User Review: Kelty Grand Mesa 2

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

Reviewed October 12, 2008 by CShamrock

Rating:
Design: three-season freestanding
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: easy
Weight: 4lbs 10oz
Price Paid: $88

This tent works real well with one person. The inside height is perfect but the vestibule is a little on the small side. It works good to fit your boots and possibly a small pack, but not a dog or huge 6000cu in. pack. As for a ground sheet, I just used a cut down to size orange irrigation tarp from a local hardware store.

The first time I used the tent it snowed about an inch, along with wind. The tent held up beautifully and was quite cozy during the cold weather. Plenty of ventilation, no condensation in the morning. With a soft foam pad and a warm sleeping bag, this tent will accommodate 1-2 people comfortably.

Like others have mentioned, the guylines are black and nearly impossible to see at night. This is easy to fix by simply tying some orange or pink flagging tape to the cord. Also the tent stakes are a little weak, pushing them into the ground with your feet will end up bending them. I bought some MSR Groundhogs and they work great, lighweight too.

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