REI Mountain 2

 

REI Mountain 2
Page Type Gear Review
Object Title REI Mountain 2
Manufacturer REI
Page By TorstenW
Page Type Jun 7, 2007 / Jul 15, 2007
Object ID 3354
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Product Description

The Mountain 2 is REI's entry into the full featured two person 4-Season tent market.

retail price: $299.00

available colors: Liquid Orange, Granite

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Features Of The REI Mountain 2

•A strong weatherproof shelter for use in high-mountain environments
•Efficient, livable, and spacious semi-rectangular floor plan design
•Hub-pole construction is very strong and makes setup easy
•Two entry doors and a large vestibule
•Weatherproof AirLift vents increase tent's strength in high winds and prevent condensation by allowing airflow
•Vents can be controlled from inside
•Waterproof taped floor seams are designed to create a clean, taut pitch
•Leak-proof rainfly construction at guyout points and zippers
•Vestibule snowflaps
•Welded TPU zipper flaps ensure smooth zipper operation
•Four mesh interior side pockets and multiple hang-loops
•Strong, reliable DAC aluminum poles
•Watertight welded vestibule window
•Color-coded rainfly corners for quick set-up identification
•Reflective guyout points and zipper pulls
•Includes guylines, stakes, bags, and tapered compression stuff sack
•Average minimum weight specification based on tent, rainfly, and poles only: 8lbs 1oz
•100% Guarantee
•Imported


Specs

•Sleeping capacity 2
proving it's really a 4-season tent...

•Average minimum weight 8lbs
•Average packaged weight 9lbs
•Floor dimensions 87 x 57 inches
•Floor area 31 square feet
•Vestibule area 10.4 square feet
•Peak height 44.5 inches
•Doors 2
•Canopy fabric Nylon ripstop
•Floor fabric Coated nylon taffeta
•Rainfly fabric Coated polyester taffeta
•Number of main poles 4, and 1 for fly
•Pole material Aluminum DAC 7001
•Pole diameter 9 millimeters
•Packed size 8 x 25 inches


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TorstenW - Jun 7, 2007 10:52 pm - Voted 5/5

Love This Little Heavy-Duty Tent...
My 2006 REI Mountain 2 has seen repeated use on Mount San Gorgonio in cold winter conditions, even used it once in the California desert. On occasion I use it as a one person tent to get the ultimate luxurious outdoor sleeping experience. No second person getting in your way, in an otherwise space conscious layout. This way there is plenty of room for you, and your gear. Tent width at the shoulders is about six inches wider than at the foot area, giving two people plenty of room if absolutely necessary. You have to share sometimes, I guess. :)

It's a bit on the weighty side, but the Mountain 2 is rugged, safe, and warm. There are several guy-attachment points on each side. I believe the tent is rated for 70-80 mph winds when properly secured. The vestibule can fit two regular size packs without a problem, boots too. There is ample room for hanging and stowing all your various accessories and clothing. There is plenty of ventilation available, and the flexible windows fore and aft can give great views. Inside temps can reach 10-20 degrees higher than ambient on cold nights, so watch your sleeping bag rating choice!

All in all... I really like this tent!

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