Naturehike - Cloud Up 2

Used a Naturehike Cloud Up 2 in stealth green for Patagonia, GDMBR and Baja Divide. Cheap as chips with plenty of room for gear and is a surprisingly solid tent for hunkering down for a day or two in very wet and stormy Wyoming weather. My most recent purchase for a different climate (cold/dry) is a 4 season 3FUL Gear Taiji 1 tent in a stylish khaki/coyote brown. I've only set it up in the backyard and not used on a trip yet, but the zips, poles and seams look to be a little bit of a step up in finishing quality than the Naturehike. But you can't go wrong with either brand. Both tents are about 1.8kgs including poles, pegs, guylines, groundsheet etc and can be reduced further by removing any carry bags. Anyone who tells you that you need to spend a lot of money on Western branded tents doesn't know that the Chinese tent brands are about 80% the quality of the high end premium western tents at 1/3rd to 1/4 the price due to economies of scale. I would even go so far as to say that they exceed the quality of a lot of Western branded mid range tents in the $500 USD pricing tier based on my experience of seeing colleagues with a couple of very well known and popular mid tiered tents struggling under stronger winds and wetter weather. The idea that Chinese = junk is simply not true. Usually the western brands have better marketing but they are generally all made in the same factory. The other thing to consider is that all tents lose their DWR coating after a while and if your pitching in very dry desert conditions the zippers will eventually need replacing even if YKK and regularly lubed.

Just about any $200 tent can pack down into a 2-3L fork bag if you compress it and put the poles elsewhere. Both my NatureHike 3p and 2p Cloud up fit in my fork bags

I have a Cloud up 2 in a 2L stuff sack then compressed to 1L.

I really like my nature hike cloud up 2. Nylon. Pretty light but holds up well so far. Comes with the fly and footprint. Only like $110.

I like my nature hike cloud 2, it’s about $110 and like 3.5 lbs

Love my cloud up Edit: also oml yeah I feel like the most unagile person who has ever lived getting in and out of it

My first tent was the naturehike cloud up 2 and honestly I loved it. I severed me well for many hikes and weighed around 1.8kg. There’s some modifications on YouTube that might be worth considering. I never had it in any severe weather, but there are plenty of YouTube videos where people have and it’s survived. I might suggest getting the 2 instead of the 1 as a lot of people say the 1 is too small, but it’s your call :)

I used the nature hike cloud up 2 and it lasted me a whole thru hike on the PCT without any faults. Cost about £100. Its my go to tent now, I would never bother buying anything more expensive

The cloud up 2 is a fantastic tent, highly recommend.

>If anyone has any suggestions for light shelters / tents for under 300 I cant find any that are under 3/4lbs 3F UL GEAR Lanshan, 2p/4 seasons only weighs only 1060 grams. Needs two hiking poles though. Naturehike's Upgraded Cloud Up 2p tent is 1750 grams everything included. https://www.amazon.ca/Naturehike-Lightweight-Backpacking-Camping-Upgrade/dp/B07BRM51NZ/ I personally own the Naturehike Taga 2, which is under 1300 grams, but not sure if it's still sold anywhere.

Also look at the Naturehike cloud up 2. Usual price is about £100, but I picked mine up for under £70 on Ali express, but you can pay a bit more and get it on Amazon if you prefer. If you want a bit more space a mongar 2 is similar in terms of internal floor space but its walls are more vertical so there is more width up to the top of the tent and a usable awning on both sides of the tent. Either one is fine for doe I would have thought. If your budget can stretch a little there ar lightweight versions. Also check out a lanshan 1 or 2 if you use trekking poles. It’s not free standing so needs a bit more certainty when you pitch it but it’s very popular for a reason, the lightest variation is only single wall and can suffer from condensation. If you are going to keep using the tent and want to buy once the Durston x dome 1+ looks like a dream tent for that sort of trip. Weighing about 1 kg it pitches very quickly in one cycle with ground sheet, inner and fly connected if you want. Plenty of space inside for one, large vestibule. Not sure where you can source them from in uk though and the US price is $ 379 though to be fair that looks good value for what you get. Customs duty may bump this up further though.

