Best 2Person Hiking Tents (Real Examples)
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Best 2Person Hiking Tents (Real Examples)
When you’re looking for a 2 person tent, for backpacking, or hiking, you want to get it right. Check out the short reviews on do on several well-known tents, together with 3 bogus claims tent manufacturers make that you want to be aware of.
Thanks to Bivouac Store in Christchurch for letting me film their tents.
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I look forward to any questions or comments you may have.
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Barry Watson
What’s your favourite goto 2P tent?
recently bought a Salewa Litetrek 3 person tent, 3 kg, 4 seasons and below 400 $. It offers a lot of room for 2 people and the weight is easily split up between two. have had a zpacks duplex before, great tent if you're 1 person on a thru-hike, not so great if you're 2 people that will have to share it for more than a night. also, the cuben fibre tents have a really hard time with snow. due to the nature of the material snow will stick to it and pile up. that being said, the duplex is crazy light, i would however prefer the 3 person version
@@nastyt.1017 sounds lime you’ve got some really good tents at great prices. I agree with you on the matter of size. I prefer a roomy tent where you can’t feel the person next to you breathing on you.
I went with the nemo kunai 2p, it's basically a 3 season 1.5 person tent... bought because it was cheap, less than $500 US with foot print. I just started backpacking, seems okay once it's all guyed out. I've gone down to -17F testing it and got out into the backcountry on snowshoes so far with it. Planning a 4 day adventure next month going for 35-40 miles on snowshoes! Will upgrade in future but for under 500 and 2 ish kg with 12 stakes will work for good while.
That’s great you’ve found a tent that ticks all the right boxes for you. I hope you have some awesome trips in it. 😁
@Wild Mountain Man I like it so far, feel like it's harder to set up than needed but I'm sure I'll get better with time. Just not looking forward to my first set up in 20 plus mph wind hahaha. But either way it's gonna help me get deeper into the back county. I just made the upgrade from truck camping/day hiking.
Yeah setting up your tent in strong winds isn’t fun, but needed if you want to venture out where few go
Great list and review. bought the Mont Dragonfly. It’s the best tent I’ve every owned.
Thanks. Great brand. I really like my Mont tent. I’m looking forward to using it more this summer. ⛺️👍🏼
I think I might have mentioned it before, but I really love the editing tricks on this one Barry. Well done. Also, all the different color tents combined with the question mark at 0:34 reminds me of the old Batman TV series.
Haha! Yes I remember the Batman style editing, funny 😀 Thanks for your comments Josh. It’s always good to hear from a fellow TH-camr.
Surprised you didn't mention the MSR's unique feature in this line up (only reason I paid the price I did, lol)
The composite poles... Next level. The way they bend and bounce right back is incredible. I honestly would struggle to go back to alu poles after using the Hubba myself! Tent is average as for the price, you're totally correct there, but in my opinion half the cost is the modern technology you're investing in
Great vid man!
Ha. Yes the Hubba Hubba does have some good points. Interesting your thoughts on the poles. I’ll check that out. Thanks. 👍🏼
@@wildmountainman1 In saying that, price point of the Mongar is hard to beat though... And spec wise, the poles are almost the only difference. Your purple beauty would be my pick for an everyday tramping tent any day.
Agreed. The value of the Mongar 2 for fair-weather hiking is awesome. And yes, the purple is a great bonus. ⛺️😁
I have the Naturehike CloudUp 3. Never experienced the Laundry sheet effect yet. Hopefully never. The poles style is the same as the Hubba, and I have experienced the poles bending in heavy wind - to the point they were hitting me on the head, but they always snap back into place once the wind eases with no damage done. Surprised at the durability given the price.
Hi there. That’s great to hear you’re happy with your CloudUp 3. Really pleased to also hear that although the poles bend in, they didn’t break. You’ll be relieved. Lol. It’s good to know that when your 3-season tent gets tested, that it performs well under pressure. All the best out there.
Hi Barry very informative as always. Personally I use the Hilleberg Rogen as my go to 3 season 2p tent. 9mm DAC poles, very good strength to weight ratio fabrics, great internal space and 2 large vestibules all for 2.1kg. Fits comfortably into a 5 litre dry bag so small pack size as well 👍
Hey Gary. Thanks for checking in and commenting. Yes, Hille make a great range of tents that cover most areas of backpacking and camping in the wild. I really love my Soulo. 😀
Thanks for a nice roundup, that includes a variety of tents including budget manufacturers like Naturehike and 3FUL.
Thanks Mark. Yes, it’s good to show a variety of tents so people can choose which works best for them. Thanks also for your suggestion to do a video on 2Person tents. ⛺️👍🏼😀
@@wildmountainman1 Thanks for putting together a video on this so quickly.
