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The North Face Assault 2 FUTURELIGHT Tent
$800.00
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Set out into alpine terrain with this single-wall, 3-season The North Face tent. It's built with a waterproof FUTURELIGHT™ material to keep the weather out. And it comfortably fits 2 sleepers.
- The North Face designed this tent using what they learned in creating the Advanced Mountain Kit Assault 2 tent
- Canopy is made with waterproof/breathable, recycled FUTURELIGHT™ 3L laminate material
- Carbon-fiber Easton Syclone™ poles are lightweight and strong
- Has an easy-pitch X-tent design along with easy-to-set-up internal poles that reduce the pole-sleeve weight
- Ridge-pole design makes it easy to tension the top of the tent and take the pole in and out
- Removable vestibule
- Single front door and escape-hatch back door
- Dual top vents increase breathability and stability
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View all The North Face Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Mountaineering |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 5 lbs. 7 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 5 lbs. 15 oz. |
| Packed Size | 24 x 9 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | Unavailable |
| Floor Area | 26.76 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | Unavailable |
| Peak Height | 40 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 4 |
| Pole Material | Carbon fiber |
| Pole Diameter | 8.2 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | 20-denier 73 g/m² FUTURELIGHT 3L recycled nylon, non-PFC durable water repellent (DWR) finish, fire-retardant treatment |
| Floor Fabric | 40-denier 74 g/m² ripstop nylon, 3,000 mm polyurethane/silicone coating, non-PFC DWR finish |
| Rainfly Fabric | 30-denier 52 g/m² ripstop nylon, 1,500 mm polyurethane/silicone coating, non-PFC DWR finish |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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Wes
Boulder, CO
Tent does its job but it's not user friendly
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The North Face sent me an obviously used tent (stains, sand, and down feathers included)-I'm not sure why they couldn't at least clean it before shipping it as a new product. Damages are cosmetic, thankfully. The tent is light (compared to the VE-25 I usually use) and holds up well in negative temps and in the wind, but will frustrate you when you're at altitude and exhausted (vestibules and window pole lengths are way too long and take legitimate effort to remove, toggles for vestibule are plastic and much too small to manage when using gloves, no way you're going to repack the vestibule into the included bag when there's any wind, cinches don't hold on compression bag, elastic used to retain poles outside of compression bag, and interior Velcro straps for poles are too short to be managed with gloves on). The weight and material make for a great winter tent, but I can't recommend it due to short cuts and design flaws.
No, I do not recommend this product
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Jennifer
Undisclosed
This is now my go-to shoulder season and winter tent.
1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Really happy with this! Took it backpacking in 10-20 degrees very high winds at night. No condensation issues, held steady. Definitely not ultralight by any means, but it's compact and light enough to be worth a quality shelter. Easy to set up - about 5 min. actually like the poles being on the interior. Pro tip - put the crossbar (on top) in first. It's a little hard to bend, but it'll get there. Used the loops inside to help hang things. It's a small 2 person. I used it solo and it was great. No tarp, so I used Tyvek underneath. This is now my go-to shoulder season and winter tent.
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Wet and not Happy
Anchorage, Alaska
It's like taking a bath - wet!
1 year ago
I only used this tent on one extended summer trip in Alaska in July. While it may be a different story under winter conditions, it is definitely not a summer tent, and definitely not to be used in rainy weather. Whenever it rained (did I mention Alaska?), we woke to puddles of water on the floor, soaked down bags and gear, and water running down the walls (despite maximizing ventilation). In addition to poor ventilation, it appeared that rainwater was wicked through the tent fabric wherever our bags, pad, clothing, or other gear touched the inside of the tent. I have no use for this tent and am trying to convince NF to exchange it for a tent that will keep me dry.
No, I do not recommend this product
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Drew
Washington
Wish it was more durable
1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great design, found it easy to set up, especially in wind and storms. I wanted to like this tent, the design, size and weight are all great. But it didn't hold up, easily rips. Only used for 3 nights. And the compression sack doesn't work.
No, I do not recommend this product
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Nicholas
Undisclosed
I have spent hours setting up other tents and this is amazin
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Sets up fast and I tested out for a thunderstorm coming in at a campsite. Surprisingly dry and used it to keep everything dry.
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Hobotoes
Denver, CO
Fantastic! As long as you are short
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This review is for the AMK Assault. I Was extremely excited for this tent as it was at the top of my list since the launch. It appears many reviewers may not fully understand the very specific conditions this tent was designed for. It's a mountaineering tent designed for winter camping in the snow. It vents and breathes excellent in cold alpine conditions. I was blown away when I awoke to almost no condensation on the walls after a night of 2 humans in 20F. Would the vents benefit from mesh? Maybe. If you are using it in winter conditions bugs shouldn't be a concern. I could see a potential issue with snow ingress is blizzard conditions but I haven't experienced yet. Pitching is as easy as you can wish for. It would be cool if it came with snow stakes and maybe anchors too. I am 6'4" and this tent will be unusable for me. It is simply too short. My feet and head were pushing against the walls of the tent, drastically reducing loft and insulation in these areas. My feet were cold in a sleeping bag I've used in much colder conditions. I even tried wearing thick down booties but it didn't matter. If you are a sub 6' mountaineer you will likely LOVE this tent. If you are taller look elsewhere.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Adar
Undisclosed
The best option in the high altitude market.
1 year ago
Great tent!, rain and wind don't enter!, the best lightweight tent that I'd ever have!.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Nathan
Nevada
My go-to bomber tent
5 months ago
I've used this tent quite a bit at high altitude, in the rain, in the snow, and in some pretty significant wind. The quirks that people mention regarding the poles being difficult to get in and out of the grommets and the lack of breathability are true, but they are also what make this tent's design so bombproof. First, the high tension poles are what make it very sturdy structurally, and over time, it's possible to develop some techniques that make the setup easier in this regard. Pressing the other end of the pole into the ground to get more leverage allows you to bend it more and makes placing it in the grommet easier. Second, I too had the experience where I sealed up the tent, went to sleep, and woke up gasping for air. It really is crucial to keep the vents somewhat open, which also solves the condensation issues as well. That experience simply demonstrated for me that the tent is extremely effective when it comes to keeping out the wind and the rain. The only other drawbacks I found with this tent are the lack of any pockets inside to keep things organized, and that the design of the door lets rain fall directly on the floor when opened without the vestibule on, so you have to be quick about getting in and out. Otherwise, I have found it roomy enough when using it with another person, and I am more than pleased with its durability and effectiveness. It's my go-to when I know nature might throw the works at me.
Yes , I recommend this product
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