I've purchased a few things from Naturehike and had good experiences: \- Nature Hike Rock 65 backpack, and aside from some comfort issues due to the strap design, it was a great pack for the price. Lasted 3 years and 3500kms. \- Nature Hike R5.8 Sleeping Pad, only used it for roughly 50 nights so far but comfortable, very warm and no leaks (\*yet). Only downside is that the Large Mummy size ends up being 180cm, rather than listed 186cm when inflated. Amazing for the price. \- Nature Hike R3.5 Sleeping pad, only used it for 10 nights a as a summer pad. As above, Large Mummy size is 180cm long. Very good for the price. \- Nature Hike Cloud Up 2 tent, used for when I am hiking with a partner or when the 3FUL Lanshan 1 person trekking pole tent is a risk to find a spot to pitch. Only used it for roughly 30 nights over the past 5 years but great so far. I like AliExpress, but dont browse it - instead know exactly what I want to buy before (from Reddit, YouTube and forum research), and then buy the specific item. I also use PayPal for credit card safety. Ive only had one order out of 200-300 order, that I had to chase the seller and demand a refund (which I got) after them not sending the item. After doing some research, I have found that the following chinese brands are also great: \- 3FUL does great (trekkingpole) tents, especially their Lanshan 1 and Lanshan 2 (post 2021, and non Pro versions. \- AegisMaX does great quilts and sleeping bags (if you can get them cheaply and don't mind the non-responsibly sourced down). \- Aonijie does excellent running gear, some of their trail running stuff works for fast packing and hiking. Sometimes AliExpress is so much cheaper and sells well made Chinese manufactured gear, but other times it is a similar price to the equivalent item from a western company, so I always compare.

Naturehike Cloud Up 2 or Naturehike Mongar UL 2. I have the cloud up but like better the Mongas. There are various versions of the Cloud Up 2 with different prices but also weight. I have the cheaptest and heaviest of them all at around 2 kg, but it's fine as when I go with a friend I must go to his/her pace which slower. If you check the Mongar be sure to choose the UL version. The price of that last time I checked was very competitive. That's for freestanding tents, for UL trekking pole tents you can't go wrong with the Lanshan 2.

My first budget backpacking sleeping bag was a Kelty Cosmic 20. It was way heavier than I expected. A friend let me use their Naturehike Sleeping bag (not sure on specific type) and it was way lighter and more compact. I still use the Kelty for car camping, but it no longer goes on backpacking trips with me. My next upgrade will be an ultralight quilt. I got a used Gossamer Gear pack 55L off eBay that I love! I started with a Naturehike CloudUp 2 tent which was fine for the price, I have since upgraded to a Tarptent Double Rainbow (also used on eBay). Depending on the distance and weather, I will still take the Naturehike tent sometimes even though it is heavier. I like that you can use it without the rain fly on a nice night and just have the mesh top so I can see the trees and stars. My first pad was a Klymit pad from Amazon for $40. It works fine for warm weather. I upgraded to an Exped Duo 3R last year since I now usually backpack with my daughter or girlfriend and a 2P pad seemed easier. I also have two Nemo Switchback pads that I will carry on some hikes. I put them under my pad in the tent to prevent any punctures in my Exped and to give a little more insulation on colder nights. They are also great to pull out and use as a pad around camp when we are lounging before going to bed. Unfortunately, UL gear and spending an arm and leg kinda go hand in hand. All of my inexpensive gear was great to get me started, but over the last few years, I have been replacing them with lower weight, higher quality, and hence more expensive options. Along with being heavier, the cheaper stuff is just, cheaper. The biggest thing I have noticed is the zippers don't glide as easy on my cheap gear. This can be a huge annoyance when trying to zip your tent or bag.

To add to the buy from Amazon I got mine almost half price through Amazon resale same return rights. It wasn't in original packaging and I think it might be missing a tent peg . I haven't slept in it yet and am a complete novice but I am very happy with it ☺️

\+1 to the Cloud Up 2. I have the Pro in silnylon, and even though there's a few quirks I honestly can't complain for the price. It's an excellent combination of price/weight/comfort. It's easy to set up, and freestanding so hard to pitch wrong. It comes with stakes and footprint. Customer service is good, mine was missing the footprint and they shipped it from China. Downsides are that it's not for tall folks, and not for 2 people. IMO it is the best option for trying out wilderness backpacking. If you've done it for a while and you know your climate and preferences, you can pay more for specific advantages: lighter weight, bigger headroom, freestanding vs 1 vs 2 poles, less sag fabric, etc. If not, you can't go wrong with this tent.

