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Exped Vega 2 Tent with Footprint
$329.95
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Whether you're backpacking or car camping, the roomy Exped Vega 2-person tent is a great choice. It handles multiple adventure styles with ease. Footprint included for extra protection and longevity.
Key Details
Sleeping Capacity
2-person
Seasons
3-season
Minimum Trail Weight
5 lbs. 2 oz.
Floor Area
30.8 square feet
- Exceptional space and comfort—with its 2 huge vestibules and livable open interior, the Vega 2 offers an impressive amount of floor area and headroom space
- 2 huge vestibules are easy to access and offer plenty of dry space to store gear on both sides of the tent
- Tall peak height and vertical sidewalls prioritize headroom and liveable space, ensuring you have freedom to sit and move comfortably inside the tent
- Large doors provide easy in/out
- 2 vents in fly help reduce condensation; fly is seam taped for waterproofness
- 8-denier polyester taffeta rainfly provides strong, weather-resistant protection
- Premium and dependable, DAC poles provide strong and stable support
- Quick and easy setup with intuitive pole hubs and canopy clips
- Exped Rapid Tension system provides tensioned guylines that anchor the tent to the ground for extra stability
- Polyurethane-coated floor with a 5,000 mm water column and factory-taped seams keeps moisture out of your tent
- 68-denier polyester taffeta fabric on lower third of tent canopy provides a wind and privacy shield
- 8 pockets—2 overhead, 2 on windows and 2 on lower sidewalls—for added organization
- 5 interior loops provide a place to attach gear lofts, accessories and camp lights (gear lofts, accessories and lights not included)
- Optimist Mode: When no rain is in the forecast, set up the inner tent only, without the fly, to fully enjoy the views around you and maximize ventilation
- Privacy Mode: Fully attach and zip up the fly to achieve maximum privacy and weatherproofing
- 3-season design is optimized for backpacking and camping across moderate to hot climates
- Fine mosquito mesh provides ventilation and keeps bugs and other critters out
- Vega 2 canopy fits up to 2 Exped sleeping pads (Medium, Medium Wide or Long Wide; pads not included)
- Footprint included for added ground protection
- Repair patches included for quick and simple field repairs
Imported.
View all Exped Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 5 lbs. 2 oz. |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | 3 lbs. 10.5 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 6 lbs. 1 oz. |
| Packed Size | 7 x 17 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 87 x 51 inches |
| Floor Area | 30.8 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 22.1 square feet |
| Peak Height | 44 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 1 |
| Pole Material | DAC Pf 8.7 mm and Pf 9 mm TH72M, green anodizing |
| Pole Diameter | 8.7 / 9 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | 68-denier polyester taffeta/40-denier no-see-um mosquito mesh |
| Floor Fabric | 68-denier polyester taffeta, polyurethane (PU)-coated, 5,000 mm water column, factory seam taped |
| Rainfly Fabric | 68-denier polyester taffeta, PU-coated, factory seam taped |
| Footprint Included | Yes |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'0"
3 months ago
Awesome New Tent!
Yes , I recommend this product
The Vega 2 has been an awesome tent so far for my wife and I. It serves as a perfect option for those outdoor trips where you do not need the ultra lightweight tent and instead want a little more space (while still packing small and being only roughly 5lbs). It includes all the high quality materials anyone that uses Exped products should be familiar with. Setup is quick and easy to figure out and it becomes incredibly clear that every detail was considered when producing this tent. The included footprint is also a huge plus to help with durability while also being removable if weight is a factor. Very happy with our purchase!
Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'0"
2 months ago
3 season tent with a 4 season rain fly
This is not the lightest 3 summer backpacking tent, but the headroom and the anchoring cord system are great. Feels very sturdy! 5 stars if it would be a little lighter, but I will leave the ground sheet at home when weight is top priority.
Location:Kansas
5 days ago
Highly Impressed. Spacious and User-Friendly.
Yes , I recommend this product
I recently picked up the Exped Vega 2, and I’m genuinely pleased with it. As a new model, there aren’t many reviews out yet, so I wanted to share my experience after putting it through some real use. The standout features for me are the excellent airflow and the surprisingly generous interior space. From the outside, it doesn’t look overly large, but once you’re inside, the steep side walls give it a noticeably roomier and more comfortable feel than you’d expect from a two-person backpacking tent. I had plenty of space to set up a cot and self inflating mat inside. Setup and takedown are straightforward and intuitive. The interconnected pole system and clips make pitching it quick and easy. Taking it down is just as simple, which is a big plus after a long day on the trail. One of the most practical tests came when I moved the entire tent—fully pitched—inside and out of my Gazelle G6. Being able to pick it up and reposition it without breaking it down was incredibly convenient. It also packs up small and actually all fits back in the provided sack. Overall, the Vega 2 strikes a great balance of lightweight portability, livable space, and solid performance. If you’re looking for a versatile 3-season tent that doesn’t sacrifice comfort, I highly recommend it. I’ll definitely be using this one for many trips to come.
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