Gear Review
The North Face Tadpole 23 Tent 2-Person 3-Season
2 people, and not an inch more.
By Todd Cox
September 17, 2004
I actually use my tadpole as a solo tent. It could theoretically be just fine as a 2 person, but you'd better be darn sure that either A.) The person doesn't thrash around at night and/or B.) Is someone you know well enough that you won't mind waking up inches from their face.
To summarize, it ain't big at all. For bigger fellows though, it's a killer one-man operation with room to stretch out to either side, well thought out pockets to hold your light/stank-ass-socks/book and so forth.
Of particular note is the vestibule, which is pretty big, but cleverly built so that when open and tied back the door leaves open space ABOVE your head so you don't have to duck walk out once you've put your shoes on.
The best description I've ever heard of the Tadpole is as a "Man and dog" sized tent. The footprint is worth every penny if you're lazy and want to be able to put it up in your sleep.
View Details: The North Face Tadpole 23 Tent 2-Person 3-Season
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Canopy] 40 denier 240T nylon ripstop; [fly] 33denier, 244T nylon w/ DWR; [floor] 70 denier, 210T nylon taffeta coated with 5000mm PU
- Freestanding:
- Yes
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite aluminum
- Doors:
- 1 D-shape
- Clip/ Sleeve:
- Both
- Floor Space:
- 87 x 46in, 27sq ft
- Interior Height:
- 40in
- Vestibule Space:
- 8sq ft, .7m sq
- Seam Sealed:
- Yes
- Bathtub Floor:
- Yes
- Ventilation:
- Mesh panels
- Packed Size:
- 22 x 6in, no compression stuff sack included
- Weight:
- 4lb 6oz; 1.92kg
- Recommended Use:
- Lightweight backpacking, multi-purpose camping
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.