\+1 to the Cloud Up 2. I have the Pro in silnylon, and even though there's a few quirks I honestly can't complain for the price. It's an excellent combination of price/weight/comfort. It's easy to set up, and freestanding so hard to pitch wrong. It comes with stakes and footprint. Customer service is good, mine was missing the footprint and they shipped it from China. Downsides are that it's not for tall folks, and not for 2 people. IMO it is the best option for trying out wilderness backpacking. If you've done it for a while and you know your climate and preferences, you can pay more for specific advantages: lighter weight, bigger headroom, freestanding vs 1 vs 2 poles, less sag fabric, etc. If not, you can't go wrong with this tent.

Hey! Just chiming in as someone who’s done quite a few budget-friendly trips (including the Rockies!). You're totally right to look into **Featherstone** — solid brand for the price, especially their **Backpack UL 2P**. It's light, packs small, and holds up well in 3-season conditions. For sleeping bags, here are a couple of budget options that won’t leave you freezing at night: * **REI Trailbreak 20** – around $100, synthetic fill, decent warmth-to-weight ratio for beginners. * **Hyke & Byke Eolus 30°F** (down) – if you can stretch a bit more, this one’s warm, packable, and lighter than synthetic. Also check out **Naturehike tents** – their Cloud Up 2 is budget ultralight gold if you’re okay with slightly less durability. Tip: Don’t forget a good sleeping pad — something like the **Klymit Static V** helps way more than you’d think for warmth and comfort. You’re doing great researching this now — the Rockies can be unpredictable even in spring, so solid gear will pay off. Let me know if you want recs for budget stoves or other essentials!

I second that. Lanshan is fine except my copycat version is a bit finicky to pitch (maybe my pole is too long?). I have the cloud Up 2 as well and it's my favourite and i take it over the lanshan If the weight/space allows. Tried a tarp and flytent as well but i found it just too much work.

I just got the cloud up 2, haven’t tested it yet but I was essentially looking at the river and the cloud up also. I ended up going with the cloud up 2 over the just for weight. I got the upgraded cloud up 2 20D is the forest green colour for £80 new. planning on adding some mods similar to this video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CW_MBX1UfL0 I felt the pro wasn’t sturdy enough for 3.5 seasons (yes 3.5 seasons is a thing lol) and though the 20d version offered the best rain protection. I really liked Andy’s break down of the tents in this video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1UPx9Vq100c&pp=0gcJCRsBo7VqN5tD I ignored his conclusion because that’s personal preference but liked watching them side by side to compare.

Naturehike cloud up 2 is really good I think I bought one for £120 I took it on a 3 month motorbike trip around europe and it held up great in all conditions.  With sleeping bag temperature it really depends on what time of year you are going. If it's just over spring summer then 0 degrees bag should be more than enough. A lot of the sleeping bag temp ratings are based on the assumption you're using and insulated sleeping pad and have thermals and a woolly hat on I think haha so a 0 degree bag doesn't mean 0 degrees although tbf it will be the warmer in the tent than outside. 

Naturehike tents are great, I think I bought a cloud up 2 for £120 and it packs really small. AliExpress also has a lot of good compact down sleeping bags I got a great one from there. Can also get an inflatable pillow but personally I prefer a real pillow although they do make hybrid pillows which are inflatable and have a cushion inside but I've never tried them. Sea to summit make collapsing cook system where the pot and bowls collapse. Loads of shit you can buy but main thing is to bring less stuff.

I’ve used the CloudUp 2 bike packing and backpacking, highly recommend it. I breakdown the poles and pegs in to the frame bag so the rest goes in the front bag with the sleep system which is all soft so fits easily. Great value tent

Hmm, I’ve not seen these but at their listed weight you might want to check Walmart’s Ozark Trail solo backpacking tent at 3.5 lbs. I’ve not tried this tent but the reviews seem okay for such a cheap tent ($47 when I checked before posting) If you don’t mind trekking pole tents and seam sealing the Lanshan 2 is just under 3 pounds and I’ve had good luck with mine. I’ve also had good luck with my Naturehike Cloud up 2, a freestanding tent that comes in around 4 lbs. But these last two seem to be about triple the price of the two you mentioned and the Ozark Trail.

Depends on the tent. My wife and I share a Cloud Up 2 on occasion and find it cozy and comfortable.

