Vendor Spotlight: FeatherLyte Outdoors
We came across FeatherLyte while cruising through Expo West, and it was one of those setups that immediately pulled us in. Clean layout—and a tent design that lives up to the name. Light. Like, noticeably light.
Founder Dylan stepped up right away and walked us through the build. What they’re building isn’t flashy or overbuilt—and that’s the point. Featherlyte is focused on keeping their tents affordable (every model lands under two grand), while still offering something that most rooftop setups can’t: full serviceability.
Every part on a FeatherLyte tent is replaceable. Tear the canvas? Order a new skin. Break a hinge? Swap it. This isn’t some theoretical warranty claim—it’s built into how they’ve designed the system from the ground up.
Admittedly, I’m not fully aware of which other brands do or don’t offer this level of serviceability—but FeatherLyte’s approach is clearly intentional, starting from the early stages of design.
This kind of serviceability doesn’t just help in the field—it could also mean better long-term value. Because parts are replaceable, condition-based resale makes a lot more sense. If one panel wears out, you don’t lose the whole tent—you just swap the piece. That kind of design lends itself to longevity and even second-hand utility down the line.
There are trade-offs, of course. It’s a hybrid, not a hard shell, and you’re not getting ultra-premium materials or oversized features. But what you do get is legit weight savings, real-world practicality, giving users the option to install or remove it more easily as the seasons change.
This is the kind of vendor we dig—not just because of what they’re building, but because they’re clearly thinking like the kind of consumer they’re building for.
Update 05/27/2025:
This spotlight led to a great connection—FeatherLyte is now live on BaseCamper’s marketplace. Check out their listings [here]!
[image credit: FeatherLyte Outdoors]