra cloth is provided for holes in the rain repellent cloth. However, the user must provide the super-glue. One thing that would be nice if a ground cover(4x8) was provided to protect the bottom from being punctured and wornout quickly. I believe plastic sheeting can be found at a hardware store or online. Overall this is a well made backpacking tent. It will provide good cover for overnight hikes. It is very light and won't add any substantial weight to the pack. My caccoon sleeping bag will fit, covering the entire floor of this tent. I would recommend this purchase to others. I haven't gone out to the wilds yet. But, I don' t see any difficulties with LYNX 1.

## Features

- 100% Polyester
- Imported
- Lightweight & Compact: Weighing just 4 lbs. 1 oz., this tent is perfect for solo backpackers seeking a lightweight shelter without compromising on durability.​
- Easy Assembly: Features a freestanding design with aluminum two-pole construction, allowing for quick and hassle-free setup, so you can spend more time enjoying the outdoors.​
- Weatherproof Design: Equipped with a 75D 185T factory-sealed rainfly with 1500 mm coating and 75D 185T 2000 mm poly taffeta floor, offering excellent protection against rain and wind to keep you dry and comfortable in various weather conditions.​
- Enhanced Ventilation: Half-mesh walls allow for an increased airflow, reducing condensation and ensuring a comfortable interior environment during warm nights.​
- Ample Storage: Includes a vestibule for gear storage, providing extra space to keep your equipment secure and organized without crowding the sleeping area. Additional mesh storage pockets and gear loft allow for organization within the tent.
- Backpacker-Friendly Design: Crafted with solo explorers in mind, this tent offers a perfect balance of durability and packability—ideal for thru-hikes, weekend treks, or off-grid missions where every ounce counts.
- Specifications for Lynx 1: Base Size: 7'6" L x 2'8" W; Center Height: 3'; Total Weight: 4 lbs. 1 oz.; Minimum Weight: 3 lbs. 5 oz.; Packed Size: 17" L x 5" D

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B081R35BXY |
| Assembly Instructions Description | Easy to Assemble |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Base Material | 75D 185T poly taffeta |
| Best Sellers Rank | #69,426 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #149 in Camping Tents |
| Brand | ALPS Mountaineering |
| Brand Name | ALPS Mountaineering |
| Closure Type | Zipper |
| Color | Gray/Navy |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (895) |
| Date First Available | November 19, 2019 |
| Design | Camping Tent |
| Fabric Type | 100% Polyester |
| Floor Area | 20 Square Feet |
| Floor Length | 90 Inches |
| Floor Width | 32 Inches |
| Footprint Tarp Weight | 14 Ounces |
| Form Factor | Dome |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00703438504507 |
| Included Components | Aluminum Stakes, Guy Ropes, Tent Bag, Mesh Storage Pocket, Gear Loft, Tent Skin, Rain-fly, Poles |
| Installation Type | Free Standing |
| Is Waterproof | True |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 90 x 32 x 36 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 18.86 x 8.86 x 6.26 inches |
| Item Weight | 4.1 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | ALPS Mountaineering |
| Material | Polyester |
| Maximum Height | 36 Inches |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 3.3 Pounds |
| Model Name | Lynx 1 |
| Number Of Pockets | 2 |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Number of Guylines | 4 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Rooms | 1 |
| Number of Stakes | 7 |
| Number of Vestibules | 1 |
| Occupancy | 1 Person |
| Occupant Capacity | 1 |
| Package Weight | 1.87 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 5024650 |
| Pole Material Type | Aluminum |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Product Dimensions | 90"L x 32"W x 36"H |
| Rainfly Material | 75D 185T polyester fly with 1500mm coating |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Backpacking, Camping & Hiking, Car Camping, Mountaineering, Trekking |
| Seasons | 3 Season |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Size | 1-Person |
| Special Feature | Easy Set-up, Full Coverage Rainfly, Rainproof |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking, Mountaineering, Outdoor Lifestyle |
| Stake Material | Aluminum |
| Style | Gray/Navy |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Support Pole Attachment Mechanism | Clip |
| Tent Floor Material | 75D 185T poly taffeta with 2000mm coating |
| UPC | 703438504507 |
| Ultraviolet Light Protection | Yes |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Water Resistance Technology | 1500mm - 2000mm |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ALPS Mountaineering
- **Floor Width:** 32 Inches
- **Included Components:** Aluminum Stakes, Guy Ropes, Tent Bag, Mesh Storage Pocket, Gear Loft, Tent Skin, Rain-fly, Poles
- **Item Weight:** 4.1 Pounds
- **Occupancy:** 1 Person
- **Product Dimensions:** 90"L x 32"W x 36"H
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Backpacking, Camping & Hiking, Car Camping, Mountaineering, Trekking
- **Seasons:** 3 Season
- **Shape:** Rectangular
- **Water Resistance Technology:** 1500mm - 2000mm

