User Review: The North Face Spectrum 23

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

Reviewed November 28, 2007 by inquilabi

Rating:
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: easy
Weight: 4+ pounds with footprint and stakes
Price Paid: $260

I used this tent a handful of times backpacking here in Northern California. I've only used the tent solo and about 80 percent of the time I've woken up to a wet tent. Only if there is a strong wind will there be no condensation. I could not imagine what it would be like to have two bodies in this tent!

I was so upset about the lack of breathability that I returned it to REI (their return policy is so awesome). I would not recommend this tent to anybody unless they only plan to backpack in super windy places.

I also wouldn't recommend this tent for people over 6 feet.