Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 2

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The Hammerhead 2 is a three-season tent made by Mountain Hardwear. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 9 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 2 Tent (Spring 2008) Add Hammerhead 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!The Hammerhead 2 and 3 Tents by Mountain Hardwear are their best selling camping tents for warm weather. Hammerheads are free-standing, two and three person tents with a neat, convertible roof panel that opens to reveal the stars, and two huge vestibules for storage. Mesh windows roll back for additional venting. Three Atlas 7001 poles hold it all together. Guaranteed watertight construction. Superlight option: pitch with fly and Pitch Light footprint to shave pounds. Footprint sold separately. Capacity: 2 Minimum Weight: 6.55 lb / 2.97 kg Floor Area: 35.95 sq ft / 3.34 sq m Vestibule Area: 7.53 sq ft / 0.70 sq m 2nd Vestibule Area: 7.53 sq ft / 0.70 sq m Number of doors: 2 Number of poles: 3 Number of vestibules: 2 Floor fabric: All Mountain 3000 Nylon Body fabric: All Mountain 70D Nylon Body fabric: No-See-Um Netting Number of mesh windows: 1 Exterior height: 4.10 ft / 125.00 cm Interior height: 3.74 ft / 114.00 cm Tension sleeves: 0 Packed diameter: 5.91 in / 15.00 cm Packed length: 16.93 in / 43.00 cm Type: 3 season Pitch Light Weight: 2.05 kg Features: Guaranteed watertight construction with fully taped fly, taped perimeter seam, welded corners and welded guy clip anchors. Rain room tested with 1200 of rain in 24 hours. Atlas 7001 pole system is strong, lightweight, durable, resistant to corrosion and dents, and easy to service by hand in the field Pitch Light configuration allows user to set up a super-light shelter using only the tent fly, poles and footprint (sold separately) Superlight buckles and webbing reduce tent weight Reflective guy-out loops, starter points and zipper pulls for easy set-up at night Large mesh area for maximum ventilation when needed; can be covered with zippered roll-back sky panel for protection and privacy High ceiling for extra head room Two large canopy doors with dual slider zippers for easy entry Two ample vestibules for storage"

From RockCreek:
"The Hammerhead 2 Tent by Mountain Hardwear is their best selling 2 person camping tent for warm weather. The Hammerhead is a free-standing tent with a convertible roof panel that opens to reveal the stars, and two huge vestibules for storage. Mesh windows roll back for additional venting. Three Atlas 7001 poles hold it all together. Guaranteed watertight construction with a fully taped fly, taped perimeter seam, welded corners and welded guy clip anchors, and they can ensure its waterproof due to their 24 hours of testing in MHW's rain room using 1200 of rain. The Atlas 7001 pole system is strong, lightweight, durable, resistant to corrosion and dents, and is easy to service by hand in the field. The Hammerhead also has superlight buckles and webbing to help reduce the tent weight, and for awesome convenience there are reflective guy-out loops, starter points and zipper pulls for easy set-up at night.There is a large mesh area for maximum ventilation when needed, but can also be covered with a zippered roll-back sky panel for protection and privacy. A high ceiling for extra head room, and two large canopy doors with dual slider zippers are available for easy entry."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 2 and 3 are Mountain Hardwear's best selling camping tents for warm weather. The Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 2 is a free standing, two person tent with a convertible roof panel that opens to reveal the stars. Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 2 Features: Gated Power Clips at pole intersections Two fly vents Large front vestibule with wide opening for storage and easy entry Designed with extra head room Locking pole tips for ease of set-up Back-tacked stress points add strength and durability Opposing double slider fly zippers for ease of ventilation Off-ground perimeter seams form a waterproof tub Large, clear, non-yellowing, non-clouding UVX film windows Taped, full coverage polyester fly. Keeps weather out and resists stretch when wet Taped floor seams (not all tents have a floor seam) Double pull out vestibule at each door Catenary-cut seams create taut canopy and improve fly strength Roll-back ceiling panel with no-see-um netting Large mesh pockets and webbing hang loops keep things organized inside the tent Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 2 Capacity (persons): 2 Weight: 6lb 8oz Dimensions: 98"x51"x45"x49" Floor Area: 36 sq.ft. Vestibule Area: 7.5 sq.ft. Freestanding? Yes Poles: 3 Doors: 2 Tent Diagram: Compare Tent Specs. Best viewed in 1280x1024 Click to enlarge"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Sit back in your sleeping bag and stare skyward into the mysteries of our universe beneath the spacious rollback ceiling panel and generous no-see-um netting in the Hammerhead 2 tent from Mountain Hard Wear. This popular three-season tent has a new pole design made from Atlas Scandium SL, a hard alloy built to withstand over 109,000-psi of intense pressure. This enhanced strength allows for thinner pole walls that reduce weight without compromising structural integrity. The double-door, pull-out vestibule design makes it easy to sort gear or make exits without disturbing the other occupant. In the event of rain or snow, the fly has a large UVX sky window, so you can keep an eye on changing weather. The same window material used in expedition-quality tents, UVX is a proprietary clear material that's been tested at 27,000 feet and resists clouding like PVC or plastic film. It even stays flexible all the way down to -66 F. With 49 inches of interior headroom, the Hammerhead 2 stands taller than any other two-person tent made by Mountain Hard Wear, but this enhanced three-pole freestanding design won't get carried away in the wind."

