Kelty Orb 2

Kelty Orb 2

Average Rating: rated 5.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 2 Trailspace users

Description

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

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Backcountry.com:
"As the toughest tent in the Kelty line, the Orb Tent withstands burly winter storms and high-mountain winds with ease. A great pick for mountaineers, this tent uses a bomber five-pole design to stand strong in the face of horrendous weather. Dual doors provide easy access for you and your partner, and dual vestibules provide a place to shelter anything you don't want to bring inside the Orb Tent. Kelty used continuous pole sleeves to make pitching incredibly fast, so you can get this tent up and get out of the storm quickly."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Ready to brave the elements? The Orb is the strongest high-alpine mountaineering tent in the Kelty line."

From REI:
"ArcEdge floor remains taut with specially constructed waterproof seams that are up off the ground. Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only. Built for those epic mountaineering adventures, this is Kelty's strongest, all-purpose, two-person tent. Closeable mesh panels and rainfly vents provide adjustable airflow to allow good moisture evaporation. Features clear windows in front vestibule, guyout points and noiseless zipper pulls. FlyBoy technology anchors the body, rainfly and poles together into a single, unified, self-reinforcing structure. Freestanding design allows easy setup, while the DAC Pressfit poles feature a pressed-in ferrule, ensuring poles remain strong and reliable. Internal pockets and gear loft loops keep stuff organized inside. Two doors and two large vestibules allow easy entry and exit with shielded storage areas for your gear. UV-resistant polyester rainfly doesn't stretch or expand when wet, ensuring a consistently taut pitch. Vaulted pole sleeves increase airflow between tent and rainfly to prevent condensation. Webforce stabilizes the tent further and eases setup; trusses guide poles through intersections, and tendons lock stakeout points to FlyBoy."

User Reviews

rated 4.5 of 5 stars Orb 2
Reviewed by Roy Johnsen, Apr 10, 2008

"I finally broke down and replaced my 30-year-old Eureka Timberline. After lots of research I chose the Kelty Orb.

After a time or 2 setup and takedown is easy enough, especially if you have a friend to help. This tent's size is perfect for 2 and the vestibules are large enough to store all your gear."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Orb 2
Reviewed by Brian Richardson, Aug 30, 2007

"The Kelty ORB 2 is an exceptionally dependable, free standing, completely weather-tight, 4-main-pole (plus 1 vestibule pole) modified dome design. I use a few of these tents for my premier, remote guided/outfitted fly-in whitewater, wildlife viewing, and Eco-tours here in Alaska."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Orb 2 at 2 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Backcountry.com
Orb Tent 2-Person 4-Season$399.95Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Orb 2 Tent$399.95Buy Now

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