User Review: The North Face Talus 23

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

Reviewed March 1, 2007 by Howard

Rating:
Design: three-season, freestanding
Sleeps: 3
Ease of Setup: Piece o' cake; under five minutes
Weight: approx. 6 1/2 lbs.
Price Paid: $160

This is a truly great tent that is, legitimately, big enough (and comfortable enough) for two average-sized adults. Sturdy, three-pole structure/free-standing/two big vestibules...wow! Handled gale force winds and rain on a trip to Michigan a couple of years back as my son and I played cards and read inside this snug and dry tent. Our gear--two backpacks, boots, fishing poles, etc--stayed nicely dry in the vestibules.

Outside Magazine described this beauty as "being on steroids." Pretty good description. I'd rate this as a "very good" tent for two; great tent for one.

Downside: a bit on the heavy side at between 6-7 lbs (but you really don't mind when the wind is up and storm's raging), but otherwise exemplary.

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