The North Face Mountain 25

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The Mountain 25 is a four-season tent made by The North Face. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 11 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. The North Face Mountain 25 Tent (Spring 2008) Add Mountain 25 Footprint for FREE with Tent Purchase The Mountain 25 Tent by the North Face is a versatile, extremely wind-resistant, two-person expedition tent with lift technology.Specifications: [Capacity] 2 [Avg Weight] trail: 7 lbs 12 oz (3.51 kg) total: 8 lbs 9 oz (3.88 kg) [Poles] number: 4+2 diameter: 9.6 mm, 9.0 mm, 8.5 mm [Stuffed Size] 22in. x 8in. (56 cm x 20 cm) [Fabric] canopy: 40 denier, 240T nylon ripstop; fly: 75 denier, 185T polyester ripstop coated with 1500 mm PU; floor: 70 denier, 210T nylon taffeta coated with 10,000 mm PU [Area] 30 ft2 (2.8 m2) [Vestibule Area] front: 7 ft2 (0.7 m2) rear: 4 ft2 (0.4 m2)Features: DAC Featherlite NSL aluminum poles Fusion pitch combines pole sleeves and clips Brow pole on fly to create lift venting Taped nylon taffeta true bucket floor Color-coded canopy and flysheet webbing Hoop vestibule pole on front vestibule High-low venting with mesh screens and internal zip closure Dual doors with dual vestibule Durable polyurethane window, cold-crack tested to -60 F Multiple guy-points Reflective guyline loops and glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls No-stretch Kevlar guylines with camming adjuster Fly-only pitching Compatible with The North Face Gear Loft #2 Internal pockets Compression stuffsack included"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"It might not have the room for three offered by the VE 25, but the rugged Mountain 25 Tent from The North Face offers the same highly wind resistant performance while shaving a couple of pounds off your overall pack weight. With a trail weight of seven pounds, 12 ounces, the Mountain 25 tent is the lightest four-season expedition tent made by The North Face. A brow pole up top creates a lift venting profile that offers excellent cross flow while minimizing humidity. Like many of the best designed mountaineering tents, the Mountain 25 has an integrated polyurethane view window that's cold tested to -60F so you can check on the weather without compromising any of the warmth inside the tent. The guy-out points are numerous enough to weather big blows and the No-Stretch Kevlar guylines with camming adjustments are ideal for pitching in open spaces. The Mountain 25 comes with internal storage pockets for gear, but if you really want to organize (and possibly dry out) your mountaineering and backpacking gear, get the fully-compatible #2 Gear Loft from The North Face. If you're going minimalist, don't forget to buy the Mountain 25 Footprint so you can add a floor to your poles and fly configuration."

From REI:
"REI Members: Save 20% on One Full-Priced Item. Ends 3/30/08 Code: MEMDEAL The two-person Mountain 25 tent uses an extremely strong geodesic design, especially valuable when snow and wind are your most formidable enemies! Dual doors and vestibules provide user-friendly entry/exit and good ventilation; pole-supported front vestibule with snowflap adds stability. Fusion Pitch combines continuous pole sleeves with clip construction for easy setup and improved ventilation without sacrificing strength. Eco-friendly DAC Featherlite NSL poles have a unique insert that saves weight, reduces breakage and creates a stronger, more functional pole. Lift Technology: pole/hub system on rainfly lets wind pass through, lifting the tent slightly for increased stability. Internally adjusted mesh top vents ensure spindrift melts onto rainfly; vent doors come together to form a gear loft. Color-matched canopy and rainfly webbing allow easy set-up; side-release buckles at pole intersection points ensures a very strong connection. Taped, seam-tensioned bathtub floor offers the clean angles and usable space of a catenary cut without requiring seam sealing. Rainfly and floor feature a waterproof polyurethane coating for superior protection and durability. Polyurethane windows, cold crack tested to -60 F, improve living conditions by increasing light and views. Reflective guyline loops, guylines and zipper pulls help you locate tent or adjust tent setup in the dark. No-stretch Kevlar guylines with self-locking cams hold the vestibule taught for the severe conditions four season tents might encounter. Pitch the rainfly only with poles and corresponding footprint (sold separately) for a weight-saving, minimalist summer shelter. Comes with stakes, guylines with cams and compression stuff sack. Compatible with The North Face Gear Loft #2 (sold separately). Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The North Face Mountain 25 is a versatile, extremely wind-resistant two-person expedition tent with lift technology. The North Face Mountain 25: DAC Featherlite NSL aluminum poles Fusion pitch combines pole sleeves and clips Brow pole on fly to create lift venting Taped nylon taffeta true bucket floor Color-coded canopy and flysheet webbing Hoop vestibule pole on front vestibule High-low venting with mesh screens and internal zip closure Dual doors with dual vestibule Durable polyurethane window, cold-crack tested to -60 o F Multiple guy-points Reflective guyline loops and glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls No stretch Kevlar guylines with camming adjuster Fly-only pitch Compatible with The North Face Gear Loft #2 Internal pockets Compression stuffsack included Capacity (persons): 2 Weight: 7lb. 12 oz. Dimensions: N/A Floor Area: 30 sq.ft. Vestibule Area: 7+4 sq.ft. Freestanding? Yes Poles: 4+2 Doors: 2 Tent Diagram: Compare Tent Specs. Best viewed in 1280x1024 Click to enlarge"

