Telos TR3 Tent: 3-Person 3-Season
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Why We Like The Telos TR3 Tent
From its spacious interior to its shareable storage system, the Telos TR3 Tent is ideally made for groups of three. This innovative tent redefines backcountry comfort by increasing headspace, simplifying setup, and creating a hangout space that everyone can share. When paired with our trekking poles or Sea To Summit's Hangout Mode Pole Set (sold separately), the versatile rainfly can be propped up to create a shelter that's roomy enough for the whole party.
When the pack is camping out, this tent truly gets to shine. Sea To Summit designed the Fair-Share Storage system to split the load between hikers. Two separate stuff sacks and the pole bag neatly stack together for the strongest member of the group, or the pieces can be shared to lighten everyone's load. These individual sacks have their own versatile functions too—the pole bag doubles as a Lightbar to add ambiance to the tent, and the tent's and fly's individual stuff sacks increase internal storage by acting as buckets.
Details
- Limit-bending backpacking tent for up to three adventurous campers
- Mesh canopy allows a comfortable breeze and improved stargazing
- Nylon rainfly with water-resistant coating repels rain and dew
- Integrated vents at fly's peak and bottom expel hot and humid air
- Tension Ridge feature increases headspace and heightens doors
- Durable Quick-Connect pole feet make rainfly setup quick and simple
- Packing system doubles as internal storage and a lighting device
- Hangout Mode Pole Set(sold separately) turns fly into a shelter
- Item #STSZ034
- Material
- [canopy] 15D polyester, [floor] 20D nylon, [rain fly] 15D nylon, silicone/polyether PU coating
- Capacity
- 3-person
- Season
- 3-season
- Wall Type
- double-wall
- Freestanding
- yes
- Poles
- 9.5mm aluminum DAC
- Number of Doors
- 2
- Number of Vestibules
- 2
- Vestibule Space
- 21.5sq ft
- Ventilation
- Apex Vent, Baseline Vents, mesh canopy
- Interior Height
- 52.5in
- Floor Dimensions
- 90.5 x 71 x 58in
- Floor Space
- 39.5sq ft
- Packed Size
- 6 x 19.3in
- Trail Weight
- 4lb 3.8oz
- Packed Weight
- 4lb 10.7oz
- Activity
- backpacking, weekend camping
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 40 ratings
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The Telos tent is an innovative and lightweight 3-person model that is highly praised for its excellent design and construction. Key highlights include a tension ridge for great headroom, color-coded setup, and large vestibules. The tent is very compact and portable for backpacking, yet still roomy enough for 2-3 people. It performs well in rain and wind, with impressive ventilation and condensation control. While the stakes may not be ideal for all terrains, the tent is considered a high-quality 3-season option worth the investment.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageOctober 3, 2025
Not water resistant at all. But incredible tent for dry hikes.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really enjoyed the tent first backpacking trip. Super light weight has everything i needed in that aspect. Super easy to set up and take down. But it is not in the least rain resistant or proof. It didn't even rain it was dew and whole drops were coming through my tent.
Originally reviewed on Sea to Summit
October 2, 2025
Best Backpacking Tent Money Can Buy!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My husband and I bought the Telos 3 after trying a two person Nemo we like the Nemo but just felt like I didn’t have nearly enough room. I was hesitant to spend so much on a new tent because we have other tents because we are long time car campers. We needed something significantly lighter because we were doing our first long backpacking trip – hiking into a corner of the Grand Canyon called the Havasupai Indian reservation. We were blessed with amazing weather while we were there at the end of September, and we were able to sleep with the fly pull back so we could stargaze and listen to the soothing sounds of Mooney Falls (powerful waterfall that was only about 20 feet or so away). The extra room we got with the 3-person tent made us so happy for very little additional weight. Additionally, we loved the way the tent can be broken down into different Carrie packs so we could each share the load in our backpacks. Even more genius was the little tube that the dates come in that offers double duty as a place to hang your headlamp and have soft overhead light. This was just our first time using it. We can’t wait to go back camping again. I would recommend the stand to any couple or couple with a dog. We also bought the Sea to Summit biodegradable soap in the tiny travel size. That stuff was amazing and allowed us to clean ourselves, our dishes, and even gently hand wash our laundry so we weren’t completely stinky on the way out. That stuff is worth it weight in gold, too.
