Naturehike - Mongar 2 Backpack Tent (Nylon)

Check your weights, that Kelly Late Start 2p is 4.5 pounds according to Amazon. I love my Mongar 2. If two people split it, 2.5 lbs per person is easy. It’s a solid shelter that I use for backpacking. A trekking pole tent will always be the lightest option.

A one person tent is going to be small no matter what you buy. You could get a pack cover and keep your pack outside the tent to give yourself more room or look at a nice two person tent like the Mongar 2. A trekking pole tent will almost always be significantly lighter than a tent with poles. Naturehike and 3F UL make excellent quality tents. I have and have used several of them. The trekking pole tents in this class of tents are going to feel the smallest and will be harder to get a good pitch in less than ideal conditions. But they will be the lightest. Tents with poles are easier to pitch and will perform better in less than ideal conditions such as uneven or slanted ground. They will also feel a little larger than the Lanshan 1. If you don’t mind the extra weight of tent poles, get one of these. If you need the lightest weight possible then get the Lanshan 1 Pro since it’s a single wall tent. Regarding poled tents, I thought the Cloud Up 1 was good but it is a bit of a struggle to wriggle in with a front end door then pull the pack into it. It would be good to ask on the backpacking forum although they generally don’t like the Chinese tent companies.

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.

I got the Naturehike Mongar 2 20D for only P4,076 last 12.12 from Naturehike Official Store (Shopee Mall). If you're not in a hurry, you might be able to get it at that price on 2.2 or CNY.

Get the Mongar 2 (20D version). Those are 4 lbs trail weight so not to terrible to hike with by yourself and easily carried if the weight is split between two people.

Thanks for the heads up on this. I often recommend the regular Mongar as the best value 2P tent but the UL will be worth a look. I actually just upgraded mine to get an XMid 2 but this might have been in the running had it been out when I ordered the XMid.

While the wal-mart tents are fine and will do as a test, I'd rather see you spend a bit more and get something that will actually last like [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW9BN2NJ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW9BN2NJ) (get the grey one) or the 2 person Featherstone Granite if you can find in. Both are around $100

We downsized the tent we take on kayak trips to save on space and a bit of weight. Our 3 person marmot is almost 8 lbs vs my Durston XMid but if I didn't also want something for backpacking a Naturehike Mongar 2 would be a good balance between size, weight and costs.

XMids the obvious answer but if you’re looking for cheaper options and are willing to carry the weight then the Mongar 2 fits the bill. It’s right on 4lbs trail weight. There’s also an UL version that was just released on aliexpress

Just buy the Mongar. It's a much better tent if you're looking at the lower price points. If you can stretch budget then the Durston XMid's better suited to backpacking given the weight savings but that doesn't sound like the issue for you in which case the 20D Mongar's a great choice.

Luke from The Outdoor Gear Review did a full test series on this tent. Passes the rain torture test with flying colors. [https://youtu.be/LgQN47uy5Xc?si=En0YjSokeI7yXpKw](https://youtu.be/LgQN47uy5Xc?si=En0YjSokeI7yXpKw) [https://youtu.be/weBiTwfxjKU?si=\_Y5KOtmyrOESpbKE](https://youtu.be/weBiTwfxjKU?si=_Y5KOtmyrOESpbKE) [https://youtu.be/8DoKUIwAI6o?si=JFNBDGklCQ6otfOJ](https://youtu.be/8DoKUIwAI6o?si=JFNBDGklCQ6otfOJ) I personally like the Naturehike Mongar 2p better since it's available in a 20D SilNylon tent (rather than a cheaper PU coated polyester tent). Luke did a review of that tent series as well: [https://youtu.be/Gjq0-PM8xVs?si=UMJDb5bi4Ql\_IWaF](https://youtu.be/Gjq0-PM8xVs?si=UMJDb5bi4Ql_IWaF)

The Naturehike Mongar is around $120 USD in the US. That's pretty cheap. It is one of the best values out these for a mesh body tent with a full coverage rainfly and Aluminum poles. This would be great for festivals. On Amazon the Mongar 2p is going for about $105 in the US. https://www.naturehike.com/products/mongar-backpacking-tent 3F UL Gear is mostly known for their famous trekking pole tent the LanShan. They do make some interesting free standing tents though. Anything less than $100 is usually a Coleman or some other no name Chinese tent with junky fiberglass poles. However of course this depends on duty, taxes and brokerage fees. I am not familiar with how much that would cost in Norway. The Fresh and Black is a semi fabric tent. That tent will get very hot during the day since the body of the tent has far less mesh. For your use I would recommend against a blackout tent for hot weather.

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.

