Black Diamond Ahwahnee Tent 2-Person 4-Season

After listing everything I wanted in a tent, and researching reviews, I realized that the tent I wanted was going to cost quite a bit. So I saved up and bought this tent specifically for its climate versatility, such as very cold, wet weather like Glacier Bay, as well as hot dry sunny climates like deserts. To my disbelief, the Todd Tex material is in fact, everything they say it is. Ditto on the ventilation. During our two week Glacier Bay kayaking trip we experienced almost daily constant rain, and/or misty fog, along with two days of storms with high winds. This tent never leaked! Even though our clothing was wet, and the air was of such high humidity you could almost see the moisture, this tent allowed us to sleep dry. The only condensation you will experience with this tent is on the poles (not the fabric). This is not a problem since the moisture will run down the poles and collect in the little corner pocket. We simply used a 6 inch piece of highly absorbent pack towel and soaked up any moisture that collected there during the night, and were on our way. Between the breathable Todd Tex material and our breathable Wiggy's lamilite sleeping bags, we were actually (unbelievably) able to dry clothing during the night by putting them in our bags with us. In addition to the material, other features we fell in love with included the two doors, optional vestibule(s), and optional attic. I highly recommend the vestibule and the attic. We hung our rain gear inside the vestibule to drip during the night, and it provided extra needed space for maps, clothing bags, gear bags, etc. in planning the next days course. Other than the obvious food/cooking/hygiene items, we were able to store all of our "bear safe" gear inside the vestibule. (We only had one vestibule.) The vestibule also allowed us much more ventilation than we would have had without it, during the nights we experienced rain with wind. I cannot image doing a trip like that without the vestibule, as it was key to our comfort in many ways. All in all, this tent is well worth the money and I am very glad I did not do a trip of this caliber with cheaper, less well designed gear. Save your money and buy this tent. It will perform as described by the manufacturer. Just a note - I did seal all the seams on the tent before the trip. I cannot comment on the performance of this tent without seam sealing. Also, the yellow interior walls are really nice (aesthetically) when it has been raining for a week and you crave a sunny day.

There are three Easton aluminum poles. One short one, and two long ones. All poles go inside the tent. The short one goes on the top between the top of the two doors. The long ones go diagonal from corner to corner on this rectanglar tent. There are internal twist clips that attach the poles to the inside of the tent. Easy to set up. This is the best tent I have ever owned. It's roomy, and so versatile. It works in any kind of weather. With the two huge doors, half of the surface of the tent can be open mesh, so summer is ok too. Weighs about 7-1/2 pounds fully packed with the Bibler ground cloth.

Awesome tent, I like it better than the Fitzroy. It is easier to set up with only 2.5 poles. It is not quite as wide but wide enough. This tent sets up easily without any difficulty. Waterproof and leak proof. I experienced no condensation on the inside with the todd X material. Having both doors to open is terrific for warm weather camping and it works great in the really cold temps as well. Bibler makes the best single wall tents bar none! I love this tent. It is the best tent I have ever owned in 40 years of camping. I have experience with many different tents during that time.

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST TENTS I HAVE HAD. IT HAS A FEW THINGS THAT CAN BE IMPROVE, LIKE THE WAY YOU STASH THE DOOR TO GO OUT IT I LITTLE UNCONFORTABLE BUT OTHER THAN THAT IT IS PERFECT.

In all my years of using this Bibler I have never had any problems from water condensation. Todd Tex is an amazing fabric. Because it is a single walled tent with no pole sleeves, it is really easy to erect quickly - you do it from inside. This tent has amazing ventilation and can be used as a complete 4-season tent - snow to tropics! Mine is the older single door version. There is now a two door version which would be even better than mine. The single door version does not work well with the (extra cost) vestibule. I can imagine that the two door version (shown above) would work very well with one vestibule - I would not try to attach two. When I bought my Ahwahnee from the local Paddy Pallin store, the sales staff were a little dubious about condensation problems with a single wall. After my first outing in 100% humidity (fog conditions), I came back to tell the sales staff that there are NO condensation problems with this tent. Sometimes the poles may get a little moisture on them but I have never known any moisture to build up on the internal surface of the fabric. Bibler recommends seam sealing the external fabric seams with their sealer which is supplied. You can easliy sit up inside the tent. It is 45" tall at centre. Weight: tent, poles, fly, stakes, stuff sack, guy line: 6.5 lbs. The best tent I have ever owned by quite a wide margin!

I wanted this tent for a long time. Now that my boyfriend has one, I'm stoked. I love how spacious it is, and you can sleep under the stars without worrying about bugs. I dont think black diamond would really call it a 4-season tent, but it works in mild winter weather

This tent is the most versatile tent made. It has the ability to go from the desert to mountaineering without losing a step. The 2 doors give it infinite breathability while the construction allows it to be used in the harshest of conditions. At 6 lbs it is not the lightest tent… but you will not find another tent that has the usability range of this tent, period.

OK I've hiking in the backcountry for over 25 years and remember when we used to camp in canvas tents! You couldn't touch the side or it would spring a leak. I think you could roll down a hill inside this tent and it wouldn't spring a leak. High ceilings, two door and iron clad construction make this an awesome heavy weather tent. I was in hellacious downpours in Idaho this September and i didn't get to seam seal this baby and not a drop entered our domain. perfect for 2 big people. i'm 6'1" and she's 5'8" and with the vestibule we and gear fit fine. The 2 doors made easy access for the 2 am piss and an awning let plenty of air in even when the storm was whipping past,up and all around us. what a freakin tent. I'll never own another.

It was hot last weekend and the bugs were out. Many other campers complained about the heat and the bugs. Some of their tents did not have great air flow and some of their tents did not keep the bugs out. Though our tent was smaller than all the rest, we were cool and watched spiders, ants and other crawling critters move on the outside mesh of our two windows. It was good to feel the small breeze that would move from time to time and we slept in comfort. We're ready for the next campout!!!

This is my favorite tent of all time. I absolutely love this tent. I bought my Ahwahnee before they added the optional 2nd door, and actually had rainypass put in an extra door for me. This tent is absolutely perfect. Very light-weight for its size, roomy for 2 people, great ventilation, bomb-proof and completely waterproof- this tent was my first Bibler and it has made me a loyal Bibler customer. The setup is remarkably easy and I had no trouble pitching it by myself and in the rain. Well worth the money.