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Mountain Hardwear Strato UL 2 Tent
$334.73Compared to $480.00*Save 30%
A streamlined backcountry refuge for quick weekend loops and quit-your-job trail journeys alike, the Mountain Hardwear Strato UL 2 tent is ultralight without being ultra-cramped.
- Providing the most living space for the weight in its class, this combines smart design features with premium, lightweight materials to slash ounces without cutting corners
- Ultralight Sil/Sil nylon fly is fully waterproof and free of dyes and flame-retardant chemicals
- Industry-leading DAC Featherlight™ NFL poles
- Unique G-Hook canopy-to-pole attachment system improves compressibility
- Dual dry-entry vestibules with dual sliders
- Pre-bend pole design improves headroom and interior space
- 2 side mesh doors with dual sliders and quick stash for easy exit and entry
- Three-quarter mesh canopy for star view with solid lower canopy for dust or wind management
- Reinforced webbing corners reduce tent weight
- High-quality DAC J-Stakes included
- Free of flame-retardant chemicals, this tent may not adhere to CPAI084
- Footprint not included
Imported.
View all Mountain Hardwear Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 2 lbs. 5.1 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 2 lbs. 8.7 oz. |
| Packed Size | 6 x 12 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 86 x 50/54 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 31 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 14.7 square feet |
| Peak Height | 39 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 2 |
| Pole Material | DAC Featherlight NFL |
| Pole Diameter | 8.7 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | 15-denier nylon mesh/15-denier ripstop nylon |
| Floor Fabric | 30-denier nylon ripstop 1,500 mm |
| Rainfly Fabric | 20-denier Sil/Sil 1,200 mm nylon ripstop |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Design Type | Semifreestanding |
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Location:Oregon
Age:45–54
1 year ago
Truly a 2 person tent
Yes , I recommend this product
I’ve used this tent a few times now. It’s easy to pitch, well designed, light, and roomy. 2 wide sleeping pads fit with space at the foot for some gear. It does not taper at the foot like so many “2p” tents. The carrying sacks fit the components easily and the main stuff sack has elastic loops on the side to keep the pole set with the tent without requiring you to store them in with the main body. The zippers are smooth and don’t catch where they shouldn’t. The fabrics are light but feel more durable than some other UL tents. You can raise or lower the fly pitch a bit to add ventilation when vestibules are closed (no peak vents). We store our packs and trekking poles on top of our camp chairs under the vestibule and they fit easily. No problems with condensation in the tent, even in cold, wet weather. My only criticisms are related to the fly: the velcro tabs to attach it to the poles are short and occasionally pull loose, and there is only one of them on the long ridge pole that goes to the foot of the tent. I added two more tabs along that span, anticipating issues with stability in the event of wind. I feel it helped, though we have yet to experience winds over 20mph in it. The other potential drawback is the silnylon fly fabric has a tendency to sag a bit, but I just go around and re-tension it once before sleep and it’s been fine. Overall, it’s been a good purchase. I got it for roughly half price on sale and am happy with the value.
Age:45–54
11 months ago
Solid Tent
I've had this tent for a year now and taken it on many trips. Very roomy, plenty of space for my wide sleeping pad and 35L pack. More headroom than my other light weight tents! Weighs in 41 ounces with a few replacement pegs to keep the fly taught. Pros - lightweight, easy to pitch, zippers seem good. cons - white fly material tends to hold color if you end up in mud or clay during any moisture.