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Kelty Tents & Shelters

Built for the trail and the campsite, these lightweight backpacking tents and versatile tarps offer customizable protection. Whether you are mounting a shelter to your vehicle or pitching a quick-corner tent, these models prioritize durability and UV protection

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The gist

Quickcorner Technology

Innovative pole sleeves make for a fast and easy pitch.

Universal Mounting

Vehicle-mounted shelters provide a sturdy frame for car camping.

Customized Pitch

Multi-use tarps allow for various configurations to block sun or rain.

Products

6 shelters from Kelty

Why this brand is here

Backpacking and Utility Precision

Our technical shelters range from 1 person backpacking tents with aluminum poles to 12 ft waterproof tarps. These designs emphasize lightweight materials like poly flies and sturdy frames for universal car mounting.

  • Aluminum pole frames
  • Waterproof poly fly
  • Universal car mounted shelters
  • Quickcorner setup system
  • UV protection sun shades
Why these models

Backpacking Efficiency

The Discovery Trail and Late Start models offer lightweight waterproof protection for hikers.

Versatile Tarp Coverage

Noah's Tarp serves as a multi-use awning or rainfly with a customizable pitch.

Vehicle Integrated Camping

The Backroads Shelter mounts to your car to create a sturdy, zippered entry space.

Sun and Shade

The Cabana Shade and various tarps provide essential UV protection for the beach or camp.

Voices

Buyer notes

Martha 4.5

The Quickcorners on my 2 person backpacking tent made setup a breeze after a long hike.

Stephanie 4.9

I used the 12 ft tarp as a waterproof awning and it held up perfectly in the rain.

Susan 4.6

The universal car mounted shelter is exactly what I needed for my overland camping setup.

Before you buy

About Kelty

What kind of backpacking tents do you offer?

We offer the Discovery Trail 1 person and Late Start 2 person lightweight tents.

Can these shelters be used with a car?

Yes, the Backroads Shelter is a universal mounted car camping shelter.

What is the benefit of Noah's Tarp?

It is a waterproof, multi-use awning that offers a customized pitch for sun or rain.

What materials are used in the backpacking tents?

They feature aluminum poles and waterproof poly flies for durability.