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Sea to Summit Telos TR2 Tent
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More than just a spacious, highly ventilated, lightweight tent, the Sea to Summit Telos TR2 tent can also transform into into a semi-open communal shelter with the help of your trekking poles.
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- Unique Tension Ridgeâ„¢ architecture with an inverted brow pole allows for extensive interior living space, increased ventilation and higher doors
- The oversize Apex Vent™—positioned at the highest point of the tent—efficiently expels warm air to prevent condensation and can be zipped closed from inside the tent
- Adjustable vents at the base of the tent allow you to control airflow and effectively manage humidity and condensation in wet conditions without letting the rain in
- In wet conditions, set up the rainfly first to keep the inner tent and your gear dry; do the reverse when packing up
- Rainfly can be rolled up to the Tension Ridge for stargazing, then deployed quickly and secured from inside the tent when needed
- Get out of the rain or sun with Hangout Modeâ„¢: Use 2 standard trekking poles or the Hangout Mode Pole Set (both not included) and convert the rainfly into a semi-open shelter
- The Lightbarâ„¢ pole storage sack can be mounted at the tent peak; slide in a headlamp or 2 and its semi-rigid, translucent material delivers soft illumination to the whole tent
- High tent doors allow for easy entry and exit, and better views of the outside when you're within
- Machined aluminum clips—more durable than plastic—attach the pole to the inner foot with ease
- 8 Ground Control Light tent stakes, made from 7075-T6 hardened aluminum, have a multi-notch design that helps you to attach the tent close to the ground, even in hard terrain
- Adjustable peg-out points at each corner and on the doors give you flexibility with where you place your stakes
- 6 Ground Control guylines can be attached or removed as needed with quick-connect V-toggles; easily control their length with integrated adjusters
- The 3-piece, modular FairShare storage sack system allows you to easily split the load with a friend; after setup, the stuff sacks transform into gear storage pockets
- The combination of DAC Featherlite NSL and Pressfit pole segments with varying diameters maximizes strength while minimizing weight
- Optional accessories (not included): gear loft for additional storage; 2 footprint options; Hangout Mode Pole Set
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View all Sea to Summit Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 3 lbs. 4.3 oz. |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | 2 lbs. 9.5 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 3 lbs. 10.7 oz. |
| Packed Size | 5.1 x 18.9 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 84.5 x 53/43 inches (L x W head/foot) |
| Floor Area | 28 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 19.5 square feet |
| Peak Height | 43.5 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 1 |
| Pole Material | Aluminium DAC TH72M |
| Pole Diameter | 8.5/9 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | 15-denier polyester mesh |
| Floor Fabric | 20-denier ripstop nylon |
| Rainfly Fabric | 15-denier ripstop nylon |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Good, but not great
ryanjl104 years ago
First, I WANT to love this tent, but there are some annoying issues. I've taken it on two backpacking trips - 3 days on the Lost Coast and a week in Inyo National Forest. My last tent held up for 11 years and easily 200+ nights in the backcountry... I do not have the confidence this one will last as long and it is expensive.
It is a good size tent for two people. My partner and I are 5'7 and 5'4 and we have plenty of room to sleep and sit. The two doors are really nice and the interior pockets at the head offer plenty of storage space for a journal, map, buff, headlamp, and any other essentials you'll want to bring in with you. It's an easy to set up tent with two people, though I could see a tiny struggle for one person. The top vent in the rain fly keeps the moisture away. And on nights that the rain fly wasn't needed, I really appreciated how open it was for stargazing. It's lightweight for backpacking, too.
But, as another person posted, the tent is a bit gimmicky and there are some issues that really annoyed me at camp each night.
The rain fly never completely felt like it was on properly. There are a number of Velcro tabs that you need to buckle around the poles and the rain fly, but as the instructions indicated, the poles should line up with the seams of the fly... they did not. When staking out the vestibules at each door, they were never consistent with how they laid out and some nights there was plenty of room to store your shoes and bag, other times there was zero room. Adjusting the rain fly didn't seem to help.
