Naturehike - Cloud Peak 2

I have the cloud peak 2 and it's an amazing deal for the money, but in hindsight wish I'd spent the extra £100 for the helm 2. By no stretch of the imagination is the quality on par! Always so hard to balance buying quality gear and being careful about over investing in a brand new interest.

I've only used the cloud peak of those 2 and really didn't get on with it, I know others use and have no issue with it. The 2 tents you have mentioned are very different to each other, what has drawn you to these 2 specifically? I'd suggest thinking about the features you really want, for £200 you have a hell of a lot of options new and used. Do you need space for 2 people or 1+gear? Inner or outer first? Trekking pole shelter or traditional poles? What style of shelter? (Tunnel, dome, mid etc) 1 big or 2 small vestibules? Front or side entry? Weight or durability focused? What sort of weather do you realistically want to camp in?

Cloud Peak 2 is another option, super light and spacious for the price

I bought the CP2 and it's a cracking tent BUT, I wish I went for the Lanshan 2(not the pro), especially since I carry trekking poles. There's nothing wrong with the CP2 but you can save so much space and weight in your pack and have a faster tent to put up/take down. The CP2 is a bit of a drag to put up after a hard day's hike, the flip side of this, is that it's a really nice, sturdy tent (from the budget end) to be in.. Especially after all the little mods you can carry out, heavier bungie cord, guy ropes etc. If anyone has a Lanshan 2 that wants a modded Cloud peak 2, hit me up for a swap 😂

Hi, I can say that the CloudPeak 2 is an excellent value for money tent. Had it for couple of years and used it many times. It’s based on the shape of the Hilleberg Allak but at a fifth of the price. I’m always careful with the zips, avoid being heavy handed and it’ll be absolutely fine. Pros: good head room, two large vestibules and it’s free standing. Used mine last night in the Peaks and once I got it sorted I could move it around to get the best flat pitch before pegging in properly. I’ve reviewed it on my YT channel Hiking for Health if that’s of any use for you. https://youtu.be/Ym7eD6Wgxf4?si=bX2_4SR8odZOjcWp Get one, you’ll love it I’m sure.

*Ehhhh*...the Cloud Peak is "4 season" in the same utterly meaningless marketing way as my Lanshan has a "4 season inner", not the actual 4 season way.

Naturehike Cloud Peak 2. I used to have this when I was on a budget. Pretty bomb proof for 3 season. Easily get 2 in and sit up. With a couple of upgrades it's a great tent for the money. It's between 2.4 - 2.6 kg depending on the model, blue or green.

My biggest tent in ideal budget is a Naturehike Cloud Peak 2, though they make quite a few different options in that price range. I wouldn't knowingly take it into high winds or plonk it on top of a massive hill but for the weight (2.4kg-ish), it's the biggest I have and with the most vestibule space. The zips can be a bit snaggy so you need to be careful with that, but that's the only major annoyance with it and is easily avoided if you know in advance. Plenty of reviews out there and videos of people using them in various different conditions - I guess maybe have a look at youtube and see if you see it being ok in the kind of places you'd want to be in the conditions you might experience. The "mat" (footprint) it comes with doesn't cover the vestibules but as I mentioned, easily worked around. If you don't want to splurge excessively on insulated inflatables, maybe start with some closed cell foam mats and upgrade later if you want to. They can be had very cheaply and can also be useful later on as additional insulation in combination with an inflatable if you want. Those really thick, uninsulated air ones are still uninsulated. That could become an issue if the temperature drops enough.

I have one and used it for 5 nights down in Devon last week. Though I've had it for ages, here are my thoughts from those nights: \+ The amount of space is excellent, both inside and in the vestibules. \+ Very decent price. \+ Feels reasonably sturdy, though it will have its limits. The design might be nicked from Hilleberg's Allak but that's where the similarity ends. The poles feel a little flimsy but I haven't had any problems with them. \+ Ventilation generally good - I only had one night with condensation, and that was a very damp night. \- The outer door zips can snag a lot unless you're really careful with them. When closing from the inside, reach out and properly attach the velcro at the bottom to help avoid this. It seems to be caused mostly by the fabric springing back in the way of the zip runner (or whatever it's called). \- 2.4kg is heavier than other options and the pack size also bigger, but still bear in mind the space advantage and you can always pack the poles separately, which really makes a difference when shoving everything in. \- If it is wet in the morning, it'll piss water into the vestibule and inner as you open the outer door. Shaking it first to get the rain off helps, but it still does it. Not a massive problem but a bit irritating. \- The 'hat' is a bit annoying and can be flappy. Winding the bungees around the poles helps a bit. \- The pegs are a bit small for my liking so I take others, but they're probably alright really unless it's really windy. Short version: Yes, I think it's a very good option. I have other tents but there's a reason I kept this one. I choose based on what I think the conditions will be like and how much other clobber I'll need to take.

For that price, Id suggest Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 - available from Aliexpress for £106, can probably find it cheaper on specific selling groups on Facebook. its a solid tent. Free standing as well. That would be my suggestion but i know others on here will have different suggestions. Check the sub as this question gets asked often. There is Naturehike Cloud up 2 which is probably not as solid as Cloud Peak, it was my first tent, and i like it so much, i still have it despite changing tents numerous times! Sleeping Bag and Pad, if you want a good one, for a low budget, id suggest the selling groups. Sleeping pad in particular is the probably the most important equipment for the sleep system IMO, you lose more hear through the floor. Check out Thermarest but you are probably again looking at around the £100 mark at least unless you go 2nd hand. hopefully others on here will provide some budget options but again, check the sub, another question which is asked often. Thermarest Prolite + was my first sleeping pad - if you are struggling to find options within your budget, i would consider selling it to you as mine is just lying around (i upgraded last year). Suggest you do a little research first about heat ratings etc. I actually donated stove and pans and a few other bits of camping stuff recently to a charity shop, i would have been more than happy to let you have it for free if this post was made last week!

CloudUp2 isn't dome, I think you maybe mistaking it for the CloudPeak2 which is def more robust and is good for 3 seasons. You may find it very cheap 2nd hand if you are on specific selling groups on facebook, but new you should find for around £150 on Aliexpress

I have a Tagar 2 which I have used cor solo camping. I imagine the Tagar 1 might be a bit snug with your gear inside. It is single skin, so there is an extra element of condensation, but the couple of times I’ve used it it has not been enough to cause an issue. It is the lightest tent I have and sets up nice and easy, although I am still debating how useful the included footprint is. First use was in torrential rain, and I mean torrential by uk standards, and strong winds. Footprint ended up collecting water which pooled under the tent and may have had some ingress because of this. That night there was a little light spray of rain getting through, but it was extreme rain. I own a few Naturehike tents (Cloud Up 1, Cloud Peak, Opalus 2) and rate them all pretty highly and never really had a problem with any of them.