Tent Finder
Every tent listing leads with weight. On a bike the spec that actually decides things is packed pole length— a 450mm pole set will not sit inside drop bars however light the tent is. So that's what we sort on.
Poles up to 350mm fit cleanly; 351–380mm is tight.
18 shelters
What we actually know: of 18 shelters, 3 publish a folded pole length, 8 are trekking-pole or tarp shelters with no poles to carry, and 7don't publish it at all. We leave those unknown rather than guessing from a similar model — which is also why this data is worth having.
Comfortably inside the usable span on drop bars, with room for cables and a harness.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Walls
- double
- Freestanding
- Yes
- Doors
- 2
- Vestibules
- 2
- Season
- 3-season
- Packed
- 14.5 x 7 x 5 in / 37 x 18 x 13 cm
Short-segment DAC poles; retailer sizing lists 30 cm folded pole segment length. Waterproof handlebar bag includes spacers for bar clearance.
This is a trekking-pole or tarp shelter, so there's no pole set to fit across your bars. You do need a support solution — trekking poles strapped to the frame, or a dedicated pole set.
- Walls
- single
- Freestanding
- No
Flat tarp only; no poles, floor, bug net, doors, or vestibule. Official page says the 6.5 x 9 ft DCF tarp was discontinued in December 2025.
This is a trekking-pole or tarp shelter, so there's no pole set to fit across your bars. You do need a support solution — trekking poles strapped to the frame, or a dedicated pole set.
- Sleeps
- 1
- Walls
- single
- Freestanding
- No
- Doors
- 1
- Vestibules
- 0
- Season
- 2-season bug shelter
- Packed
- 20 x 10 cm / 8 x 4 in
No rain fly and no included poles; pitches with trekking poles, accessory poles, or trees. Pair with MSR Thru-Hiker Wing for weather protection.
This is a trekking-pole or tarp shelter, so there's no pole set to fit across your bars. You do need a support solution — trekking poles strapped to the frame, or a dedicated pole set.
- Sleeps
- 1
- Walls
- single
- Freestanding
- No
- Doors
- 1
- Vestibules
- 1
- Season
- 3-season
- Packed
- 10 x 4.5 in / 25.4 x 11.5 cm
Uses two trekking poles or optional substitute poles, so no included packed pole set. Fly-first 4-stake pitch. Single-wall shelter with condensation gutters and lifters.
This is a trekking-pole or tarp shelter, so there's no pole set to fit across your bars. You do need a support solution — trekking poles strapped to the frame, or a dedicated pole set.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Walls
- single
- Freestanding
- No
- Doors
- 2
- Vestibules
- 2
- Packed
- Rolled tight: 4.75 in dia x 12 in tall / 12 x 30.5 cm; stuff sack: 7 in dia x 13 in / 18 x 33 cm
Requires two 48 in trekking poles or accessory tent poles, not included. DCF does not sag or absorb water. No seam sealing needed; stakes not included.
This is a trekking-pole or tarp shelter, so there's no pole set to fit across your bars. You do need a support solution — trekking poles strapped to the frame, or a dedicated pole set.
- Sleeps
- 1
- Walls
- single
- Freestanding
- No
- Doors
- 1
- Vestibules
- 1
- Season
- 3-season
- Packed
- 12 x 5 x 5 in / 30.5 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm
Requires two trekking poles or accessory tent poles at 125 cm, not included. Single-wall; updated ridge vent is specifically for condensation reduction. Width is 838 mm at head, 533 mm at foot.
This is a trekking-pole or tarp shelter, so there's no pole set to fit across your bars. You do need a support solution — trekking poles strapped to the frame, or a dedicated pole set.
- Sleeps
- 1
- Walls
- single
- Freestanding
- No
- Doors
- 1
- Vestibules
- 1
- Season
- 3-season
- Packed
- 11 x 4.5 in / 28 x 11 cm
Requires one 49 in trekking pole or optional pole, not included. Single-wall; condensation depends on pitch height, venting, and campsite. Seam sealing required.
This is a trekking-pole or tarp shelter, so there's no pole set to fit across your bars. You do need a support solution — trekking poles strapped to the frame, or a dedicated pole set.
- Sleeps
- 1
- Walls
- double
- Freestanding
- No
- Doors
- 2
- Vestibules
- 2
- Packed
- 12 x 5 in / 30 x 13 cm
No tent poles or struts. Requires two trekking poles or substitute poles. Protected fly-first pitch, fly-only mode, and dual vestibules are strong bikepacking features.
This is a trekking-pole or tarp shelter, so there's no pole set to fit across your bars. You do need a support solution — trekking poles strapped to the frame, or a dedicated pole set.