On a really cold night, we decided to zip up the top vent for a little extra warmth and that was a huge mistake - we awoke in the early morning with an insane amount of moisture above us.
The three bags they come with and connect together are useless. I'm not sure who backpacks with that system together, but I found it bulky for my 55 liter backpack. And they advertise that the bags can all attach inside the tent for the lightbar and extra storage, but it's just a gimmick. There's no need for more storage with the bags because the pockets are plenty big already, and the lightbar was just annoying to use with a headlamp. Additionally, after a week, all of the bags were starting to get tiny holes in them from just normal usage. I'm sure I'll have to get new bags after another trip or two.
The pole system isn't terrible, but it isn't great either. They are bulky and take a little bit of effort to get back into their bag. And the two poles at the feet seemed to bend after a few nights, which again, didn't help with the rain fly placement.
The material of everything, while lightweight, feels like it will easily tear or get holes it in from small rocks, roots, or if you sleep on a lot of granite (like I do in CA). In fact, during a very windy night, there was a small tear in the rain fly during set up when it hit a nearby branch while putting it up.
Purchase the footprint if you want your investment to last. I got the small one and it barely covers the floor, I wish it was just another inch or two bigger, but it is helpful.
I'll continue to use this tent, but don't think it will last me 11 years like my old one did. I'd recommend with some hesitation, and might suggest doing more research and shopping around before purchasing.
ryanjl10
Oakland, CA
65 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Good, but not great
ryanjl104 years ago
First, I WANT to love this tent, but there are some annoying issues. I've taken it on two backpacking trips - 3 days on the Lost Coast and a week in Inyo National Forest. My last tent held up for 11 years and easily 200+ nights in the backcountry... I do not have the confidence this one will last as long and it is expensive.
It is a good size tent for two people. My partner and I are 5'7 and 5'4 and we have plenty of room to sleep and sit. The two doors are really nice and the interior pockets at the head offer plenty of storage space for a journal, map, buff, headlamp, and any other essentials you'll want to bring in with you. It's an easy to set up tent with two people, though I could see a tiny struggle for one person. The top vent in the rain fly keeps the moisture away. And on nights that the rain fly wasn't needed, I really appreciated how open it was for stargazing. It's lightweight for backpacking, too.
But, as another person posted, the tent is a bit gimmicky and there are some issues that really annoyed me at camp each night.
The rain fly never completely felt like it was on properly. There are a number of Velcro tabs that you need to buckle around the poles and the rain fly, but as the instructions indicated, the poles should line up with the seams of the fly... they did not. When staking out the vestibules at each door, they were never consistent with how they laid out and some nights there was plenty of room to store your shoes and bag, other times there was zero room. Adjusting the rain fly didn't seem to help.
On a really cold night, we decided to zip up the top vent for a little extra warmth and that was a huge mistake - we awoke in the early morning with an insane amount of moisture above us.
The three bags they come with and connect together are useless. I'm not sure who backpacks with that system together, but I found it bulky for my 55 liter backpack. And they advertise that the bags can all attach inside the tent for the lightbar and extra storage, but it's just a gimmick. There's no need for more storage with the bags because the pockets are plenty big already, and the lightbar was just annoying to use with a headlamp. Additionally, after a week, all of the bags were starting to get tiny holes in them from just normal usage. I'm sure I'll have to get new bags after another trip or two.
The pole system isn't terrible, but it isn't great either. They are bulky and take a little bit of effort to get back into their bag. And the two poles at the feet seemed to bend after a few nights, which again, didn't help with the rain fly placement.
The material of everything, while lightweight, feels like it will easily tear or get holes it in from small rocks, roots, or if you sleep on a lot of granite (like I do in CA). In fact, during a very windy night, there was a small tear in the rain fly during set up when it hit a nearby branch while putting it up.
Purchase the footprint if you want your investment to last. I got the small one and it barely covers the floor, I wish it was just another inch or two bigger, but it is helpful.