User Reviews

Mountain 25
Reviewed by M Spencer, Apr 06, 2008

"At 10,000 ft on Mount Rainier in heavy winds this tent performed very well. It is a little difficult to set up in heavy winds, however very nice once set up, would recommend snow anchors rather than those that come with it. Vestibule is also a little small."

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Mountain 25
Reviewed by Paul Bond, Feb 05, 2008

"Really solid tent and just come back from the Cairngorm Mountains in Scotland where despite numerous blizzards the tent remained firm."

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Mountain 25
Reviewed by Les Gartner, Oct 28, 2007

"I set this tent up at 12,000 feet on Mount Whitney. I experienced two blizzards with 75-85 mph winds. The tent performed awesome, barely moving during the storms. Awesome tent!!"

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Mountain 25
Reviewed by Chris Grant, Sep 30, 2007

"Great 4 season tent. In the summer it can be set up without the fly, or it can be set up using only the fly and the foot print.

It's too heavy though. 4 pounds could easily be saved if North Face would redesign the tent slightly. I would like to suggest:

1."

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Mountain 25
Reviewed by trekker ted, Oct 10, 2006

"Great Tent. I sleep cold and take this more than most would. You could probably sit on the roof of this thing it's so sturdy (only kidding). With continuous pole sleeves the setup can take a few more minutes than normal but its worth it.

Bottom Line: Bombproof Indeed. Quality. Heavy for a two-person. Everest compatible!!!!!!"

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Mountain 25
Reviewed by Rosh, Apr 18, 2006

"I bought this tent to withstand the environment up here in interior Alaska. It certainly does that.

The Mountain 25 is very solid, surviving many trips, some in very cold temperatures. It handles very well from 50 F to -30 F. It has shed heavy rain without leak and withstood heavy snow in Thompson Pass, Valdez, AK."

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Mountain 25
Reviewed by jhemp_00, Jul 02, 2005

"Awesome winter tent! I have had this tent for three years, and I've used countless times. I've mainly used for snowshoe backpack trips. I've used it a few times in the summer, and it's not too bad. It vents well. But it's too heavy at almost 9 pounds to lug around in the summer time."

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Mountain 25
Reviewed by Paul, Feb 16, 2004

"When at altitude and exposed to serious winds it's impressive. However, it's heavy and like other TNF tents, trying to velcro the fly to the canopy in winds with numb hands brings tears to my eyes. I do like it, but if you're often in very windy and wet areas I would consider the TN ultra quasar, as the fly has a valance that prevents rain getting blown up the canopy."

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Mountain 25
Reviewed by Matt, Jan 27, 2003

"A true 4+ season tent -- totally bomb-proof. 1st time out it performed flawlessly. Weight is an issue, but well worth it when you are at 7,000 feet in the middle of January with snow and 40 mph winds. The front vestibule is very functional (especially if you dig out about an 18" pit) -- plus the tent just looks cool! Well worth the price paid. I highly recommend it."

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Mountain 25
Reviewed by Luke Witte, Jan 26, 2003

"This is a great tent for mountaineering and will withstand just about any storm. it is a bomb proof shelter and has a good quality name behind it. as for using it year round, it is to heavy for a summer tent and doesn't breathe very well. use it for what it is meant for; surviving a high mountain storm."

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Mountain 25
Reviewed by Chris Bussell, Jul 27, 1997

"Simply the best tent in its field. The Mountian 25 is faultless in my books. I have used a Terra Nova Quazer before this tent and I would say the Mountain 25 stands above it due to its larger storage space and lightness compared with the quazar.

Plus the gold colour is just cool!!!!!!"

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