Nimbus UL 2 Tent
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To shed weight and up durability for our backcountry adventure, we pack our Nimbus UL 2 Tent. Roomy architecture lets us sprawl out after a grueling day on the trail. We watch the storm roll by through the waterproof, translucent fly that skipped the unnecessary dyeing process to save water and reduce chemicals.
Details
- High-value, durable, yet ultralight, backpacking tent for two
- Pre-bent pole design increases livable space
- Lightest, most durable in-class tent by Mountain Hardware
- Undyed, translucent fly is eco-friendly and won't yellow over time
- Front vestibule keeps gear out of the rain and rain out of the tent
- Reinforced corner webbing reduces weight without reducing durability
- Fabrics are completely free of flame-retardant chemicals
- Rugged, lightweight DAC J-stakes included
- Item #MHWZ9HZ
- Material
- [canopy] 15D nylon mesh, 15D ripstop nylon [floor] 30D ripstop nylon, silicone coated both sides (1500mm) [fly] 15D nylon, silicone coated both sides (1200mm)
- Capacity
- 2
- Season
- 3
- Wall Type
- double
- Freestanding
- freestanding
- Poles
- DAC Featherlite NFL
- Pole Attachment
- G-hooks
- Number of Doors
- 1
- Number of Vestibules
- 1
- Vestibule Space
- [length x width] 27 x 30-52in, trapezoidal
- Ventilation
- Dual-slidder vestibule zipper for ventilation
- Interior Height
- [peak] 41in
- Floor Dimensions
- [length x width] 86 x 42-52in, trapezoidal
- Floor Space
- 28.1ft², trapezoidal
- Packed Size
- [body] 11 x 5 x 4in, [poles] 15 x 2 x 2in
- Trail Weight
- 1lb 15.1oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 27 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMarch 2, 2024
Great
I used it for my 3 day backpacking trip so far and it was my first time learning to set up a tent. This was super easy to learn, perfect space inside, easy to pack up. My only complaint is that the stakes did not have a rope to grip them with so when they are in the dirt and it's cold out in the AM, it makes it really hard to get them out of the ground
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
August 5, 2023
Nimbus 2 tent
Extremely light! I've only used it for a few nights, but so far it's held up to some big winds, and has held it's shape without having to retention the stakes.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
July 18, 2023
LIGHTEST I COULD FIND!
MUCH lighter than other tents on the market, and I looked for months. Much more expensive name-brand tents were over 6 lbs. My existing tent is 35 years old and only 5 lbs, so the whole goal of buying a new one was to save weight for long bike tours. The UL2 fit that bill perfectly and is a breeze to set up.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
June 30, 2023
Awesome ultralight backpacking tent
Love how ultralight and compact this tent is, and super easy set up. Used on my first ever backpacking trip, and looking forward to using on future trips. The 2P size was perfect for 1 person, but could snuggly fit 2. Didn't have a chance to test it in rain/wind/snow, so no impression there.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
June 27, 2023
Great lightweight tent
It was pretty fantastic the one time I've used it. I used it once and it held up well to probably about 20 mph gusts all afternoon and night. It did flap a fair bit in the night, but guying it out could have helped. The stakes worked well to keep it in place. The rain fly seemed like it got a little stained from campfire ash, but nothing too bad. Definitely on the snug end of 2 person tents but still comfortable.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
June 7, 2023
Great backpacking tent
Every detail is well considered and the size:weight ratio is excellent. Very happy with this one. And, the storage sack is not tight, so you don’t have to fight to get the tent in! Don’t forget to buy the footprint (sold separately).
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
May 30, 2023
Tent withstood a heavy storm
Great material, so so light. Camped in pouring rain and 20-25 mph winds. Tent stayed pretty dry despite some ground flooding (!) though there was a light misting coming through the rain fly. I'm not sure if it was the force of the rain hitting condensation off of the inside of the rain fly... I know other reviews have criticized the rain fly, so more time will tell! Overall, very impressed with the performance and happy with my purchase.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
April 26, 2023
Perfect for Backpacking
I love this tent! It is super lightweight and perfect for the summer. Gave it 4 stars only because securing the back corners can be a little tricky with the way it is designed and sometimes the back of the tent feels almost like it is collapsing in. Regardless, I love the ease of putting up the tent and the weight savings.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
December 5, 2022
Not ready for use out of the box.
Haven't used the tent yet, as it does not come ready for use. You must purchase other items to be able to effectively use it. The worst part is Mountain Hardwear won't sell you the required additional items. Those will have to be sourced elsewhere. As for the tent, I was able to set up just the tent body. It is very similar sized to my old tent, which I consider a 1-person tent. The tent is very light and packs small! I think I will really like it and it should work well for my adventures. Main issue: Tent has 3 guyline points, but only 2 guylines are provided. There are only enough stakes to set up the tent. So even though 2 guylines are provided, you can't use them anyway as there are no stakes for them. So out of the box, just don't camp in the wind!
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
October 22, 2022
No Warranty
Do not buy Mountain Hardwear tents, my seams came unglued and they refused to repair them stating natural wear and tear and only a "limited" lifetime warranty. Purchase a North Face tent if you want a full warranty
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