I am looking for a 2 person tent with preferably 2 entrances for when I use it with 2 men, but will use it by myself much of the time, one entrance is not a deal breaker though. I like light weight, good ventilation, 3-4 season tent. I like a large vestibule for gear storage.

I understand that Hilleberg make the Mercedes Benz of Tents. I am looking at the Hillebarg Nallo 2 GT in Sand color, but there are other models that might work.

https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent/2-person-tents/

I am also open to looking at other brands.

I intend to use the tent for Wildland Fire fighting in Idaho, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, etc. from July to early November and or for hunting Sheep and the like in Alaska.

Thanks.

No matter what tent brand you buy.


Buy a three person for two people.

For light weight, portability footprint, ease of assembly / disassembly, weatherproofing Kuiu tents are pretty good. 2 entrances. External frame structure is a big plus. I have a Kuiu Mountain Star which is rated 3 season. The Storm Star below is rated 3 - 4 season:

https://www.kuiu.com/global/ba...rson-tent/12108.html

Size wise it's perfect for one person but pretty snug for 2 persons. Not that much room for 2 guys to put gear inside apart from essentials. I would be concerned about using this tent in a fire fighting zone. I think the fabric would be very susceptible to sparks and suspect actual flame would incinerate it in not time at all.

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Originally posted by p dog shooter:
No matter what tent brand you buy.


Buy a three person for two people.

PDS, I expect to be alone more than 90% of the time I use it, so getting the larger 2 person tent with a large vestibule was so that I can have plenty of room for myself and dry gear storage in the vestibule since I may be in it for weeks to months at a time this year. I am sure it will last the rest of my life.

As for the hunting use, my snoring has now gotten bad enough that I think it is now time to haul and use my own tent, so that no one has to listen to me at point blank range.

Base camp is far enough away that embers, flames or the like should not be an issue. Camp location is selected based on that area being safe in any eventuality.

Thanks for yoru input. I wonder who makes that tent for KUIU ?

pack two one person tents and a super light tarp for gear, everybody happy

Couple of comments on tents. Single wall 4 season tents will be wet. Meaning they will have a lot of condensation in them every morning and will rain on you. Sometimes you can get them vented enough to prevent it, but not always.

Double wall tents are dryer and a better option in the summer when you want to keep bugs out. They aren't usually 4 season rated, though, but will handle the occasional snow.

Tipi and Mids are floorless, and my preference. I have a Black Diamond Megalight and a Seek Cimmaron. Tons of room, easy to pitch, and light. They are floorless, but you can get a mesh nest to make them a double wall tent in some models. They also have the option of a stove jack if you want to add a stove.

Look at Black Diamond's Eldorado, and awhanee tents. For a double wall, MSR Access and Nemo Kunai.

The only Hillebergs that I have used, I'll never use again. I might as well have been sleeping outside in the rain. Expensive, heavy, and not my cup of tea. Others think they are awesome, so YMMV.

Jeremy

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Originally posted by Cold Zero:
I am looking for a 2 person tent with preferably 2 entrances for when I use it with 2 men, but will use it by myself much of the time, one entrance is not a deal breaker though. I like light weight, good ventilation, 3-4 season tent. I like a large vestibule for gear storage.

I understand that Hilleberg make the Mercedes Benz of Tents. I am looking at the Hillebarg Nallo 2 GT in Sand color, but there are other models that might work.

https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent/2-person-tents/

I am also open to looking at other brands.

I intend to use the tent for Wildland Fire fighting in Idaho, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, etc. from July to early November and or for hunting Sheep and the like in Alaska.

Thanks.

Tents are rated for skinny Hobbits. Always go plus one. So a 3 man tent: https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent...el-tents/anjan-3-gt/

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farbedo
posted 10 May 2020 23:26
Couple of comments on tents. Single wall 4 season tents will be wet. Meaning they will have a lot of condensation in them every morning and will rain on you. Sometimes you can get them vented enough to prevent it, but not always.

A lot of truth in this comment and I say so from my own experience.
I made reference above to my own 2 man tent, the Kuiu Mountain Star. Of the various tents I have utilised this one, hands down, has been both the most waterproof and least prone to accumulating condensation. I'm not saying nil condensation as sometimes there has been a thin moisture film on the roof underside but never to the point of dripping. This was in conditions when other tents would have been dripping wet. One feature of the Kuiu Mountain Star is the two small vents located at each end of the tent which can be deployed either open or closed. Initially I thought as they are quite small they would not help but I'm guessing their design is probably well proven.
One thing about the Mountain Star I should mention is the floor fabric, a tub design, attached to the inner tent compartment. The fabric is quite thin and the first time I used the tent on slightly stony ground I managed to puncture a hole through this. I was not using the separate tent Footprint ( not supplied with the tent ), a heavier duty fabric which I obtained since. If using the tent without this Footprint it would be wise to lay something under the inner tent base first.
Additionally, if ultimate light weight matters the inner tent can be detached for use of just the outer cover which will give a bit more useable internal height but you would need to carry either a separate tent Footprint or a groundsheet of some kind.

