Mountain Hardwear  Trango 2 Tent

I recently purchased the Trango 2 tent and Trango 2 foot print to use it in Yosemite Dec 2019. Weather forecast was for snow for a couple of days, but it only rained on the valley floor. Day one of the rain there was little condensation build up on the inner tent, but not an issue for me. The second day, small areas of the side and corner floor fabric were wet. Third day, more condensation dripping down from the outer fly onto the inner canopy, but the main issue was from water appearing to seep from the floor seems. I know this tent was designed for mountain base camps, but for a $700 tent I was expecting more. Is the manufacturing expecting the user to seal seems with a seem sealer before use?

It was just what I needed. It is rated as one of the best. I definitely agree. I took this winter camping and got 12" of snow. I was warm at night, besides the condensation, I had no issues. The only thing I will probably do different is use the guy lines to stake it out a bit more. Not for the wind, but to help keep the fly off the inner wall and allow for more breathability to disperse the condensation.

I live in Kodiak Alaska and picked up A Trango in 2003 for my hunting camp tent and have been using it every hunting season since. It's is definitely a bomb shelter. I've had it pitched in 50knot winds gusting 70 with sand blasting sideways rain for three days thought I was going to be done for, but I hung tuff and made it through it. Stayed dry and the tent did not fail in any way. I've had it in foul weather many other times as well I over the years with no problems. When this one wears out. I'll probably upgrade to a Trango 4. Only problem with the Trango is pitching in winds above 20 knots by yourself can be difficult.

This review is for the Trango 2, but the design is nearly identical. The tent itself performed well early on, seeing use high on Longs Peak and Mount Whitney. It's very heavy for what it is, the stakes are of poor quality, and the guy lines are easily tangled. However, it's a sturdy, very roomy 4-season tent. Unfortunately, Mountain Hardwear does not honor their warranty. I recently noticed that the fly was flaking laminate everywhere off all the seams--think epic "tent dandruff." I sent in the fly at my expense ($20), only to have it show back up on my doorstep a few weeks later. The only communication I ever received from Mountain Hardwear was my return tracking number--that's it. No discussion of a repair, no offer to replace the fly, no discount on a new fly. Nothing. They stated only that the product was beyond its useful life. My tent was used a grand total of perhaps 15 nights out. Zero long-term sun exposure. Always stored dry and indoors. If you charge a premium price for serious mountaineering gear, your warranty should mean something. Potential customers should know Mountain Hardwear does not honor theirs

I agree with some of the other negative reviews. I have a Mountain Hardwear Tent where the floor pulled right off the walls when I last set it up as the glue had dried up and crumbled apart. Surprisingly there was no backup stitching to hold it together. A brief but of research on the internet revealed that many of them fail in this way around the 10 year mark. We tried to have this addressed under warrantee but we’re surprised to learn this wasn’t a real lifetime warranty, but a « LIMITED LIFETIME » warranty. The tent was returned to us and we were informed it was beyond it’s expected lifetime. I have two cheap Coleman tents that have outlived and outperformed this so-called expedition grade « bombproof » tent. I know it’s old but if even a cheap Coleman (which has been used way harder) can outlast it, that’s a pretty limited lifetime. When making expensive or mission critical purchases, you may want to think twice about Mountain Hardwear and whether you are assuming or relying on a great warranty. There is none.

Great, bomb-proof tent. This is our 3rd Trango 2 in the last 20 years. Heavy use for Artic research in multiple summers does take its toll with all the UV exposure but they stand up to the wind better than any other tent we have tried.. We haven't tried it winter camping, so no idea about snow load. This tent is on the slightly heavier side compared to some options but the extra room is nice for extended (6week) stays. Lots of storage space under the fly too for gear and at a pinch you can cram 3 in the tent. Its also roomier for taller folk. Never had issues with leaks and such until the fabric basically gives out from UV exposure. Then the tent is toast.

I first bought this tent in 1996. I have used it for many backpacking trips in the Canadian Rockies. Many reviews will say this is a heavier tent but it is a small price to pay for such a great shelter. I just purchased the 2020 model. I find it so hard to find a tent with solid walls and no mesh. In the backcountry where I frequent, nights are cold even in summer. This 4 season tent is perfect for cold mountain winds and rains. It really is big for a two person model but this is a bonus for me. I will be having trips with one to two youths and this tent will accommodate us all. Solid construction and really quick to set up.

I work as a Camp Master for G adventures and Ocean Wide, both down on antarctica. I always get my own gear, the Trango 2 it´s just perfect for the job. No condensation at all, worm, plenty of room and pockets. I payed such a ridiculous price for it with different discounts that I cannot be more that happy. Great space on the vestibules. It fit a lot of gear, and my dog. But, for split boarding or backcountry skiing without a sled it´s a little to heavy. On long backpacking, more than 5 days, again it´s heavy, so what I do it´s share the weight with a buddy. With strong wind, over 30 knots, you have to tether it well, if not it´s too noisy. Great job on this one!

I used this tent twice so far. The structure looks solid. Didn’t have the chance to try it during winter yet, but it looks that it will resist any kind of weather. The reasons I’m not giving it 5 stars is because it’s a little too bulky and heavy. It’s not like they didn’t tell me about it on the description, but I had to see it myself to know for sure. Also, it’s not a tent that I can build in two minutes in case of emergency. It takes quite some time to do it (it’s still easy to build, just too many clips and stuff to take care of). Other than that, I love it. It looks even bigger on the inside than it does from outside. And it also has great ventilation.

This is my winter tent, and I love it. I do more than half my camping in the winter, from the Sierras to Moab and the Rockies. I’ve camped in this tent in temps down to 0° comfortably. With me and 2 dogs, we stay quite warm. Setup is simple once you’ve done it a couple times. The color coded clips and poles help a lot. The clips are secure but easy to manipulate even when your hands are ice cold on snowy mornings. In weather above freezing, it has ok ventilation with the fly attached. I’ve actually never used this without the fly, just bad luck I haven’t had warm temps ever for this tent. The large vestibule really helps when it’s muddy or damp. Condensation has never even been an issue for me in this tent, which is surprising given the cold temps I’ve used it in. The only cons I can think of? It can be a little hard to line up the fly correctly with the plastic window over the tent window when setting up in low light. I also wish the fly window was more transparent. It’s not a useful window except to let in light. Overall, a tent that allows me to camp fearlessly in winter.