Tent Comparison

ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 3-Person Tent vs Night Cat 3-Person Pop-Up Cabin Tent with Vestibule

Specs side by side, today's prices, and which one to buy.

Only the Night Cat 3-Person Pop-Up Cabin Tent with Vestibule is in stock on Amazon today; the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 3-Person Tent is out of stock on Amazon right now.

Quick verdict

Result: split decision

The ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 3-Person Tent leads on packability; the Night Cat 3-Person Pop-Up Cabin Tent with Vestibule leads on price. The two are even on quality tier and weather rating. Decide by which of those matter on your trips.

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ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 3-Person Tent

amazon.com price: ~$180(last checked May 9)

Currently unavailable on Amazon

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Night Cat 3-Person Pop-Up Cabin Tent with Vestibule

amazon.com price: ~$160

Side-by-side

Spec ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 3-Person Tent Night Cat 3-Person Pop-Up Cabin Tent with Vestibule
Price (typical) $180 (last checked May 9) $160
Quality tier mid mid
Capacity 3-person 3-person
Packability compact standard
Weather rating 3-season-robust 3-season-robust

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Common questions

Which one should I buy?

The ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 3-Person Tent leads on packability; the Night Cat 3-Person Pop-Up Cabin Tent with Vestibule leads on price. The two are even on quality tier and weather rating. Decide by which of those matter on your trips.

How are these specs verified?

Specs come from the makers' own pages and are checked by hand; stock is checked on Amazon every day.

Where do these prices come from?

Amazon prices, checked daily. The listing has today's.

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