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NEMO Equipment Inc. Meta 2p Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
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NEMO Equipment managed to squeeze a whopping 36 square feet of interior space and another 22 square feet of vestibule storage into the Meta 2P 2-Person 3-Season Tent. This ultralight special weighs under three pounds and pairs with your trekking poles for support. The whole thing even packs down to just five by seven inches, which means it hardly takes more space than a jacket in your pack.
- Fully seam-taped waterproof design seals the weather out when Mother Nature's in a foul mood
- Well-placed anchor points let you secure your trekking poles to the tent and give it solid structure (no slipping, no sagging)
- Don't like trekking poles? Just bring along plenty of P-cord and sling the tent between two sturdy trees
- Unlike the single-wall tents of yesteryear, this tent features excellent ventilation ports to keep condensation from getting out of control
- Multiple mesh interior pockets keep your small items organized and within easy reach
- Footprint available separately
Bottom Line: For lightweight packers who demand comfort, convenience, and reliability.
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By: Eli Hauschild
May 24, 2011
Meta 2P opened up
By: Eli Hauschild
May 2, 2011
After a humid and cold night, I was able to open up both vestibules fully to allow excellent ventilation to dry out any condensation.
For anyone who owns this tent: Would someone who is 6' 2"
For anyone who owns this tent: Would someone who is 6' 2" be comfortable in here. I know the floor dimensions say I would fit but I hate it when my feet and head touch the sides of the slanted wall.
By: Thomas Jones
April 24, 2012
I agree with Dave,, anyone 6'1" or taller, it is going to be too close for comfort.
By: Eli Hauschild
5 days ago
Even with the sides guyed out, you're going to touch.
By: Dave Marcus
April 25, 2012
New home away from home
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Eli Hauschild
May 3, 2011
I just got back from 2 nights backpacking in Wisconsin. This was my first experience with the Meta 2P.
Set up was a breeze. Followed the instructions attached to the bag (not that they were needed) and had the tent up in a few short minutes. It started raining shortly after. From my initial setup I had the hiking polls set at around 130cm. This created a huge gap under the vestibules, which allowed rain easier access to my gear. This was disappointing at first, until I realized I could drop the polls to 120cm to lower the vestibule bottom to just a couple inches off the ground.
Second thing I noticed, the large NeoAir (2.5" thickness) along with my 71" does not provide as much room as I had hoped (I was a lot higher off the ground and had the roof lower than usual). My head and toes were maybe 1-2" from the slanted roof on each side. The Z-rest would be a much better match with this tent and someone taller since it is a fraction of the thickness.
There was light condensation inside the tent in the morning as well as on my sleeping bag by my mouth where I was breathing all night. I found out when I got home that the temperature had dropped to 26F that early morning, and the humidity was 100% all night with absolutely no breeze. Any tent in these given conditions would have had considerable condensation buildup. I could have raised the roof back up and opened the vestibules, allowing for more circulation inside the tent. I opened up the vestibules in the morning, went for a hike, and by the time I got back everything was dry as a bone.
Overall this is one of the most sturdy tents I have owned. It is very lightweight, compact, super easy setup and take down. Most the issues I faced had nothing to do with the tent itself, just learning lessons on properly venting a tent.
1 Comment Last Comment: May 16, 2011 by: Eli Hauschild
By: Eli Hauschild
May 16, 2011
Used the z-rest this last trip. Had WAY more head and toe room. Felt a lot more comfortable not having the tent right above my face. Also had no condensation inside the tent this time.
Size comparison - Meta 2p, Jetboil PCS, 32oz bottle
By: Eli Hauschild
May 5, 2011
Footprint is in with the tent as well.
nice, very nice
By:
ejanaslani
January 31, 2011
I prefer freestanding tents but got this primarily because of its small packed size. At 5x7, it's 13 inches shorter than the amazing REI Quarter Dome T2.
Setup was straight forward: Stake 4 corners, 2 vestibule straps, stick your trekking poles into the large rings, lift and and adjust length. The tent is made of polyurethane nylon which has some stretch in it - like stretchy jeans. This helps keep the tension tight as the weather temperature fluctuates.
Excellent attention to detail and it looks great.
Green
By: Eli Hauschild
May 17, 2011
how light was meta 1 compared to meta 2? And which will you buy
how light was meta 1 compared to meta 2? And which will you buy even if you are just trekking alone?..I am woman of small ht,,Can anyone tell me which will be better to choose,,im really confused about the features weight and specifications weight?,,Thank you ! Have a nice day!
By: adv4719926
July 10, 2011
The trail weight (2lb 15oz) of the Meta 2P is the weight of just the tent body. The packaged weight (3lb 9oz) is going to include the stakes and waterproof stuff sack that is included. The Meta 1P has a trail weight of 1lb 15oz, and a packaged weight of 2lb 8oz.
