Naturehike - Cloud Up Pro 2

I have the same one and I love it, especially for the price. funnily enough I’m 6’2” and find it a bit too small for my liking . Maybe I’m just too picky !

I'm a fan of Naturehike tents. Pretty light. Inexpensive but not cheaply made. Some of the design choices aren't ideal but for the money they cant be beat. I have 2 Cloudups the 1 and the Pro 2. I like both. My niggles are I hate tunnel entry tents and the door entry is small. However, they make all sorts of tents including side entry and actual tunnel tents. Most are knockoff designs of more expensive brands. They will keep you dry and are light in the wallet. Oh, I also own Marmot, Walrus (which is now MSR), TNF, and an EMS knock off a Northface VE-25 and I've used real Northface winter mountain tents. I also owned a Eureka at one time. Definitely have experience with better brands. You can't go wrong with naturehike while figuring out your forever tent.

I got this tent a few months ago to use bikepacking with my dog (and I'll likely use it for non summer backpacking as well, but not winter backpacking). We mostly bikepack in the fall/fall winter transition months. As a result we don't necessarily need a winter tent, but a summer tent is also not perfect. Temps are typically (nighttime) around freezing for the high and 20F/-5C for the low and rarely could be as warm as the low 40F. So it's as cold as winter in many places, but not actually winter (no snow, no ice). Days are typically perfect being ~40-50F/5-10C The poles are the same length as my Cloudup 1 I've had for 4 years, which is usable for bikepacking. They fit in between my 48cm bars when I run a horizontal bag or nicely in my pannier pole pocket. Setup is easier/faster/and I think requires 1 or 2 less stakes than the Cloudup1. Technically it's free standing but only if necessary and in good weather (without the fly). The fly should be staked out to allow optimal ventilation and keep it off the tent body. No weird fly stakeout combos like the cloudup1. It is very light and compact when packed. Room wise, it's not a ton bigger in head space than a Cloudup1. Basically it's high in the center and low immediately after the ridge line vs the cloudup 1 which are more vertical. However, the dog now has a full pad width to lay on (along with 40in foam pad or a 48in insulated air pad), and there is plenty of room for gear. Unfortunately, I do have to be careful moving around from condensation (touching the sides). Since it's typically frozen, as long as I brush it off my bag it isn't an issue. This would be a real issue for two people but much less an issue for one person sleeping dead center and using the edges for gear storage. Gear storage in the tent is essential because the vestibule is still not that big. It definitely fits 2 pairs of shoes and some water bottles while allowing you to worm in and out but not much else. As an aside I hate tunnel entry tents with a passion and this tent is somewhat annoying because the door zipper should open more at the top. It's hard to not touch the fky getting in and out. The tent does appear to be warmer than the cloudup1. As a winter backpacker/mountaineer, I've used 3.5 and actual 4 season mountain tents and this is neither. It's basically a less ventilated summer tent. I kinda wish they eliminated all the mesh to make it even warmer. Like a 3.5 season tent. Condensation isn't necessarily worse than the Cloudup1, it just has less airflow to circulate making it warmer (and probably leading to condensation, but it simply isn't bad enough to be concern). If I seal cloudup 1 down it's pretty damp in the morning but still not as warm. I do think this tent is a good bargain for climates where it's cool but not what I'd call winter. Minimal snow, possibly rain, but mostly at or below freezing weather where the tent is providing wind protection and a little additional warmth as a result. If it's warm enough to rain I imagine the tent will be warm. In summer it would be a poor choice. I think this tent is ideal for 20-50F/-5-10C weather.

You cant go wrong with Nature Hike. I have a cloudup 1 which works in summer with a dog but honestly is a little small width wise. For one person it's roomy and I have spent about 20 nights in it with two different dogs weighting about 40-50lbs. I can't use it in shoulder season or winter because my dog needs a pad and I can't fit 2 pads. I got a Cloudup 2 Pro because it's a little easier to set up (in theory, since it's totally freestanding) but also because it's a 3.25 season tent. Wouldn't recommend the 2pro for summer use but a lot of my camping is cooler weather -10C overnights. Space wise it's great for dog + me + gear but definitely not a legit 2P tent due to the steep walls. It's basically an A frame. There may still be a cloudup 2 in my future or another summer naturehike model once I test the 2pro in warmer conditions. Dollar for dollar these are great tents and well made.

Bought Naturehike CloudUp Pro 2 tent and arrived yesterday. Seems generally really good but its way heavier than advertised. Website shows 1.36kg but it actually weights 1.790kg which is dissapointing. Pack size is also larger than advertised but by keeping poles separate its not a big issue. Maybe the advertised weight is without the ground sheet or doesn't inlcude the poles or something weird. So just something to look out for. I got mine for £85 delivered to the UK (11/11 sales) and on the UK website it was like £150 so definitely recommend going off AliExpress.

You can pitch just the inner tent in the summer. Then it becomes basically just a mosquito net with some wind protection, which is perfect for like 80% of my use. I agree about the entrance being a bit awkward, but you get used to it. I'm 6'4 and fit comfortably in it with an oversized sleeping pad, even used it as a couple a few times. It's light and it's cheap, so i feel fine not being super careful using it. It's been holding up for three years without any issues. Side entrance would make it perfect but that probably would add complexity. I love mine and the experiences i've had with it.

