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 November 8, 2004 by Howard

Rating:
Design: three-season freestanding modified dome
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: piece o' cake
Weight: 6 lbs. 12 ounces
Price Paid: $120

Let's be honest: a lot of two-person tents are more like, well, one-and-a-half-person tents...you can get two people in 'em if the two people happen to be under 5'10" and 170 pounds, otherwise you're going to be very, very cozy. Then there's the question of where you put all your gear.

With the North Face Talus 23, you don't have a lot of worries on either score. This three-pole tent is a dream. Sturdy, lots of head room, easy to set up even in the dark (uses clips and sleeves), and two big vestibules to put your pack and boots into. I've stayed snug, dry and secure through torrential downpours in the Talus (and so have my backpack and hiking boots). Absolutely no worries. And at about $170, it's a bargain (I got mine at a discount, about 30% off, for a nifty $120).

Downsides? Okay, nothing's perfect. The Talus is just a bit on the heavy side, coming in at a bit over 6 lbs, 12 ounces.

Otherwise...practically perfect.

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