Tent Review: 3F UL Lanshan 1 Pro

My Lanshan 1 Pro

The Lanshan 1 Pro is probably the best buy among one-person trekking pole tents. It is light, well made, and a fraction of the price of other tents. If you are looking to lighten your kit, but don’t want to spend $600 on a tent, take a look at the Lanshan 1 Pro, which is around $140. Here is my review:

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Unbiased: I paid for my tent and did not receive any incentives for this review.

Experience with this tent: I’ve backpacked over 100 miles with this tent.

Other tents I’ve used: various Eureka backpacking tents, Zpacks Duplex.

Quality of construction: I found it well made with quality stitching, zippers, mesh, and materials. Guyline attachments are reinforced with UHMWPE patches. Guylines are reflective and the door guyline has a glow in the dark clasp. The fly is waterproof to 2000mm hydrostatic head. The bathtub floor to 6000mm. For comparison, the Gossamer Gear The One tent is waterproof to 1800mm. The tent comes with stakes and additional guylines. I found the stakes sufficient, but some hikers might want longer ones.

Weight: My tent is 1 pound, 10 ounces without stakes.

Packed size: Incredibly small. See photo below.

Room inside: I found it quite roomy for a one person tent. I did not feel like I was in a coffin. There was plenty of space for my bag and other gear. They fly was not in my face while sleeping (I’m 6 feet tall). There was more than enough to room to change clothes. The fly is plenty large to keep items outside out of the rain.

Weatherproof: I have not used it in heavy rain, only light showers. It was fine. I did douse it with my garden hose and it performed great (You do need to seam seal this tent, which took me 45 minutes and was easy to do). It handled the wind great.

Condensation: I camped along streams with half of the fly open, condensation was minimal. I’m sure it will collect condensation on muggy nights. Condensation was the same or better than a far more expensive DCF tent I’ve used. There is wrap around mesh above the bathtub floor for airflow.

Ease to set up: Once you get used to it, it’s easy, like any trekking pole tent. I stake the corners out, put in my pole and stake out that guyline, and then stake out of opposite guyline. The bottom corners of the tent have their own guylines, which I often don’t use.

Things to improve: I wish the bathtub floor was a little deeper. The peak vent doesn’t let a lot of air in. Again, you need to seal the seams or pay extra for the manufacturer to do it for you. I did it myself, it was easy.

Would I recommend? Absolutely. I don’t think you can find a better tent for the quality and price. Lots of online reviews categorized this tent as “budget” or “cheap.” Don’t be fooled. It is a quality, well-made tent. It is the ideal shelter for those looking to transition to lightweight hiking while saving money.

The Lanshan 1 Pro packs down very small. My tent weights 1 pound, 10 ounces with stuff sack, and seam sealed. Stakes are not included in this weight.