You’re very welcome.
Interesting on the Hubba Hubba 2. When upgrading my tent for te Araroa a few years ago, the lightweight floor on the original Hubba Hubba was what turned me off it. Tenting on rocky ground it was recommended to use a footprint, but then the combined weight didn't add up for me. I ended going with a Macpac Minaret - was a good sweet spot for me in terms of strength, functionality, weight & price. Especially love being able to pitch the tent with the fly in one action in bad conditions - keeps everything a lot drier!
Thanks Aaron. Yes, that’s a really good decision on the MSR VS Minaret. The Macpac is a good 4-season tent and would handle most bad weather situations you threw at it. Sadly the hyped up branding of the Hubba Hubba doesn’t live up to expectation, especially when you look at its price tag. Well done on doing the TA too. 👋🏼😀
Hey Barry, this is a difficult one to tackle so very well done on your presentation with some really great practical advice.. Totally back you up regarding your comments on the MSR HUBBA..Also I am so not a fan of all the thin fabrics used to reduce weight. Do people understand just how most of these fabrics are so easily damaged and lack durability ??Definitely impressed with the Mont tents so thank you for making me aware of the brand.... ATB Tom
Thanks Tom. You’re always a great supporter of my channel. 👍🏼 Totally agree on the lighter and thinner fabric. The benefit of lighter weight comes at a high cost to its strength. In fair weather it’s fine, however, even in summer, how often is it always pristine conditions? How’s your next video coming along? I look forward to seeing what you do. Happy hiking. 😀
Well. Out of all of these i can vouch for the Mongar 2. I've used mine countless times in heavy rain and wind and it hasnt failed me but yet to try it in a Alpine/Snow environment. Great video Barry
Thank you. Yes, we really like the colour too. I also think the Mongar 2 is a good 3-season tent. I’m sure in average winter conditions it’ll be ok, although I did notice it hasn’t got any upper guy line lopes above the doors to secure the sides from the top.
@@wildmountainman1 I have it in arctic white . Yea alot if the Chinese designs just don't have the bits in the right places . If only we had the opportunity to design a tent huh? 😆
@@OutdoorsWithCWest funny you say that, I have been looking at designing a range of tents. Hmmm although it’s not as easy as it sounds, and the cost is sky high if you want to get it done in NZ. Overseas made is cheaper but then you have to buy minimum quantities.
I purchased the Nemo Firefly for the TA south Island of which I have just completed. It was perfect for 1 person but pretty narrow for 2 as it was advertised. 2 entrances and held up really well in the wind. Wasn't tested in a proper downpour though.
Yeah, some manufacturers say a tent is 2 or 3 person when really it would be a squeeze for that to be a reality. Well done on completing the SI section of the TA, and that you had a good tent to to take along with your. ⛺️👍🏼😀
Excellent video. You included some info that's new to me. I agree that a four season tent like the Hilleberg Black Label or Red Labels may be overkill but they work fine during the summer and shoulder season and I don't have to scrutinize the weather or the limits of the less hardy 3-season tents from other brands. My fav go-to 2P tents is the Hilleberg Jannu or Hilleberg Allak 3. I will take the Jannu if I don't know the terrain since it has the smallest footprint of a Hilleberg 2 person tent.
Very nice. Glad you liked the vid. Yes, the Hilles are a great tent and pieces of kit you can really rely on. The Jannu is a very good tent. So exactly how many Hilles do you own????
@@wildmountainman1 Too many! I figured that my son and I will be camping for at least a decade and in various terrain and weather conditions. Also, when he's grown, he will probably take away half the collection. At this point, he's big enough to stay in his own 1p tent. However, we may share a 2p tent to minimize weight and have a quicker job of packing up and cleaning when we return home.
@@nyerds1167 very good plan. Sounds like you’re all sorted for now and into the future. Btw I’m sure you could always squeeze in another Hille into your collection!? 😂
@@wildmountainman1 Maybe an Atlas. Or if I could trade my Staika for a Tarra.
@@nyerds1167 I like the Tarra.
Surprised that you didn't mention Big Agnes. Have you seen or reviewed the Copper Spur Ul1,2 or 3? One of the best tents I have ever owned. Also have the Zpacks DupleXL and it is great at 20oz. Now following
Thanks for checking in. Good call on the Big Agnes. It looks like quite a good tent. The lighting system seems very interesting. How effective are the lights?
@@wildmountainman1 I purchased the bike pack edition because the poles are 12 inches and pack down smaller. Purchased this tent for my wife and I as it is super roomy and lightweight. I didn't get the mountain glow edition so It didn't come with lights. There is a review of the DupleXL on my channel if you are interested. Would love to hear your thoughts. Your video was very informative and I appreciate all the info. What is going to be your next tent?