## Images

![ALPS Mountaineering Backpacking-Tents Lynx 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/615qTonGChL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the center height?**
A: I'm 6'3" and can sit upright near the center just fine.

**Q: I see the pack weight but not dimensions. How big is this guy packed up?**
A: I put this tent in a Kelty  6 inch diam. x 12 inch compression bag.  it will compress to 8 to 10 " I don't full compress it. Just to the width of my back pack. I stow the poles and pegs separate.

**Q: Is it 3.5lbs with everything included (tent, poles, fly, stakes, etc.)**
A: Specs might have changed over time.  Here is what I received March 2017.  You can probably leave some of this at home.1.9314 kg or 4.258 pounds includes everything except the external info card, rubber band around stakes, and clear plastic bag around poles (?easier for packaging?).By weight, in grams:Tent - 623, Rainfly - 541, Poles - 448.1, Stakes (x10) - 165, Carry bag - 64.3, Guys - 38, Shelf - 17.5, Pole bag - 14.2, Stake bag - 10.5, Patches - 9.8By weight, in ounces (converted from grams, rounded to 2 decimals):Tent - 21.98, Rainfly - 19.08, Poles - 15.81, Stakes (x10) - 5.82, Carry bag - 2.27, Guys - 1.34, Shelf - 0.62, Pole bag - 0.5, Stake bag - 0.37, Patches - 0.35

**Q: Does your tent have a seam across the bottom of the  floor?  Does it leak at the seam?**
A: I realize this is an old question.  Just answering for others who happen along with the same question.  I have the 2-person version of this tent, which does have the seam in the middle of the floor.  It has never leaked.  Once, when the tent was several years old,  I was in a total downpour for several hours, sitting inside reading. When I shifted around I noticed the floor moving like a waterbed.    Turns out I was in a depression and the water had built up an inch or two deep outside, but inside it was dry as a bone.  I was impressed.  Later a leak did develop along a seam in the rainfly.  Seam sealing easily resolved that problem.  Just for added protection, I seam sealed all seams at that time.  No other issues with the tent.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nearly perfect.
*by J***E on September 30, 2024*

I got this as a tent for my teenage son to go camping, but I use it more than he has. It is high value, it is seam sealed, it is rugged, it is warm. Set up is basically idiot proof. The short version of the review, this tent is good to go. You won't regret buying it. The only potential con is the weight. 5 pounds is substantial for a one man tent. However in exchange for that weight, you get a freestanding tent, and a 70D floor. I have a big agnes copper spur UL 2 person tent that is much bigger and half of the weight, but it also costs 4 to 6 times the price, and is much more delicate. I also have a six moons designs solo that is one third of the weight, but is a single wall tent, non free standing, less rugged, and 2 to 3 times the price. This tent is perfect for entry level campers and backpackers that don't feel confident in finding the best place to set up camp. It is also for people willing to sacrifice weight savings for rugged reliability and simplicity. I love all 3 tents that I own, and for most situations, my Alps 1p wouldn't be my go to choice. However, if I were forced to pick only one tent to bring with me in a true survival scenario where reliability was my highest priority, I would most likely choose this tent. I don't think I can give it any better praise. Oh yeah, the factory stakes are garbage, but high quality stakes are cheap and easy to replace. Get yourself some MSR groundhogs with all the money your saved getting this tent and your g2g.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very light stakes provided if windy
*by R***T on July 30, 2020*

