User Review: Kelty Dart 2

Kelty Dart 2
Above: The current Dart 2, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed January 29, 2001 by Martin

Rating:
Design: 3 season,
Sleeps: 1-2
Ease of Setup: very easy
Weight: 3 lbs
Price Paid: $150

The Dart II is very impressive as far as weight and living space. No other tent can fit two people at 3lbs. It's very easy to set up, and has a massive vestibule to cook and store gear. However, condensation IS a major problem. I slept in this tent by myself in clear weather, where temperatures dropped to 35 degrees overnight. I woke to condensation all over the tent (but not on my sleeping bag), even though I had the top two vents, the side vents, and the vestibule door all fully open. I had camped in a grassy area, but there was not a cloud in sight, or any fog or humidity. I did not use a footprint under the tent, but the condensation was still very excessive in such fair weather. I'm returning this tent and plan on trying out the Kelty Clark. I'm glad we didn't get hit by bad weather. I recommend this tent only in dry and warm/hot conditions when weight is important.

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