Naturehike Star River 2 Person Tent 4 Season Ultralight Tent 2 Person Camping Waterproof Tent for Backpacking Hiking Traveling Camping

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Two adjustable vents provide adequate airflow through the tent rainfly, while the inner cocoon is 100% mesh, very fresh in summer but not the best for chilly weather, Utility bags and pouches Get super organised on your outdoor adventures with our range of utility bags and pouches! Shop tactical and practical equipment in a range of sizes, styles and colours. Read More Like many Chinese brands, Naturehike started as a manufacturer and supplier for western brands that delocalized their production to China.

While it’s slightly more expensive than some of Naturehike’s other tents, the Star River 2 is still a great value for what you pay. For example, you should spray your tent with a waterproof coating after each heavy rainfall because some of the protection inevitably washes away in a storm. The waterproof coating can resist over 4000mm of water. So, if you pitch your camp sensibly and take good care of the tent, you can trust it to keep you dry in heavy rain. The 4-season version, similarly to the Cloud-Up, just adds a snow skirt to the flysheet, a small modification that makes a lot of difference, adding insulation and allowing the warm air to stay inside. Wet Environment:Wet ground or wet gear stored inside the tent.While no tent design can eliminate condensation, the key to reducing it is ventilation. Cooler, drier air has to flow into your tent and warm, moist air must escape. We have designed a variety of ways to do this.Carrying Whether you are doing a short day walk or you are looking to do a longer expedition for a few days, the load carrying kit that you use to transport all your other gear can be the difference between making it to the end and cutting your trip short. Read More STRONG & CLASSIC— Naturehike Star-River designed with classic style, can work in any weather any season for strong and long-lasting performance. It is a great tent have been proved by over 10000+ customers all over the world. The ventilation is a bit limited, and I would prefer to see a second vent to keep the interior nice and cool in the summer months. One solution is to pitch in the direction of the breeze, or you could take down your tent during the hottest part of the day to prevent heat from building up in the sleeping compartment.

But the Star River also allows you to reverse the pitching process a little. If it’s raining then you can pitch ‘outer first’, get under cover, then attach the inner tent from inside. Space & Storage The strong frame and tent footprint will help extend the life of this tent, as will regularly respraying the rainfly.

Naturehike Cloud Up vs Star River vs Mongar

The Cloud Up has the least internal space. It has a more streamlined layout because it has a single end door/vestibule, with the tent itself also tapering towards the foot end. This tent has an enormous porch area, big enough to store bicycles. This can be such a relief if you’re bike touring because you can hide your precious gear out of sight, as well as keep it dry, thereby preventing rust or water damage. The guylines’ dark color makes them easy to trip over at night—and the last thing you need is an injury when you’re lost in the great outdoors. It shares the same overall design as the Hilleberg but the materials are obviously not as high-quality in an entry-level version. With a waterproof coating of up to 3000mm, the Cloud Up 2 is slightly less water-resistant than the Cloud Up 1. That said, 3000mm is more than enough for most camping conditions, especially if you correctly pitch out the guy lines to prevent moisture from transferring to the inner tent.

Something that isn’t so comfortable about this tent is its limited breathability. The sleeping area can get quite hot and stuffy in the summer months. Sleeping Bags When it comes to wild camping, a good sleeping bag is essential. With Wood To Water’s selection, you can find the perfect sleeping bag to keep you warm and dry, no matter where you are. Read More At 2.6 kg, this tent is a little heavy for hiking. It’ll be fine for weekend trips but it’s not the best choice for long-distance thru-hiking. It would certainly be a fantastic choice for bike touring, though it’d be a good idea to share the tent weight with the person you’ll be sleeping next to. This is a freestanding tent, able to resist strong winds thanks to a stable design, the ventilation is good with two air vents on the flysheet to prevent condensation.Typically, people say the comfort and dimensions are very good for its weight. The two doors and two vestibules make camping a lot easier, and users report staying warm and dry in foul weather.