Decathalon forclas is a great starting pack, it is adjustable via cords for toso length adjustment on the fly, a good starting tent is the landshan 2 if you want a trekking pole tent and the nature hike cloud up 2 if you want a freestanding tent, best starter sleeping bag is any 20 degree down bag you can afford (20 degree = 30 degree in real world use usually ,Fahrenheit not Celsius).

Ultra ultralight stuff tends to be fragile but the next tier down is very durable, even at the low end. I lived in my Naturhike Cloud Up 2 for nearly a year and it's still going strong.

ChatGPT probably is a recipe for disaster as a new backpacker who is unfamiliar with gear. But, at least you asked. So, time to make some revisions. In general, Teton is not a good brand, even for budget stuff. I had a Teton sleeping bag. It wasn’t a good purchase for me. Other people’s mileage seems to vary, which has fine, but I think you can get better gear for only a bit more. Tent - that is a REALLY unnecessarily heavy 2 person tent at nearly 7 lbs. And it isn’t a very good value when you can buy a Naturehike Cloud Up 2 person tent for the same price that only weighs 4.6 lbs. Backpack - That’s a good price, but if you would be willing to spend a little more, the REI flash 55 backpack is on sale for Memorial Day for $139. That’s a bit more but I do think it is one of the best budget packs out there when REI has it on sale like they do now. It’s a better designed backpack and it weighs about 2 lbs less. Plus they have a far better return policy than Teton. If you buy the Teton pack now, and hate it for your August trip, you’re stuck with it. But at least with REI, if you really don’t like the pack and don’t feel that it’s the right backpack for you, you can still return it post trip. Plus it would help a lot if you could get fitted for a pack in store. Sizing needs to be right. If that just isn’t possible, order online but at least watch a few videos on how to measure yourself for a backpack at home and get a friend to help measure you if possible. EDIT TO ADD - Steep and Cheap also has the granite gear crown 3 backpack on sale for $120 which is a really good deal as well. Plus it also weighs about 2 lbs less. Sleeping Bag - Be aware than Teton Sports sleeping bag temperature ratings are wildly inaccurate. From their website “The ratings we use are Survival Temperature Ratings, this is the coldest temperature the sleeping bag is designed to keep you alive in, but it doesn’t guarantee comfort. At the lowest point, you might be shivering or experience discomfort. For comfort ratings, we suggest adding 20-30 degrees from the listed rating.” So that 20 degree bag is closer to a 40-50 degree comfort rating and heavy as hell for what it is. If you really need insulation rated between 40-50 degrees, there is a company called HangTight that makes backpacking quilts. They have a 40 degree down quilt called the Hot Foot. It can be purchased with what they call the ground dweller add on package (this makes the quilt wide enough to be used comfortably while sleeping on the ground using a sleeping pad, plus it adds a system to attach the quilt to your pad). Total cost would be less than $100 and my guess is it weighs around 20 oz. That’s a huge difference for an extra $30. If, however, you actually do need to buy a warmer rated bag, the Teton bag would be. Bad choice. Again, for a budget buy, HangTight does make a 20 degree quilt called the Heatseeker that costs about $140. There’s also the Kelly Cosmic 20 down bag that’s on sale at REI for 139. Not the best bag in the world at 2 lbs. 7 ounces in the regular length, but for the temp rating (which is 20 degree limit/30 comfort) it’s not a bad price. All in all, the gear that I recommended is a bit more expensive. But if you went with the Naturehike Cloud Up 2 tent, the HangTight Hotfoot Quilt, and either the REI Flash 55 or the Granite Gear Crown 3 backpack, it would be about $80 more expensive; however, you’d be saving around 7 - 7.5 lbs, which is a lot of weight and bulk. EDIT - Plus, I imagine that the gear which I listed has a better resale value if you wanted for sell it in the future. Also, don’t forget a sleeping pad. For mild weather, if you want to keep to a low budget, I would go with closed cell foam.

