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Kelty Salida 2 Tent

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    Kelty Salida 2 Tent

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    The Kelty Salida tent is designed for 3-season use and is a great all-around, lightweight backpacking tent.

    • A quote from the 2011 Backpacker Editors’ Choice awards:
    • “Tents tend to seesaw between weight and price: As one goes up, the other goes down. The light-load, low-cost Salida 2 turns that equation on its head”
    • With over 10 ft. of vestibule space and a spacious interior, this tent offers a comfortable backcountry escape
    • Freestanding design with color-coded clip construction is easy to set up and maneuver around
    • Mesh walls encourage good cross-ventilation
    • DAC® Pressfit aluminum poles offer durability and longevity
    • Polyester rainfly won't sag when wet; adjustable webbing/side-release buckles attach rainfly to tent
    • ArcEdge™ catenary floor/wall design keeps seams off the ground and watertight; taped seams ensure weather protection
    • Kelty Salida 2 tent features internal storage pockets, gear loft loops, noiseless zipper pulls and multiple guyout points
    • Includes stuff sacks, guyline/tighteners and stakes

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    Kelty Salida 2 Tent Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Backpacking
    3-season
    2-person
    3 lbs. 12 oz.
    1.7 kilograms
    Not applicable
    4 lbs. 8 oz.
    7 x 22 inches
    88 x 55 inches
    224 x 140 centimeters
    30.5 square feet
    10 square feet
    43 inches
    102 centimeters
    1 door
    2
    Alumiinum DAC Pressfit
    9 millimeters
    Polyester
    Coated nylon
    Coated polyester
    Freestanding tent
    Seasons
    Sleeping capacity
    Minimum trail weight
    Minimum trail weight - metric
    Fly / footprint pitch weight
    Packaged weight
    Packed size
    Floor dimensions
    Floor dimensions - metric
    Floor area
    Vestibule area
    Peak height
    Peak height - metric
    Number of doors
    Number of poles
    Pole material
    Pole diameter
    Canopy fabric
    Floor fabric
    Rainfly fabric
    Design type

    Kelty Salida 2 Tent Customer Reviews

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    Kelty Salida 2 Tent
     
    4.2

    (based on 10 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Easy to set up (10)
    • Lightweight (9)
    • Comfortable (6)
    • Durable (6)
    • Fly works well (6)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking (9)
      • Car camping (4)
      • Backyard (3)
      • Beach (3)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Avid adventurer (8)
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Survivalist / minimalist (7), Comfort driven (3)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (10)

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      (18 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Sturdy and Roomy

      By NWScoutDad

      from Covington, WA

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      Pros

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

      Cons

      • Black ropes
      • Cheep stakes

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      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.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist
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      • No

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      (9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Exceptional deal for the dollar!!

      By Limeman

      from Morgan Hill, CA

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      Pros

      • Bargain Priced
      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Lightweight
      • Sturdy

      Cons

      • Heavier than advertised
      • Lacks Refinement
      • So-so Fly Design

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Backyard
      • Beach
      • Car Camping

      Comments about Kelty Salida 2 Tent:

      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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      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great deal for the price

      By NorCal Scot

      from Paradise, CA

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Lightweight
      • Price
      • Sturdy

      Cons

      • Door position

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Backyard
      • Car Camping

      Comments about Kelty Salida 2 Tent:

      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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      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Excellent tent, great value

      By SeaBeth

      from Orange County, CA

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      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking

        Comments about Kelty Salida 2 Tent:

        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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        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        good tent

        By good2go

        from San Diego

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        Pros

        • Easy To Set Up
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Flimsy Construction

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Beach
        • Car Camping

        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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        4.0

        Great tent, easy to set up.

        By SE-WI-Hiker-Camper

        from SE WI

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Fly Works Well
        • Lightweight
        • Windproof

        Cons

        • Collects Condensation

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Backyard
        • Beach
        • Car Camping
        • Climbing

        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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        • Comfort Driven
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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        so far so good

        By gtr022001

        from Orange County, CA

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Waterproof

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Kelty Salida 2 Tent:

            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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            • Comfort Driven
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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            great for an ultralight

            By petomas11B

            from el paso,tx

            About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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            Pros

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

            Cons

            • Collects Condensation

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking

            Comments about Kelty Salida 2 Tent:

            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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            • Minimalist
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            5.0

            You won't find a better ultralight

            By DaBean80

            from Monterey, CA

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            Pros

            • Easy To Set Up
            • Fly Works Well
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Climbing
              • Mountaineering

              Comments about Kelty Salida 2 Tent:

              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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              • Minimalist
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              5.0

              Bargain for the money

              By Kiwitony

              from Jackson, Wy

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              Pros

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

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking

                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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