Gear Review
Mountain Hardwear Skyledge 2.1 Tent 2-Person 3-Season
A good backpacking tent.
By Gordonlightfootsbiggestfan
August 5, 2008
This tent is great for backpacking. It is very light and easy to set up, even for one person. And this is the key, like many 2 person tents this is a one person really. Two tiny, very close folks may be able to get away with it, but don't invite your beer drinking buddy from school and tell him you have the shelter covered. That would not be pleasant.
The full mesh upper is great for folks who dig sleeping under the stars, but do not like the bugs this involves, i.e. Boundary Waters or Uintas trippers. The rain fly goes on in a snap and tightens down with cinches to make it super tight. The fly doors open and allow good ventilation.
I have not purchased the footprint for this yet, but am considering it. The bathtub floor has taped seams, but it is rather thin and I feel for wet or even cool weather camping the footprint will add insulation and a little more protection from the elements.
I like this tent and am looking forward to using it in the backcountry.
View Details: Mountain Hardwear Skyledge 2.1 Tent 2-Person 3-Season
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Fly] 40D nylon; [Floor] 30D nylon
- Freestanding:
- Yes
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- Atlas UL aluminum
- Doors:
- 2
- Clip / Sleeve:
- Clip
- Floor Space:
- 46 x 88in (117 x 224cm), 28sq ft (2.6sq m)
- Interior Height:
- 47in (119cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- 11sq ft (1sq m) each
- Packed Size:
- 21 x 6in (53 x 15cm)
- Ventilation:
- Mesh walls
- Weight:
- 3lb 14oz (1780g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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