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Samaya  INSTANT2 Alpine Tent

$990.00
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Achieve your backpacking goals with this single-walled Samaya 2-person tent. Its freestanding design is ideal for a wide variety of terrain. And it has a minimum trail weight of only 2 lbs. 2.7 oz.

Color: Pink
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Features

  • Nanovent® is a Samaya proprietary waterproof/breathable fabric specifically created for use in single-walled tents
  • The fabric is optimized for the ideal balance between rainproof and breathable to help manage the accumulated humidity inside the tent
  • 7-denier Nanovent® walls are waterproof to 10,000 mm
  • 20-denier nylon floor is resistant up to 3,000 mm of water column pressure per hydrostatic head tests
  • Humidity from respiration inside the tent is managed by the Nanovent® 40,000 g/m²/24 hr. of breathability
  • Single-walled tents are more wind-resistant due to their integration of the walls and structure into a single element
  • This freestanding tent resists wind up to 62 mph in wind tunnel tests
  • Ultralight 18 g/m² Dyneema® Composite Fabric (DCF) is used on both vestibules to reduce volume and weight
  • Vestibules have dual anchor points: 1 higher for better airflow and 1 lower to help keep splashing rain from bouncing up under the sides
  • Vestibules permit easy access from both sides and add 8.9 sq. ft. to each side for gear, footwear, etc.
  • Freestanding design uses the lightest 7.8 mm diameter Samaya Carbon X poles; poles are red, making them easier to see on the ground when packing the tent
  • The color differentiation between the poles in red and the junctions in black indicates when the joints are not fully seated during construction
  • Together the poles weigh a mere 7.8 oz. and pack down to 12.2 in. long
  • Secure the tent (especially in windy conditions) with 10 DAC aluminum J.Stakes(F); together they weigh a scant 2.5 oz.
  • 2-person format is optimized for minimum weight and carry volume at an internal space of 26 sq. ft.
  • Interior space is optimized for 2 backpackers in an ultralight style: The tent is 47.2 in. wide at the head and 39.3 in. wide at the feet, and the length is 86.6 in.
  • The arch of the dual poles has a peak interior height of 43.3 in.
  • Dual doors each have 2 sliders that meet in the corners to make for quick and easy ingress and egress
  • Bugproof mesh fabric on both doors enhances airflow
  • Mesh sits above a 10-denier water-repellent fabric, which blocks splashing rain drops from bouncing under the vestibule and onto the floor
  • Store items you want easy access to in the wall mesh pocket; dry items in the upper mesh loft
  • Integrated pole sleeves have reflective guylines with Dyneema® cores; they encapsulate the poles for better stability and retention in high winds
  • Quick to pitch via the continuous external pole sleeves; sleeves are closed on one end so that the poles are automatically set into their termination pockets
  • Adjustable pole tensioners enable perfect tension adjustment in all conditions, including wet and cold
  • Split the tent components up among your group to keep your pack light; tent-body weight to pole-and-stake weight ratio is 72%:28%
  • Tent body compresses down to only 193.9 cu. in. stuffed into the slick Dyneema® Composite Fabric (DCF) roll-top stuff sack and weighs only 1 lb. 13.3 oz. (body and stuff sack)
  • Poles and stakes have their own stuff sacks and together weigh only 10.8 oz. (poles, stakes and stuff sacks)
  • Optional INSTANT2 footprint (not included) adds another 5.5 oz. when required

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Backpacking

Seasons

3-season

Sleeping Capacity

2-person

Minimum Trail Weight

2 lbs. 2.7 oz.

Packaged Weight

2 lbs. 8.2 oz.

Packed Size

8.3 x 12.2 inches

Floor Dimensions

86.6 x 47.2/39.3 (L x W head/foot) inches

Floor Area

26 square feet

Vestibule Area

8.9 + 8.9 square feet

Peak Height

43.3 inches

Number of Doors

2 doors

Number of Poles

2

Pole Material

Carbon X 7.8 mm

Pole Diameter

7.8 millimeters

Canopy Fabric

Nanovent waterproof/breathable 3-layer laminated fabric, 10,000 mm rated

Floor Fabric

3,000 mm rated 20-denier ripstop Nylon 6

Rainfly Fabric

Nanovent waterproof/breathable 3-layer laminated fabric, 10,000 mm rated

Footprint Included

No

Ultralight

Yes

Design Type

Freestanding

Reviews
4 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

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Josh
Location:French Alps
Age:25–34
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
7 days ago

Stunning!

Used this tent on several bivouacs where weight and speed really mattered. Setup is very fast, even alone and with gloves on. The balance between protection and weight is impressive, and it handled wind and light snow (even if it's not recommended) better than expected for such a light shelter.

Age:25–34
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"

Setup

Very Easy SetupDifficult Setup
Sam T
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'11"
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
7 days ago

2025 favourite piece of gear!

I’ve been using the INSTANT2 for fastpacking trips and minimalist alpine routes. It packs extremely small and disappears in the pack. Condensation is well controlled for a single-wall tent, especially compared to others I’ve used in similar conditions. Headroom is awesome, I recommend!

Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'11"

Setup

Very Easy SetupDifficult Setup
SER
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 weeks ago

Solid Alpine Tent

Reasons why I love the Samaya Alpine 2 tent: performs in high winds, super easy and fast to set up, roomy for 2 ppl, the poles slide through an external sleeve for easy set up, very light, and the color! Been using this tent backpacking for a couple of seasons and am pleased with the durabilty. Plus I love the color!

jayduf
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 weeks ago

Piece of Art!

What a beautiful tent! Amazing materials, design, headroom, and it packs down to NOTHING! I love the two vestibules so you can keep gear situated on the outside nicely and answer natures call easier at night time. Can't wait to take it on some bike packing trips next summer.

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