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Comments about Kelty Salida 2 Tent:
As a scout leader I needed a lightweight solo tent for myself on backpacking trips. After much research I decided on this one mainly due to the review in this year's Backpacker Magazine gear guide.
Took it on a trip to Eastern WA last weekend and it rocked. Set it up in the dark by headlamp with ease. Due to an issue with my 11 year old's tent he had to bunk with me at the last minute and it was surprising roomy for the two of us. We squeezed both our packs (55L and 65L) in the vestibule and sleep nice and comfy. It was a little difficult to climb over the bags to get in and out during the night. Since it was a dry weekend we left the bags outside during the day to make access easier.
I am 6'1" and had plenty of length. No condensation issues either.
I am mainly going to use this as a 1 person tent so I can keep my pack inside, but it was nice to know how it worked for two. If I was getting a tent for primarily two person use I would go with a dual vestibule design.
The next day we had a huge windstorm that flattened and/or broke other tents in our party, but this one held its' own. The poles flexed a little but they did not break or flatten out.
Weighs 4lbs 6oz and packs easily inside my 65L pack.
The only complaints so far are the cheep stakes, I bent 6 out of the 10 the first time. Also the guy lines are black, so it was a major trip hazard. After the first person tripped I tied flagging tape to the lines. I am going to swap out the stakes and get some orange line for the guys before my next trip.
All in all I am very happy with my purchase.
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The Kelty Salida 2 was recently picked by Backpacker Magazine as the bargain tent for the 2011 season and I think they picked correct. Having plenty of fancy-pants tents, I picked this up for packing with my 5-year old daughter and couldn't be happier. Kelty nailed all the basics: Solid and simple two cross pole design, good quality DAC aluminum poles, a large vestibule, sufficient guy loops to keep the tent secure during stormy weather, large interior space comfortable for two "real" adults, easy to set-up, etc. They even tossed in two internal pockets and a gear attic (an option purchase for most tents), all for an outstanding price that will not leave me winching if my young adventure-seeking daughter were to inflict damage upon it. Sure the tent is not perfect: The fly fits a bit sloppy and could use additional guy loops at the head and foot to help keep it taut, the stitching is not the cleanest (especially where the bathtub meets the tent body) and my sample weighs in about 3.5 to 4 oz heavier than advertised at 3 lb, 15.9 oz (hardly a fault however, as I have some seriously expensive tents that have fared far worse in weight claims). And as the other reviewer pointed out, I wouldn't necessarily rely on this tent for a serious packing trip in the back country. But then again, I'm not so sure it wouldn't do just fine. I did a backyard test with my daughter with the winds averaged about 10 to 12 mph, with gusts up to about 18 to 20 MPH, and the Salida didn't flinch. You could hear the rustling of the fly and feel a very a very slight breath of air moving through the tent as it should for good ventilation, but we slept soundly throughout the night, with more than enough room. I was hoping for some rain to test its waterproofing, but we didn't get it. Regardless, I was left feeling plenty secure about this basic "no frills" design. Trust me, at [$] (You can find it cheaper else where online) you get the prefect weekend tent for say a beginning backpacker, for those packing with kids, or those with pets, etc. Once I have a chance to actually use it in the back country (hopefully with some inclement weather) I'll report back on my findings. All in all, a sensational value and pretty nice tent. Great job Kelty!
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Have used twice in cold (30+) mountain conditions. Sets up fast, built well, and well ventilated. Vestibule zipper is hard to zip down all the way from the confines of the tent.
Biggest drawback is door position. My wife kneed me straight in the boys at 3 AM getting back in the tent. Men, sleep opposite of door...
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I had been looking at getting this tent to replace my old heavier tent....the price looked great and then....it wins the Backpackers Choice award. At first I thought, awesome, then i realized that meant the price would go up..and it did. Not only that, but it basically sold out everywhere. I finally found one in stock and jumped on it. This tent is still worth the higher price though.
My favorite things about this tent are:
1. Price to weight ratio (sure there are lighter backpacking tents, but not at this price range)
2. I can set it up with one arm tied behind my back, super easy.
3. Tent is still very roomy inside...remember one end is 10" wider that the other, so make sure your head ends up on the wider end and youll have some extra room.
4. The attic is still a very cool feature
5. Strong but light poles...i accidentally tripped and stomped on one of the poles, it just bounced right back, no kinks or bends.
I have yet to use this product in rain or wind, but in the area im in you rarely have to worry about that.
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Comments about Kelty Salida 2 Tent:
After learning that this tent is was award winner, I had to check it out. I have to admit, for the price, this tent is hard to beat. It is lightweight and really easy to set up.
The single door isn't that much of an issue but the mesh walls seemed really thin compared to the quarter domes' and it didn't feel as stable when rocking it by hand.
I am planning a yearlong trip to Africa so I decided to return this one and go with the quarterdome even though the QD is about $100 more. If I just needed the tent for local, multiday use, then I would have kept the Kelty.
Overall it's a good tent lots of winning features, especially for the money, but I don't feel too comfortable with it for long term backpacking, especially in a foreign country.
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Comments about Kelty Salida 2 Tent:
It is an award winner for a reason. Very lightweight. So easy to set up, it's impossible to get in a fight with your significant other! The only downfall I have experienced is how much condensation it collects. I still highly recommend this tent.
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Took this tent out to Mt Langley for a 3 night backpacking trip. I bought 2 person tent so I could have extra room for myself. Overall the tent was great, altho the wind was making it kind of hard for me to sleep on the second night.
next run will be 5 nights in Escalante, AZ
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i got this product merley on the backpacker article and the editors choice award. all i need is a 2 person tent and its real easy to set up. less than 5 minutes. and its pretty light..could get lighter. for average sized people it fits snug, but not too tight.. and as long as you have a bivy for your pack you can put in outside under the rainfly, they give you extra room for equipment outside the door. CON: the only thing i dont like about it is that it has very poor circulation. so hopefully its not humid where you camp.
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It's the easiest tent I've ever set up. It's large enough to sleep two people over 200lbs comfortably. Plenty of room for two big people or two average size people and a dog. Had some condensation build up on the first night (not bad). Left the vestibul unzipped on the second night and had no condensation at all. I havn't had to deal with heavy rain yet, but the design is sound and I don't expect any issues. Superlightweight! For the money and the weight you won't find a better tent in my opinion.
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Comments about Kelty Salida 2 Tent:
For [$] you simply cannot get another tent nearly as good as this, even for another hundred dollars. I have used it in 60mph winds, driving rain and everything in between. Its a breeze to setup and the design is very practical and useful. I am 6'3" and there is plenty of space for me and a smaller friend , but the weight makes this perfect for a solo expedition as well. The only minor complaint is the pegs are a bit flimsy but is costs [$]!!! its crazy
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