User Reviews

Hammerhead 2
Reviewed by Joe B, Mar 12, 2007

"I have had my Hammerhead for over a year now and it has kept me warm and dry through many a dreary night. When pitched tautly this tent can withstand heavy winds and precipitation. I have also found that when all mesh panels are zipped up the Hammerhead makes a winter worthy shelter for two."

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Hammerhead 2
Reviewed by Brian Wilson, Oct 17, 2006

"Great tent for two with plenty of room. Easy fast set-up. Camped Shining Rock in high winds and rain, stayed dry and secure without any additional tiedowns. The extra headroom is nice."

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Hammerhead 2
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, May 29, 2006

"Overall, a super tent. I got it for car-camping, and have slept in 15 degree temps and high winds -- snug as a bug, without any guylines. On warm nights without the fly, ventilation is superb. I would use it for backpacking if I didn't have to carry too much water (desert) -- great quality and functionality."

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Hammerhead 2
Reviewed by Simon Toogood, Apr 10, 2006

"Tent is great for one or two people. I'm pretty tall so the headroom in the tent is a must when you are stuck inside for a day or so. Used it extensively for two years now in almost all conditions you can imagine with no problems. It is a bit heavy for one person on 7 plus day hikes."

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Hammerhead 2
Reviewed by backpacking_badger, Aug 23, 2005

"Great design and materials used just like any other Mountain Hardwear tent out there. But honestly . . . do you want to carry 7 lbs???? I sure as heck don't. If you're looking for a great tent that is also light to carry anywhere, do yourself a favor and look at the Moutain Hardwear Haven 2."

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Hammerhead 2
Reviewed by Curt G, Jan 17, 2005

"An avid backpacker, I've searched long and hard to find a tent to meet my needs. This tent was everything I was looking for. If you want to go ultra light, this tent might not be for you. However this tent will keep you dry and comfortable with all the headroom and the ability to keep your gear close and dry under the spacious vestibules."

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Hammerhead 2
Reviewed by Scott Nunya, Sep 02, 2004

"I did all the online research and asked what the locals thought before buying this tent. It was a waste of time, let me tell ya. This tent is incredible. Everything you read about this tent is true. Excellent room both in the tent and in the vestibules."

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Hammerhead 2
Reviewed by Sasquatch "7", May 21, 2004

"I've had my Hammerhead for almost two years and I absolutely love its room, easy setup and ability to shrug off anything Mother Nature throws its way.

My favorite feature is the rainfly/vestibules – this tent is 100% waterproof and has 12 cubic feet under EACH cavernous vestibule."

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Hammerhead 2
Reviewed by Brett, Mar 11, 2004

"I waited over a year to write a review so I could put this tent through its paces. Wind/rain in Mexico, steady drizzle in the Olympic National Forest and heat. . . well, in many places. The Hammerhead held fast during a freak storm on a beach in Mexico."

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