User Review: Mountain Hardwear Trango 2

Mountain Hardwear Trango 2
Above: The current Trango 2, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed July 9, 1998 by Michael Kear

Rating:
Design: 4 season
Sleeps: 2+
Ease of Setup: Super easy and fast
Price Paid: $425

I had to borrow this tent since the one I purchased from Northern Mountain Supply arrive without a fly. By the way, that was several months ago and they still have my money. Don't buy anything from them or you will get scammed like I did. This may not be the proper place to say this, but this is meant to help you in purchasing your gear.

The "borrowed" Trango 2 is a lightweight bombproof tent, big enough to sleep 2 people and their gear, plus all those night time critters that come out after dark. I used the tent for 6 days on Mt Baker in the Northern Cascades. It held up great. Make sure you seam grip it. The two doors make a big difference in ventilation. As anyone who climbs can tell you, after several days without a shower and wearing double plastic boots, your feet will smell worse than your wife's cooking. The extra door helps keep this to a minimum. The window in the vestibule is a waste though. It's the first place that condensation will gather. The tent has an excellent set up for guying it out. The front vestibule is large enough to store things in and cook. I think this tent is perfect for any party of 2 that is planning to spend some time out and needs a 4 season tent. Just be careful where you buy it so you don't get scammed like me.