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Mountain Hardwear Taurine 2 Tent
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Mountain Hardwear Taurine 2 Tent

Item # 779442

$475.00

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The Mountain Hardwear Taurine 2 tent works just about anywhere for 3- to 4-season adventurous backpacking—the possibilities are endless!

  • Taurine is for those who appreciate technical innovation and weight savings; it features 2 mesh/fabric doors and 2 generously sized dry-entry vestibules
  • Evolution Tension Arch™ technology results in a light, strong tent; added fabric reinforces the poles and stabilizes them in 3 dimensions
  • Atlas 7001 pole system is lightweight, corrosion- and dent-resistant and completely field serviceable; a rigid pole geometry stand up to snow and high winds
  • 70-denier nylon taffeta fly with polyurethane and silicone coatings offers significant tear strength, UV protection and weatherproofness
  • Mesh/fabric zippered thru-vent ensures good air circulation
  • 2 windows allow light in and views out; SVX window film offers excellent UV- and cold-resistance and it's cold-tested to -60°F
  • For extra stability each guyout point clips to the frame on the interior side of the rainfly via welded attachment points
  • Reflective starter points, color-coded pole end locations, Power Clips and superlight 0.25 in. buckles/webbing ensure a quick and easy setup, at night, with gloves on
  • All guyout points and zipper pulls are reflective for easy identification and mesh pockets keep tent organized
  • Fly, footprint (sold separately) and poles pitch without canopy to create a lightweight shelter
  • Comes with stuff sacks, wire-peg stakes, guylines, owner's manual and illustrated pitching instructions
  • Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only

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Item 779442

Mountain Hardwear Taurine 2 Tent Specs

Specification

Description

Season3-season
Design typeFreestanding tent
Sleeping capacity2
Fly / footprint pitch weightUnavailable
Average minimum weight8 lbs. 4 oz.
Average packaged weight8 lbs. 13 oz.
Average weight - metric4.48 kilograms
Floor dimensions91x 52 inches
Floor dimensions - metric231 x 132 centimeters
Floor area33.5 square feet
Vestibule area12.1 + 12.1 square feet
Peak height41 inches
Peak height - metric104 centimeters
Doors2
Canopy fabricRipstop polyester/mesh
Floor fabricCoated nylon taffeta
Rainfly fabricNylon taffeta
Number of poles5
Pole materialAluminum
Pole diameter8.9 / 10.8 millimeters
Packed size8 x 26 inches

Mountain Hardwear Taurine 2 Tent Customer Reviews

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Mountain Hardwear Taurine 2 Tent
 
4.0

(based on 3 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (3)
  • Sturdy (3)
  • Waterproof (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

      Reviewed by 3 customers

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      Jul

      8

      2009

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great tent - so far

      By Skifourfun

      from Arlington, Virginia

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Beach
        • Car Camping
        • Hiking
        • Mountaineering

        Comments about Mountain Hardwear Taurine 2 Tent:

        I haven't camped since survival training in the Navy a long time ago. As a new camper, I may not be the best reviewer but this tent has no reviews yet, so something is better than nothing. First, the setup diagram that Mountain Hardwear provides is not very helpful (I am being kind). It might work for an experienced camper who understands the difference between the actual "tent" and the "tent fly".

        Once I figured out the diagram, the tent went up fairly quickly, but I must have stared at that diagram for an hour in total. It looks like you only need the provided guy lines if you want to want strengthen the inside of the tent from the wind (the tent has loops inside) and if you want to attach guy lines to the tent fly ( you will also need extra stakes). A book does comes with the tent, but again - it is hard to understand if you are a newbie.

        Once the tent was finally set up, it was pretty amazing. My last tent was a pup tent, if I recall correctly. It has a door on each side, with a main door and a screen door for each opening. The vesituble on each side of the tent fly provides some protection for items you want to store outside the main tent.

        I was the only occupant, so it had plenty of room. It also has some storage areas on two sides to keep things off the floor.

        The tent poles and stakes look like excellent quality. Once the tent is set up, it looks extremely secure from the elements. It also has two windows for ventiliation, but can't see anything because of the tent fly on the outside.

        Not sure what else to say. It is probably not the lightest tent out there, but if you value the extra space and durability of a two man, four season tent, the weight can be justified.

        I look forward to my first backcountry adventure with it.

        The bright orange color is cool, although some people may think it stands out too much from nature's background, which fortunately doesn't bother me.

        It looks like it is going to be a great tent, and I would recommend it.

        • 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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        Nov

        12

        2009

         
        4.0

        Great tent

        By WS38

        from Seattle, WA

        About Me Outdoor Professional

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Mountaineering

          Comments about Mountain Hardwear Taurine 2 Tent:

          Seen the other comments about difficulty setting up. I'm experienced with tents so you have to take that into consideration, but I just gave it a whirl trying to set it up. I was able to put it up in about 5 minutes without looking at the instructions. Now it is much quicker.

          The interior is great. Plenty of room for 2+ a small kid. The interior end walls are vertical which really increases the interior head space for tall people.

          The vestibule design is a little awkward with it zipping to a central attachment, but as soon as you get used to it, it isn't a big deal. Nice thing is that they are very roomy.

          Not a big fan of the orange and wish MH would come out with a more natural color option. This tent is pretty heavy, but you get a lot for the weight: headroom, space, and large vestibules for wet or snowy trips.

          Overall it is an excellent tent.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jul

          5

          2009

           
          3.0

          Good tent...not perfect

          By DDon

          from MI

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Sturdy
          • Waterproof

          Cons

          • Difficult entry and exit
          • Heavy
          • Slow set up and take down

          Best Uses

            Comments about Mountain Hardwear Taurine 2 Tent:

            Used this tent for a week in Northern Michigan. The tent was very waterproof as it rained steadily for three days with no leaks. No condensation either. Tent is roomy with good headroom. There are plenty of pockets for gear stashing. However, set up and take down seemed tedious and slow as compared to other tents I've used. Getting in and out of the tent was difficult. Look at the picture of the tent with the vestibule unzipped and you should see what I mean. You really have to bend and crouch to manipulate the small opening. There are also two poles and stakes right in front of the doors that I tripped on often while exiting the tent. All in all a sturdy, weatherproof tent, but for the price I expected better.

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

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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