The best new tents, bivies and shelters for solo trips into the great Canadian outdoors

ELIXIR 1-PERSON BACKPACKING TENT ($339.95)

Key features: Rectangular shape fits wide sleeping pad; 39 inches of headroom; colour-coded poles for easy set-up; rainfly with gutter; side vestibule.

The promise: “The most livable solo backpacking tent in its class.”

Learn more: MSR, www.cascadedesigns.com