Strato UL 2 Tent
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Why We Like The Strato UL 2 Tent
We keep it light and luxurious on the trail with Mountain Hardwear's Strato UL 2 Tent. It weighs a little over two pounds for an easier time on the trail, and it packs small for an easier time packing. The massive floor space lets us sprawl out for unrestricted slumbering before continuing toward the summit. On rainy days, we use the undyed, see-through fly to place bets on which raindrop will roll to the ground first.
Details
- Backpacking tent that perfectly balances weight and comfort
- Extra wide floor can easily fit two wide sleeping pads
- Ultralight and durable for rugged multi-day treks
- 2 doors and 2 vestibules for easy entry and storage for both campers
- Translucent fly skipped dyeing process to save water and chemicals
- Double silicone coating increases tear strength and longevity
- Item #MHWZ9I1
- Material
- [fly] 15D nylon, double silicone coating, undyed
- Capacity
- 2
- Season
- 3
- Wall Type
- double
- Freestanding
- semi-freestanding
- Poles
- DAC
- Pole Attachment
- G-hooks
- Number of Doors
- 2
- Number of Vestibules
- 2
- Vestibule Space
- [length x width] 86 x 24in
- Interior Height
- 39in
- Floor Dimensions
- [length x width] 86 x 50-54in
- Floor Space
- 31.1sq ft
- Packed Size
- 6 x 12in
- Footprint Included
- none
- Trail Weight
- 2lbs 5.3oz
- Packed Weight
- 2lb 2oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 40 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 24, 2024
Great Tent for Backpacking
I've taken the tent out twice now. Setup was pretty quick and easy, no issues. I like the larger size as a solo backpacker, but could see it being ok for a party of two.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
May 23, 2024
Took a chance on sale.
My wife purchased this tent for an upcoming Grand Canyon trip. Just set it up to confirm everything is good. Typical Mountain Hardwear quality is present. Not seeing any manufacturing flaws and materials feel good. I don’t like the white rain fly. It’s not going to dry quickly like a dark color would. At 6’0” tall the tent feels cramped especially with a thick Xped mattress. Two 25” mattresses fit but not like the measurements would imply. At the head end they are still pushing out on the walls. Worse at the feet. Advertised measurements are an exaggeration of reality. The foot corner stake out system is crap but at least our mattresses will hold the tent shape. Stakes will be useless in sand as they are tiny to save published weight. Work OK in forest soil. Door zips seem to work OK with one hand. Headroom sucks while laying in it and there won’t be much sitting up with two people in the tent. Heavy breeze currently and tent is holding its shape OK. Wouldn’t want to have to survive much more wind without additional guy lines. I didn’t weigh it to compare to spec but feels light enough. Desert sand will be hard on the tent and we decided to get this and treat it as disposable. I wouldn’t want it for long term anyway. I have a teepee style tent I use in the alpine and forest environment I love but was not going to be a good choice on sand.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
May 23, 2024
The best!
I’ve been camping my whole life and this is the best tent I’ve ever owned. So lightweight so well engineered the material is incredible and it packs so tiny I double checked make sure it’s all in the bag before every trip. Five stars - don’t think twice
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
May 22, 2024
Light and a little sensitive
The tents is a great piece of backpacking gear for the weight. It does seem to require some extra care to take care of the materials but I would imagine that is expected with other UL tents. The design is interesting. There was a lot of flexing in the poles with some 25mph wind gusts. Kept me dry and out of the wind. Have only used it a couple times but for the weight savings the tents seems worth the price. If it had held up better in the wind I would have given a five star. I really like this tent.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
May 12, 2024
Nice little tent.
I’m giving it four stars for a few reasons. 1 please include the footprint with the tent. 2 the tent steaks are not the greatest, yes they are light but if I’m on a boating trip I’m bring better ones. I have used this already on a backpacking trip and boating trips. It’s nice and light it’s just right for ONE person. I do wish the door open wider. After my last trip the rain fly is no longer white thanks to the wind, once again I don’t trust the steaks (maybe make them a little longer, if I didn’t use rocks on top of steaks that night my tent would not be here any more). It’s great for backpacking it packs down so small besides the poles.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
May 9, 2024
UL
Great tent. Took it on a heavy snow and wind mountain trip and held up to the elements to my satisfaction and surprise. Great tent. MH gear is alway my first pick for adventures.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
April 21, 2024
Love it
Love this tent. Lightweight, easy to pitch. Plenty of room for myself and gear or two people. Have used this tent many times
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
April 21, 2024
You won’t regret it!
I’ve had this tent for several months now and absolutely love it. Especially for the price right now, it can’t be beat!!!
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
April 18, 2024
Get This Tent!
Great Tent! Some reviews discussed difficulty setting up I have used 4 times and think once you know what you are doing I can set up ~ 8 min. My fav features are the two doors on each side, the reflective features and space. This tent feels like a two person palace with the head space. I dont plan on sharing with a person but if I did there is ample room for two people in there. I had no issues with condensation the nights I used it. I have not been in a rainstorm yet so I cannot speak to that. I am not a fan of the tent stakes so I have switched to MSR ones. Packs up small and got on sale! I am happy!
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
April 11, 2024
Crazy light, true 2p tent
The pitching instructions are terrible and the setup is a bit fiddly, but those are really the only bad things I have to say about the tent. This is a true 2 person tent with 2 doors and vestibules that will fit 2 regular 25in sleeping pads. You really need to go to a single wall trekking pole tent to get any lighter for a tent this size. The tub height is also rather generous for a tent in this weight class. Like I said the setup is a bit fiddly, but it's not really that significant an issue. Maybe takes an extra 30 seconds to a minute to setup and take down vs a more traditional tent. A couple more things about the tent that are "meh". The seamed floor...might be an issue, might not be, but I'd rather not have to worry about it with a one piece floor. The stuff sack is just a drawstring style that won't stay closed, I replaced it with a roll top. Overall a hard tent to beat in this size and weight class. Not perfect, but nothing at this weight or under is, and I think it's less compromised than it's competitors.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
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