User Review: The North Face Bullfrog 23

The North Face Bullfrog 23
Above: The current Bullfrog 23, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed September 17, 1997 by David M. Knoble

Rating:
Design: 3 season
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: No hitch-pitch easy if poles inserted, more difficult when you must thread the poles through the loops.
Weight: 4.8 lbs
Price Paid: $225

Similar to North Face Lunarlight and Starfire -- Bullfrog not in production anymore. Tremendous ventilation with mesh on all four sides, also helps keep condensation low with fly on. Many tie downs available with fly combined with low design promote great stability even in high winds. Fabric is strong (I have used in 12 deg F).

No hitch pitch difficult to thread poles in correct spots. However, when poles threaded, easy to take down and pack up with poles still inserted. Extremely quick setup in dark or rain when poles already inserted.

Plenty of room in larger two-person tent, low weight for long backpacking trips. Rate an 8 out of 10.