Four-Season Tents

Featured review by Stephen C

I trust this tent to keep my family safe on the hills in winter.

We've had this tent for a year or so now and have used it almost exclusively above the tree line.  It's held hard and fast against whatever weather the UK's Peak District can throw at it.  Are you going to be buffeted by 80mph winds? Get this tent. Do you need to keep safe those that you hold dear? Get this tent.  Do you want to look like the King of the hill? Guess what... First off you'll notice that this tent will compress down to the size of a cheaper 2-man tent (Vango Banshee 200 for direct comparison).

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Reviewed by FromSagetoSnow

If strength and livability are your goals in a four-season tent the MSR Remote 2 may be for you.

MSR Remote 2 The MSR Remote 2 is a tent for when you KNOW the weather will be a challenge and you want a livable shelter; more than just a Black Diamond Firstlight/Eldorado or Mountain Hardwear Direkt 2. I own two other 4-season tents and one 3-season one, and I have “slept” in a wind-shredded 3-season tent at 9,000 feet. I've also survived several raging wind and rainstorms in a casket-sized, yet durable 2-person tent that is little more than a bivy. I was ready to see what a tent with more amenities could offer me for when Mother Nature attacks.

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Featured review by Kim Dromlewicz

Good and sturdy, had poor seam strength at door zipper seams, and Marmot replaced the tent quickly.

Original Review: Good design generally, but poor strength at zipper seams in door. Where the door zippers turn from horizontal to upwards the zipper to tent fabric seam pulls apart after two or three camping trips. Even with careful/delicate use of the zipper second time and second door seam has pulled apart at the stitching. To qualify I have 50 years of camping experience and many tents have lasted me 15 to 20 years, but not the Marmot tent. This is the second door tear. The other door, repaired last year, was much worse as I could have put my hand through the hole.

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Featured review by Wilson

Well made, good quality for the price, but those tent poles need a rethink.

I bought this tent from the REI outlet online (now "the garage"). I actually got this tent sort of accidentally. I already had a four-season, three-person tent, which is an REI Mountain 3. My Kelty Flight 2 finally died and I was looking for a replacement. REI advertised this as a three-season tent rather than a four-season and put it on a pretty nice sale, so I grabbed it. I was pleasantly surprised upon actually getting it. As soon as I got this thing I set it up in the yard for practice and also to let it air out.

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Featured review by Climberdave

A Swiss Army Knife of a tent.

Throwing in my 2c for anyone considering this tent, although I can't speak to the new and improved Mountain 25 (since mine is probably 15 years old) I can at least sing its praises. If you are scouring the web looking for firsthand testimony for a new, or your first, four-season tent you really can't do any better (IMHO) than this one. I'm the type of person who likes things to be multifunctional or jack of all trades, especially gear. The Mountain 25 is a VERY capable shelter from Summer in the Appalachian Mountains to Winter in the Cascades, it does its job and does it very well.

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Featured review by John Van Gemert

A well thought out tent that has improved with the current edition. The size and space, the ease of access and the durable build are all there in an outstanding 4 season 2p tent.

My Exped Orion 2 Extreme, has gone to lot of wild locations over the last 9 years but it needed to be retired. The outer fabric had suffered UV damage, and the floor was no longer waterproof. I tried using various coatings with some success but have decided to place it on light duties from now on while it is still very usable. It has been my go to tent for Australian extended trips in SW Tassie, Victorian high country and Gariwerd. Its ability to provide a reliable shelter in harsh conditions is very comforting.

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Featured review by Ray Russ

Represents a legacy of quality and customer satisfaction that I've maintained for over 35 years.

My first NF tent was the original Oval Intention which came out in 1976. I purchased mine a year later as a freshman in college. From that time the tent had been to six continents until I retired in sometime in 1988 when NF replaced it with the updated Pole Sleeve Oval. They never charged me a dime. I kept that second tent until 2010 when I replaced it after an episode involving one — possibly two — bears. NF replaced it with my VE-25 and charged me 50% of the retail price (~$600). Setup can be tricky for the novice, but once you understand that the extended poles follow the seams (and only the seams) of the tent it takes about six minutes to set up completely.

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Featured review by Go Time! (Jesse Maloney)

Excellent winter tent. Waterproof, bombproof, roomy, lots of pockets, big vestibules, heavy.

This is the tent with no fly. The vent is visible on the top of the tent. The Trango 2 is a very durable and reliable tent. If I know I'm going to be in for nasty weather, I bring this titan. It stays warm inside. It vents pretty well. You can cook in the vestibule. On really cold nights when your body is flushing out excess fluid, you can actually urinate in the vestibule and exit on the other side in the morning. Sounds gross but the alternative at -30° is even worse. I've pitched it on frozen Lake Superior with sustained 30+ mph winds and it held its ground.

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Reviewed by Zolorg

Recently broke down and bought the Nemo Kunai 2p for backpacking, was a little hesitant based on the cost, but so far the tent has been worth one investment. Today I have only been able to test the tent in warmer weather and the tent has performed well. Withstands the strong winds and rain of a late summer storm and is not uncomfortable at night.

Setup is simple and materials are excellent. While it is a bit heavier than some other options, the versatility of one tent for all but the hottest months of the year is an excellent tradeoff. I am looking forward to some cold weather test as soon as it get cold. The ventilation was good, will have to wait for colder weather to really get a good feel for four-season ventilation. As for the size of the tent it will suit most people well. If you are over 6ft2in you might want a longer tent. Like all 2-person tents it’s roomy for 1 person, 2 people fit, but very close and cozy.

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Featured review by Ed.

I bought this tent (after a lot of research and comparison with others) with the hope that it would be versatile enough to go anywhere and do anything (within reason) while still being light/compact enough to be taken on less serious trips, yet still be comfortable for 2/3 people to spend potentially an extended period in.I was not disappointed. With all spares etc it weighs in at a laughable 2.6kg, lighter than most one man tents when split between two - it packs up smaller than most two man tents I've come across - it pitches easier (and more sensibly, outer and inner simultaneously, avoiding a wet inner or extra time wasted) than any tent other than the laughable 'pop-up' tents which I wouldn't trust in a mild shower - it has more internal...

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