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Samaya Rad 2.0 ULTRA Tent with Footprint
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Ultralight and ultra compact, this 2-person Samaya tent is made for technical ascents. With its fast and secure setup, you can get your shelter in place even in the harshest conditions.
Key Details
Sleeping Capacity
2-person
Seasons
4-season
Minimum Trail Weight
1 lb. 14.9 oz.
Floor Area
27.1 square feet
Yes
- A trusted shelter for alpinists from the Mont Blanc massif to Fitz Roy
- Ultralight (29.3 oz.) and ultra compact (218.6 cu. in.), this 2-person tent is designed for technical ascents up to 8,000 m (26,246 ft.)
- Its freestanding dome construction, featuring external poles and Dyneema® guylines, delivers outstanding stability and wind resistance up to 75 mph (120 km/h)
- Dyneema® X walls provide optimal comfort while limiting condensation
- With 27.1 sq. ft. of interior space and integrated ventilation, it offers a spacious and reassuring shelter
- Fast and secure setup in the harshest conditions
- Reliable and durable
Imported.
View all Samaya Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking Mountaineering |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 4-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 1 lb. 14.9 oz. |
| Tent Shape | Dome |
| Packaged Weight | 2 lbs. 4.5 oz. |
| Packed Size | 13.78 x 9.06 x 7.09 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 86.6 x 47.2 inches |
| Floor Area | 27.1 square feet |
| Peak Height | 41.34 inches |
| Number of Doors | 1 door |
| Number of Poles | 2 |
| Pole Material | Carbon X |
| Pole Diameter | 8.64 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Dyneema® X |
| Floor Fabric | Dyneema® |
| Rainfly Fabric | Dyneema® |
| Footprint Included | Yes |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Design Structure | Freestanding |
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Age:35–44
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'2"
1 week ago
Misleading weight
Yes , I recommend this product
I bought the tent. Here are lb oz weights pr my kitchen scale: Body only 1 lb 12.89 oz Body + poles (trail) 2 lb 5.11 oz Body + poles + ground sheet 2 lb 11.50 oz Body + poles + ground sheet + stakes 2 lb 13.64 oz Body + poles + ground sheet + stakes + repair kit 2 lb 14.07 oz The body does come with removable pockets and guylines attached, which probably increases the weight a little. I did not remove those when taking the weights. If you strip it down (remove pockets and guylines), then maybe you can remove a few oz. Given the fragility of the dyneema floor, and how this is prone to small holes on anything other than snow, this is likely a 2lb 14oz tent for anyone who is using it on rock/dirt and needs the ground sheet with stakes and repair kit. Not bad overall, but it is misleading given the stated trail weight is 1lb 14.9oz. This tent is basically a black diamond firstlight in size and function with the following upgrades: waterproof (firstlight is not), with generous interior pockets that stretch the length of both walls, a gear hammock, a ceiling vent, and is rated for 87MPH (seriously, they print this rating on the bag). I am coming from a firstlight, so these improvements stand out. Given the misleading weight and the price... minus 2 stars.
Age:35–44
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'2"
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