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Brand:Mountain Hardwear
Located in:Gear, Camping/Hiking Gear, Tents, 4 Season Tents
Designed as Ed Viesturs' expedition tent, the Mountain Hardwear EV 2 single-wall tent is a bomber shelter that defies storms and heavy snow loads, all while weighing in at just under 6 pounds. You'll be protected from the weather by waterproof Conduit polyester and welded ceiling vents while you enjoy the safety and strength provided by the Atlas Scandium XL poles and Evolution Tension Arch.
- Get durability from the Atlas Scandium XL poles that are heat treated for incredible strength and coupled with the Evolution Tension Arch that stabilizes the tent with fewer poles
- Rain won't even get in at the ceiling vents which are welded to maintain a completely waterproof rating while providing necessary air circulation
- Made with the climber in mind, this trim design fits easily on onto narrow ledges and accommodates high-wind pitches with its clip set-up
- Watch the weather from the integrated vestibule or through one of the 2 SVX windows
- Be sure to zip up the watertight door zippers complete with welded zipper flaps and watertight pulls
- Ready for harsh weather, the flysheet is constructed with Conduit FR fabric with VX02 and VX04 reinforcements and sports 5 welded, adjustable mesh vents and a zipper
- Stow your headlamp or topo map in the welded mesh storage pockets
- For all of its amenities, you'll never feel bogged down with this tent thanks to its super light buckles and webbing
- Capacity / suggested use: 2 person / 4-season
- Trail weight: 5 lb 6 oz
- Floor area: 31 square feet
- Dimensions: 105 x 48 x 41 inches
- Number of poles / freestanding: 3 / yes
- Doors / windows / vestibules: 1 / 2 / integrated
- Floor / fly material: nylon / Conduit FR
- Stuff size: 23 x 6 inches
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
4.8 stars
(based on 6 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros:
Easy to set up(5)
Best Uses:
Backpacking(3), Hiking(3), Mountaineering(5)
Great Tent
By Mike the Climber
from Gunnison, CO on 5/26/2008
from Gunnison, CO on 5/26/2008
Pros:
Easy to set up, Lightweight, Sturdy, Waterproof
Cons:
Collects Condensation
Best Uses:
Hiking, Mountaineering, Winter Camping and Mountaineering
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
What Is Your Gear Style:
Minimalist
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Amazing tent
I would recommend this to anyone!
By lone packer
from Billings, MT on 1/5/2008
from Billings, MT on 1/5/2008
Pros:
Sets up fast, Sturdy, Waterproof
Cons:
could use a vestibule
Best Uses:
Mountaineering
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort Driven
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
narrow foot print does lend to a slightly cramped interior if you have to large adults, i.e. 6'2", or more; beyond that, it's great
Great Tent
By Rheinhold from Portland, Oregon on 6/1/2007
from Portland, Oregon on 6/1/2007
Pros:
Durable, Easy to set up, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Mountaineering
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Bare bones. Gives you exactly what you need without all those un-neccesary bells and whistles!
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
not for rainy days
By Mountain Rat from Europe on 4/24/2006
from Europe on 4/24/2006
Pros:
Easy to set up, narrow footprint, Wicks water well
Cons:
for rainy days too small
Best Uses:
Mountaineering
needs a bit of seaming.
not ideal for humid places.
condensation is a bit of problem.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Bombproof and light.
By David from NW on 2/23/2006
Pros:
Easy to set up, Light, light, light
Best Uses:
Backpacking, High Altitude, Hiking, Mountanering
Posibly, one of the best tent you may purchase, bombproof, very light weight, strong wind resistant and snow loads, 5 minutes set-up, and very easy when wind, rain or snow. Too hot in warm weather.
Solid,sturdy,good looking tent
By Cookie from Anderson,SC on 1/31/2006
from Anderson,SC on 1/31/2006
Pros:
Easy to set up, Large area covered, Wicks water well
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Hiking
Very easy to set up.Handles all types of weather well.Light weight