Naturehike - Cloud Up UL 2

Naturehike makes the best affordable UL freestanding tents in the market, imho. Their Cloud Up models are their lightest, but also a bit tight/small. However, if you really want the lowest weight, a Cloud Up 2 UL is the way. Otherwise they have e.g. the Star River UL model, which is more spacious. Also, just order them from AliExpress. It's always going to be more expensive to buy them from a reseller in Europe, I've been there, done that, and it's just not worth it. Ordering from Aliexpress is cheaper and actually works pretty well.

I’m a fan of Mongar 2 over CloudUp if you’re considering 2p tents from Naturehike. Take a look at these (specifically the new UL edition). Value-wise both are great for the price.

I used the Cloud Wing 10D and the Cloud Up 15D both fabrics are fine. I prefer the 10D. So get the 15D Mongar.

I Recommend Naturehike , some of theirs ultralight tents they are great. Have 1p cloud up 15d version is abou 1.2 kg. But few weeks ago i bought 2p Cloud up 2 10d and thats abou 1.17 kg without floor. Its cost me 160 €. Naturehike have amazing tents. And theres one new ultralight model too Star river ext 10d version , its about 1.35 kg but its have two vestibules and cost about 200€ or 280€ . My friend bought it its look nice.

I have the cloud up 2 ul 10d for this purpose and it seems to be fine, seeing I've only used it once. Also have the lanshan 2 with the 5 part carbon poles for bikepacking, I use trekking poles for hiking so only use the carbon ones for bikepacking. Can recommend both but there's a lot more room in the lanshan.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.