Kelty Gunnison 2

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The Gunnison 2 is a three-season tent made by Kelty. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 13 user reviews.

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From Backcountry.com:
"A revision of the classic Vortex, the Kelty Gunnison 2 is a simple, lightweight tent for 3-seasons of use. The mesh panels are strategically located to provide ventilation, decrease condensation, and keep you from feeling like you're spending the night in a cave. Even in the dark, it's easy to secure the aluminum DAC Pressfit poles to the individual clips for set-up. Configured with two doors and two vestibules, the floorplan maximizes the available living space. Other features include taped seams to keep water out and internal storage pockets to help organize essentials."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"When stepping back from the edge and leaving a margin for error, the Kelty Gunnison 2 / 2.1 Footprint gives you that little bit of extra protection for your sleeping quarters. Specifically designed to fit the shape of this tent, this coated nylon footprint protects the floor from abrasion, punctures and other ground hazards. The perfect size to prevent pooling of water under the tent during rainy weather, it comes in its own mesh stuff sack. A must have tent accessory at 5 oz."

From Ramsey Outdoor:
"The redesigned Gunnison 2 with its improved features is a freestanding, color-coded clip construction shelter that offers quick, two-pole setup and spacious quarters for a couple or a crowd."

From CampSaver.com:
"The Kelty Gunnison 2.1 offers light weight, comfort and affordability all in one.This free-standing, two-pole shelter offers quick set up and spacious quarters for a couple or a crowd."

User Reviews

Gunnison 2
Reviewed by Josh, Dec 24, 2008

"I've used this tent 60+ times during a stint with the Montana Conservation Corps, mainly on 8 day hitches. Though I'm yet to share it, it has ample room inside for gear, and the vestibules are huge and a great addition.

I never woke up wet even after several days of straight rain and sleet."

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Gunnison 2
Reviewed by Ken Schneider, Aug 14, 2008

"I have 5 sons. I take turns taking each to the Porkies with me. It sleeps 2 of us with lots of extra space. The 2 large vestibules are wonderful and keep packs and gear dry in heavy rain.

Super fast easy set-up. Full fly is unbeatable. Ventilation is superb."

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Gunnison 2
Reviewed by hikingcookie, Apr 13, 2008

"Very nice tent for the $$$!!!

Strong aluminum poles, stable and extremely simple design, well ventilated and light weight make this a great buy. I like having the 2 vestibules too. I usually take this tent with my 5-year-old daughter on short overnights to 3 night jaunts into the woods around Pisgah National Forest, or for solo hikes along the AT."

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Gunnison 2
Reviewed by Mr Haze, Feb 24, 2008

"So far this has been an excellent tent. Even though it is a 2 person tent, it is quite snug, but has also slept 3 full grown adult males in an emergency.

The tent is easy to set up and easy to break down. It could use a little more height. The trade-off is that the tent is fairly stable and has suited me through all four seasons."

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Gunnison 2
Reviewed by ben, Nov 06, 2007

"This was my first ever tent. I bought it in the late 2004 at a price that is too good to pass. I love the roominess and the large double vestibules. Simply spacious for 2 people under 6 ft and around 180 lbs and great for solo. I was able to cram in 3 people in there with the average height of 5'7" and 160 lbs."

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Gunnison 2
Reviewed by Matt The Backpacker, Jun 23, 2007

"Engineered using the traditional cross-pole design, Kelty makes the most of it in their Gunnison 2 iteration. Their adaptation on the theme includes a very well ventilated main tent body and a full coverage fly. There are nice details abound, such as the subtly shaped poles, the adjustable fly/roof vents, and the included gear loft."

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Gunnison 2
Reviewed by Jim D., Nov 05, 2006

"This tent is an excellent 2-man, 3-season tent. I am very pleased with the ease of setup and the overall design. This is my first Kelty purchase and I am very impressed with the quality of the product. I am 6'2" tall and weigh 220lbs. I had nearly a foot of extra length when laying in my sleeping bag. Two people fit nicely in this tent. The large vestibules are great."

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Gunnison 2
Reviewed by Vince M., Aug 11, 2006

"I bought this tent because of the full-coverage rain fly and very reasonable price tag. My son and I have taken it out in heavy rain and been totally dry. I especially like the way the fly is designed to fit tight enough on the frame so that it doesn’t make contact with the tent body anywhere."

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Gunnison 2
Reviewed by Stu VanOrmer, Mar 25, 2006

"We bought this great little tent for a cross country motorcycle trip in '05. Set up is easy, color coded, and fool-proof, even in the dark. Roomy interior for two with huge double vestibules for the gear. A home away from home. Since then it has hiked the Antietem battle field, the Laurel Highlands trail, and the Alleghenny Natl forest."

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Gunnison 2
Reviewed by dali, Oct 30, 2005

"This tent is a breeze to set up and the clip features for the fly, doors are a good design, for this I rate it a 3. Bought this tent last minute for business trip to hurricane aftermath. There were two of us, both about 6 ft. Tent too small for two people, cramped."

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Gunnison 2
Reviewed by Andrew, Sep 17, 2005

"This tent should be more around 4 and a half stars, but anyway. . .

I got this tent on sale for $110 and its quality was so good, you still get more for even at $140, I took it on a back packing trip, and I really liked the dual vestibule design."

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Gunnison 2
Reviewed by Chris H, Jul 02, 2005

"Great three-season tent for the price. It is light and exceptionally roomy. Plenty of room for two people and gear. The double door/vestibule feature is nice to have. Setup is very fast and very easy. The only negatives are ventilation is poor with the rainfly on and guylines are needed in light wind."

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Gunnison 2
Reviewed by Joseph A. Cantrell, Mar 09, 2004

"I have had many 3-season tents however this one is my favorite. I used this tent on a 2-day hiking trip on a 15. 8 mile section of the Pinhoti trail in northwest Georgia. The temperature was 72f with clear skies and by night with a low in the 40s."

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