Mountain Hardwear EV2 Shelter

By BW Ranked #174 - 4-Season Tents July 22, 2009

Amazing design and quality, but you pay for it.. like 3 car payments. Unless you are attempting a winter summit, or plan on hanging it from a rock ledge, it is far too much tent. I have used the EV2 on a few winter summit attemps and it has performed very well. First, it packs down really small if you separate the poles. Set up is super easy, freestanding crosspole design. I have used it with both 1 and 2 people and it is capable, but 1 person and climbing gear is good for me (5' 10" 190lb). If you are into roomy tents, you may want to rethink the EV2. It is a purpose built tent with basically one purpose, getting out of the elements. The interior vestibule is ok, but you are forced to crawl over whatever gear you have stored. I have found storing your gear in the rear of the tent makes much more sense, using the "vestibule area" as headroom. The way that it packs down, and how little it weighs, i have no problem packing it as a solo shelter. You will get condensation (I dont care what anyone says), but its manageable. Entry and exit is easy, but you should make a habit of giving the door a few slaps before you unzip it (snow has a tendency to fall in). It is very sturdy and holds up to strong wind if guyed out properly (an anchor/deadman in each corner doesnt hurt). If its not going to be very cold, dont bring it. A great product if you learn how and when to use it.

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