For a lightweight tent I recommend the [naturehike cloudup](https://a.co/d/eNWMfPv), it’s ~$100 and weighs <5lbs while be great quality (I have the same tent) I got a lot of budget gear from amazon. [Teton sleeping bags](https://a.co/d/g4UdbEr) are the highest rated for quality at a good cost on Amazon [sawyer water filter](https://a.co/d/2nghCD0) works great for $30 There are a lot of options for sleeping pads on Amazon (I have [this one](https://a.co/d/6GpciCI)) but combining it with a [ foam pad](https://a.co/d/ecgUkym) easily adds 2 to the r-value of your sleep system

Yeah I have the Naturehike CloudUp 2 tent and it's fantastic. Haven't had any issues at all and it's been through some shit weather

Used two cloud up 2, 210t and 20d, they have the 3p version, this model is highly recommended. Switched to hiby3 because I thought I needed more space, but it's too heavy and takes too much space in most major campsites. For your needs, I think hiby's a good fit. Recently purchased the mongar because of better ventilation, the vestibule is a nice addon as well. Mongar might fit all three, depends on how much gear you'll pack.

Second the CloudUp Outdoor Educator here, I use my CloudUp 2 for 1-2 nights per week, over the majority of the year. Bought it at the start of 2023 and it’s still going strong. Only annoyance is occasional condensation + the waterproofing tape is showing a little bit of peeling but tbh I’m in a tropical climate and it’s been 2+ years so I’m happy that it’s lasted this long anyway.

Naturehike Cloud 2 gets a huge upvote from me! Although it's not strictly a dome. No problem with groundsheet (I actually pack 2). Buy from Amazon and if you hate it just send it back. You can always then up your budget if needs be.

I'm using the Cloup Up 2 for years now, great tent. Easy to setup and pitch. Even possible to setup in the rain with the outer first so not everything is getting wet. Very complete with groundsheet included. Vestibule is large enough for cooking or store your gear. Weight about 1,8 kg In hot conditions using only the inner tent. Survived some strong winds as well.

Can definitely recommend that Cloud Up from Naturehike. Used mine for 2 years before upgrading but it always did great. I think it's also considered one of the best budget tent buys for most hikers

I'm looking to reduce weight in my backpack. Currently I'm using the Naturehike Star River 2 which is a great tent and has worked well for me! However it weighs 2.6 kilogram or 5+ pounds including ground sheet. Before this, I've used their Cloud up 2 tent which was also great but lacked headspace so it was basically only for sleeping in it. Since I have very good experiences with the Naturehike tents I figured I wanna try their new Mongar which is a lot lighter. Almost 2 pounds lighter than my current tent. I didn't go for the Mongar before because I preferred a little less mesh. Exactly what the Star river 2 offered. The new one seems to have a bit more closed fabric The new Mongar seems like a great tent! But I have some concerns/questions about it. Firstly the 15D nylon. Does it sag when wet? This was the reason I opted for the 210T polyester on the Star River 2 and it hasn't let me down yet. Some people I know use MSR's and they sag quite a lot, even touching the inner tent which causes dripping. I truly want to avoid this. This is also a reason I'm looking to a Durston X-mid 2 for instance which doesn't say but has different challenges like not being free standing. I'm also wondering if with the new design the inner tent will get wet on the long ends of the tent. Seems like the fly doesn't go fully over the long ends which exposes the inner tent more? And what about setting it up fly first? For instance when it's raining? Not sure if this tent can do that. Lastly I'm wondering how easy it is to set up the sunshade canopy. It looks like an awesome option! Anyway, if You've been using this tent or can tell anything about it I'd love to hear! It seems like a great alternative to some other UL tents for it's price so far. 👍🏼

I got naturehike cloud up 2 tent and 800FP down sleeping bag - both are great, although sleeping bag looses occasional feather here and there. Overall I would recommend naturehike products, they seem to be of decent quality. Another Chinese brand I like is OneWind, I got their underquilt and blanket and both are of excellent quality, would recommend as well

The $170 OneTigres is the 1p tent. The 2p OneTigres tent is $200. As a couple others have stated, a four season tent won't really keep you a whole lot warmer. It's made to withstand heavy snow load. Is that something you know you're really going to need? You can get a quality 3-season 2p tent for less than 5lbs and less than $200 pretty easily. I'd look at the Naturehike Cloud-Up 2p or the Kelty Grand Mesa 2p.

It’s a little heavier than I would want to lug around—-but it looks like a solid tent. I had a Naturehike cloud up for my first “beginner “ tent—it was pretty cheap—and only slightly heavier than my Nemo hornet. It was a great budget tent.

