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Mountain Hardwear Outpost 2 Tent
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Expedition strength in 3-season weight—the Mountain Hardwear Outpost 2 tent is ideal for shorter expeditions and for climbers who prefer a breathable double-wall tent for weight-conscious missions.
Shop similar products- 2 dual-canopy and mesh doors allow maximum protection during storms and maximum ventilation in fair weather
- Mesh vents at roof and door for high / low ventilation
- D-shaped doors open and close easily
- Industry-leading DAC Featherlight™ NSL poles
- Multiple guyout points and guyline
- Reflective accents for added visibility
- Internal pockets for storage and organization of small items
- Includes high-quality DAC J-stakes
- Free of flame-retardant chemicals
- This tent may not adhere to CPAI-84
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View all Mountain Hardwear Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 5 lbs. 3.5 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 5 lbs. 13.5 oz. |
| Packed Size | 7 x 24 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 88 x 50 inches |
| Floor Area | 30.6 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 13.1 square feet |
| Peak Height | 41.5 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 3 |
| Pole Material | DAC Featherlight NSL |
| Canopy Fabric | 40-denier ripstop nylon |
| Floor Fabric | 30-denier ripstop nylon |
| Rainfly Fabric | 30-denier ripstop nylon (2,000 mm) |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Great tent but it leaks
KCinPD1 year ago
This is a great all-around 4-season tent except for one important thing - it LEAKS. The vents at the top of the tent aren't taped and even when closed it leaks. I think that a $700 4-season tent should be pretty waterproof. I love this tent except for that. One solution is to silicone seal the seams and zippers on the vent. Since this is a true two-walled tent you can get very good ventilation by leaving the solid doors open on each end and using the mesh doors only.
KCinPD
CA
25 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Great tent but it leaks
KCinPD1 year ago
This is a great all-around 4-season tent except for one important thing - it LEAKS. The vents at the top of the tent aren't taped and even when closed it leaks. I think that a $700 4-season tent should be pretty waterproof. I love this tent except for that. One solution is to silicone seal the seams and zippers on the vent. Since this is a true two-walled tent you can get very good ventilation by leaving the solid doors open on each end and using the mesh doors only.
KCinPD
CA
25 people found this review helpful
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Backcountry Skier
Intermountain West
Disappointed Tall Purchaser
4 years ago
I was really hoping for a better fit. As a two-person winter tent, this is really tight. Your sleeping bags are probably up against the sidewall and risk getting wet. The key point though, is that this tent seems unworkable for two people if one or both have a long sleeping bag. As long as both users have a regular size bag, it can work. As it is, it BARELY works for me as a one-person tent if I run my pad and sleeping bag diagonally. One end of the bag is still likely to end up against an end wall and potentially get damp / wet from condensation. Other than this very key consideration, I like the tent, but I don’t know if I should keep it or return it. (It could use more pockets.) Measure carefully! PS This seems to be industry-wide. I have not really found anything in a two-person tent that is any better. For two people, I prefer a three-person tent, even with the extra weight. If it was 5” longer (it’s ADVERTISED length), for tall campers it would have no competition, and would weigh only a few ounces more.
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Vince
Seattle, WA
Winter Camping
4 years ago
I went winter camping and used the Outpost 2 tent. Performed well with 7 inches of new snow and wind during the night. Happy about this product.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Maxentius
British-Columbia
Great weight, but won't save you against harsh winds
4 years ago
I bought this tent about a year ago, so far impressed with the weight and all of the small features that come along. It's easy to carry while being in a solo trip, so being 2 (in the spring/fall months) it's a dream. Although, if you need a tent that'll stand against dtrong winds, that's not the one. You could easily get this tent for most of the times for 4 season camping, but make sure to know that if you camp somewhere exposed to the wind, you'll feel it and sure thing you won't sleep. So yeah, if you're on the market for a full-on winter tent, I'd reconsider this choice. If you're looking for and all-season mountaineering tent, this is peeeeeeeeerfect!
Yes , I recommend this product
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Ak arch
Alaska
Ak field science win
1 year ago
The quality seems top notch. I haven’t put it through the wringer yet but live in alaska and would feel confident having it in heavy shoulder season snow. I like the way it feels inside. It’s homey. Great vestibule. I’ve cooked and stored boots in the front and have tucked a fairly empty 110L drybag in the back. Only issues are the interior pockets could be a bit better. I’d like more by the door but it might cause sag issues. And the rain fly touches the sides of the tent. Hopefully this won’t be a problem. Hasn’t been yet. I never use two person tents for two actual people but my dog loves to leap in and cozy up. Win.
Yes , I recommend this product
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KCinPD
California
Great tent but it leaks
1 year ago
This is a great all-around 4-season tent except for one important thing - it LEAKS. The vents at the top of the tent aren't taped and even when closed it leaks. I think that a $700 4-season tent should be pretty waterproof. I love this tent except for that. One solution is to silicone seal the seams and zippers on the vent. Since this is a true two-walled tent you can get very good ventilation by leaving the solid doors open on each end and using the mesh doors only.
