Gear Review
The North Face Minibus 2 Tent 2-Person 3-Season
This tent rules!
By Ian McCalder
Ranked #793 - 3-Season Tents
June 23, 2009
This tent is pretty much pure awesome. It's big enough that you don't have to intimately know your tent buddy to sleep two people comfortably. This was a HUGE concern for me, as I looked at a lot of Mountain Hardwear tents that claimed to be 2 person tents, but realistically only hold 1.5 people.
I've taken this tent to a few venues and it has performed admirably. It's easy enough to set up in the dark of Jasper National Park, and it's sturdy enough to stand up to 24 hours of rain and gusty winds in Landmannalaugar, Iceland. There was plenty of room for gear inside the vestibules, and even a little in the tent.
Technical details aside this tent is simply a joy to use. I highly recommend it. Also, the glow in the dark zipper pulls are just plain cool.
View Details: The North Face Minibus 2 Tent 2-Person 3-Season
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [fly] 40D 238T ripstop nylon with PU coating and silicone finish; [canopy] 40D 210T nylon; [mesh] no see um netting (20D polyester); [floor] 70D 210T nylon taffeta with PU coating and water-resistant finish
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 2
- Number of Vestibules:
- 2
- Poles:
- 4
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite NSL
- Pole Attachment:
- clips
- Floor Space:
- 33.3 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- 90.5 x 53 in
- Interior Height:
- 43 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 20 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 24 x 7 in
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Ventilation:
- multiple vents
- Fast-pitch Option:
- yes
- Trail Weight:
- 5 lb 6 oz
- Recommended Use:
- camping, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.