Mountain Hardwear EV 2

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The EV 2 is a four-season tent made by Mountain Hardwear. It has an average rating of 3 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From Altrec Outdoors:
"Designed to Ed Viesturs' specifications for a compact, light, strong, two-person tent, the EV2? is purposefully designed for the rigors of high altitude expeditions. EV2?s trim design fits on ledges, and its clip set-up aids high-wind pitches. VX02 fabric - a lightweight, strong, non-stretch laminate - stabilizes and strengthens when pitched, and Atlas Scandium XL poles add sturdiness while shaving weight. Interior zip and built in ventilation help frost management while integrated vestibule provides protection from the elements."

From CampSaver.com:
"FREE! EV 2 Footprint With the purchase of EV 2 Tent - 2 Person, 4 Season.Free shipping!"

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Mountain Hardwear EV 2 Tent (Spring 2008) Add EV 2 Footprint to Cart for FREE with Tent Purchase FREE FOOTPRINT! For a short time only, purchase this tent, add the super cool Footprint (look to the right to see a photo) to your cart and it's yours for free!Designed to Ed Viesturs' specifications for a compact, light, strong, two-person tent, the EV2 by Mountain Hardwear is purposefully designed for the rigors of high altitude expeditions. EV2 s trim design fits on ledges, and its clip set-up aids high-wind pitches. VX02 fabric - a lightweight, strong, non-stretch laminate - stabilizes and strengthens when pitched, and Atlas Scandium XL poles add sturdiness while shaving weight. Interior zip and built in ventilation help frost management while integrated vestibule provides protection from the elements. Capacity: 2 Minimum Weight: 4.87 lb / 2.21 kg Floor Area: 31.01 sq ft / 2.88 sq m Number of doors: 1 Number of poles: 3 Number of vestibules: 0 Floor fabric: Superlight 2000 Nylon Body fabric: Conduit FR Exterior height: 3.67 ft / 112.00 cm Interior height: 3.41 ft / 104.00 cm Tension sleeves: 0 Packed diameter: 5.91 in / 15.00 cm Packed length: 18.11 in / 46.00 cm Type: Winter/Mountaineering Features: Atlas Scandium XL poles Conduit FR 30D fly fabric Evolution tension arch Integrated vestibule 2 SVX windows Welded zipper flaps Watertight door zippers Reflective zipper pulls Welded mesh storage pockets Watertight zippered snow port Superlight 1/4in. buckles and webbing 5 welded adjustable flysheet mesh vents with zipper"

From REI:
"REI Members: Save 20% on One Full-Priced Item. Ends 3/30/08 Code: MEMDEAL This single-wall expedition tent is built to handle extended use in the harshest environments. It shrugs off heavy winds and snow loads. With the creation of the EV 2, Mountain Hardwear has built a super strong tent that is not only waterproof and breathable, but fire-retardant as well. For strength, a system of non-stretch panels map the tent's main tension lines along the poles and down the side panels to the main guy points. These panels act as a fabric truss structure that resists deformation by holding the poles in a stable arch. Compared to traditional tent fabrics that stretch and allow poles to bend, this truss structure reinforces the poles with the tent body structure. Conduit FR body is made from a strong polyurethane-coated polyester; nylon ripstop floor is lightweight, with reduced porosity. All seams are welded and waterproof, so there is no need for messy seam sealing. Atlas Scandium XL poles are very light, super strong and completely field serviceable without tools. Additionally, these tough XL poles come with subzero Shok cord and heat-treated aluminum threaded pole tips. Trim floor design fits well on narrow ledges and snow platforms. Integrated vestibule with floor also has a convenient zippered port hole for grabbing snow and getting rid of dirt. Welded waterproof vents on the tent body and vestibule can popped open for fresh air or shuttered down during storms. Water-resistant, inverted, double rainfly zippers allow ease of ventilation. Large, non-yellowing, non-clouding, clear SVX film windows add light and views. Gated Power Clips at all pole intersections increase structural strength. Large stake out loops accept both skis and snow pickets. Bar-tacked stress points add strength and durability; bias-bound zippers allow ease of use and extended zipper life. Four large welded mesh storage pockets help keep things organized inside."

User Reviews

EV 2
Reviewed by MtnLaff, Feb 15, 2008

"I originally bought this tent based on its weight and thought this would be the perfect bit of kit for winter alpine adventures in Alaska. I soon discovered that the overall floor area just isn't enough for two individuals and all their stuff in the winter."

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EV 2
Reviewed by Patrick, May 19, 2006

"Weight, Ventilation, and Ease of Set-Up are all great points for the EV2. Here was my concern about the tent, the integrated vestibule. Yes it does add a few extra inches to the one-man tent (two-man in a pinch) but here was my problem. . .

I am from New England and had set it up in some of the worst weather New Hampshire can throw at it."

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EV 2
Reviewed by Greg Rivers, Nov 04, 2004

"As you would expect a tent sanctioned by Mr. Viesturs is not going to let you down even in the highest winds or worst conditions (hey anchors are a personal issue mofo) but the single wall ventilation always makes me sleep light if snow is heavy. Don’t even think you can share this with a partner (even with minimal gear) unless extreme intimacy is not a problem (did I include my cell# here?!?)."

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