Gear Review
Great, but condensation ruins it
By Gabe Joyes
Ranked #1166 - 3-Season Tents
March 25, 2009
This tent is almost perfect. Lightweight, packs ridiculously small, can stand up to brutal wind and hail, pretty spacious, and looks damn cool too. But, everywhere I used this tent from the Absarokas and Beartooths to the Wind River Range, WAY too much condensation. Made my down bag so wet in September I almost froze my butt off.
View Details: The North Face Vario 23 Tent 2-Person 3-Season
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Body] 33D 244T nylon with silicone, 1500mm PU; [floor] 50D 270T nylon taffeta coated with 3000mm PU
- Freestanding:
- Yes
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite NSL reverse-combi aluminum
- Doors:
- 1 D-shaped
- Clip / Sleeve:
- MicroClip
- Floor Space:
- [Area] 32sq ft (2.9sq m); 84 x 54in (213 x 137cm)
- Interior Height:
- 40in (101cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- 7sq ft (0.7sq m)
- Seam Sealed:
- Yes
- Bathtub Floor:
- No
- Ventilation:
- High-low venting through mesh panels, overhead vents
- Packed Size:
- 24 x 7in (60 x 17cm)
- Weight:
- 4lb 4oz (1873g
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.