Biggest difference is front vs side entry. Front entry is much tighter in my opinion.  Another difference is the shape/volume. The cloud slopes up in more of a triangle while the mongar puffs out due to the pole shape. The mongar is wide enough for two 25" pads while the cloud is slightly too narrow so if you are worried about width, get the Mongar. To me, the shape of the cloud seems too shallow on the sides to be considered a true two person tent.  Weight discrepancies can be due to the total package vs excluding optional equipment like stakes/ground cloth/stuff sack. If you plan to sleep two people most of the time I would get the Mongar based on pictures. I saw the cloud in person and the guy who owned it said he didn't ever use it with more than 1 person.  Price differences happen all the time between Amazon and manufacturers. Get whatever is cheapest/ has the return policy you like. 

Have been using the cloud up 2 tent for 2 years now. Still very happy with it Although if I’d need to buy it again I’d maybe look into the mongar design of nature hike as it has a bigger entrance.

I bought the Cloud 2 from my sister, used. It's a fine tent for the price, no amazing features but works well and is easy to setup. Sizing is on the small side, I wouldn't really want two people in the two person tent, but it's got enough space to throw your bags inside. It's been used for maybe 20 nights so far, some rain, some wind, nothing broken yet, no holes. I've stayed dry and comfy.

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!

The nature hike Cloud up 2 is an unbelievable tent for the money in my opinion! I've just come back from 5 days in the Yorkshire Dales bike packing the dales 300 mountain bike route. It was epic before anyone asks! It was my first time using this tent having only pitched it once in the back garden prior to the trip. As someone who has owned many, many backpacking tents I was blown away by how light, well constructed, spacious and sturdy this tent was for the price. I've been hiking with my MSR Elixir 2 for the last 4/5 years and whilst it is a fantastic tent... It really has some flaws that come with our humid and temperate climate - condensation.. If I'm honest I was far more impressed by the cloud up 2 for the money!

To add to this list: Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 - Budget friendly, self-standing, and sturdy. Weighs 1,5kg, plus 250g for the groundsheet.

Mine really weighs 1.5kg. I did add 3-4 pegs, because for some reason the tent doesn’t come with enough for all guy lines. But that would still make it 1.3kg at the lightest. Also, I have mine in dark green.

I'm 6'4" and have a Cloud Up 2, I fit but only just, not really any room at either end

I went for the 2p to have a bit more width, plus the spec sheet showed the poles were slightly shorter although I don't know how accurate that is. Overall I'm pretty happy with it for the price. I don't love the door being on the end and pitched next to my friends $$ Mont tent it looks cheaper but it's light and has survived some heavy rain without a problem.

Look at naturehike. They have their own website. They also sell them on Amazon and whatever. They might be on sale black friday, I'm not sure. If I were buying one of their tents today personally, I'd be looking at the Cloud Up 2 ultralight. That's me personally because I want a little more room. But they have one person tents that are lighter. And I'm not sure what the four season situation is with them.

Hey, I just purchased the NatureHike Cloud Up 2P. The poles are so slim it scares me! How does yours hold up in wind?

I got that tent (if that is still called the Cloud UP) in the 2 person back in 2014 when I was looking for budget thru hiking gear. I always thought I would use it just until I upgraded but it ended up being super good. I still use it. It's been all over the PCT and other long distance hikes throughout the sierras in CA. I use tyvek as the ground sheet and replaced the ground stakes to get it lighter but it's pretty light how it comes stock. Free standing so it works on the granite or in the desert

Those stake-out points are if its maxed out for bad weather. I hardly use the fly and sometimes I only bring the fly as it can be set up without the inner tent like a tarp set up. Poles are attached to the inner tent becasue it's fully freestanding. I've had mine since 2014 and it's gotten hundreds of miles on it. Pretty great for the price. Kind of a bummer that it's basically a complete knock off of the BIg Agnes fly creek for 1/4 of the price but I guess it is what it is

I run the Naturehike 2-CloudUP - I love it and it easily fits within my handlebars - together with my sleeping matras, ground sheet and tent poles.

The weight on the 210t tent on Amazon is wrong. The grey one is 20D and should be 1.8kg. The Mongar is a knock off of the MSR Hubba Hubba. I've been using a 3F UL Gear Hubba knockoff for several years now, in the PNW and it's a great tent. No problems with rain at all. I'm sure the Mongar is similar quality.