Originally reviewed on Sea to Summit
September 25, 2025
First Ultralight Tent
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was between the Telos and the Dan Durtson X-Dome 2! What made me lean towards this Telos was the Sunshade configuration and the better price when these go on sale. The packing design is great and splits for easier backpacking storage. The only concern is the non closable vent in the outer. I have not tested it in severe rain so I can not say if the zipper just underneath the vent is water proof enough. Being traumatized from Texas flood rains, I have a tarp set up to cover the tent if need be. The Telos has plenty of space to keep extra bags at the foot even with two people. I was able to attach a separate Aldi tent organizer to the inside where you would put the Sea to Summit organizer for shoes and extra blanket. When I set up the tent for the first time I admittedly set the pole system backwards and it still worked! Once setting it up correctly out in the wilderness it was even easier. The guy-lines are super easy to tighten and the stakes are plenty strong. If you are going into extreme winds you will have to get some more stakes and additional line. Super roomy and additional pockets for two people. Some people complained about the zips being rainbow zips and I had no issue using them one handed. The tub is considerably high which is comforting. The only regret I have was not getting the footprint to better utilize the vestibule space. Pretty happy and will be taking it out again in the cooler months to come.
Originally reviewed on Sea to Summit
August 14, 2025
I upgraded to this 3
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I upgraded to this 3 person tent from my very old REI 2 person Camp Dome which is still in great shape but now I'm married and my husband complains he wants more room. I also wanted something lighter since we've begun backpacking. This Telos met both criteria of lighter and more interior space plus vestibule space. Setup is quick and easy. One morning after a rainy night I did have a bit of leak that landed inside on the floor. I'm not sure if I needed to guy it out better, or if the amount of rain exceeded the hydrostatic head rating. I read somewhere it was seam-sealed at factory so I did not do that step. One of the reasons I chose this tent was the straighter sides than a typical dome; this makes the poles a little funky to pack up and take some getting used to, but it works out just fine with a bit more attention. Overall, really liking this tent!
Originally reviewed on Sea to Summit
August 11, 2025
Lightweight tent with a lot of luxury functionality
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It is a light weight tent design with good ventilation for humid weather and avoid condensation. But the top ventilation can still allow some water in during heavy rains. Also the water does not bead up on the rain fly, so I have to hang it around to dry up.
Originally reviewed on Sea to Summit
August 7, 2025
BWCA Tested
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently used my Telos tent for a 4 night stay in the Boundary Waters Wilderness area of northern Minnesota. The Telos performed great and I’m really glad I made the decision to acquire it. Pitching the tent was very easy and quick (I practiced a few times at home). The color coding makes the process very intuitive and simple. I utilized a Bigfoot XL ground cloth which integrates easily and effectively. The Telos is lighter and roomier than the previous tents I’ve taken on this trip. My son accompanied me and at nearly 6’7”, the young giant still had plenty of headroom to sit up and space to move around when needed. I really appreciated the design of the rainfly and the various position it can be deployed. For the most part we kept the sides rolled up to maximize airflow and ventilation. But when weather threatened our area it was quick and easy to fully deploy the fly in a matter of minutes. I’d highly recommend this tent to anyone looking for a lightweight shelter for hiking or canoeing into your camping spot.
Originally reviewed on Sea to Summit
August 2, 2025
Ease to put up and
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Ease to put up and good quality light weight with lots of head space and floor space would recommend for two people with large air pads
Originally reviewed on Sea to Summit
July 28, 2025
Excellent tent
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We took it on a 5-day hike along the coast of Olympic Peninsula. The tent os comfortable for three people. Light and very well thought through. Aluminum fly attachments are genius.
Originally reviewed on Sea to Summit
January 26, 2025
Honestly not satisfied at all, will be making a warranty claim
I ordered this tent for a backpacking trip with my partner as I was intrigued by the design and the 5 star ratings. I have used many tents in the past and this by far has let me down the most after just two nights. I still have a month to stay in it before I get back to Canada which is very unfortunate. Cheers
Originally reviewed on Sea to Summit
November 11, 2024
Telos 2P Tent - flexible, tall, lightweight
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was sold on the flexibility and roominess of this tent in a lightweight package. This is my 6th tent and by far my favorite. Set up is easy and it performs well in cold, wet, or clear skies. Looking forward to more backpacking and camping adventures in this tent!
Originally reviewed on Sea to Summit
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