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Engineered to shelter 2 climbers in unrelenting alpine conditions, the Mountain Hardwear Trango 2 tent is a durable, comfy, dry and easy-to-assemble choice for your next mountaineering adventure.
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View all Mountain Hardwear Backpacking TentsBest Use | Mountaineering |
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Seasons | 4-season |
Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
Minimum Trail Weight | 8 lbs. 9.7 oz. |
Packaged Weight | 9 lbs. 10.2 oz. |
Packed Size | 8 x 24 inches |
Floor Dimensions | 92 x 64 inches |
Floor Area | 40 square feet |
Vestibule Area | 12 square feet |
Peak Height | 38 inches |
Number of Doors | 2 doors |
Number of Poles | 5 |
Pole Material | DAC Featherlite aluminum |
Pole Diameter | 9 millimeters |
Canopy Fabric | 40-denier ripstop nylon |
Floor Fabric | 70-denier nylon taffeta, rated 10,000 mm waterproof |
Rainfly Fabric | 70-denier nylon taffeta, rated 2,000 mm waterproof |
Footprint Included | No |
Design Type | Freestanding |
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Definitely worth the purchase, MH doesn’t disappoint when it comes to equipment. bought this for my Aconcagua trip and I used this tent from base camp all the way to camp Colera, will definitely use this on my next mountaineering trips from here on out!
I read the reviews, studied the specs, deliberated over all the choices. Let me tell you, this sucker is bomb proof. After taking it on some seriously windy and classically foul-weathered mountains, it has stood without a scratch. I have hardly seen the walls bow at 70+mph winds. I’ve spent nights in it with three people and all our gear, attesting to its room and comfortability. Perhaps my favorite feature is the plethora of large pockets, making it excellent for drying gear and storing monstrous amounts of gear. I will add that the headlamp pocket does an excellent job of illuminating the entire tent with one headlamp. While the snow flaps on the front vestibule are excellent in certain conditions, they do make entry and exit from the tent somewhat cumbersome as you can only peek open the zipper doors. This tent’s ability to trap warm air inside is absurdly high, like a giant air bubble keeping everyone cozy. Don’t forget to vent though, lest you end up with condensation, especially on your window for viewing outside conditions. All in all, it’s a great tent and has become a home for me on high mountains.
I haven't used this tent yet however in compare to other tents I've owned this is the best tent. The quality and the thought out design if you've owned tents in the best the quality and design immediately jump out at you. Very impressed I'm looking forward to the winters mountain hikes
The quality of this tent is unbeatable in my opinion. I camp with my boyfriend quite often, and we wanted a tent that would help shield us from harsh cold climate. When the right clothing and gear is used, this tent provides us with the warmth we need in snowy weather, and cold temperatures in general. We’ll be camping tomorrow in desert cold climate with our dog and I’m confident that it will go great with this tent. We’ve camped in our tent about 10 times before and we have absolutely nothing bad to say about it. the setup is very easy as well. We 100% recommended this tent for a two person duo, especially in colder climates. You won’t be disappointed!
Pretty nice tent. Can see why this is a good all year tent. It’s nice and light weight, and sets up fast. I don’t know if I’d use it at altitude in the middle of a blizzard. But outside of that, this 3.9 season tent is really sweet. Enough room for two people if you don’t mind being close. In winter I always size tents down 1 person. So, this is a fantastic winter solo tent. Much more gear to carry in winter, might be cramped with two. Either way, you won’t be disappointed. Cool vents at the top too. Great job MHW!
Intuitive setup and bomber construction! I bought this for vehicle based winter and cold weather camping. It is made from high quality materials and appears to be robust. I was quickly able to set up the tent without reference to the directions. The poles are color coated and clip in to appropriately sized wire gated plastic clips. In areas where the poles cross, there are larger clips to accommodate both poles. All poles are external, not sleeved, except for the vestibule pole. External poles allow for quick and straightforward setup. I bought the Trango 2 and found it plenty big two people, especially when using the vestibule. It is a palace if you are solo!
This is a "bombproof" tent, but it is not for a tall person. I am 6'2" and can't even come close to sitting up inside. The vestibule is a little snug as all. It is pretty easy to set up with color coding for the poles. The pole clips are a little cumbersome as well when it's really cold out. Would be ideal if they were more carabiner style.
A bombproof, dry tent! Back a few years, I moved to become a full-time guide. I was still paying a lease in the big city, which meant Id have to live in my tent for 9 months starting in late February. Luckily I had a Trango 2. I never got wet or had a problem with Mtn. snow. This tent is amazing!! I don't know of one better!
Really quick and simple set-up! The inside is very spacious so you can probably fit 3 people and be pretty snug or fit your packs inside if you didn't want to leave them in the vestibule.
Thing is huge and bomb proof! Spent 20 days in it probubly 1/3 of those days were spent in the tent avoiding bad weather! Thing holds up great! My favorite 4 season tent!