Late Start 1 Lightweight Backpacking Tent

About the Kelty Late Start 1

The Kelty Late Start 1 tent gives you a great value single-door, single vestibule camping shelter built for fast-moving solo hiking and trekking.

The Late Start 1 backpacking shelter is built to deliver camping comfort and on-trail convenience. The freestanding design features Kelty Quick-Corner Technology that holds the pole ends securely in place for easy pitching.

On the inside, there's room enough for 1 person with a pre-bent pole system providing greater vertical walling for optimum internal space and headroom. The single-door design includes a vestibule to add storage space and protect the entrance from rain.

A 68D fly and floor fabric features a waterproof PU treatment to 1800mm hydrostatic head while a 15D nylon No-See-Um mesh canopy keeps out bugs with ample ventilation.

The innovative 'sharks mouth' style storage pack makes it quick and easy to pack away while an additional footprint (sold separately) boosts ground protection.

The Late Start 1 from Kelty is a robust camping shelter with a trail-friendly pack weight of just 1.7kg - perfect for solo adventurers and a tremendous entry-level backpacking shelter for younger campers and those looking for a great value camping option.