Mountain Hardwear Kiva

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The Kiva is a tarp/shelter made by Mountain Hardwear. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 5 user reviews.

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From CampSaver.com:
"The Mountain Hardwear Kiva Lite is an extremely simple, four-person winter mountaineering shelter supported by a single Easton 7075 T9 center pole.Using webbing and an adjustable center pole, Kivas five sided canopy is simple to pitch and provides excellent wind shedding.Floorless design allows for digging out in winter.Optional footprint is available for wet weather protection and an internal bug insert is available to keep the nasties out."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Mountain Hardwear Kiva Tent (Spring 2006) The Kiva Tent by Mountain Hardwear is an extremely simple, four-person winter mountaineering shelter supported by a single Easton 7075 T9 center pole. Using webbing and an adjustable center pole, Kiva's five sided canopy is simple to pitch and provides excellent wind shedding. Floorless design allows for digging out in winter. Optional footprint is available for wet weather protection. Specifications: Type: Winter, Mountaineering Capacity: 4 Minimum Weight: 4 lbs. (1.81 kg) Packed Weight: 4 lbs. 11 oz. (2.13 kg) Dimensions: 135in.x 85in. (348 x 215 cm) Interior Height: 50in. (127 cm) Floor/Vestibule Area: 86 sq ft. (7.99 sq.m) Pole Diameter: 19 mm Poles:1 Easton 7075 Doors: 1 Vestibules: 0 Cross Flow: No Packed Size: 18in.x 6in. (46 x 15 cm) Features: Easton 7075 Adjustable pole Adjustable Fly sheet vent UVX Window Reflective guy loops Reflective zipper pulls 75D External snow flaps Super-light buckles and webbing Fabrics: Body: All Mountain 70D Nylon 70D/190T nylon ripstop. Calendered on one side. 2.04 oz./sq. yd."

From REI:
"This lightweight, waterproof, five-sided floorless shelter has room for up to 4 people and a nifty window for viewing the world outside. Durable ripstop polyester fabric is coated with polyurethane for waterproof performance. Floorless design eliminates the worry of floor punctures, awkward boot removal and dirt or spills; optional clip-in footprint available. Polyester construction doesn't stretch, eliminating wet-weather readjustments. Two internal guide cords allow easy one-person setup; can be suspended at apex or rigged with adjustable pole (included). Waterproof guttered door zipper design seals out the weather; internal stitching will not wick water inside the tent. Tear-proof window constructed of clear, UV-resistant film that won't cloud, allowing you to view outside conditions without letting in the elements. Also features a zippered upper vent and snow flaps to help seal perimeter. Area = 85 sq. ft."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Mountain Hardwear Kiva is an extremely simple, four-person winter mountaineering shelter supported by a single Easton 7075 T9 center pole. Using webbing and an adjustable center pole, Kiva’s five sided canopy is simple to pitch and provides excellent wind shedding. Floorless design allows for digging out in winter. Optional footprint is available for wet weather protection. Available in Green. Capacity: 4 Minimum Weight: 4.12 lb / 1.87 kg Packaged Weight: 4.67 lb / 2.12 kg Floor Area: 86.11 sq ft / 8.00 sq m Length: 11.41 ft / 348.00 cm Width: 7.05 ft / 215.00 cm Number of doors: 1 Number of poles: 1 Number of vestibules: 0 Exterior height: 5.58 ft / 170.00 cm Interior height: 5.51 ft / 168.00 cm Tension shelves: 0 Packed diameter: 5.51 in / 14.00 cm Packed length: 18.11 in / 46.00 cm Type: Winter/Mountaineering Mountain Hardwear Kiva Features: Single UVX window Adjustable, and extra strong Easton center pole Five sided triangulation with 2 internal pieces of predetermined length cord to maintain integrity of perimeter Optional floor design allows for set-up in tallus and digging seating and platforms in snow Polyester ripstop body External snow flaps Tent package includes; stuff sack, pole sack, peg sack, aluminum stakes, Seam Grip and owner's manual Watertight zippers on fly Single "eye-lid" style top vent"

User Reviews

Kiva
Reviewed by Maik, Jan 01, 2007

"I wanted a Kiva because I thought the design would be good for my region and activities (Canadian Arctic-tundra) just got it and tried it in a storm (near home) just to see if it would hold up to some of our regular winter weather. I used rocks to hold it down and the 5 tie downs with a moderate amount of dry shovel packed snow around the base."

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Kiva
Reviewed by Ross Milenchuk, Sep 27, 2006

"Love the space and ease of setup! Seam sealing just hasn't worked well yet and the pole slides down on its own. A rubber band fixed that issue though.

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Kiva
Reviewed by Charity, Jul 05, 2006

"I use this tent whenever there is more than two of us going backpacking, whatever the weather. You just can't beat the shelter capacity for the weight . . . not even with bivvies or with ultralight tarp tents. Divide 6 lbs between four people and it's simply the lightest, toughest shelter you can get."

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Kiva
Reviewed by Ellis Willis, Mar 12, 2006

"On our last trek to Philmont Scout Ranch (New Mexico) we elected to take four Kivas as our primary shelters. e spent 11 days and nights in the Rocky Mountains, camping at altitudes up to 11,000 feet. We encountered heavy rains, strong winds, a few mild nights and three bears."

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Kiva
Reviewed by Ken, Dec 01, 2004