As soon as the LYNX 1 arrived, I put it together. I looked all around for assembly instruction. They were sown into the tote bag for added convenience. But after the first time putting the tent together, the instructions aren't needed. I disasembled it, packed it in about 15 minutes. No sweat! I reassemble the LYNX 1 (one person tent). It was up and ready for use in about 15 minutes. Weather was extremely hot and no wind. I was sweating bullets! The only thing that requires any thought is the two flexable sectioned poles need to crisscross at the center. The pole sections are held together by a bungee cord. Each section is about 1ft. poles are provided with a storage bag, as well as, the stakes. The tent is really two(2) pieces. The tent with large access zippered door and mosquito netted windows in the sides. There are soft plastic open clips that attach to the poles and are obvious where they attach to each pole. A larger clip at the very top of the tent goes onto the point where the poles cross. Once all is clipped together the entire tent can be picked up with two(2) fingers and placed where wanted. The second important part is the cover or rain-cover. This is pulled over the tent and each corner has a buckle that clips onto the tents corners. Again, the tent can be easily picked up. The front of the cover has a large zipper for entry. The cover has four guide strings that can be attached for extra stability. A loop in the back can be staked down. The two unzippered flaps in front can, also. be staked or use one flap as a shade with the other flap rolled up and secured by tie-downs located in each side of the cover. Extra cloth is provided for holes in the rain repellent cloth. However, the user must provide the super-glue. One thing that would be nice if a ground cover(4x8) was provided to protect the bottom from being punctured and wornout quickly. I believe plastic sheeting can be found at a hardware store or online. Overall this is a well made backpacking tent. It will provide good cover for overnight hikes. It is very light and won't add any substantial weight to the pack. My caccoon sleeping bag will fit, covering the entire floor of this tent. I would recommend this purchase to others. I haven't gone out to the wilds yet. But, I don' t see any difficulties with LYNX 1.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Durability; Cost; Freestanding = The Best!
*by J***Z on April 23, 2023*

1. This is a “Rock Solid” Tent, at a far less cost than the competition. 2. Very easy to set up, and the Footprint & Rainfly secure into the same fittings as the Tent, making ALL of it truly ‘Freestanding’. 3. For me, the ‘Freestanding’ issue is a “Must”. The price is 20-25% of comparable Big Agnes and/or Nemo variations. 4. ONLY “Con”: The weight. If you add in the Tent + Rainfly + Footprint + Stakes + Bag = 4.4 Lbs. [I’ve weighed it on a Digital scale.] 5. Total Cost is $95 to $120+/- depending on the Vendor. You will pay $500/$550+ to lose 1.5 to 2 Lbs with the BA or Nemo with their 2P tents. 5. The Alps 1P Tent is small @ 4.4 Lbs [All Items Included]. The BA & Nemo 2P tent will weight less & provide more room, but you’ll pay the difference. 6. Candidly, I like the larger sizes of the BA or Nemo 2P tents, yet ensure you include the weight of all of the above items when comparing. 7. Last Item: The Alps 1P tent is much more robust/durable - especially the zippers. I’ve used both the BA & Nemo 2P. They are lighter with more room [which I enjoy] but Much More/Very delicate. Zippers may not sound like a ‘big item” until you need to get up in the middle of the night, or simply get ‘In & Out’. 8. Hence, if an extra 2 Lbs+/- is mandatory [And I’ve always been weight sensitive on my Pack/Gear] you could choose another brand. But, if it’s ‘just you’, and the added 1-2 Lbs is acceptable, the Alps 1P tent is an incredible bargain & is rugged, too easy to setup, and all components are Freestanding. [I’ve actually traded a Nemo 1P ultralight “expensive” tent on the 2nd day of a backpacking trip with another hiker who was using the Alps 1P, and took no money in exchange, for all of the above reasons.]

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