The weight on the 210t tent on Amazon is wrong. The grey one is 20D and should be 1.8kg. The Mongar is a knock off of the MSR Hubba Hubba. I've been using a 3F UL Gear Hubba knockoff for several years now, in the PNW and it's a great tent. No problems with rain at all. I'm sure the Mongar is similar quality.

Definitely the 20D!

Have you looked at the Nature hike Cloud up 1 or 2?

£140 from Amazon. Lots of space for one person and your kit and weighs 1.8kg all in. Freestanding inner that clips onto the poles and then flysheet you put over the top. Vestibule in the front to cook in. It looks a lot like the Terra Nova Voyager. It's probably a copy of that tent.

I just bought a naturehike off of Amazon after hearing decent things about them. It's pretty good actually, its a 3 season, but I have a good sleep pad and a good sleeping bag, but its light and doesn't take up much space. Their decently priced too

+1 for Naturehike Cloud up

I had the nature hike cloud up tent and used it for about 4 summers, it served me well and I've since donated it to a friend as it's still in good usable condition.

Naturehike cloud up is my budget recommendation

I also have a cloud up and it has lasted 4 years so far with fairly heavy use. Great budget tent.

Ditto Naturehike cloud up. Been using the 1Up for years without issues

3fUL lanshan if he uses trekking poles, or naturehike cloud up for a freestanding tent. if he wants to hammock: onewind aerie hammock and 12' onewind winter tarp package. for both he needs insulation underneath him and on top of him. a sleeping bag is not enough.

I've been using a cloud up for several years and I'm pretty happy with it. It's light, easy and quick to set up. Downside is only one entrance and the vestibule is small. If you can find a Eureka Kohana, they are awesome tents. I use a 6p as my family tent but the 4p would be perfect for you. I don't love the Coleman tents. I much prefer a full-fly tent. My Coleman leaks like crazy in heavy rain.

I've never heard of them but products from their parent company, DAC are ubiquitous in high end backpacking gear. I'd give a design like the sololite a try. The vestibule comes separately adding a lot of cost. I see two big problems with this tent; * Shipping stuff overseas to Canada can be a big PITA. I'm not sure where you are purchasing it but but "Bigtent Explore" option may largely avoid shipping being a PITA and that store seems to be the main place to buy them. * If you decide to sell this tent it will be difficult due to the lack of name recognition. Durston's a Canadian company that manufacturers extremely popular tents and if you want a high end option they are worth a look. I'd recommend starting with a freestanding tent like the X-Mid. I primarily use a different tent but I've been extremely impressed by one of their trekking pole tents I own. Another option is more budget oriented tents. NatureHike makes a bunch of fairly light tents (CloudUP, Mongar) and imho they are more durable than the extreme ultralight tents. If you do get serious about backpacking, you can later upgrade from a budget tent. Personally I use less expensive tents when camping close to vehicles as weight isn't a major concern and I'm less worried about damaging them. If you later decide to get a ultralight 1 person tent, the extra space of a two person will be greatly appreciated when weight isn't a concern. Go to MEC or another outdoor store (Not Atmosphere / Sportchek) and start trying on packs and find one that fits well. Keep a few in mind and purchase one that will fit the rest of your great and aim for a 60L or smaller pack. As long as you have a sleeping bag designed for backpacking that uses down and / or synthetic materials and has an appropriate comfort temperature rating its hard to go wrong.

CloudUp is a real MVP for budget-friendly lightweight tents. I’ve had mine for a couple years now and it’s handled rain, wind, and even a surprise night of snow. Super easy to set up too, which honestly saved me after some long hikes when all I wanted was food and sleep 😂.

I tried lots of options, from classic Naturehike CloudUp to various frameless shelters. Now I stopped on Lanshan 1 with a carbon pole. This setup is sub 1 kilo, quite spacious and requires little space. Also the tent is connected with the mesh liner and can be easily pitched in the rain. https://preview.redd.it/bi0vrh2uyzwe1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a3cb6b0d03c2ffecfc28319379e8d32e7cf37682

Naturehike Cloud-Up would be my pick - I've had mine for 3 years of rough use and it's still going stong, surprisingly durable for the price point and only weighs around 3.5lbs.

