Naturehike - Cloud Up Pro 2

Yeah it was awesome, I got the 2P version and I was comfortable with my gear inside.

Naturehike Cloud Up 2 Pro.

get a naturehike, i got a cloud up 2 pro recently and it's quality. if you end up deciding you don't like certain things you'll be 400 euro less in the hole for a new one

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.

It's a free standing kinda 3.25 season version of the cloudup. I prefer it because the 1P isn't free standing. The bigger 2Pro is actually easier and faster to setup. Also, I mostly solo backpack and bikepack with my dog so a big 1 person is ideal. Dog, me, gear have plenty of space. The 1P actually has a lot of space but it's not wide enough for 2 pads, which is an issue in colder weather. Packed size and weight isn't too much different either between the Cloudup 2Pro and 1P.

I agree, but would add that Cloud Up Pro 2 weighs only about 1.5 kg, while Lanshan 2 is about 1 kg. So quite massive weight savings with going for either of these. They are of course more expensive and might take some time to arrive (but likely can be shipped from within EU). But if future adventures are likely, these tents are very good to consider. I would also check if they are available used. Also, if often hiking with two people, I would look into 3 person tents. Unfortunately, Cloud Up is not available in Pro version for 3 people, but with 2.4 kg and more room is still a decent option. 3F UL offers QingKong 3 at similar weight, but two entrances. On the other hand, these 3 person tents may stretch the budget too much, so checking used market is recommended if it is a thing in OP’s region. If OP goes only for one overnight hike, just get the decathlon tent, no need to spend a dime more.

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.

\+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.

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