How to Choose a Backpacking Tent

Heavy packs are no fun—neither is getting soaked by rain. The Mountain Hardwear Nimbus UL 2 tent solves both problems. It has a streamlined design and sil-nylon rainfly for full protection.
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View all Mountain Hardwear Backpacking TentsBest Use | Backpacking |
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Seasons | 3-season |
Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
Minimum Trail Weight | 2 pounds |
Packaged Weight | 2 lbs. 2.2 oz. |
Packed Size | 6 x 12 and 3 x 17 inches |
Floor Dimensions | 86 x 52/42 (L x W head/foot) inches |
Floor Area | 28.1 square feet |
Vestibule Area | 7.7 square feet |
Peak Height | 41 inches |
Number of Doors | 1 door |
Number of Poles | 1 |
Pole Material | DAC Featherlight NFL |
Pole Diameter | 8.7 millimeters |
Canopy Fabric | 15-denier nylon mesh; 15-denier ripstop nylon |
Floor Fabric | 30-denier ripstop nylon with a 1,500 mm coating |
Rainfly Fabric | 20-denier ripstop nylon with 1,200 mm silicone/silicone coating |
Footprint Included | No |
Ultralight | Yes |
Design Type | Semifreestanding |