Lots of options here. If it has to be free standing and you want something UL then I would probably recommend getting a 3P UL tent such as the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL 3p or the Marmot Super Alloy 3p. These can fit two 25" wide sleeping pads side by side and will have a small amount of room for gear. Most 2p UL tents have tapered floors and cannot comfortably fit two backpackers side by side. If you want a bit more room you can go to the Marmot Tungsten UL 3p, Sierra Designs Meteor Lite 3p or the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 3p. Weights on these tents are a little bit over 4 lbs If you want a budget option the Naturehike CloudUP 3p would be a good choice for 2 backpackers if the single door was not an issue. If you want more room, but it will be heavier, the Mongar 2p is also a good choice, I would avoid the REI half dome due to weight and REI's sub-par 1 year warranty. MSR, Marmot etc have a lifetime warranty and can get you parts after the sale. REI does not repair gear and does not sell parts for tents. A trekking pole shelter, like the Durston X-Mid 2p, isn't that hard to setup with 4 stakes and two trekking poles. I can get mine up in 2 or 3 minutes. Trekking pole tents will save allot of pack size and will cut weight; which are important for backpacking. You will more than likely be carrying trekking poles anyway and this will cut weight in your pack on the trail. Trekking pole shelters have much smaller pack sizes (usually) than free standing tents. Most UL backpacking tents are going to be 20 denier fabrics. This is perfectly fine for most conditions. You can usually buy a footprint from the manufacturer to protect the floor from dirt, rocks and sticks. Otherwise if you want to increase durability you are going to increase weight and pack size. To protect any tent better you should be using high quality tent stakes and should be guying out the tent properly in crappy or windy weather. For example The Durston X-Mid 2p is a 20 denier 2 person tent that can fit two 25" wide sleeping pads side by side and weighs around 37oz all in for a MSRP of $279. The Sierra Designs Meteor Lite 3p also has 20 denier fabrics, is a free standing tent and weighs 4lbs 10oz and costs a MSRP of $499 and a sale price of $399. The standard Meteor 3p can be had for a much cheaper for $185 right now, weighs 5lbs 6oz and uses 68D fabrics for the tent fly. The Marmot Super Alloy 3p weights a bit over 3lbs, is on sale for $280 through SunnySports, has 20 denier fabrics. At the premium end the trekking pole shelter will be a better value for the money i you don't mind practicing pitching the tent a couple times in your back yard. YMMV and everyone has personal preferences. I own the mesh and solid versions of the Durston X-Mid 2p and the Sierra Designs Meteor Lite 3p. I used to own the Meteor 4p. I have used the Super Alloy, Copper Spur HV UL, Naurehike Mongar and Cloud UP and Marmot Tungsten (but not Tungsten UL) tents.

Naturehike Mongar 2p. Reasonable weight, about $100, aluminum poles etc

I have a nature hike monger 2p. It’s a great beginner tent, weighs just under 5lbs. Thought for the price point the quality was really good. I used it for 3 years, then finally upgraded to the Big Agnes Tiger Wall 3p.

Got a used Naturehike Mongar cheap, think its a 2 not 3 but they make good kit. Vango is always a solid choice, Nevis/Banshee/etc 300.

I have their Spider 1 and Mongar 15D tents and the R5 mat of theirs (altohugh that might be a rebrand job). Tents are excellent so far, although they seem to have got quite expensive in the last few years even from Ali

Single wall tent isnt usually recommended, although i dont have any actual experiencewith them. Have their Spider 1 which is similar but a little less roomy, and a Mongar 2. No compliaints on quality (the mongar has a broken pole clip but was second hand)

I've got a Naturehike Mongar 2 person, and it's fantastic for the price. It's light (about 2.5kg) and is big enough to fit a double blow-up matress with 2 people. We use it for normal camping and hiking. It's good for a little bit of rain and wind. Would I take it in a thinderstorm or high altitude, no. But for that, it's way more expensive!

I bought the nature hike mongar 2 tent. I have set it up here at work and sprayed the door with bug repellent. I was gearing up for backpacking on a budget - watched a few reviews and read up on this specific tent and I thought I'll give it a go. If it was not what I liked it would be a great tent for the grandkids. It's a really nice tent. The guys at work couldn't believe the quality of it. I am thrilled with it to this point. I gear check as soon as the weather breaks a bit more. It should be more than enough for me. I have the 210T - I am a fair-weather camper, I won't be in extreme weather. When the rain fly is off it's so open and will be amazing under a starry sky. Super easy up and down - zero complications with it. But again, I haven't field tested it.