Age:65–74
No, I do not recommend this product
ahb612
Madison, WI
Fantastic Tent (for one person)
1 year ago
Bought this camp mostly for bikepacking in the Midwest, and so far it has not disappointed. Relatively easy setup, plenty of space for gear storage and sleeping if you use it as a 1 person tent. It would be very tough quarters as a two person, but would be doable. I’m 6’5 and I fit inside with plenty of length to spare. It’s also nice to be able to sit up in the tent in the morning. Ventilation is solid and the included double sided vestibule is a really nice feature. I’d definitely buy this tent again.
Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
Austin
Tacoma, Washington
Buy this over the MSR Hubba Hubba
1 year ago
I’ve only taken it out once, but can tell by the three nights I stayed in it that it’s a really great tent. One of the only 4 season tents that actually seems to work in 4 seasons. I used to have the MSR Hubba Hubba, but since they stopped making it with aluminum poles I decided to try something new and I’m glad I did. This weighs practically the same as the MSR, but seems to be of better quality. I’m very happy with it
Yes , I recommend this product
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Paul
East Coast
Not quite there
1 year ago
Not very sturdy for a purported four-season tent! The poles are pretty light-duty (8.5mm I think), which means it doesn't take much wind to collapse the walls if you haven't guyed it out aggressively. The guyout points are also frustratingly low, which meant that on a moderately stormy night in the Scottish Highlands, the top of the tent was shaking violently with each gust. Unfortunately I had the same issue as another reviewer with rain leakage via the ventilation flaps. It was nothing extreme - just the occasional drop - but enough to be annoying after 12 hours of nonstop rain. The problem seems to be that the flaps open and close via a zipper that isn't seam-sealed. Each door has two zippers - for an inner screen and a solid-fabric exterior - and you initially have to open both of them to get in and out (unless you are using only one). This was also kind of obnoxious, and it added a few grams of unnecessary weight compared with an integrated door. Finally, the gear loops inside the tent aren't in very useful spots for setting up clotheslines, and a couple more internal pockets would have been welcome. All in all this tent is fine for mild to moderate conditions but is kind of a missed opportunity for Mountain Hardwear to fill an underserved niche. I decided to swap it out for the REI Arete ASL 2, which weighs basically the same (at least according to my bathroom scale) but feels significantly sturdier and has much more thoughtful features. With a few small design changes the Outpost 2 could be a great alternative, though.
Age:35–44
pnw123
Oregon
Best of both worlds
5 years ago
I bought this tent because I wanted a 4 season tent for mountaineering purposes as well as winter snow camping. Before purchasing my own tent, I borrowed the Trango from friends on multiple occasions and while its great, it is overkill for anything in the lower 48. I liked the strength and the room inside but I didn't like how low the roof of it was or how heavy it was. I've also considered single-wall tents from other brands for their really light weight, but decided against that because they wouldn't be able to handle any inclement weather. So I landed on this one for its double-wall 4 season strength and its lighter weight. I've used it so far on one mountaineering trip and it was great. While we didn't face any inclement weather, I was able to carry it up with ease and fit inside the tent with my climbing partner just fine. The small vestibule just barely held our mostly empty backpacks. We used the front vestible for cooking and our shoes and general space. The tent is tall inside when you sit up which was great (in comparison to the Trango) and is long enough for a 6'2 person. But other than that, its pretty tight space which is what I was expecting.
Yes , I recommend this product
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CozyCamper
Colorado
Perfect for Most 3 and Some 4 season Conditions.
5 years ago
The quality of the tent construction and overall weight make this an excellent choice for all but the worst weather adventures. The double wall construction and vents help keep the tent considerably warmer inside while adequately venting moisture. On our last trip by leaving the 2 top vents open overnight, in 10-15°F weather at around 11,000ft, there was no ice buildup or wet condensation on the inside of the tent in the morning which was impressive. The main vestibule is roomy enough to store some gear and prepare food. The accessory vestibule is big enough to store a couple pairs of boots or mostly empty backpacks. I am 6’2” and there is just enough room to sit upright on a 3 inch pad without touching the ceiling of the tent but it is tight. The Trango 2 is certainly stronger with additional cross bracing and reinforced construction but is substantially heavier at around 9.6lbs. This tent seems like it could really hold up in a rough conditions especially with all the guy out points; however, it would have been a nice addition to included a complete set of guy lines (tent comes with 2) and the footprint which seem pretty much necessary additions to me. We have the Ghost 3 tent (similar to Aspect 3) and a Trango 4. This tent is pretty much our favorite. Also as a side note, Mountain Hardwear has been extremely generous with any warranty issues we have had.
Yes , I recommend this product
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