- Sleeps
- 1
- Walls
- double
- Freestanding
- No
- Doors
- 2
- Vestibules
- 2
- Season
- 3-season+
- Packed
- 16 x 4 in / 41 x 10 cm
Requires two trekking poles or substitute poles. Fly-first 6-stake pitch, removable struts, large vestibules, and strong condensation separation from double-wall design.
Workable on some drop bars setups but not universally. Check the span between your hoods and allow for cable routing before you rely on it.
- Sleeps
- 1
- Walls
- double
- Freestanding
- Yes
- Doors
- 1
- Vestibules
- 1
- Season
- 3-season
- Packed
- 16.0 x 6.0 in dia / 40 x 15 cm dia
Bikepack-specific dry bag and shortened pole segments. Exact 14.5 in pole length is from independent bikepacking review data, not NEMO's own spec table. Floor tapers from 889 mm to 813 mm.
The manufacturer doesn't publish a folded pole length, and we won't guess it from a similar model. Measure the pole bag before committing to handlebar carry, or plan to strap it to the frame.
- Sleeps
- 1
- Walls
- double
- Freestanding
- No
- Doors
- 1
- Vestibules
- 1
- Packed
- 11 x 22 cm
Manufacturer publishes 22 cm total packed length and says ultra-short pole segments, but not exact packed pole length. Practical handlebar carry is excellent by packed-size evidence.
The manufacturer doesn't publish a folded pole length, and we won't guess it from a similar model. Measure the pole bag before committing to handlebar carry, or plan to strap it to the frame.
- Sleeps
- 1
- Walls
- single
- Freestanding
- No
- Doors
- 1
- Vestibules
- 0
- Season
- 3-season
- Packed
- 6.25 x 12.5 in
Single DAC pole, but packed pole length is not published. Very small shelter volume and no vestibule; condensation management matters despite passive vents.
The manufacturer doesn't publish a folded pole length, and we won't guess it from a similar model. Measure the pole bag before committing to handlebar carry, or plan to strap it to the frame.
- Sleeps
- 1
- Walls
- double
- Freestanding
- semi
- Doors
- 1
- Vestibules
- 1
- Season
- 3-season
- Packed
- 12.5 x 7.5 x 3.0 in / 32 x 19 x 7 cm
NEMO publishes packed size but not packed pole length. Floor tapers from 990 mm to 750 mm. OSMO fabric helps reduce wet sag.
The manufacturer doesn't publish a folded pole length, and we won't guess it from a similar model. Measure the pole bag before committing to handlebar carry, or plan to strap it to the frame.
- Sleeps
- 1
- Walls
- double
- Freestanding
- semi
- Doors
- 1
- Vestibules
- 1
- Season
- 3-season
- Packed
- 4 x 18 in
Tension Ridge architecture gives good headroom, but packed pole length is not published. Floor tapers to 610 mm. Fly can be pitched first/alone with the right setup, but verify footprint requirements.
The manufacturer doesn't publish a folded pole length, and we won't guess it from a similar model. Measure the pole bag before committing to handlebar carry, or plan to strap it to the frame.
- Sleeps
- 1
- Walls
- double
- Freestanding
- Yes
- Doors
- 1
- Vestibules
- 1
- Season
- 3-season
- Packed
- 17.5 x 5.5 in / 44 x 14 cm
Packed pole length not published for the standard HV UL1. Floor tapers from 965 mm to 711 mm. Published packed size is 440 mm long, which is not the same as verified pole segment length.
The manufacturer doesn't publish a folded pole length, and we won't guess it from a similar model. Measure the pole bag before committing to handlebar carry, or plan to strap it to the frame.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Walls
- double
- Freestanding
- semi
- Doors
- 2
- Vestibules
- 2
- Season
- 3-season
- Packed
- 5 x 18 in
Packed pole length not published. Floor tapers from 1321 mm to 1067 mm. The 18 in packed length is borderline for flat bars and poor for drop bars unless poles are carried elsewhere.
The manufacturer doesn't publish a folded pole length, and we won't guess it from a similar model. Measure the pole bag before committing to handlebar carry, or plan to strap it to the frame.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Walls
- double
- Freestanding
- Yes
- Doors
- 1
- Vestibules
- 1
- Season
- 3-season
- Packed
- 17 in long x 6 in dia
Packed pole length not published. Manufacturer also lists a 1191 g minimalist fly + footprint + poles setup; 1559 g here is full-tent trail weight.
Beyond the usable span on drop bars. Carry it on the frame, in a seat pack, or strapped to a fork cage instead.
- Sleeps
- 1
- Walls
- double
- Freestanding
- No
- Doors
- 1
- Vestibules
- 1
- Season
- 3-season
- Packed
- 43 x 13 cm / 16.9 x 5.1 in
Hilleberg FAQ states standard pole sections are 45 cm. Inner width is widest point; it tapers to about 600 mm at the ends. Linked inner/outer pitch is good in rain.