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ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 2 Tent
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Made with plenty of mesh for ventilation, the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 2 tent sets up easily with a 2-pole rectangular dome style and pole clips for quick assembly.
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- 2 doors with large #8 zippers make it easy to enter and exit; 2 vestibules store extra gear out of the weather
- Convenient freestanding design features strong and light aluminum poles
- Includes mesh storage pockets, gear loft, aluminum stakes, and guy ropes included
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View all ALPS Mountaineering Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 5 lbs. 1 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 5 lbs. 12 oz. |
| Packed Size | 20 x 6 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 90 x 60 inches |
| Floor Area | 37 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 20 square feet |
| Peak Height | 46 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 2 |
| Pole Material | 7,000-series aluminum |
| Pole Diameter | 8.5 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Polyester/nylon mesh |
| Floor Fabric | 75-denier coated polyester taffeta |
| Rainfly Fabric | 75-denier coated polyester taffeta |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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Tristen
Lynx 1 tent
6 years ago
I saw there was only 2 reviews on this model line of tent and I wanted to add to the reviews. I have used my Lynx 1 tent on a couple trips now and can highly recommend it. It is easy to set up, has a roomy vestibule, and is comfortable inside. If you are looking to move up from a Coleman, Ozark Trails, or Magellan tent this might be what you are looking for. You get better material and build quality however you don't save much on weight (LYNX 1 IS 4.1 LBS WITHOUT STUFF SACK). If you want this tent to go a little further on durability by a footprint or make one out of plastic, I use painters dropcloth
Yes , I recommend this product
evabettemoore
Charlotte, NC
Well designed for sure
6 years ago
I actually have the Lynx 1 but it has been an amazing backpacking tent so I thought I would review the 2. The rise is great on it. I slept in the desert and no sand got in through the mesh. It doesn't have a footprint which made me a little worried but it proved itself the first rainy night and dewy morning. The fly has a great design and enough space for your pack overnight since this line of tents doesn't come with much space to spare inside. Its extremely lightweight and great quality for the price. It probably takes 8-10 min to set up or breakdown. I had people coming up asking about my tent while they had $300-$500 tents of their own, not as well designed. Great tent and super affordable. I have used it maybe 30x thus far and haven't had one issue.
Yes , I recommend this product
Valgal
SF, CA
Hard to find, grab it!
5 years ago
I have had the Lynx 1 for a long time. It's a great little tent. Super easy to set up, well made. Do stake out the vestibule to prevent condensation, but the tent is free-standing, which I love. Also love the pole-clips instead of sleeves, although that probably adds to the weight. Not the lightest thing, but worth it for ease of set-up and comfort. I have been looking for the 2-person for a long time, just to have more room when car camping and in case I'm hiking with a friend. It looks like they are not making them any more. Grab it while you can!
Yes , I recommend this product
Louis
North Dakota
real great quality
6 years ago
I don't know how useful this review will be. I think this item is on closeout. I would imagine my review will get deleted when the item gets deleted. I like it. It has aluminum poles and clips, so you don't have to put the poles through sleeves and they get stuck and separate inside the sleeves. I thought that was lame and fiberglass poles are lame. Since setup is so easy, they must assume they don't need to put much effort into their instructions, which makes sense. It has a gear loft, which is cool. And the double vestibule design is nice. If you are just one person, stick your stuff in one vestibule and then enter and exit the tent through the other side. The two door design is great, even if you are one person and you aren't leaving the tent to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night and don't want to wake the other person. Because, as a single person, you can open the back door and get at your stuff without going into the weather or leaving the tent. I think Alps could improve their instructions. I'm still figuring out how to use the guy ropes. I've been using cheap tents, so for me, it is like going from an old Honda to a Ferrari. For others, they may not be so enthusiastic, like I am.
Yes , I recommend this product
Geoff
Nashville
Comfortable in the Lynx 2
4 years ago
I’ve had my Lynx 2 for about four years and it is still going strong! The dual door design is comfortable and it is pretty roomy for two backpackers. The rain fly keeps your pack and gear dry outside of the tent. I’ve spent some rainy eves in Tennessee in my tent and it has always kept me dry. Not the lightest, but split up between two packs makes it about 3 lbs a pack.
Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product
Appleatcha
WV
Extremely fast and easy one-person set up
4 years ago
I’ve had to set this up and take it down in the rain several times now and I really appreciate how simple it is. Kept me dry as well during an all-night thunderstorm even though I kept waiting to see if I needed to bail.
Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
Anonymous
3 years ago