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Mountain Hardwear Viperine 2 Tent

Mountain Hardwear Viperine 2 Tent

Item # 779431
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The 3-season Mountain Hardwear Viperine 2 backpacking tent features an easy setup, a lightweight, no-fuss design and room for 2 backpackers.

  • Freestanding tent with nearly vertical walls and door has a spacious interior and a generously sized dry-entry vestibule
  • Atlas 7001 aluminum poles are anodized for corrosion- and dent-resistance and come with patented Delrin shock tips, so they're completely field serviceable by hand
  • 1-piece, cross-hub pole design and reflective starter points ensure a quick and easy setup
  • Pole clips save weight, make setup a cinch and allow superior ventilation between rainfly and tent
  • Evolution Tension Arch technology uses a system of low-stretch fabric panels that reinforce the poles and add to the rigidity of the tent's structure
  • Door with mesh panels increases ventilation while dual zipper sliders allow easy operation and venting options
  • Dry-entry vestibule design prevents water from dripping inside tent when vestibule is open, improving livability; rainfly window lets light in and views outside
  • For extra stability, each guyout point clips to the frame on the interior side of the rainfly via welded attachment points
  • All guyout points are reflective for easy identification; canopy pockets keep tent organized
  • Superlight buckles and webbing save weight
  • Fast pack pitching: In nice weather, use only the poles, rainfly and footprint (sold separately) to save weight
  • Mountain Hardwear Watertight Construction: Thoughtful design, taping and welding technology combine to make this tent watertight off the shelf; no seam sealing is required
  • Comes with stuff sacks, stakes and guyline/tighteners
  • Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only

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Mountain Hardwear Viperine 2 Tent Specs

Specification

Description

Season3-season
Design typeFreestanding tent
Sleeping capacity2
Fast pack weight4 pounds
Average minimum weight4 lbs. 14 oz.
Average packaged weight5 pounds
Average weight - metric2.3 kilograms
Floor dimensions85 x 48 inches
Floor dimensions - metric216 x 122 centimeters
Floor area25 square feet
Vestibule area10 square feet
Peak height44 inches
Peak height - metric112 centimeters
Doors1
Canopy fabricRipstop polyester/nylon mesh
Floor fabricCoated nylon taffeta
Rainfly fabricCoated ripstop nylon
Number of poles1 hubbed poleset
Pole materialAluminum Atlas 7001
Pole diameter9.8 millimeters
Packed size4 x 19 inches

Mountain Hardwear Viperine 2 Tent Customer Reviews

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Apr

7

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

This one is just right

By Buffalo Skipper

from Gulf Coast

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Fly Works Well
  • Sturdy
  • Waterproof

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Beach
    • Car Camping
    • Hiking
    • Scouts

    Comments about Mountain Hardwear Viperine 2 Tent:

    I love this tent! I am 6’1” and I felt like Goldilocks trying out tents. This one is too small, that one is too expensive, the other one is too heavy, but the Viperine 2 was just right.

    Make no mistake, this is a 3.5 season tent. The first night I used it, the temperature dropped to 8 degrees, and it was cold. The ample ventilation did little to keep the tent warm. The second time, it was in the mid 30s with a 25 knot wind coming off a lake and was quite cozy and steady as a rock. The Viperine 2 performs excellent in warmer weather, with all the mesh. I have had no problem with moisture or condensation.

    I use the footprint, and it has protected the floor well. This tent is easy to set up with the single pole, though it takes a couple of times to get comfortable with the process; after that is is a cinch. The design provides significant headroom—-more than comparable dome tents. I would like this tent to be 1 lb lighter, but this is not a complaint.

    I evaluated tents for some time, and after my research, I settled on this as a just right compromise of weight, price and space. This is no 2 man tent (no surprise), but for me and my gear it is perfect.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jun

    23

    2009

     
    5.0

    Are you smarter then a 5th grader?

    By gomadsengo

    from Vancouver, WA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Fly Works Well
    • Lightweight
    • Sturdy
    • Waterproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Mountain Hardwear Viperine 2 Tent:

      I'm becoming a big fan of your Mountain Hard Wear line of products. My son and I have just moved from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts and I couldn't believe the amount of research and knowledge the parents and kids have regarding camping gear. It's an ongoing competition to find the best product for the best price.

      We purchased the Viperine 2 backpacking tent and give it a 5 stars in the ratings. My son is 11 years old. I had him set up the tent in the living room just to make sure he could do it on his own. The next week he went on a backpacking trip with the Boy Scouts. He was the first tent up and said he loves the 1 pole design. He shared the tent with another Boy Scout and had plenty of room. The Vestibule worked great, keeping both of their backpacks and hiking boots dry during a night of rain and wind.

      I've used the same tent on a 2 day backpacking trip and loved the extra room it gave me. I kept my backpack inside and stayed dry and warm during a cold night with a heavy downpour. I'm looking forward to next week when I'll try using just the Vestibule and Footprint to minimize weight on a 4 day backpack trip.

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      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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