ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2 Tent: 2-Person 3-Season Review

Rating: 4,5 of 5 stars====================Product price: Check new Price in amazon====================Buy with Secure Transaction Amazon now…====================Product DescriptionIf you spend a big chunk of your spring, summer, and fall nights in the backcountry, youAAAll want a reliable, roomy shelter like the ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2 Tent. With its sealed seams and urethane-coated fly and floor, this lightweight three-season tent keeps you and your campmate dry in March moisture and during those fast-melting September snowfalls. The Zephyr 2 sets up quicklyAAAtwo alloy aluminum poles and a simple clip system take it easy on your bed-ready brain. Mesh walls provide essential ventilation when your tent buddy has a sweaty dream. ALPS Mountaineering designed the fly to buckle securely to the tent and included stakes and guys for stability during heinous storms. Stash your mud-caked boots and soggy rain gear in the large vestibule and your book and headlamp in the mesh storage pocket before you sink into REM state.Product Features

• Material: [Fly] urethane-coated polyester; [Floor] urethane-coated nylon
• Freestanding: Yes
• Poles: 2
• Pole Material: 7000 series aluminum
• Doors: 2
• Clip / Sleeve: Clip
• Floor Space: 58 x 88in (147 x 223.5cm); 35.2sq ft (3.27sq m)
• Interior Height: 38in (96.5cm)
• Vestibule Space: 18sq ft (1.67sq m)
• Packed Size: 6 x 21in (15 x 53cm)
• Ventilation: Mesh walls
• Weight: 5lb 4oz (2381g)
• Recommended Use: Three-season camping, backpacking
• Manufacturer Warranty:
• Country of Origin: China

ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2 Tent: 2-Person 3-Season

 Customer Reviews:* I have not camped in this tent yet. I will give my first impressions and hopefully update the review after using the tent.This tent has all the features of tents costing twice as much. It is a great value. The quality appears to be top notch. The aluminum poles are small and lightweight but fit together perfectly and are strong.I did a lot of research before purchasing this tent. I liked that it has two doors and two vestibules. Also, I am very weight conscious and the 4.7 lbs is pretty good for this size tent. From my research I would have only saved maybe 3 ounces for a higher priced tent and would have had to settle for one door, one vestibule.Overall, great value for the money. I am very impressed with the quality of Alps Mountaineering.UPDATE 11/17/2008 - I finally had the chance to camp in the Zephyr 2. My 5 year old son and I hiked and camped with a friend and his boys. It was getting dark and starting to rain when we got to the camp site. The Zephyr went up very quick, kept us dry all night through some pretty heavy rain. I love the two doors and vestibules - lots of room for gear and you don't have to worry about brushing up against the side and getting wet from condensation. I slept well with no worries about the wind and rain.I love the tent! I can't imagine a higher price tent being any better quality than this. Good balance between price, weight, and features.UPDATE 1/3/2012 - I have had this tent for 3 years now. It is my goto tent. The tent did leak once during an all-night fairly heavy rain. It leaked at the top around the zipper track. Another coat of seam sealer and all is well (I recommend seam sealing any tent). * I should point out from the get-go I have the Zenith 2 AL tent (which I purchased from Sierra Trading Post.com). It is the same exact tent except for the color of the rainfly. All I can say this is one excellent little tent. Very lightweight, has good ventilation, quick and easy set-up and holds up to adverse weather quite well.I used my Zenith (Zephyr) in weather conditions ranging from hard rains and strong winds to light snowfalls. Held up and continues to hold up very well.The tent's quality is very good. Hard to find a tent as good for the price. Beats any BIG name brand tents (such as Sierra Designs or Mountain Hardware) in terms of quality and price. A definate great buy in my opinion.