Four-Season Tents

Featured review by Stephen C

I trust this tent to keep my family safe on the hills in winter.

We've had this tent for a year or so now and have used it almost exclusively above the tree line.  It's held hard and fast against whatever weather the UK's Peak District can throw at it.  Are you going to be buffeted by 80mph winds? Get this tent. Do you need to keep safe those that you hold dear? Get this tent.  Do you want to look like the King of the hill? Guess what... First off you'll notice that this tent will compress down to the size of a cheaper 2-man tent (Vango Banshee 200 for direct comparison).

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Reviewed by FromSagetoSnow

If strength and livability are your goals in a four-season tent the MSR Remote 2 may be for you.

MSR Remote 2 The MSR Remote 2 is a tent for when you KNOW the weather will be a challenge and you want a livable shelter; more than just a Black Diamond Firstlight/Eldorado or Mountain Hardwear Direkt 2. I own two other 4-season tents and one 3-season one, and I have “slept” in a wind-shredded 3-season tent at 9,000 feet. I've also survived several raging wind and rainstorms in a casket-sized, yet durable 2-person tent that is little more than a bivy. I was ready to see what a tent with more amenities could offer me for when Mother Nature attacks.

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Featured review by Wilson

Well made, good quality for the price, but those tent poles need a rethink.

I bought this tent from the REI outlet online (now "the garage"). I actually got this tent sort of accidentally. I already had a four-season, three-person tent, which is an REI Mountain 3. My Kelty Flight 2 finally died and I was looking for a replacement. REI advertised this as a three-season tent rather than a four-season and put it on a pretty nice sale, so I grabbed it. I was pleasantly surprised upon actually getting it. As soon as I got this thing I set it up in the yard for practice and also to let it air out.

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Featured review by Jon Solomon

Where do you want to be if you're exposed in nasty weather? Try a Nallo 2.After using this tent in varied conditions for about half a year, I'm ready to offer another glowing report on Hilleberg tents, following my experience with the one-person Akto.The Nallo 2 offers superlative, total weather protection in extremely wet, temperate alpine environments, plus the convenience of a small packed size and a voluminous interior for two at a relatively low weight. Trail weight is 4 lbs. 15 ounces (round it off to an even five pounds for convenience), including 9 stakes, and modifications (see below).This is a weatherproof tent.

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Featured review by Denis Evans

Could this be the best 4-season, 2-person tent in the world?

Note added 6/18/2018: a new three-person version has been announced for 2019 https://www.trailspace.com/gear/hilleberg/allak-3/ ........................ As soon as I saw this tent pitched I knew it was the "business". It's a Hilleberg Red label tent which is 4-seasons. There is an Arctic Black Label version that is near identical except that the doors are diagonally opposed And the fabric and poles are stronger and heavier. You choose. In my opinion the Allak Has has a better door arrangement.  As I mentioned above the vents are excellent and can be controlled from inside the tent.

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Featured review by Andrew L

This tent is very packable and totally weather proof regardless of what you're up against, and I've lived it all in this tent. The removable vestibule is ample for 2 packs, or to cook in, or for the dog and some gear (I've used it for all 3). NO condensation issues typical with some single wall tents, as its 2 upper vents provide ample ventilation. If you leave the vestibule at home to save weight, you still have total weather proofness and the advantage of star gazing from the comfort of your sleeping bag.

I've used my Sierra Convert2 mostly in the mountains and foothills west of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This is an area of extreme temperatures and conditions, often in the same day. The Convert2 is at home wherever you decide to put it. Its small footprint and ease of use, makes this tent my go to shelter when the conditions are harsh or questionable. The Convert2 comes with an awesome attachable Vestibule, Jakes Corners (small braces placed at each corner for ultimate stability when things really get hairy) a BRIGHT yellow DriZone breathable skin, and everything you need to make this shelter your home away from home - only smaller - much smaller.

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Featured review by Climberdave

A Swiss Army Knife of a tent.

Throwing in my 2c for anyone considering this tent, although I can't speak to the new and improved Mountain 25 (since mine is probably 15 years old) I can at least sing its praises. If you are scouring the web looking for firsthand testimony for a new, or your first, four-season tent you really can't do any better (IMHO) than this one. I'm the type of person who likes things to be multifunctional or jack of all trades, especially gear. The Mountain 25 is a VERY capable shelter from Summer in the Appalachian Mountains to Winter in the Cascades, it does its job and does it very well.

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Featured review by John Van Gemert

A well thought out tent that has improved with the current edition. The size and space, the ease of access and the durable build are all there in an outstanding four-season two-person tent.

My Exped Orion 2 Extreme, has gone to lot of wild locations over the last 9 years but it needed to be retired. The outer fabric had suffered UV damage, and the floor was no longer waterproof. I tried using various coatings with some success but have decided to place it on light duties from now on while it is still very usable. It has been my go-to tent for Australian extended trips in SW Tassie, Victorian high country and Gariwerd. Its ability to provide a reliable shelter in harsh conditions is very comforting.

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Featured review by Ray Russ

Represents a legacy of quality and customer satisfaction that I've maintained for over 35 years.

My first NF tent was the original Oval Intention which came out in 1976. I purchased mine a year later as a freshman in college. From that time the tent had been to six continents until I retired in sometime in 1988 when NF replaced it with the updated Pole Sleeve Oval. They never charged me a dime. I kept that second tent until 2010 when I replaced it after an episode involving one — possibly two — bears. NF replaced it with my VE-25 and charged me 50% of the retail price (~$600). Setup can be tricky for the novice, but once you understand that the extended poles follow the seams (and only the seams) of the tent it takes about six minutes to set up completely.

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Featured review by Go Time! (Jesse Maloney)

Excellent winter tent. Waterproof, bombproof, roomy, lots of pockets, big vestibules, heavy.

This is the tent with no fly. The vent is visible on the top of the tent. The Trango 2 is a very durable and reliable tent. If I know I'm going to be in for nasty weather, I bring this titan. It stays warm inside. It vents pretty well. You can cook in the vestibule. On really cold nights when your body is flushing out excess fluid, you can actually urinate in the vestibule and exit on the other side in the morning. Sounds gross but the alternative at -30° is even worse. I've pitched it on frozen Lake Superior with sustained 30+ mph winds and it held its ground.

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