I bought the nature hike mongar 2 tent. I have set it up here at work and sprayed the door with bug repellent. I was gearing up for backpacking on a budget - watched a few reviews and read up on this specific tent and I thought I'll give it a go. If it was not what I liked it would be a great tent for the grandkids. It's a really nice tent. The guys at work couldn't believe the quality of it. I am thrilled with it to this point. I gear check as soon as the weather breaks a bit more. It should be more than enough for me. I have the 210T - I am a fair-weather camper, I won't be in extreme weather. When the rain fly is off it's so open and will be amazing under a starry sky. Super easy up and down - zero complications with it. But again, I haven't field tested it.

I genuinely feel 2 adults / gear and a dog could easily fit in my Naturehike Mongar 2. The guys at work couldn’t believe the size, the quality of the tent or the price. I got mine on sale for $99 bucks - I think now it’s $120. It’s a bargain at twice that. People are paying 3 times the amount for tents of that size.

I was deciding between the Ampex Lightweight Backpacking Tent & the NatureHike Mongar 2. I went with the NatureHike Mongar 2. Now I was also shopping within a budget so you may be looking for something with a better known name. But both of those tents to me seemed to be exactly what I wanted if price wasn’t part of the equation.

I just bought the Naturehike Mongar 2person for backpacking for 99 bucks on Amazon. Not sure what UK prices would be. I watched a bunch of bargain gear discussions between Eric Hanson and Miranda Goes outside and picked from that. My tent delivers today - I am just gearing up but I feel confident it will be enough for me solo or me and a grandchild or me a grandchild and a dog :)

It delivered I didn't get the UL version - thought that meant ultra light when you typed above but it means the thicker Nylon/ material. I figured if I had a problem with el cheapo it would be a great yard tent for the grand-kids and I would find a viable alternative. I had to strap it to outside front bottom of my pack (REI Trailmade 60). It's a bit too large for my sleeping bag - no ultra down because of budget and... I was afraid to have wet paws on down bag - my dog is almost 19 years old and there will not be any training him to sleep off my bag so I went polyfill. The next companion will maybe sleep not velcroed to me :) I doubt that. I am going to spray the tent with the tick stuff. Have to set it up first and that wasn't for today here at work - it'll probably be for tomorrow here at work though. My liner was to deliver today as well and I got notice it won't be here until the end of April so I need to find a suitable replacement. I don't want hikers body in my sleeping bag lol. I will put hiker's body into a liner in the bag though.

I went with Naturehike Mongar 2 for a tent. I actually went with the cheaper one- they have a lighter duty and a heavier duty. I also went with a poly fill bag - I didn’t want to worry about down care when I take the dogs. I shopped budget gear this last week. My bag came from REI it’s their brand the one for temps in 20’s. I watched videos from Miranda goes outside and and Eric Hanson they seemed to try the most, most recently. I also went with the Campingmoon Pocket size stove, Toaks 750 Pot and the Flex tail Gear 5R pad. I absolutely was on a budget - it’s necessary for me. Also check used goods on market place and yard sales! REI also has used goods for sale. I would not be opposed to used and I checked but it’s a little too cold in my area yet for folks to be listing these kind of items and there aren’t any yard sales yet. The videos on you tube were really great. They explained many many choices and their reasons behind them. Enjoy!

I also have a naturehike and really love it mines the monger 2. It is perhaps on the heavier and larger pack side so check out the kit list properly but I am stunned at how good this tent has been!

I have a mongar 2 as well and I love it, I use it solo and it's a frankly luxurious amount of space and headroom. It's inner pitch, but I've put it up many times in the rain and it's been fine - I think as its so quick to do, doesn't really get a chance to get wet and the ventilation is great. It's a really easy tent to put together ❤️

6'1". Have a NatureHike Mongar 2. Have had zero issues with it, whether sleeping in there with my partner or solo. 

I have a Naturehike mongar two but I’m looking to go for a lansham as well. One for me one for my son but not sure who gets which one yet. The mongar might be a very good alternative if you were to consider a free standing tent, which just makes things a little easier if you find your initial pitch location isn’t quite spot on, due to slope, wind direction etc etc, something you might come across more when wild camping. Admittedly it probably an extra 600 grams to carry but it does come with two vestibules which face different directions so you should always be able to pop your head out to see which direction the horizontal Scottish rain is coming from. Also I saw a video review of the Lansham 2 which was saying the 4 season was the better option as the 3 season suffered more from condensation. Again I don’t have personal experience of it but it’s probably worth a bit of research . Video 1 suggests go for lansham 2 , 4 season https://youtu.be/tt5zs_cB5xA?si=sUTH1HALAYuKxdlJ Video 2 not watched says lansham 2 not great in bad weather [lansham 2 bad weather](https://youtu.be/QuY8BBH0f3Y?si=nuI_TJumi3HGd6Iz) Video 3 [mongar 2 best budget tent](https://youtu.be/ZFNhrUTsg0E?si=vozxnKk7xXkRcx88) Video 4 [mongar 2 in the snow](https://youtu.be/JJRSR6neKuQ?si=YNmqtqTE8MPW_7CU) I know this is a very selective selection but plenty more for you to watch if you want.