You would be hard pressed to beat Naturehike tents on AliExpress for that price point. They do a 2 man double vestibule dome tent for £53. The stock pegs are crap but the tent itself is exceptional for the money.

I have the cloud up 2 and use it for cycling trips. It’s easy to setup and has held up well through many very wet nights, I’ve never gotten wet inside. The floor mat is included, the zippers could be a bit better and it’s more of 1 person tent to be honest So you’re aware, they offer them in different materials, I have the 20D Also, do they really go for under 100$ in the US? Would be a really good deal, In Europe they start at 130€

I also own the cloud up 2 and it’s great. Really easy to set up and a good balance of light vs roomy/comfortable imo

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'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.

Yep. That is my set up for camping with the dog. It is 1.8kg which is not bad for a 2 person.

I have both and the mongar IMO is a much better tent. Sturdier when it´s windy and way more usefull when it´s raining. For me the problem with the cloud up 2 is that if it rains, there´s barely room for two backpacks on the "porch", so it´s easy that something gets wet. The pack, the boots, whatever, so you end up having something inside in an already small tent. I´s great for good weather camping. I use it when I don´t expect bad weather.

I have a cloud up 2 which is the next size down but I think the design is similar and I share it with my son when we hike, I’ve found nature hike to make a great waterproof tent with good ventilation and is super lightweight. Only drawback I’d see is the single door which is annoying for two people and might be a dealbreaker for 3. The light grey and red is the best colour too, let’s light in during the day so you can see better.

I recently got a Cloud Up 2 for my solo (plus dog) camps. Highly recommend. Small enough to pack away and carry just myself, and suuuuper easy and quick to pitch. I don’t think I could see myself using a 1 person tent for me plus my gear, so that’s why I went 2 person. You can check my recent post for a Mourne Mountain camp at Ben Crom. But I was really impressed with the quality of it.

I can also recommend the cloud up 2. It’s 3x cheaper. Maybe even lighter as well. And its withstood heavy rain and wind for hours on end with no problems.

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.

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.

Get a naturhike cloud up 1 or 2 from Amazon. A bit over £100 but a far better tent for the money. Freestanding, way easier to pitch and far roomier with smaller and lighter pack size.

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.

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.

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

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 CloudUP is a great budget tent IF you got the SilNylon and not the PU coated Poly version. High HH rating, well reviewed and affordable.

Naturehike stuff can be quite good. The Mongar, Star River, Topalus and Cloud UP tents are all excellent. Their sleeping pads are iffy and they lie about R values. Their sleeping bags can be crap or quite good. They have several excellent down bags that are quite affordable. One warning is they don't use RDS certified down, so assume that they plucked the down when the birds were live and other inhumane issues. Their canvas tents and their new hot tent is well reviewed. Furniture is not bad. They have a IGT table system now that rivels r/snowpeak for about 2/3 lower cost. And their new folding camp stove is quite awesome. The Outdoor Gear Review has done many many reviews on Naturehike products. Luke has a tendency of purchasing budget gear, mainly because he buys almost everything with his own money. Other really good budget brands are Paria Outdoor Products, Teton Sports and 3F UL Gear.

Get a Mongar 2p if you are not backpacking. .backpacking get the CloudUP 3p, Star River 2p or upgrade to a better tent like the Durston X-Mid 2p.

Nature hike Cloudup is a banger for the $

Not sure why youre being downvoted.... most likely by some brand heads who never tried NatureHike or doesnt believe in Amazon's product. I too was a skeptic at first ! NatureHike, in particular, CloudUp series are pretty great tent and its quite lightweight at 1,5kg only packed. Ive been using NH CloudUp for the last 3 years until ive upgraded into slightly bigger ones from Big Agnes Salt Creek 2p.

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.

I’ve used a Durston X-mid and a Zpacks Duplex. These are two of the pinnacles of backpacking tents. I also use a Naturehike Cloud Up which is the best budget tent I’ve used

I have a lot of tents. I'd say for car camping my current favorite is Gazelle T4 and for backpacking my favorite is Zpacks Duplex. My current favorite budget tent is the Naturehike Cloud Up

Naturehike is my new favorite budget brand and I recommend it over Coleman now for entry level. I have a cloud up tent that has worked well for several years now

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 have a Lanshan and the Cloud 2UP. The Cloud is a solid tent that ai have used dozens of times in rainstorms, heat and every thing in between. One night I slept out in a storm on a granit dome and it was perfect. The Lanshan however, would be fine in the ri g ht conditions. In the rain or cool, expect to get wet inside from all the condensation. The foot of my sleeping bag was saturated and I often got drops on my face. There's no way I could spend 2x wet nights in one.

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

Random question . I just purchased one from Amazon (prime day sale) and when I set it up, I noticed one of the poles (part of the Y frame) is bent... Is that on purpose or a manufacturing defect? When I fully set it up, the tent looked completely fine. Thanks! https://imgur.com/a/UVifgIs

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 and 3F UL make good quality, inexpensive backpacking tents. They can be had on Amazon. I’ve got a Mongar 2, Lanshan Pro, and Cloud Up models and have had great experiences with all three.

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).

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.

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 bought a backpacking tent from NatureHike. They are relatively cheap compared to other brands. I've used it a couple of times now and it works surprisingly well and it is fairly light weight. The poles are standard length when collapsed, so I have to either have them hanging below my drop-bars or somewhere else on the bike. It works out all right.

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.

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.