Here are the top 5 tents if you are backpacking solo. 1. Drop + Dan Durston X-Mid Tent – Ultralight, Double Walled, Backpacking and Thru Hiking Shelter 2. Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL - Ultralight Backpacking Tent 3. MSR Hubba NX 1-Person Lightweight Backpacking Tent 4. Nemo Dragonfly-Ultralight Backpacking  5. Mis Mountain Inn -Portable Backpacking Tent with Footprint and Double Layer Waterproof