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Mountain Hardwear Aspect 2 Tent
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Offering livable space for lightweight backpacking missions and summer road trips, the Mountain Hardwear Aspect 2 tent shelters you with robust, 3-season protection that pitches and packs down fast.
- Unique canopy-to-pole attachment system improves compressibility for easy packing and intuitive assembly
- 2 dry-entry vestibules with dual sliders allow easy entry/exit and provide space for gear storage
- DAC Featherlightâ„¢ NSL poles have a high strength-to-weight ratio and use extrusions instead of inserts to avoid breakage; poles are anodized without the use of harmful acids
- Pre-bent pole design improves headroom and interior space
- Dual mesh doors with dual sliders for easy exit/entry, ventilation and quick access
- Mesh upper canopy for starry night views with mapped solid lower canopy to block wind and dust
- Fly is coated with silicone on both sides for longevity, waterproof protection and enhanced resistance to the sun's harmful rays
- Gear can be stored off the floor in 4 pockets
- Superlight buckles and webbing reduce tent weight
- All tent materials free of fire-retardant chemicals
- Includes high-quality DAC J-stakes
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View all Mountain Hardwear Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 2 lbs. 14.7 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 3 lbs. 5 oz. |
| Packed Size | 6 x 20.5 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 88 x 50 inches |
| Floor Area | 29.3 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | Unavailable |
| Peak Height | 41 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 2 |
| Pole Material | DAC Featherlight NFL |
| Pole Diameter | 8.7 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | 15-denier ripstop nylon/nylon |
| Floor Fabric | 40-denier ripstop nylon/nylon |
| Rainfly Fabric | 20-denier SIL/SIL ripstop nylon/nylon |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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Elise
Inaccurate Specs
7 months ago
The stated floor width of 50" is incorrect - it's closer to 47" wide, which means two 25" wide pads do not fit. MH has the same specs listed on their site too. I saw a review stating this, but I chose to ignore it because I figured it could have been a one off and this tent was a great deal on sale. I suppose you could force two wide pads if you really wanted to, but at that point you'd be pushing the bathtub floor and walls outward into the fly and putting a lot of stress on the connection points. It's really too bad because I've been wanting a lightweight rectangular footprint two-person tent and I was hoping this was the one!
No, I do not recommend this product
David L
Minnesota
Perfect blend of lightweight and durable
4 months ago
The other review complaining about the specs not being correct are exaggerated. You actually have to guy the tent out correctly, and you have no problem. It’s a freestanding tent. My wife and I had two 25-inch pads and had ZERO problem fitting them in. Yes, the pads touched the walls because that’s what’s going to happen with 25 inch pads in a 50-inch-wide tent. Which actually makes everything snug and comfortable. We were rained on three nights in the Sierra Nevada with no problems and no stress put on the seams. Also, if you want a UL tent for two people and you know you’re bringing 25 inch pads for each person, more often than not, you should opt for the three person version. Seriously.😂
Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product
MHMN
Seems like a great tent, but...
1 month ago
This tent was a big upgrade from my previous 2P tent weighing in at almost 6lbs. Not only is it much lighter but the amount of headroom inside is great. I'm 6' and can comfortably sit upright in about 90% of the tent without needing to move my head. It has a nice deep bathtub bottom so I have no fears of getting wet or water splashing up into the space. The setup is quick and easy and overall feels like a really reliable tent, but it has one caveat... As another reviewer has mentioned, the specs listed on REI and MHW's sites are blatantly wrong. It is not 50" wide, the tag that comes with the tent explicitly says 48". Although it *can* fit two 25" pads, doing so takes up the edge-to-edge entirety of the tent and loses you some height of the bathtub sides and adds stress to the entirety of the tent. Where this is a concern of mine is with the mesh. When set up the mesh is TAUGHT, so any additional pressure on the wall of the tent (aforementioned) is putting extra stress on this and the wires/clips attaching the tent to the poles. While I have yet to decide if this is ultimately a dealbreaker for me since I usually solo camp anyways, part of me wants to return it because I just don't understand the justification from MHW to blatantly mislead folks into thinking this is a 50" wide tent. Maybe it was an accident on their end that was later fixed with true 50" versions? Even then, why not just make it 50" darn inches? An extra 2"x88" of the floor fabric weighs what, an eighth of an ounce? I mean c'mon... I'll be keeping this for now, but the fact that this is a 48" tent while MHW continues to advertise as a 50" just doesn't sit right with me and makes me want to bring my business elsewhere. Maybe I'll change my mind after using a time or two, but buyer beware if you plan to sleep two people with 25" pads that you will be overlapping or partially laying on the sidewalls.