Tyvek makes a good lightweight footprint for backpacking.

Jeremy

I fear that now is not the hour to be camping two to a tent, unless the other person comes from your own household.

I've had heaps of two-man tents, most of which have been borrowed by my kids for music festivals and either come back damaged or not come back. They were not the most expensive tents and most of the models have been superseded, so there's not much point trying to remember what they were. The one we miss most was a Big Agnes dome tent, though, which was not only big but had strut support above the opening. As the name suggests, it was not light-weight and I never took it anywhere on my back

However, I can suggest some aspects perhaps you could look for.

When hiking, you need to carry everything, so the first thing I would look at is mass. I think it is best for everyone to carry his own tent, even beyond Covid, because people can get separated and I'd hate to be left out on the hill without some cover.

I've got a generic one-man tent that weighs just 1 kg and my son has a hooped Italian bivvy of only 800 grams (about 2 lb). The heavier one at least has a rudimentary vestibule to put your boots in. Most two-man hike tents weigh at least 50 per cent more and often twice as much; having the luxury of a place to put your pack might seem a great idea, until you have to carry it all, so I take a large garbage bag to put stuff in overnight.

Strength can be important but how much do you need? No tent can withstand a hurricane but you might think about where you'll have to camp and - if it's known for wind - get something stouter. If you plan hunting late in the season, you might also look for something double-skinned in the hope of warmth.

Hilleberg's Anaris is certainly light for a two-person tent, but only former boy scouts or those with that second person might manage to put it up. The Nallo may be their best-known style but the weight and price are getting beyond comfortable in my mind. For an arctic expedition I'd be inclined towards the Tarra but I'd want a dog sled to carry it and some philanthropist to foot the bill.

Good luck!

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Originally posted by sambarman338:
I fear that now is not the hour to be camping two to a tent, unless the other person comes from your own household.

Didn't you read where I said not once, but twice that I will be alone nearly all of the time ? If you were going to live in a tent for weeks to months at a time, I am sure you would like some extra room to move around or for gear storage.

The Kuiu Mtn Star seems like a good option, except that it is out of stock until July, which likely could be an issue.

Any other brands and models come to mind that are readily available ?

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Cold Zero
posted 17 May 2020 00:43
The Kuiu Mtn Star seems like a good option, except that it is out of stock until July, which likely could be an issue.

Any other brands and models come to mind that are readily available ?

Can Kuiu supply the Storm Star tent ?
Slightly heavier than the Mountain Star but stronger in rough conditions.

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Originally posted by Cold Zero:
The Kuiu Mtn Star seems like a good option, except that it is out of stock until July, which likely could be an issue.

Any other brands and models come to mind that are readily available ?

The Big Sky Revolution and the Big Sky Chinook 2 appear to be similar to the Kuiu offerings. Both with two vestibules and appear to be quite livable. The Revolution is very light for the space it offers, but I'm not a fan of the cantilevered ends on the third pole of the Revolution.

I saw a video the Guides were wearing KUIU clothing but using The North Face tents. Any thoughts on TNF tents ?

I have this one tent: https://www.marmot.com/tungste...nt-889169899805.html

It’s on sale now in Marmot’s site. I like the tent and I think that it would be perfect for your purpose.

I don't think that Marmot has a vestibule. I need that.

Thy emake a quality product and on sale is good, but I don't think that is the one that meets my needs.

It has two vestibules, one in each side. One is smaller and is perfect for gear, the other is a bit bigger and works well for putting on boots and cooking.

I don’t know why the Marmot site doesn’t have a diagram of the floor plan.

There is a diagram of the floor plan in the middle of this review: https://setinstonemedia.com.au...ot-tungsten-2p-tent/

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Originally posted by Cold Zero:

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Originally posted by sambarman338:
I fear that now is not the hour to be camping two to a tent, unless the other person comes from your own household.

Didn't you read where I said not once, but twice that I will be alone nearly all of the time ? If you were going to live in a tent for weeks to months at a time, I am sure you would like some extra room to move around or for gear storage.