I'll continue to use this tent, but don't think it will last me 11 years like my old one did. I'd recommend with some hesitation, and might suggest doing more research and shopping around before purchasing.
ryanjl10
Oakland, CA
65 people found this review helpful
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Delilah
Los Angeles
Wowzer backpacking tent
2 years ago
I love this text, light weight, packaged separately into 3 making it easier to place in backpack where fits better, it’s warm in cold weather. I get hot in tents, tried it in the sierras, it’s a 3 season but it held up like a 4 season for me. The only thing I would change is having more colors avail. Worth it!!
Age:55–64
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'2"
Yes , I recommend this product
rockymountainhigh
Colorado
This tent changes everything!
4 years ago
Buy this tent now! I just got back from my first weekend camping in my new Telos and this tent changes everything you know about how a lightweight tent is supposed to work. 1. Space - Two grown adults can sit upright side by side and not rub shoulders or the sides/top of the tent 2. Venting - Not the reason I bought this tent but now my favorite feature... the amount of airflow you can acheive in this tent allows for a comfortable climate regardless of temperature, humidity, rain, etc. 3. Hangout Mode- This goes way beyond anything I thought was possible. This tent is a real Transformer and quickly goes from lovely sleeping shelter to amazing daytime party spot!
Age:35–44
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Yes , I recommend this product
DSA1979
Ohio
Spacious enough for 2 people and light weight
3 years ago
We wanted a lightweight tent that was roomy enough for 2 people and you could sit up in and this checks those boxes. I also wanted flexibility with the rainfly so I could have opened on warm nights but in place in case a storm comes up. The venting at the top of the ridge works great. We didn't have any condensation issues inside the tent on a night when our previous tent would have been drenched on the inside of the rainfly and it is a 3 person ALPS Mountaineering tent. The vestibule area is much smaller than my other tent but that is the tradeoff for the weight savings. Set up is easy enough for 1 person.
Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Yes , I recommend this product
BruceJ
Weather proof, solid tent.
2 years ago
Tents to me need some essentials -- does it keep everything dry even in a day-long torrential downpour? This one does. Can it handle high winds without flapping about? This one does. Is it easy to get in/out? Yep. Can you assemble it without a Youtube video? Yep. And one thing I don't usually rate I will for this one -- it's got nice packaging, the bags used to store the bags. I wish they used colored (e.g. red) ties for the stakes; I think the inside storage mesh is ok, but this is my favorite tent for its "solidity" and reasonable weight.
Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'11"
Yes , I recommend this product
Kh85
Indiana
My go to tent when solo or with just my wife.
6 months ago
This is my all purpose tent when I'm solo without the family. Some 2p tents are tight on space with 2 people. My wife and I can comfortably use the tent if it's us without the kids as well. I use this tent to hunt, spend the night at the property to get some good gravel bike rides in and even though it's not bikepack specific it is light and compact enough to comfortably use on my ultra distance rides as well and multi-day bikepacking. I love the ventilation of the tent and how the rainfly has classic mode or partial mode that rolls up to the center for some stargazing before bed. The rainfly only mode has come in handy twice with random pockets of crazy rain where I had no other options for shelter while out on the bike when it was too cold for my liking to ride so I was able to wait it out and stay dry.
Height:5'9"
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Yes , I recommend this product
NC Emerson
Carrboro NC
A Copper Spur competitor?
4 years ago
If you are tall, this might not work for you, even going solo and sleeping corner to corner in this two-person model. Sea to Summit has a habit of making amazing things with one boneheaded feature: in this case, the 84" length. It would add about one ounce to design this tent to be 4 inches longer, which would make it work for tall people and be a great competitor for taller hikers who want a free-standing alternative to the Copper Spur. Great features, ventilation, and innovative designs don't matter if it won't fit you. Its also heavier, smaller, and more expensive. Hopefully, new models may fix this issue
Age:35–44
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'3"
Yes , I recommend this product
iTrip
Seattle, WA
Roomy lightweight tent, but not durable
3 years ago
The tent is super quick and easy to set up. Really great on the inside and the good for any kind of camping trip. Unfortunately after 1 light camping season, it already has rips in the rain fly and mesh. The rain fly already lost not water resistance and after a recent rainy night, I was awakened to constant drops of water coming through throughout the tent. Almost a great tent if it was more durable.
