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Sea to Summit Telos TR2 Plus Tent
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If you camp right to the end of shoulder seasons, choose the Sea to Summit Telos TR2 Plus tent. It's as ingenious and easy to use as the standard Telos, but can handle windier, wetter conditions.
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- This tent offers the same easy setup and ingenious functional details as the original Telos, but with added materials to keep you warm and dry in harsher conditions
- Made for 3+ seasons, the fabric inner tent keeps out cold drafts, while a higher-specification waterproof floor helps fend off wet weather
- Unique Tension Ridge™ 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 Mode™: Use 2 standard trekking poles or the Hangout Mode Pole Set (both not included) and convert the rainfly into a semi-open shelter
- The Lightbar™ 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 combination of DAC Featherlite NSL and Pressfit pole segments with varying diameters maximizes strength while minimizing weight
- 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
- 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 - 4-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 3 lbs 9.7 oz. |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | 2 lbs. 9.5 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 4 pounds |
| Packed Size | 18.9 x 5.1 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 | Aluminum DAC TH72M |
| Pole Diameter | 8.5/9 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | 20-denier ripstop nylon |
| Floor Fabric | 30-denier ripstop nylon |
| Rainfly Fabric | 15-denier ripstop nylon |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Held up to 50mph winds
MidwestMountaineer3 years ago
I purchased this for a backpacking trip in Glacier National Park. The second night I had to pitch it in 35mph winds which was surprisingly a breeze with two people. We pitched with six stakes and, using the awesome adjusters to cinch everything down, it felt rock-solid.
Over the course of the night the winds intensified and gusts regularly hit 50mph. Inside the tent it was loud but nothing was really flapping around. Frame flexes quite a bit but I never got overly concerned. Slept great, the only thing I’d do differently is pitch broadside to the wind as that’s the strongest.
General experience with the tent is likewise great. Things I like:
- It’s very easy to pitch and the system is super well engineered. You can pitch it five different ways and the instructions are printed on the bag. Everything* is color coded and the metal clips are great.
- It packs up super small and light, with the system making it easy to store and distribute among multiple hikers. At ~4lbs it’s about 1lb heavier than ultralight tents but it’s still totally doable and can be used in more situations.
- The storage bags snap easily into the inside of the tent, providing additional storage and lighting options and making it harder to misplace your stuff sacks. Light bar works as intended and illuminates the tent nicely.
No tent is perfect and there are a few considerations:
- it can be difficult to break down as the top is held so taught and it can be difficult to get proper leverage.
- Footprint is sold separately, and for $60 at that. Expensive tent like this should absolutely come with it. The footprint is also shaped but not color coded, making it easy to set it up in the wrong direction. This leads to the footprint pulling tension from the stakes instead of the tent and forcing you to do some work to flip it around.
- This is built to be significantly more weatherproof than a 3-season tent, which leads to having very little mesh. All the mesh can be zippered closed. You basically can’t see out this thing. I had no issues with condensation as the roof vent works great, but middle of summer could get toasty.
All in all while it’s a very expensive tent I’m satisfied with my purchase and expect it’ll last me years.
MidwestMountaineer
Seattle
10 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Nice, but doesn't suit my needs
Gary in Colorado3 years ago
I purchased this tent in an attempt to replace my Kelty Jetstream 2, which is a 3-4 season "convertible" tent. I primarily use the Kelty in high wind conditions in the mountains and deserts. Being about 25 years old though, it's coming apart and I don't have enough duct tape to keep it alive.
This Sea to Summit is supposed to be 3 "Plus" Season which I was expecting to be able to withstand higher wind loads than a typical 3 season tent, and I was hoping it would take wind as well as the Jetstream. Well, it was not so. I was sad to see the Telos does not have a separate pole system for the fly, which is how the Jetstream has such a high wind loading factor. Without a separate pole system, the fly is really no better than any another 3 season tent. What's more, this also means you must stake out the fly doors, which I really dislike in a tent, especially one that is called "free standing".
Additionally, the interior dimensions published by Sea to Summit are outright incorrect.They list the interior length to be 85" where in reality it's about 76". As I'm 6'4", I needed this to be no less than the published length.
Therefore I returned this tent as it did not meet my needs.
Other than the above downfalls, here are some really nice things if you don't have those requirements:
Setup is relatively simple, no harder than a typical dome tent if not easier.
Relatively light for its size.
Extremely roomy and comfortable inside
It's pretty neat the fly can be used standalone (it uses the tent poles for support), in reality though I'm not sure how much I'd actually do that
Sufficient interior pockets
The storage system seems odd though (the bags it comes in), the tent, fly and poles are stored in 3 separate bags. I think this is so the tent can be stored deeper in a backpack (or left home) and the fly and poles kept separate if you're expecting to use the fly as a standalone shelter.
I also found it very difficult to get the fly to pack down into its small little bag, even in my house, it took a good 10 minutes fiddling with it trying to get it small enough. I'm sure over time I'd find the trick to it. I've always been baffled as to why manufacturers don't make stuff sacks slightly larger than absolute minimum.
Gary in Colorado
CO
19 people found this review helpful
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Miguel R.
Spacious not to heavy warm
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Spacious not to heavy warm in cold weather would not use it for summer great winter tent easy set up
Originally posted on Sea to Summit
Chad R
Good tent, but 650$’s…. Nah
2 years ago
We used this tent out west on some very cold nights. It does in fact make a noticeable difference in colder weather with the 4ish season fabric on the inside. I just don’t think it’s worth the price tag. It would have to stand the test of high winds and other extreme elements to justify the price. BUT if you have the money, you won’t hate this tents performance for sure.
Age:35–44
Weight:225–250 lbs.