I own the Meta 2P and love it. It packs small and is very light weight even for a solo hiker. I'm 5'11" and have plenty of head/feet room, so if you are shorter you will love the amount of space. If weight is more important than to you than space, go with the Meta 1P. I actually opted for the GoLite Shangri-La 1 fly and nest, over the Meta 1P, because I like the versatility of it.
By: Eli Hauschild
July 11, 2011
Meta 2P and sunset
By: Eli Hauschild
May 2, 2011
No trekking poles? No problem!
By:
Tshaeffer
April 6, 2011
I haven't had much time with this tent but i set it up just in time for a pretty bad storm. It rained for 8-12 hours straight as well as 40mph gusts of wind. I dont use trekking poles so i bought a ortovox aluminum light probe and cut the string. To my amazement the probe worked perfectly as 2 poles!
Great construction, Fully taped seams and repels water amazingly!The tent was just as sturdy as any 4 season tent I have been in (which shocked me because of how light weight). Overall I would trust this tent to do 4 season tasks even though it would be a little chilly.
Definitely buy with confidence!
Elevating guy points
By: Eli Hauschild
May 24, 2011
Tied out guy points to a tree which created more head room inside. If there are no trees to attach the guy point to, you can find a stick shaped like a "Y", and wedge it under the staked out guy cord.
Has anyone had any condensation issues with this tent? I have
Has anyone had any condensation issues with this tent? I have a Nemo Gogo bivy and love it. Even with a single wall I don't have any complaints about the bivy, and I've spent quite some time in it up here in Alaska. I've seen some bad reviews for this tent on REI's website due to condensation. Any problems, or are they just whiners?
By: Bra4251831
June 17, 2011
I'm sure you read my review already, but the most moisture I've seen using this tent was condensation on the ceiling above my head and on my sleeping bag around my my mouth. Given the conditions, this would have occurred in any tent without a doubt. It had rained, there was no breeze all night, it dropped to 30°, and 100% humidity all night. I had no moisture on the floor of the tent, and I used a small pack towel to wipe up the ceiling condensation. I wasn't bothered at all.
The design of this tent provides excellent ventilation for a single wall tent. With the vents at the poles, the side vents, the mesh doors, you can greatly limit the condensation. It's an awesome tent!
By: Eli Hauschild
June 17, 2011
Head room
By: Eli Hauschild
May 17, 2011
This is the Marmot Arroyo size regular sleeping bag. Equal distance from each end. I am 71" and this is the room I have (plenty!) at each end while sleeping on a z-rest.
1 Comment Last Comment: April 18, 2012 by: Thomas Jones
By: Thomas Jones
April 18, 2012
nice pic.
Iam 6' 2". Would I fit in here?
CA camping mid Feb
By: ejanaslani
February 14, 2011
On the Nemo website, it lists the Meta 2p as 4-Season Backpacking
On the Nemo website, it lists the Meta 2p as 4-Season Backpacking but it's listed here as a 3-Season tent. Which is it?
By: Dan Atchison
February 12, 2011
Hey Dan,
Not a 4-season tent in the traditional sense of bomber single wall tents that most people would associate with winter use, that's for sure. Maybe if winter=rain only, but with trekking poles for support, the shape, wind and snow, I see enough problems to know that it would be staying at home for everything beyond 3-seasons if I was the one using it.
By: Phil Maher
February 13, 2011
Trip 1
By: vkrische1290984
May 19, 2011
Line Lake, MT
By: d_burleigh2141477
December 25, 2010
1 Comment Last Comment: December 29, 2010 by: vkrische1290984
By: vkrische1290984
December 29, 2010
Lets hear a review!
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New home away from home
I just got back from 2 nights backpacking in Wisconsin. This was my first experience with the Meta 2P.
Set up was a breeze. Followed the instructions more...
nice, very nice
I prefer freestanding tents but got this primarily because of its small packed size. At 5x7, it's 13 inches shorter than the amazing REI Quarter Dome more...
- Material:
- [canopy] nylon (20D), PU coating; [floor] nylon (30D), PU coating; [door] no-see-um mesh (40D)
- Freestanding:
- no
- Doors:
- 1
- Number of Vestibules:
- 2
- Poles:
- 0
- Floor Space:
- 37 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- 96 x 53 in
- Interior Height:
- 43 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 22 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 5 x 7 in
- Seams:
- [ canopy & floor ]
- Ventilation:
- mesh door
- Fast-pitch Option:
- no
- Trail Weight:
- 2 lb 15 oz
- Recommended Use:
- lightweight backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- limited lifetime