Age:25–34
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'11"
No, I do not recommend this product
ryanjl10
Oakland, CA
Good, but not great
4 years ago
First, I WANT to love this tent, but there are some annoying issues. I've taken it on two backpacking trips - 3 days on the Lost Coast and a week in Inyo National Forest. My last tent held up for 11 years and easily 200+ nights in the backcountry... I do not have the confidence this one will last as long and it is expensive. It is a good size tent for two people. My partner and I are 5'7 and 5'4 and we have plenty of room to sleep and sit. The two doors are really nice and the interior pockets at the head offer plenty of storage space for a journal, map, buff, headlamp, and any other essentials you'll want to bring in with you. It's an easy to set up tent with two people, though I could see a tiny struggle for one person. The top vent in the rain fly keeps the moisture away. And on nights that the rain fly wasn't needed, I really appreciated how open it was for stargazing. It's lightweight for backpacking, too. But, as another person posted, the tent is a bit gimmicky and there are some issues that really annoyed me at camp each night. The rain fly never completely felt like it was on properly. There are a number of Velcro tabs that you need to buckle around the poles and the rain fly, but as the instructions indicated, the poles should line up with the seams of the fly... they did not. When staking out the vestibules at each door, they were never consistent with how they laid out and some nights there was plenty of room to store your shoes and bag, other times there was zero room. Adjusting the rain fly didn't seem to help. On a really cold night, we decided to zip up the top vent for a little extra warmth and that was a huge mistake - we awoke in the early morning with an insane amount of moisture above us. The three bags they come with and connect together are useless. I'm not sure who backpacks with that system together, but I found it bulky for my 55 liter backpack. And they advertise that the bags can all attach inside the tent for the lightbar and extra storage, but it's just a gimmick. There's no need for more storage with the bags because the pockets are plenty big already, and the lightbar was just annoying to use with a headlamp. Additionally, after a week, all of the bags were starting to get tiny holes in them from just normal usage. I'm sure I'll have to get new bags after another trip or two. The pole system isn't terrible, but it isn't great either. They are bulky and take a little bit of effort to get back into their bag. And the two poles at the feet seemed to bend after a few nights, which again, didn't help with the rain fly placement. The material of everything, while lightweight, feels like it will easily tear or get holes it in from small rocks, roots, or if you sleep on a lot of granite (like I do in CA). In fact, during a very windy night, there was a small tear in the rain fly during set up when it hit a nearby branch while putting it up. Purchase the footprint if you want your investment to last. I got the small one and it barely covers the floor, I wish it was just another inch or two bigger, but it is helpful. I'll continue to use this tent, but don't think it will last me 11 years like my old one did. I'd recommend with some hesitation, and might suggest doing more research and shopping around before purchasing.
Age:25–34
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'7"
Yes , I recommend this product
alex k.
The tent has lots of
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The tent has lots of thoughtful features that improve the experience compared to other tents, particularly the light bar and the gear bags that double as stuff sacks. Only been used once so I can't comment on long term usage, but so far I'm very happy with the purchase. The guy lines are also incredibly easy to use, although I'm curious how long they will last. What keeps it from five stars is the stakes aren't as durable as I would've liked (wife bent one the first time using), and the hangout mode setup is not practical for a single person in anything but dead still wind, a slight breeze makes this thing difficult.
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Oscar
Minneapolis
The side wall is very low.
2 years ago
Woke up every day surrounded by tons of sand and dirt every day inside the tent. The side wall is very low, letting in small particles blown under the rain fly. Solid under strong winds tho.
Age:35–44
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'1"
No, I do not recommend this product
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