@@MetroOnTheMove thank you. Yeah I was just watching your vid of the Zpacks tent. It’s certainly different from many, however super lightweight which would be awesome on longer thru hikes. I just bought another tent a couple of weeks ago, (Mont Moondance 1 with inner mesh). I featured it on my most recent video - Best 1Person Backpacking Tent. It’s a great tent. I’ll take it away this weekend over Easter. I’ve got about 7 tents so my wife probably would like me to use them first before buying anymore. Lol.
Hello Barry mate just come across your little channel by chance anyway fella it's nice to see someone who doesn't go on like he knows everything about everything... I live in the UK and there is a lot of people who think they know everything... but the don't going on and on about hilleberg which are great tent's but at £1000 plus no thanks... like your outlook on life so I will be following you from now on... take care mate from Liverpool....😃
Hey John! Thanks for your kind comments. I know every person is different and to push one product which is at the high of price and weight, means I’d exclude a ton of people, which I don’t want to do. From my videos you may have seen I own a Soulo and love it. However, at around 2.7kgs with a footprint, no way am I taking that away in the middle of summer when a tent half that weight will do. What’s your go to tents for summer and winter?
@@wildmountainman1 no Barry mate I've got nothing against hilleberg tent's and if one came my way at a good price I would be on it in a flash... living in the UK the difference between summer and winter is not that different just the rain is warmer... my tent's are MSR.. Vango..nature hike... so I will use anything... nice to hear from you NZ looks a fantastic place to go back packing.. so if you're ever in the UK you should have a look around the lake District it's sound... quite lucky were we live it's only a few hours to most places... Scotland Wales.... take care mate....⛺👍
@@johninman1354 excellent! Wide variety of tents you have :) We can get quite extreme weather changes here in NZ. That’s why the Soulo is great for my wilder winter adventures where I like to take it where few tread lol. I really like my new Mont Moondance 1 which is now my go to warmer summer tent. Sounds like you live in the perfect location to access all the good hiking spots. All the very best, John.
What about Intents Outdoors? They have some good options that I'm looking at like the Hopper 2. I do love the look of that Purple Mongar though :)
Yes, Intents do sell some good tents that won’t cost you a lot either. ⛺️😀👍🏼
Hi Barry. I see Macpac refer to the Minaret as a 3 season tent. I've always thought of it as a 4 season tent. What's your opinion. Has Macpac downgraded it - EG using lighter materials perhaps? Despite its shortcomings Im thinking of buying one due to the low cost [$719] compared to most of the other top 2 Person 4 Season tents which are over $1000.
Hey there. From a quick look, the specs seem the same is before so it’s odd that it’s described as a 3-season tent. From what I’ve heard about it from others, its definitely an all weather tent. Enjoy your new purchase. 😁
MSR Hubba Hubba NX is utter garbage. Mine was destroyed by wind the first time I had it out. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge MSR fan and have lots of their gear but the HHNX is just too feeble for Scotland.
Agreed. Have you had a chance to see the barley colored fabric on the ‘upgraded’ Hubba Hubba? It’s far too light and one I wouldn’t want to take into a Scottish storm. 🏴
@@wildmountainman1 I did see it in one of your films Barry, even though it’s been “improved” it’ll still be too feeble, certainly for me. Don’t get me wrong, it has its place in the big wide world of tents and I know people who like them but not for me.
Tidally agree. ⛺️😁👍🏼
@@wildmountainman1 unfortunately I’ve just experienced the new version of the Hubba in some strong winds. Poles came down to meet us every few minutes and bounced back but the fly now has a hole where it continually rubbed over the clip holding the inner to the poles. I borrowed the tent off my sister so will be purchasing a new fly for her and will look to purchase something else for myself. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Nicola. Yes, this tent is fine for fairer 3-season conditions. The lighter weight outer fabric doesn’t fare well in conditional harder conditions as you sadly found out. Hopefully you can find a stronger and better tent for yourself. All the best.
HB Rogen.... ;)
Yes, true! ⛺️👍🏼
That was a winner video bud, but the most important question is...
Who was the woman you walked in on?
Haha. Thanks Dave. The lady I walked in on would be Mrs Wild Mountain Woman. 😀
@@wildmountainman1 Nice to meet such a long suffering & understanding person.
I might have to concede the lead without anything in the pipeline after this release 🎬
@@OutdoorsmanDave yes she’s a great lady. One of a kind. 😀 Just to get even close to your results Dave would be an honour! 😎