User Review: Kelty Pagosa 2

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

Reviewed July 16, 2007 by USMCSarge

Rating:
Design: 3.5-Season, free-standing crossed-pole dome
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: Extremely easy one-person setup
Weight: 5 lbs. 4 oz.
Price Paid: $180

Excellent tent design with every conceivable option.Two roof vents and lots of mesh keep this cool in the summer. Sturdy cross-pole design creates nearly vertical walls. Brow pole keeps rain and snow from pooling on the top and opens up the roof vents. Great headroom even with the built in gear loft and flashlight ring. Two additional ceiling pockets for glasses or flashlights. Two more large pockets on each end.

Windows in both large vestibule doors and an octagon shaped fly that you don't have to crawl under to get into the tent. Huge 37 sq. ft. floor plan for a 5 lb. backpacking tent; supports two large sleeping pads with room to bring your packs inside. Poles fold down to 18" to create a 6" x 20" pack size. Ingenious guy line tighteners. Best backpacking tent I've found so far.