Height:5'11"
Yes , I recommend this product
MidwestMountaineer
Seattle
Held up to 50mph winds
3 years ago
I purchased this for a backpacking trip in Glacier National Park. The second night I had to pitch it in 35mph winds which was surprisingly a breeze with two people. We pitched with six stakes and, using the awesome adjusters to cinch everything down, it felt rock-solid. Over the course of the night the winds intensified and gusts regularly hit 50mph. Inside the tent it was loud but nothing was really flapping around. Frame flexes quite a bit but I never got overly concerned. Slept great, the only thing I’d do differently is pitch broadside to the wind as that’s the strongest. General experience with the tent is likewise great. Things I like: - It’s very easy to pitch and the system is super well engineered. You can pitch it five different ways and the instructions are printed on the bag. Everything* is color coded and the metal clips are great. - It packs up super small and light, with the system making it easy to store and distribute among multiple hikers. At ~4lbs it’s about 1lb heavier than ultralight tents but it’s still totally doable and can be used in more situations. - The storage bags snap easily into the inside of the tent, providing additional storage and lighting options and making it harder to misplace your stuff sacks. Light bar works as intended and illuminates the tent nicely. No tent is perfect and there are a few considerations: - it can be difficult to break down as the top is held so taught and it can be difficult to get proper leverage. - Footprint is sold separately, and for $60 at that. Expensive tent like this should absolutely come with it. The footprint is also shaped but not color coded, making it easy to set it up in the wrong direction. This leads to the footprint pulling tension from the stakes instead of the tent and forcing you to do some work to flip it around. - This is built to be significantly more weatherproof than a 3-season tent, which leads to having very little mesh. All the mesh can be zippered closed. You basically can’t see out this thing. I had no issues with condensation as the roof vent works great, but middle of summer could get toasty. All in all while it’s a very expensive tent I’m satisfied with my purchase and expect it’ll last me years.
Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'11"
Yes , I recommend this product
CampingBen
3+ Season Tent in a Small Package
3 years ago
This is a great tent for backpacking that Fall is just around the corner. I cannot believe how spacious the head area is. I also felt more protected from the elements. The Hubba, Dagger, and Tiger Wall does not come close to full protection from the harsh environment!
Age:35–44
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'7"
Yes , I recommend this product
Gary in Colorado
Colorado
Nice, but doesn't suit my needs
3 years ago
I purchased this tent in an attempt to replace my Kelty Jetstream 2, which is a 3-4 season "convertible" tent. I primarily use the Kelty in high wind conditions in the mountains and deserts. Being about 25 years old though, it's coming apart and I don't have enough duct tape to keep it alive. This Sea to Summit is supposed to be 3 "Plus" Season which I was expecting to be able to withstand higher wind loads than a typical 3 season tent, and I was hoping it would take wind as well as the Jetstream. Well, it was not so. I was sad to see the Telos does not have a separate pole system for the fly, which is how the Jetstream has such a high wind loading factor. Without a separate pole system, the fly is really no better than any another 3 season tent. What's more, this also means you must stake out the fly doors, which I really dislike in a tent, especially one that is called "free standing". Additionally, the interior dimensions published by Sea to Summit are outright incorrect.They list the interior length to be 85" where in reality it's about 76". As I'm 6'4", I needed this to be no less than the published length. Therefore I returned this tent as it did not meet my needs. Other than the above downfalls, here are some really nice things if you don't have those requirements: Setup is relatively simple, no harder than a typical dome tent if not easier. Relatively light for its size. Extremely roomy and comfortable inside It's pretty neat the fly can be used standalone (it uses the tent poles for support), in reality though I'm not sure how much I'd actually do that Sufficient interior pockets The storage system seems odd though (the bags it comes in), the tent, fly and poles are stored in 3 separate bags. I think this is so the tent can be stored deeper in a backpack (or left home) and the fly and poles kept separate if you're expecting to use the fly as a standalone shelter. I also found it very difficult to get the fly to pack down into its small little bag, even in my house, it took a good 10 minutes fiddling with it trying to get it small enough. I'm sure over time I'd find the trick to it. I've always been baffled as to why manufacturers don't make stuff sacks slightly larger than absolute minimum.
Age:45–54
Height:6'4"
No, I do not recommend this product
Timothy G.
Two person set up is
6 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Two person set up is easy and quick. 1 person a little trickier, but I got the tent for 2 person camping anyways. One night was 17 and it stayed warm enough to keep the water unfrozen. We had condensation that night. Next night we opened all 3 vents and had no condensation, a little colder but our water was slushy, not frozen solid. Overall I’m very pleased. They did send me the wrong sized foot print, but that’s not really a quality issue. Overall I like it.
Originally posted on Sea to Summit
Amelie P.
Spacious, warm and great ventilation
11 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the packing system; it is easy to share with someone or only bring the necessary. The tent has Excellent Ventilation and is lightweight. So far, it seems great quality, but I haven't been through a giant storm yet. It's spacious for a two-person tent and very warm.
Originally posted on Sea to Summit
Julie A.
Love this tent
1 week ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great tent, very well made and easy to set up. Plenty of height, I am 5’9” and there is plenty of headspace and it is great length wise. May be a bit tight when my husband comes along next time (he is a large guy!) Can’t wait for future trips using it!
Originally posted on Sea to Summit
Colin M.
Strong, but small and hard to set up
9 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] its a great tent but it just barely fits too standard sleeping pads inside. Also compared to other two man tents it can take a while to set up.
Originally posted on Sea to Summit
Raul S.
Awesome Product!!
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Material, Quality, Craftsmanship, Service was Awesome!! Easy to setup as a first time backpacker 25 minutes total setup time.
Originally posted on Sea to Summit
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