Naturehike tents get good reviews in the uk . The mongar two is a nice lightweight 2 person which actually accommodates 2 people and has two vestibules, one each side facing different directions to give you a bit of weather protection no matter which way the wind and rain are blowing. The also do the cloud up 3 model which doesn’t weigh much more but gives a bit more internal space. Prices are much cheaper than msr equivalents.

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.

I'd go with this over the helm 2 based on size alone if you are worried about space. 53" width on the mongar 2 vs 47" width on the helm 2. If it's not much more the naturehike star river 2 ul is 1kg lighter and 51" width.

I have the mongar 2 and it’s great!

The mongar 2 can fit two non-wide pads, it's worked for me! Hope all goes well

Pass sa Naturehike. Mabilis nawala ang waterproofing at seam tape. 2 to 3 years lang tinagal. I tried both Mongar 2P at Tagar dati. Iba pa rin gawang local at the same price point like Apexus, Silangan or Brown Trekker. Mas mabigat lang ng konti sa Naturehike pero di kasing bigat sa Decathlon.

I use a naturehike mongar 2. The one i have has mesh all the way to the bathtub floor on the inner tent.

Naturehike Mongar 2 is my go-to. It's huge, has more than enough room for two and has enough height for me to sit upright in (I'm 6'4"). The 'proper' way to do it is inner-first, but you can absolutely pitch outer-first if you want.

There's a brand new version of the Naturehike Mongar 2 -- Mongar 2 UL -- which is a lot lighter and has improved poles. I got one today, highly recommended.

"3FULGear" and "Naturehike" have all the tents you need If the big brands are too expensive. Well proven and reviewed tents between $120-$250.. I personally wouldn't pay an extra $200-$300 for weight savings if it's solely for bikepacking. But if you also hike a lot then the Xmid is absolutely worth it. (I'd get the Xmid 2 personally though) If you ride flat handlebars most 1.5kg - 2kg tents will be perfect in a handlebar cradle/bag. But you could also stuff the tent fabric and just strap the poles to them, or to the frame somewhere.. (SOME SUGGESTIONS) NATUREHIKE: (comes with inner tent, rainfly, poles, pegs, footprint and bags for each) 1- Cloud up 2 (super quality for the price, used, loved, and reviewed all over the world, also beat several high-end tents in YT wind tests. +Seam sealed, and includes footprint. (Con: the walls form a triangle because it doesn't have a cross pole so it doesn't have as much shoulder room) 2- Mongar 2 (a replica of the MSR hubba hubba which is a superb tent, very spacious and super easy to set up and take down. No color coding needed because it is symmetric. It also comes with a footprint and is seam sealed (maybe a con: this has an all mesh inner tent so it's best for warmer months) 3FULGEAR: (comes with the same things as naturehike, but might even be a tad better quality, no proof though) 1- Floating Cloud 2 (this is another replica of the MSR hubba hubba, but here you can choose a 4 season inner with less mesh and more fabric, also has more neutral colors than the Mongar2) 2- Lanshan 1-2 (this is the most popular budget trekking pole tent which means it is ultralight but it doesn't come with poles.) (Con: like most trekking pole tents it is not seam sealed)

+ 1 on the mongar 2, got one of these of a week long trip in utah

Good review and good format! I have Naturehike mongar 2, thinking if it make sense to change it for cloud up 2 in order to save some weight and volume. What I also don’t like that Mongar has a net starting almost from the bottom side. Means whenever it is a windy, you feel it..

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. 

Mongar is definitely more of a 3 seasons than 4. I went from a Cloudup 1 to a Mongar 2 and the extra volume is worth the extra weight to me. Overall Naturehike makes great stuff.

“Taller guy” Not sure how tall you are but I’m 6’2” and the Mongar is more than fine. 

I would also consider Naturehike tents. I had their Opalus which is a tunnel tent with loads of porch space and it weighed in at just over 2kg, so doesn't meet your required specs, but from my experience with it, I was impressed by the quality and weight, and the price of them. Worth considering at least. Ali Express are the best place to order them from, just make sure the delivery time is 5-7days. Some sellers take far longer. They do one called the Mongar which weighs 1.8kg, so, not as light as the Fjern or MSR or Big Agnes etc but only costs app £100 https://preview.redd.it/94bn8ck42uhd1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f41ee0f6a9e920b78982f537b2f1d191648479e0

I have a 2p nature hike freestanding tent that is almost that weight....it's the idea of getting the bike undercover to protect it from theft during the night that drew me to it.

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

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.