Yes, Cold Zero, I read everything you wrote but while I'm sure you were taking physical distancing into account, it was not made clear.

The problem is that not everyone reads these posts with reference to the OP's interests, but often their own. Recently we have had some opening up of our restrictions and the government probably assumes people will continue to observe physical distancing - but that's not what I see out there. I see people sitting cheek by jowl and old friends and relatives hugging. Someone asked me if it was legal for four buddies to go hunting in one car.

"I don't know," I said, "but I'm pretty sure it's a bad idea."

Therefore, I think it is a good idea to remind people that this pandemic is not over and won't be for a long time.

Jason, thanks for your input.

I have a Marmot 3P Tungsten. I use it strictly for myself (I don't like to be cramped) especially if I Have weather. It opens on both sides and has two vestibules. I mostly have used it in NM Elk hunting but last year I used it on a later season in Utah. It is three season tent but with a good bag I have never had an issue.

Re the Marmot Tungsten.
I would be concerned about the size of the gap between the outer and the ground. It is unnecessarily big.
A gap is good for reducing condensation, but something as high as that could easily let weather blow in on to the inner.

Well to further convulute things, I heard North Face are not friends with the hunting community. Wouldn’t be surprised if some other big name gear companies aren’t either. Kuiu is totally Hunter friendly and wallet enemy. I tend to go the cheap route, especially if you can get three for the price of one expensive tent.

The vestibules on the 3p Marmot are not ground huggers but I have been in substantial rain, snow and wind. I did not feel it was a major problem.

Infantry shelter halves; each man carries one, and one set of poles and stakes. Snap together, and set up in 5 minutes. Used since the Civil War, called Dog tents then, later modified to "Pup" tents.
Two entrances; one in the back and one in the front.
Best of all, they cost $35.

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Infantry shelter halves; each man carries one, and one set of poles and stakes. Snap together, and set up in 5 minutes. Used since the Civil War, called Dog tents then, later modified to "Pup" tents.
Two entrances; one in the back and one in the front.
Best of all, they cost $35.

Better than nothing, but not by much.

Look at the Tarptent Stratospire 2. It checks the boxes for what you want. I have the Stratospire 1, and it will fit two people who are good friends. The 2 is the same design, but for two, or three in a pinch. I use my trekking poles with mine to save a bit of weight, or you can buy the pole kit.

Look at Mountain Hardware, I am in the same boat except I won't let another person sleep in my tent unless I am married to them or they are my child.

I have a Hilleberg Kaitum with two vestibules. Four season tent and great quality . I would use no other.

If I were in your situation I'd be looking at 2 separate tents. I can't speak about winter tent camping as I don't like to do it but I've done my share of living in tents away from civilization for extended periods of time where you also had to be physically active during the day and a good nights sleep was critical.
In that situation, for one or two people a 4 person dome tent is the way to go- not only plenty of room to keep all of your stuff inside but important to me is you have close to standing headroom which is really nice when you have to get dressed when it is raining outside. You can also put a chair in it if you like to read.

Dome tents are easy to set up when you are tired or in the dark, if you're dog-tired you don't even have to stake them down just put all your stuff inside. I'd also look at one I'd be living in for several months as possibly disposable if it got too torn up from daily living which happens.

Anyway, that's my two cents, worth what you paid for it.

Mark

Due to weight and 1 bag limitations I have to work under. One tent is all I can have.

Does anyone have a Mountain Hardware or North Face 2 person tent they can recommend ?

CZ- I Have an OLD North Face V24, maybe comparable to their V25. Solid tent but would never consider it for something like a Peninsula hunt. For your use I would think perfect. Can't help with Mountain Hardware.

I have a Hilleberg Nanno 2. Great (and roomy enough) tent for two people.

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Originally posted by RAR60:
I have a Marmot 3P Tungsten. I use it strictly for myself (I don't like to be cramped) especially if I Have weather. It opens on both sides and has two vestibules. I mostly have used it in NM Elk hunting but last year I used it on a later season in Utah. It is three season tent but with a good bag I have never had an issue.

Is the Tungsten a 4 season tent ? Their web site doesn't give that info. I will be at altitude, with wind and snow, need a 4 season tent. I do like that it has 2 vestibules and 2 doors, nice.

It is considered a 3 season tent. You should look up what the difference is. The difference between the two in my research was not that much.

The Tungsten is a 3 season tent so that is out.

I am back to looking for a 4 season tent that has 2 doors and 2 vestibules.
Besides the Hilleberg Nallo GT 2P

Any suggestions please ?

Looking through this thread see no mention of Barney's Bomb Shelter.

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