User Review: Kelty Quartz 2

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

Reviewed May 19, 2006 by Dayme

Rating:
Design: four-season freestanding
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: very easy, we can do it alone or together, no real difference
Weight: 6 lbs, 14 oz, without the stuff sack
Price Paid: $149.99

My husband and I absolutely love our Kelty Quartz 2! We are avid backpackers and kayakers and find the Quartz to be suitable for all our needs. Whether we are embarking on a weeklong backpacking trip or headed to the river for a float, the tent packs well and is ventilated enough for use during Texas summers, where temps can reach 115 in the heat of the day.

We were caught in a terrible storm in southern Oklahoma a couple of months ago and sustained 75 mph winds, flash flooding rains, and nickel size hail with no damage at all to our tent. We had a safe and dry night but woke up to an empty campground. We were one of five groups that were left in the park, with over 17 other groups leaving in the night or retreating to their vehicles. I can't tell you how happy we are with our purchase.