Age:25–34
No, I do not recommend this product
natethegreat
Very portable and durable, but wait for a sale!
1 month ago
really good tent if you catch it on sale! at its original price point, i think you could find something better but if it is on sale, i highly recommend. used this tent in a stormy weekend in Tennessee/North Carolina on the AT and it held up very well! no leaks during the rain, and it was very lightweight. had no problem sleeping 2 large sized sleeping pads side by side and 2 tall (6ft 2+) people, but there is not too much wiggle room (that’s just preference though). my biggest downside was the lack of ventilation, so be wary of that if you really value proper ventilation. the waterproofing used on this tent is not traditionally sealed zippers and what not, so not sure how it will hold up over long term but for a 2-5 day trip, shouldn’t be a problem
Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
Mark
Port Ludlow Washington
So far so good.
7 days ago
I just bought this tent and have only set it up in my back yard so far but my first impression is good! I am a motorcycle camper and size matters a lot. The quality of the construction looks excellent and it packs smaller than my one man tent and is lighter too. The material on it is very thin but thin does not necessarily mean weak. (Time will tell on that one.) It goes up easily has way more room than my one person tent but I think it will be tight for two people. It has room to keep your stuff under cover out side of the tent. I use an oversized ground cloth for that. It has one over head and two mesh small stuff containers inside the tent and without the outer cover is the best sky viewing tent I have ever had. My only worry is durability but I am not a backpacker and where I camp, keeping a tent away from issues where it will get damaged is pretty easy so I may not be reporting on durability for a while. However if I do have an issue I will update this review.
Age:65–74
Yes , I recommend this product
summitchallenger
Salt Lake City
Definite WOW Factor!
1 week ago
I was taking a group of Scouts on a 30 mile backpacking trip in Yellowstone and with my pack already pretty heavy I needed a lighter tent than I had. Initially, I fell for the trap of ordering another model at a crazy discount price from an online competitor to REI but the discount price came with slow shipping and it was not going to make it to me on time. With less than four days until I looked at REI for a quick solution and this popped up on promotion. I needed it in my hands ASAP and it was not available locally, so I opted for the overnight shipping from REI that was reasonably priced (the same cost as standard shipping for the discount online retailer I will not name) and literally had it in my hands 24 hours later. REI saved the day! The package is light but everything about it is quality. This is the Mountain Hardwear I remember—innovative, top notch, and stylish. I had read the set up instructions online to get familiar. The poles are super light and manufactured by a specialty company. The main tent has a one-piece set. The cross pole is for the entrances. The main body of the tent has a lot of mesh. That mesh is pretty tight, so handle with care. Mine came with a couple snags but nothing major and I think I will keep it. The floor is nice and fairy durable. On the grassy/gravel/bushy site I had no punctures. There are two side pockets and one overhead pocket for a headlamp. There are loops for an optional gear loft (I would have liked it) but it’s not included probably due to weight. Some folks gripe about the floor space. I did not take a tape measure to it but it worked for me. My floor seems we’re all sealed from the factory—some reviews indicated that older models were unsealed. For two people it would be tight. The first night I had my backpack in with me and had no issues. The second night I put it out under the vestibule and that made it more roomy. The vestibules were big enough for boots, my 160 L backpack, and still room to exit. Assembly was super easy. I had read about the hook issue and honestly liked it as it was quick to pitch the tent and the hooks on the poles were all located exactly where they were needed. For those not familiar the tent does not use traditional clips/hooks and instead has prefixed hooks on the poles and nylon rope loops on the tent body that one puts on the hooks. It’s different for sure from what most folks know. Not at all a problem for me but I knew about the design before setup. The fly is super light and easy to place on the tent. There are no buckles on the corners but rather rope loops to go through the stakes. I was a bit skeptical because I like buckles but once assembled the fly stayed put—even during the windy afternoons. The cross pole is a bit tricky at first. It goes over the top of the pole hub and places significant tension on the mesh body of the tent. The pole does not fit into the end holes but rather sits in the holes and requires tension to be secure. The stakes are light and durable. There is no footprint but I have ordered one. We had rain and windy conditions and I was dry and secure. Take down was fast and easy. Overall I am impressed. You see the value in the engineering, design, and materials. I needed a light backpacking tent that had room and is durable for long term use even on car camping trips. This exceeded my expectations. The downsides are no footprint, no gear loft (but loops are in place), and the mesh is under tension so be careful.
Age:45–54
Yes , I recommend this product