Cloud Peak 2

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?

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 😂

Can confirm. I took my wife wild camping in my Banshee 200, it was "cosy" but the weather was nice enough to be out in the open.. The second time was the last time she came and that was 4 years ago. I have a Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 and it's great, plenty of room for 2, sturdy, but is on the heavier side of things.. Imo, go for the Lanshan 2 (not the pro). It's definitely my next tent!

All cover your needs except for wind in exposed areas. I would go for the mongar UL but get the rest but… Have you considered the Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 or the Cloud Creek Pro 2? The Cloud creek pro 2 is very spacious with a full solid inner so it’s the warmest tent. It’s lighter than the Mongar and Star River but slightly heavier than the UL versions. It also holds up better in the wind than the Star River or Mongar but it isn’t a heavy exposed wind tent. This is because it uses three independent poles instead of interconnect poles which can create a weak spot. I think nature hikes testing puts it at a level 8 wind test where as the mongar and star river are at a level 7 wind test. The actually testing info is very difficult to find though to be honest. The Cloud Peak 2 is a very strong wind tent and the strongest option at this price point. It’s the heaviest option though at 2.6kg with a groundsheet. However, it’s manageable and splitting it between two people isn’t an issue. The vestibules are huge! The biggest! It’s an all in one-pitch tent so it goes up very easily in bad weather. However, as it’s an outta pitch or all in one first pitch tent the inner will be loose resulting in slightly smaller inner space. This will work for two people but if you’re tall you might struggle. To be perfectly honest your best tent would be a more expensive tent to cope with all the conditions your describing or if budget is a issue then a tunnel 4 season tent can be picked up for around £100 more than the options your looking at.

The cloud peak isn’t anything like a hubba lol, maybe you’re thinking of the mongar! The cloud peak is also heavy at 2.6kg Naturehike monger would be worth consideration for OP. I personally feel it has too much mesh and the fly is too high of the ground and that it is very much a summer tent. Naturehike monger 2 20d pro version in olive green is currently £160 on Ali, £20 off when you spend £159 right now so £140. It’s very roomy, easy to pitch, 3000mm hh, 2 side doors with 2 vestibules. The wieght is heavier at 1.8kg but you will be hard to pushed to find something lighter with all the bells and whistles of this style of tent for the price. Shop around, I have seen it cheaper, maybe more like £100-£120 price range.

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.

Me and my partner like our Nature hike Cloud Peak 2. Fits to wide mats and has a vestibule each

Don't know about that one. I have a Vango Banshee 200 which I wouldn't recommend for two even though it is a two person. And a OEX bobcat, which is a (great) 1 man. The cloud peak has been my most recent buy, and I have a lot of love for this tent. Have even taken it on my last few solo adventures

The top cap is really tensioned so not been a problem for me. I was up in some high winds in the lakes last week, and the more annoying bit was the storm flap on the door was noisy because of the orientation I had pitched the tent. Other than that, it stood up great to what was some strong winds

*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.

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.

Out of those, I only have a Cloud Peak. Not sure what level of wind it can put up with - I've never been caught out in it by anything too concerning, but I remember seeing a Summit or Nothing video where Trev got caught out in his and it survived. That was one of the reasons I chose it over the Taji, which I was also considering at the time. The pegs do seem a bit too dinky for windy conditions but perhaps I'm paranoid. Last time I used it I took a load of Alpkit Spikes instead of the stock pegs, but barely had a breeze. They're quite heavy so that was a bit of a waste of energy I suppose, but that's life, eh?