However, the Freelite 2 is overall a very versatile tent that performs well in many conditions, is easy to set up, and weighs in at just over a pound per person. ![]() Additionally, for $500 it’s quite an investment for a tent that’s neither the lightest nor most spacious. It’s cozy for two people, and my non-freestanding tent has significantly more room inside. The two major downsides I see are the lack of space inside and the price. Additionally, if you have the money, it’s a great addition as a heavier-duty but still lightweight tent that can handle more serious conditions. It’s also a good place to start if you’re looking to lighten your load but like to backpack through high alpine conditions and/or stormy seasons. ![]() Also, it’s significantly easier to set up than a trekking pole tent which is a major perk. Overall, I think the Freelite 2 is a solid tent for backpackers who are conscious about weight but want a shelter that will work in a variety of conditions. The overall lower profile of the tent really helps on stormy nights (like this was). I can’t stand when there’s nowhere to put my nighttime essentials, and the inside of this tent has pockets on both sides and up top. That’s pretty darn good for a solid shelter. However, with the Freelite 2, by splitting up the rainfly, tent body, poles, and stakes it could easily work out for each person to carry a little over a pound each. Easy to split the weight between two. With my two-person trekking pole tent, there’s no option to distribute weight evenly.Also, the double-walled design is easier to vent in colder temperatures than a single-walled tent. The rainfly and tent floor are coated with Xtreme Shield waterproofing, and the Syclone poles are extremely tough against high winds. ![]() Ability to use in a wider range of climates. MSR tents are notoriously tough against high winds and bad weather.This is much much harder with a non-freestanding tent. One night I camped on completely solid rock ground and was able to pretty successfully stretch out the area of the tent and vestibules with large rocks in lieu of staking. Ability to use in a wider range of terrain.It’s really nice to have a semi-freestanding tent that takes the finesse out of it. I’ve had some frustrating nights trying to get my trekking pole tent just right when I’m backpacking alone. Easy to set up alone. The one pole system makes the Freelite super easy to set up and take down, even when backpacking alone.The setup is SO quick and easy even when flying solo To make the Portal 1, we kept all our favorite aspects of the. Its our lightest freestanding tent with a minimum weight of only 2.5lbs. The Portal 1 rounds out our fan-favorite Portal family. Of all the shelters I’ve used over the years, this one is the easiest to set up by myself. Estimated shipment date for pre-orders is late May. There’s also one small pole that goes across the very top for extra interior space. You just lay the tent body down, lay the pole down on top of it, clip in, and start staking. One-pole design. This is the first tent I’ve used that has just one large pole holding up the majority of the tent body.Crawling over your partner to go to the bathroom or grab another layer in the middle of the night is not fun, and personal vestibule space is a huge perk. This makes a HUGE difference when backpacking with someone else. Two large vestibules. Some comparable semi-freestanding tents only have one door and vestibule.Though the low peak height is a drag for taller hikers, the tent’s lower profile is part of what makes it so weather-resistant. The two taut vestibules help keep it stiff even in stormy conditions. Weather protection. Of comparable tents in its category, the Freelite 2 performs very well in high winds and rain.This means that any condensation collected on the rainfly will not seep through the mesh. When the tent is staked and set up properly, the rainfly doesn’t touch the mesh body. Additionally, the two large vestibules have fasteners on both sides to be able to roll out the doors for more airflow and views. Excellent ventilation. The super-fine mesh on the body of this tent has great ventilation.Does it make a difference at -20c? and what about in the middle of summer (20c).The vestibules are huge and also provide great ventilation. ![]() In the end I’m really questioning how much one would get with less mesh. The new Sea to Summit Telos has a 3+ version. Some examples are the Marmot Fortress, which I am not able to find anywhere (might be discontinued). I’ve been looking at 3+ season tents or tree line tents, but they are normally way expensive compared to 3 season tents. I’m not thinking there would be giant gusts of wind and the like, but there could be heavy snow load. In no way do I feel I should get an Alpine tent. I’m curious what people think about using these 3 season tents in the winter? We get harsh winters and I figured double walled mesh tents would end up being cold, breezy and not very nice to sleep in?
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