Naturehike - Cloud Up™ 3-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

I have the Naturehike Cloud up 3 that has enough room for 2 full-size sleeping pads and 2 60l bags. I've used it for winter as well. The upgraded version comes with a snow skirt. Only one entrance, though. Nice and light for the square footage while being highly versatile.

I also have used the Cloud Up (3) and cannot recommend it enough to my friends. It's kept me dry and even warm with winter camping last xmas. It comes with a good ground mat, but getting an additional tarp to hang above would make things extra safe, as stated by others. Only thing is I wish it had more storage inside.

For bad weather that's not extreme I really enjoy my Naturehike. I have the cloud up and it's nearly tsunami proof, that rain aint getting in! It's comparatively pretty light and affordable too. Won't pass with the ultralight community but it's much lighter than my old tent I replaced it with.

Naturehike Mongar or Cloud up in their 3p version? It's relatively lightweight, affordable, and very well made. My cloudup 1p does really well in rain and wind.

for reference, the Nature Hike Star River 2 is 53in x 84.5in 134.5cm x 214.5cm The REI Half Dome 2+ is 56in x 92in 142.2cm x 233.6 cm and the REI Half Dome 3 is 70in x 90in 177.8cm x 228.6cm EDIT Cloud 3 is 68.9in x 84.6in 175cm x 215cm I'm not a big fan of the Y style tent poles, as I feel like they don't hold up as well to winds compared to more traditional double pole designs, though they are lighter for obvious reasons. I do recommend measuring your sleeping pads and make sure there is enough room if you go with a 2 person tent. It does look like the Star River is pretty decently sized though in this regard if you're both using wide pads. I do personally like having extra room in the event of a weather event. I would highly recommend getting a larger 3 person tent for 2 people to have extra room for gear, or just moving around comfortably if you're stuck 'indoors' due to weather. Having extra floorspace as well as headroom can be amazing in those situations.

Would just get naturhike cloud up 3 if you're new to it. Like £150

Im going this summer with my little one (4yo) im taking my cloudup 3 as a tent. Most 3 mans would struggle with 3 adults but 2.5 humans seems fine. Honestly, before you go out and spend a fortune on clothes check vinted and the likes at this ages they grow up of stuff so fast. I've got my little one kitted out in mostly patagonia stuff I've got for a fraction of the cost. Sleeping bag he has a cute little vango penguin he loves. (Get them involved in picking their stuff). For hacks I'd say Dry run at home, you really don't want to spend half a night outdoors to find you little one doesn't like camping and freaks out so trial in the garden hell do it in the living room if you have to. Extend this to how far your route is to camp can your toddler walk that far with breaks? Because God will it not be fun to carry them plus all the gear you need. Entertainment, football/frisbee/tablet to watch movies on at camp before bed(outside noises can be scary to young minds). Keep snacks handy is the sidepouch of your bags or pockets for little breaks on the trail. I apprecaite you won't like this suggestion as an avid wildcamper...consider a campsite for their first time you have ammenities nearby and the car will be close if you need to abandon.

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.

I have a regular Cloud Up 3p that I've used when both my kids come with me. It has survived some really brutal conditions. Have plenty of guy line and stakes. I've staked it out in winds with gusts up to 80kph and it survived, though one pole became slightly bent.

At that price point I would look at 2 person options from Naturehike and OneTigris. The Mongar 2 is a good option, and I've used a Cloud Up 3 person for several years. The Cosmitto from OneTigris is good as well. None of these are going to be as lightweight as a high end tent like one from North Face will be.

Sounds good! I also got the cloud up 3, which does sag a little but it has been very waterproof for many years already

Seems like the naturehike cloud up 3 might be a solid option for ya. It’s a little heavier at 6 pounds. But I got one for like $165usd and found that splitting it up between my gf and I. Leaving the matt and half the stakes at home. Makes carrying it up pretty doable. Planning on upgrading to a Big Agnes or Durston tent eventually

I use the Cloud up 3 for my girlfriend and I. Pretty light for a three person.

Naturehike Mongar UL 2. I got it under 200€. It only weighs 1.3 kg in the latest model. Freestanding, exceptionally light for its price class and well made. Comes with lightweight tent stakes and a ground sheet. Enough room for two adults. An alternative for 3 persons would be the Naturehike Cloud Up 3. Well below 200€, 1.7 kg, also freestanding. I found the Mongar extremely easy to set up alone.