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Mountain Hardwear Aspect 3 Tent
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Get plenty of livable space for summer road trips and lightweight backpacking missions. The Mountain Hardwear Aspect 3 is a true 3-person tent that pitches quickly and packs down small.
- 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 Featherlight™ 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 are free of fire-retardant chemicals
- Includes high-quality DAC J-stakes
Imported.
View all Mountain Hardwear Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 3-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 3 lbs. 10.7 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 4 lbs. 2 oz. |
| Packed Size | 6 x 22.5 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 90 x 68 inches |
| Floor Area | 41.25 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 18.75 square feet |
| Peak Height | 43 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 2 |
| Pole Material | DAC Featherlight NFL |
| Pole Diameter | 9.3 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | 20-denier nylon mesh; nylon |
| Floor Fabric | 40-denier ripstop nylon; nylon |
| Rainfly Fabric | 20-denier ripstop nylon with silicone/silicone coating; nylon |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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Anonymous
Spokane, Washington
Awesome tent, concerns about the metting
2 weeks ago
My wife and I had our first camping trip in this tent this past weekend and absolutely loved this tent. It is incredibly easy to put up and only 3 lbs. The only thing stopping me from giving a 5* rating is that the netting got minor pulls in it on in 10 places. Will it didn’t fail, it makes me concerned about the durability of it being as this is our first night of camping in it and we were careful putting it up.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Response from mountainhardwear.com
MHW Product Specialist
2 weeks ago
Thank you for leaving your review. We are glad to hear you are enjoying the tent! We would like to share a way to fix those bunched up areas within the mesh walls. Removing the bunched up mesh is as easy as setting the tent body up, and using something like your finger nail or a coin to lightly rub along those areas. Rubbing those bunched up areas in all directions should do the job. This will free those areas up and make the mesh walls look normal. If this method does not work, we would recommend contacting our warranty team (https://www.mountainhardwear.com/warranty) as they should have other methods that may work.
Justaguy
Colorado
Light and durable tent
2 years ago
I have had this tent for over a year and so far it has held up well. I had to set it up at night once with high winds and rain and stayed dry despite the terrible weather. The mesh actually helped because it kept the tent from being blown away during set up. (It did require 2 people to attach the fly and I did have a towel to dry the tent inside after set up). Attached is an image the next morning, I undid the vestibule due me beginning to pack up. I have also tested it in the backyard during a blizzard and besides occasionally tapping snow off through the night it did make it through. I would not recommend it (it is a three season tent)but it is good to know that in a pinch or a change in weather the tent will hold up. The fly despite being very thin has held up to everything I have thrown at it. I have been careful with it to keep it from being punctured. On a clear night the mesh is great for falling asleep under the stars. As a previous reviewer stated some of the hooks do become undone if the weather is bad but never enough to compromise the integrity of the tent. (At a maximum 2 on the top out of 5). Overall this is amazing tent that is light, yet more durable than similar tents on the market. And yes it will fit three people comfortably with 20” wide pads (gear had to stay in the vestibule). With the silicon what’re proofing being just the cherry on top. Look to use it for many more years to come!
Yes , I recommend this product
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HuBCaP
California
Wind tested
2 months ago
Finnaly got to use this tent with the wife. Went to Catalina Island and camped at Parsons Landing where this tent held up very well with the wind. We fit very comfortably with our 2 25x72 sleeping pad with roon to spare. Highly recommended.
Yes , I recommend this product
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P role
Pittsburgh, PA
Overall nice backpacking tent.
2 years ago
Used it in WV last weekend with no adverse weather conditions (other than wind). The tent held up well and has ample space for two people and some gear. I believe it to be somewhat common knowledge, but you always go 1+ person on tents if you plan a stowing gear in them. As with other lightweight backpacking tents, this tent does feel a little "fragile" so i would recommend going easy with it. This appears to be the general consensus among reviewers for any brand lightweight hiking tent. The rain fly seems to be manufactured with a really thin, but it held up well in the wind, but i cannot speak for rain at this point. The stakes are small and very lightweight, but they held so no conplaints there. I personally thought it was a well thought out design with some nice storage options (2 sides, 1 on top). The hooks and cord systm that attaches the tent to the poles is unique. I think i like it, but its too early to tell for me at this point. That being said, i had no problems with it. Overall, its a pretty easy tent to set up, especially with two people. I'm hoping it will last like my marmont limelight 2p as i really do like this tent. Also (if it matters to you like it does me) the material isnt manufactured in China so i personally feel it is of a higher quality. Nothing is perfect, but this tent appears quality.
Yes , I recommend this product
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him
Richmond, CA
SUPER lightweight tent!
1 month ago
Extremely lightweight tent and it is my go to tent for any backpacking trip! The tent is a silicone version so it is prone to condensation, which is understandable. This tent is perfect regardless. Super lightweight and easy to set up quickly. Making sure to guy this tent out is ideal due to the weight!
Yes , I recommend this product
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IT Guy
Portland, Oregon
Very happy with this tent
2 years ago
This is the first backpacking tent I've owned in 30 years. I've only used it once so far, but both my wife and I were very happy with the tent. It was quick and easy to setup and it was comfortably big for the two of us and some of our stuff.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Wallahiker
Walla Walla
Light weight and roomy
2 years ago
I purchased the Aspect 3 tent earlier this year and really like it. It is sturdy, lightweight, and roomy, just what I expect from Mountain Hardwear.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Gerry
California
Aspect 3 tent review
1 month ago
Tent works well, after two backcountry trips so far with two adults and two dogs. A bit small with the two dogs, but not it works fine.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Ted
Portland OR
Amazing Hiking Tent!
10 months ago
This is an amazingly light, super comfortable hiking tent. It’s probably the best tent I’ve ever owned.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Darren O.
Sunnyvale, CA
Amazing tent!
1 year ago
High quality, lightweight and very easy to assemble.
Yes , I recommend this product
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