User Review: Mountain Hardwear Kiva

Mountain Hardwear Kiva
Above: The current Kiva, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed March 12, 2006 by Ellis Willis

Rating: rated 4 of 5 stars
Design: 4-season single wall shelter
Sleeps: 4
Ease of Setup: moderately easy, better with practice
Weight: 4+ lbs
Price Paid: $180

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.

Most of the crew consisted of 15-16-year-old Scouts with limited backpacking experience. The Kivas worked very well for us. Better suited to three people with gear than the four advertised. With a little practice it was easy to set up. Pitching variations allowed from a tight, ground hugging tent to lots of open space and air flow.

Overall a very satisfying design, and one we will use again this year at Philmont. A winning design. Not recommended for a solo camper, excellent for groups of two-three, three being best. It is a little bulky when packed, but then again it does sleep three adults easy, four in a pinch.

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