The North Face  Stormbreak 2 Tent

Amazing Backpacking Tent

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good Job North Face, you knocked it out of the park with the StormBreak series tents. I purchased this tent after seeing a friend with it on a recent camping trip and decided to purchase my own since it was on sale. This tent may not be the lightest but it is extremely robust, easy to set up, and affordable. I especially like how roomy the inside is with ample headroom to sit up and stretch after a good nights sleep. The interior gear loops and pockets also make a great place to store gear and hang a light or two for night time visibility. The dual doors are a nice touch so you don't disturb your camping partner if they are sleeping. I would absolutely trust this tent in heavy rain/wind as it has plenty of guy lines and stake points to anchor it securely to the ground. Don't forget to protect your investment by purchasing the footprint as well.

Originally posted on thenorthface.com

Beast Tent

Tent came ripped. Customer care has been worthless

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It is roomy and fairly easy to set up. Its not light. I liked the tent other than the packers, not shipping, had ripped four corresponding holes in the tent. Customer care has been worthless.

Originally posted on thenorthface.com

Disappointing Longevity

Overall, the tent has a nice layout and a good amount of space for 1-2 people. It also has lots of storage pockets which is a plus. I can't speak to its waterproof capacity, as where I live gets very little rain. The zippers on the doors do tend to snag on the velcro and catch in the fabric, like, EVERY time you zip it, which is annoying. The reason I'm giving 2 stars is this: I had my tent just under a year and used it a good amount, I'm talking ~16 days a month for 5 months. I bought this tent because the last North Face tent I had lasted for 15 years. Maybe my expectations were too high, because last week, not even a year into use, the tent pole snapped, rendering it completely useless. I admit I use my tents a little more than the average person, but if I buy a quality brand, I expect to be able to get more than a single seasons use out of it. Disappointing that quality has declined and this tent is now destined to rot in a landfill. I won't be buying North Face again.

Great TENT!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Tried it during a Florida storm, tried it in windy/38 degree weather and held up nicely. For recreational camping this is all you need. A nice, sturdy tent you can rely on in most weather conditions. Definitely recommend and would buy again.

Originally posted on thenorthface.com

Several years old and I still love it

I stay warm at night because it's cozy. It helps with humidity because it's very well-vented. It's protective in the rain because the fly can cover all sides when desired. I love the vestibule on both sides with two entryways. Been in some storms and it ONCE leaked 2 drips. (Probably my fault). I thought about getting a bigger size but I can't find another that gives me what this tent provides. Cons? You'll probably get wet if you crawl out while it's actively raining because it's impossible to avoid the rainfly flap at the entry. Meh. Stay inside. It's raining. Lol

Originally posted on thenorthface.com

6 years on and it's still the best tent I've had

I've been camping with this tent for 6 years. I have been using it with the ground cover. It's withstood 80mph wind, below zero, dogs, and general laziness about cleaning off the ground where I set it up. It's small enough to pack with 4 or 5 days of stuff for me+dog and still be able to shut my pack all the way, and light enough I don't really feel like I need to go to anything more "intense". The red tag identifying one corner of everything (tent, ground barrier, and fly) definitely helps with quick setup in the evening when it's raining. The all-clips style of setup is also much appreciated. The downsides are the stakes and tie-outs for the fly. I replaced the "L" style stakes with some hardier nail style stakes, and the tie outs are hard to see at night, so I replaced them with reflective paracord so I quit tripping over them (as much). I've never woken up wet from condensation or been disturbed by the tent trying to collapse on me in the middle of the night. It's a solid, reliable mid-weight tent for 2+stuff and dog.

An Honest Review

I've had my yellow Stormbreak 2 tent for over 4 years now and it holds up. When I initially bought this tent, I didn't think I'd use it as often as I do. The quality of the fabric is pretty top notch and is easy to assemble. The vents make this tent nice and breathable but it also retains heat for those cool-wet nights in the backcountry. Recently, I took a week trip to backpack Isle Royale National Park and it performed perfectly. It kept my gear dry and the condensation buildup (from my breathing and weather) was exceedingly minimal. Also, it stands well with windy conditions too. It's honestly the best tent I own and it has stood the test of time. There are a couple caveats that I'll mention even though they are minor. First, the zippers on the rainfly sometimes gets caught on the material and can make easy entry and exits a hassle (typically user error if I do it too quickly), and the best way to fix this is from the opposite side of the stuck zipper. Secondly, it can be a little tough to store because the rainfly is an odd shape to fold and store in the tent bag unless you fold it a certain way. Again, these are minor cons. All in all, I'd recommend this tent for the beginners and experts who wish to get into the outdoors.

WIND BROKE THE STORMBREAK

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] On my second use of this tent, a wind storm came in a bent up the poles pretty good. I figured NTF would stand by their products and would replace this no problem. WRONG. I sent the poles back (on my dime) to receive a letter in the mail weeks later refusing to repair or replace the broken poles. Unacceptable. I used this tent TWICE, it was securely staked in, assembled properly, and used as intended. I did nothing wrong and the product did not stand up to the storm as advised, the wind wasn't even that bad for the record it was maybe 35 mph gusts. The storm broke this tent, at very least change this deceiving name. Disappointed in the product but FAR more disappointed in how the company has refused to replace a part of product. Very frustrated and disappointed. BUYER BEWARE, would not recommend. 0/10

Originally posted on thenorthface.com

Pinholes At Stakedown Strap

First 5 day.motocamping trip. Got used to the door zipper issue.. Not a big deal.I did notice 2 pinholes in inner tent at red tab stitching... Low enough could be a water issue. REI offered a replacement. I think it's an automated stitching glitch so could be affecting many. I'm just going to flex seal tape the holes inside and out. I love the tent so far.. For $200 it should be checked when opening the box....