Tents

Are the Lightweight 2 tents 3 or 4 season?

I would say 3 season+ . They are Bomber little tents.
Very low profile....


There are two versions of the 360 degrees lightweight 2 tents.
The earlier one is like Dillon posted.
The newer version has a more Square profile pole structure and is side entry between the poles.
I have no experience of the newer version.

wookie wrote: I would say 3 season+ . They are Bomber little tents.
Very low profile....


There are two versions of the 360 degrees lightweight 2 tents.
The earlier one is like Dillon posted.
The newer version has a more Square profile pole structure and is side entry between the poles.
I have no experience of the newer version.

I saw some of the Lightweight tents with the "New" 360 Degrees logo this weekend. Not set up in store, so I didn't get an impression of what they look like.

Earlier version




Later version




They are not everyones cup of tea. Low and cramped for 2.
More like a spacious bivy for 1 person and kit

wookie wrote: Often thought about adding "snow flaps" to it to limit air flow under the fly for berg use.
Have you ever felt the need for them?

Up until this last hike, I can't say I ever missed having snow flaps on this tent. I prefer to keep it as light as possible.
Last year I bought one of the last remaining "Summit 3" tents by 360 Degrees for hikes where bad weather is anticipated. Sadly, this tent has now been discontinued. I reckon if you're looking for an inexpensive tent with snow flaps, rather go for the Cool Mountain 2.

I already have a Makalu that I have been using but can be quite heavy when going solo.
The Lightweight2 I have been using mainly for bike trips as it packs down small and is only 1.8Kg.

Watching your video clip just got me thinking again that the Lightweight2 could do double duty for solo berg trips as well.

I considered the Lightweight 2 a while ago (the earlier version). I took it back since I thought the fly sheet wasn't big enough - didn't offer enough protection, especially for wind and snow etc.

Biomech wrote: Hello VE!

I have been following posts on this forum for some time, but this is my first post.

I am moderately experienced Berg hiker, but have not done many multiple day journeys, which I am now venturing into! Most of the overnight trips I have done before have been with others who had hiking tents for me to share. Now I am in the market for a lightweight two-man hiking tent. I must say thanks to all for the detailed information about the various tents on the market in SA. I have narrowed my choices down to three from reading the posts here and other gear reviews. Two of them are lower budget (K-Way Nerolite 2 and Outdoor Elements Misty 2) and the third one is a mid-budget (MSR Elixer 2).

What I am interested in is a tent that could handle a bit of snow on the summit in winter and obviously to be able to deal with the wind. Does anyone have an opinion on whether the options I have listed above would suffice?

The OE Misty 2 is a great tent but not sufficient for heavy snow conditions. Neither the Elixir really. The Kway should graft just fine I reckon.
Also check out the Outdoor Elements Twister.

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Thanks Kobus.

Josh of the Bushveld wrote: I considered the Lightweight 2 a while ago (the earlier version). I took it back since I thought the fly sheet wasn't big enough - didn't offer enough protection, especially for wind and snow etc.

That and the wall height on the bath-tub floor is quite low.
Makes for great air flow in summer.

Will break out the sewing machine and make up some snow flaps in the next couple of weeks.