If you are below 175, maybe 180cm tall, CloudUp will surely be OK. If you can manage condensation (sleeping alone in well vented tented should make it bearable, if it's raining out there you may need to use your buff or small microfiber cloth piece to wipe the inside part of the fly), you can look at the NH Taga/Tagar 1 tent. It will be semi-freestanding like CloudUp, but due to no separate inner mesh (only side walls have inner mesh glued to them) it should take less space and be lighter. If you want it truly freestanding, then there are Mongar / Star River tents, but both are 2P. (At least older versions of) NH Vik had issues with bad top vents placement that sometimes let the rain in. Whichever you choose, take the variant with silnylon fly (which chinese mark by adding denier number to the name - for example \`20D\`). Poliester one (typically labelled them as \`210T\`) will be heavier and bulkier when rolled up, but cheaper. If you want it even smaller and still cheap, I'd look at \`Flame's Creed 3x3m 15D\` tarp combined with Lixada's mesh inner. Very light, dirt cheap and definitely OK for shorter person. You can look up the ways to set it all up using your bike, when there are no trees, fences or other poles around (or grab foldable carbon fiber trekking poles, which are much cheaper than dedicated tarptent poles - 130cm one weighs 125g and costs 20-22$).

I edited my comment with more details. Enable the translation and check out this Taga review: [https://ginvilla.blogspot.com/2018/05/namioty-naturehike-taga-1-czesc-1.html](https://ginvilla.blogspot.com/2018/05/namioty-naturehike-taga-1-czesc-1.html) [https://ginvilla.blogspot.com/2018/06/namioty-naturehike-taga-1-czesc-2-w.html](https://ginvilla.blogspot.com/2018/06/namioty-naturehike-taga-1-czesc-2-w.html) Taga, compared to CloudUp has small bar across the main pole arc, which makes it more spacious inside, CloudUp badly needs to be widely staked, otherwise sides fully sag inside. Getting compact and light double layer tent that is both cheap and freestanding is impossible :) Depending on where you are Hubba 1, XDome 1+, Copper Spur (1 person variant) or something akin Dragonfly 1 would fit you, but those are not budget tents. That said, semi-fresstanding chinese ones are okay for not too tall people. CloudUp is very popular everywhere for a reason. But I happily sold my 1P after a single night and can not measure it to verify the dimensions provided by the manufacturer (did you check them out by the way?) I have only Taga 1 left (still waiting to be sold).

It's hard to beat nature hike cloud up, or mongar, for the value/quality/price. They are on Amazon, and AliExpress. Get the two, for solo camping or 3 if you've got a partner. Cloud up is lighter and I think a bit cheaper, but the crawl in the front gets kinda annoying if you are in and out of your tent a lot.

Yeah the CloudUp is super nice. HOWEVER… you’ve already discovered r/Ultralight… why not take it a step further? Get a trekking pole tent (or a tarp)! I seriously recommend checking out 3FUL’s Lanshan trekking pole tent. I used it for 1000 mi on the PCT and it’s absolutely spectacular OR, get the “Twinn tarp” from Gossamer Gear, everything on their site is like 1/3 off right now!

Cloudup is fantastic and still going strong 4 years after I bought it.

I have naturehike backpacking tent and a sleeping bag, I’m happy with both but I got them off amazon.

I have a naturehike backpacking tent and a sleeping bag. Both are great. I got them years ago when they were cheap. The prices have since doubled.

We picked up a 2p Nature hike tents off of Amazon and it was the happy medium you're looking for. It has quickly become our favourite tent. The poles are super easy and intuitive to put together. The tent is durable and has plenty of space too!

Was gifted a 2 person Naturehike easy enough to set up. 1 rain and a couple sprinkles and dry inside. Look for a tent with pole clips for easy assembly. Pushing rods through sleeves can try my patience. Waterproofing a tent is a simple process. Don't let that determine a purchase. Rain fly should cover the entire tent. It also helps keep the warmth in when needed.

Naturehike. Tested ko na sa camping sa Pulag yong 2P. Lakas ng rain at hangin sa campsite. Nasa 2.5 kg kilos ata yang 2P. Di kasama accessories. Mas magaan dyan yong 1P tent, 1.3 kg di kasama accessories.

I’ve got the two man nature hike and it’s great, did Lands End > John O’Groats in it and had no issues.

Will depend exactly what you're comfortable with, and how much gear you have, but the Naturehike 2 person tents are pretty much big enough to actually fit two people. Vestibules are substantial. I mention this because I belive they are in stock online (in the UK at least). The Star River is probably better for cold than the Mongar. Very similar design but less mesh in the inner.