Gear Review
The North Face Minibus 23 Tent 2-Person 3-Season
This tent rules!
By Ian McCalder
Ranked #40 - 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 23 Tent 2-Person 3-Season
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Fly] 40D 210T nylon ripstop; [Floor] 70D 210T nylon taffeta with 5000mm PU coating
- Freestanding:
- Yes
- Poles:
- 4
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite NSL
- Doors:
- 2
- Clip / Sleeve:
- Clip
- Floor Space:
- 35sq ft (3.25sq m)
- Interior Height:
- 42.5in (107.9cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- 23.5sq ft (2.2sq m)
- Packed Size:
- 24 x 6.5in (61 x 16cm)
- Ventilation:
- High & low vents
- Weight:
- 6lb 12oz (2880g)
- Recommended Use:
- Camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.