Best Ultralight Tents Under £200 (2026)

You do not need to spend £500 to get a sub-1.5 kg tent. The UK market has several genuinely light shelters under £200, and the Lanshan range is the obvious place to start.

This is a shortlist based on current specs, weight and price — not a lab test. Use it to narrow the choice, then check the product page for the exact variant.

What is the best ultralight tent under £200?

Quick answer: The Lanshan 2 is the best all-round ultralight tent under £200 for most people: 1,150 g, two doors and from £106. For solo use, the Lanshan 1 starts at £93; for the lightest options, the Lanshan 1 Pro and 2 Pro are £119–£124.

The shortlist

Prices and weights are current at the time of writing (October 2026). Check the product page for the latest variant and promotion.

1. Lanshan 1 — best budget solo

The Lanshan 1 is the cheapest way into a proper trekking-pole tent. It weighs 930 g, sleeps one person and costs from £93. It is a double-layer, 3/4-season shelter with one door.

It is not the lightest or the most weatherproof tent in this list, but it is the best value. If you are new to trekking-pole tents, start here.

2. Lanshan 2 — best value for two

For about £13 more than the Lanshan 1, the Lanshan 2 gives you a two-person shelter with two doors and two vestibules. At 1,150 g it is still light for a two-person tent.

This is the default recommendation for couples and friends who want a lightweight tent without spending £300+. The 2-layer design is more forgiving in condensation than the Pro.

3. Lanshan 1 Pro — lightest solo

The 1 Pro drops to 666–690 g, saving about 240–264 g over the standard Lanshan 1. It uses a 1.5-layer design, so condensation is more noticeable and seam sealing matters.

Choose it if you are an experienced solo backpacker counting grams. If you want the easier tent, the standard Lanshan 1 is better value.

4. Lanshan 2 Pro — lightest two-person

The 2 Pro is 865–915 g, saving 235–285 g over the Lanshan 2. It keeps two doors and two vestibules, so you do not lose the couple-friendly layout.

It is the ultralight choice for two people under £200. The trade-off is the 1.5-layer construction and more careful condensation management.

5. Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 — the freestanding alternative

The Cloud Peak 2 is not an ultralight tent at 2.5 kg, but it is included because it is a freestanding 4-season shelter under £200. If you do not use trekking poles, or you want a solid winter tent, it is worth a look.

Read our Cloud Peak 2 review for the full comparison with the Lanshan 2.

How to choose

• Solo + budget: Lanshan 1.
• Solo + light: Lanshan 1 Pro.
• Two + value: Lanshan 2.
• Two + light: Lanshan 2 Pro.
• Freestanding / 4-season: Cloud Peak 2.

Still deciding between the Lanshan models? The Lanshan comparison hub has the full table. For fabric differences, read silnylon vs silpoly; for season ratings, read 3-season vs 4-season.

FAQ

Is the Lanshan 2 a good tent?

Yes, for the price. It is light, has two doors and two vestibules, and costs from £106. It is a trekking-pole tent, so you need two poles.

What is the cheapest ultralight tent?

The Lanshan 1 is the cheapest in this shortlist at £93, but it is a one-person tent.

Lanshan 1 vs Lanshan 2 — which one?

Lanshan 1 for solo, Lanshan 2 for two people. The 2 is only about £13 more and has two doors.

What is the best under £200 for two people?

The Lanshan 2 for value; the Lanshan 2 Pro for weight.

What is the best under £200 for couples?

The Lanshan 2 is the best value; the 2 Pro if both people want the lightest option.

Verdict

The Lanshan 2 is the best all-round ultralight tent under £200 for most people. The Lanshan 1 is the budget solo pick; the Pro versions are for gram-counters. The Cloud Peak 2 is the freestanding alternative if weight is less important than convenience and 4-season protection.

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