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.

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.

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 used a naturehike mongar 2 ul 15D all summer and it's been amazing, roomy enough for me and my girlfriend and it held up quite well against the wind

Nice gear imo. I've got a mongar and also their 3 pole one... cloud peak? 1.8 vs 2.3kg. It's sturdier and randomly also easier to get in and out of. Both go well but I prefer the heavier tent in all but the warmest weather.

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.

The Mongar 2 is virtually the same and far easier to get.

Naturehike Mongar 2 will work well. They're well made and around 4lbs trail weight

Mongar 2P would be my suggestion. Well under budget and they’re actually well made

That puffy is fine. The Mongar tent should be closer to 4lbs flat if you strip it down to the essentials

Esp if you strip it down to the bare essentials. Ours was almost exactly 4lbs.

No ground sheet, no storage bags and only 6 UL stakes.

Mongar 2 UL will be the best freestanding tent on your list It's a toss-up between the x mid and the 3ful. Depends on if you want the top top quality or saving money. 3f UL isn't bad it just isn't the x mid.  All these UL options are fragile, don't forget. UL great needs to be treated carefully

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.

Great to hear! I just received my mongar 2 UL and can't wait to test it out tomorrow. The Star River also looked great! I have the older 210T model. I opted for the Mongar because it offers a bit more fabric in the inner tent, just like my old Star River and has a lot more headroom making it a very roomy tent

2 weeks ago I ordered the new 2025 Naturehike Mongar 2 UL from AliExpress. I got this tent for €151 on a nice discount and I think it really lives up to its name and continues Naturehike's legacy of decent budget tents. Of course this brand and tent isn't for everyone, but I'd like to share my experience with it for the people that are interested. Some specs: - the tent weighs at 1,55 kg without stakes, 1,65kg with stakes and about 1,8 kg with stakes and included groundsheet. - it packs down to a 40x15 cm package. - it's a roomy 2 person tent with 2 doors, 2 vestibules and one awning - it's a free standing tent with aluminum poles, a 15D silnylon material on the fly, 210T groundsheet and a partial mesh, partial fabric inner tent which is the sweet spot for me. Last weekend I got to try out this tent for the first time. You can see how it's packed next to my old Star River 2 tent from Naturehike. I always had the polyester version and really liked it. However it came in at 2,6 kg which was quite heavy. Also the walls were coming in pretty far causing the tent to have less headroom. I did look into other tents before this one. Like the Nemo Dagger Osmo, the MSR hubba hubba NX, the Big Agnes CS UL, and the Durston X-mid 2. All of those are probably better quality but apart from the Durston, the other ones didn't really offer much more while paying up to 4 times as much. The Mongar offers a good balance for me. It's very spacious and high enough. I can literally sit in it with my helinox Ground chair and be totally fine! It's lightweight but still very big. It's easy to set up. It's also easy to stake out and use with the ground sheet. Actually you can pitch it fly first with the ground sheet when it's raining. I didn't try that yet but worked great on my previous Naturehike tents. The tent has 2 huge pockets on the head side and foot side as well as 2 pockets on top for storing a phone or other items. Next to that it's got a book for hanging a lantern and a cool feature that I haven't seen before - a washing line that goes all the way around the top. Another very awesome and original feature is their canopy or awning system which actually works great. You have it on one side, and close a smaller zipper on the door. The fabric then connects the 2 sides and creates a full canopy with protection from both sides. Here I could also fit my helinox Ground chair under to cook and chill. The previous Mongar model had a mesh only inner tent. The reason I bought my old Star River 2 was because that one offered some more fabric in the inner tent. Both good for some extra privacy and to reduce draft at night. Very comfortable. This new Mongar is exactly the same as my Star River 2, offering just a bit more fabric to reduce draft. Funnily enough their new star river UL now has a mesh only, so they switched the style. I did have a slight issue, but that was totally my fault.... The nylon fly obviously sags when wet and the night was cold and we had a LOT of condensation. So I woke up with a small part of it touching the inner tent and dripping some condensation on my backpack. Also some of the attachment points to stake down the tent are non adjustable. Not a huge deal for me since I've never had an issue with that, but you can easily change it by buying some adjusters and guylines. Apart from this I think it's an absolutely stunning tent for the money. I did wish the material would be polyester or sil-poly like a Durston tent, but I think I can live with it since I don't camp in much rain or in very hot/cold climates. Keep in mind I only tested this for one weekend and I'll see how it holds up longer term. Generally speaking I've only had great experiences with their tents. Used a Cloud up 2 for 2 years and now the Star River 2 for about 2 years before I got this. In my images you can see how it looks set up and how the package looks like. Of course, if you have any questions about this tent or something else, just let me know and I'm happy to respond 😁

Sounds like a great deal! Personally I have a tighter budget and went with the Naturehike Mongar 2 UL which is around 3lbs without ground sheet and has a cool canopy feature

Great to hear! I agree, also really like their products. Tried the Cloud up 2, the Star River 2 in 210T polyester and also got their sleeping bag, the CWZ400 down. I am really looking forward to the Mongar 2 UL. I opted for that one over the new star river because of a few things. The Mongar 2 UL has more of an enclosed inner tent for more privacy and less draft which was funnily enough the reason I chose the earlier version of the Star river over the older Mongar because it was reversed. Also the Mongar is quite a lot bigger with steeper walls as my star river because quite narrow at the top and I kept touching the inner tent. Lastly the canopy thing on the Mongar is closed from all sides which I really like. But anyway, I assume the Star River 2 UL must be a great tent as well! Any images? Here's my current Star River 2: https://preview.redd.it/4tr01xl2w7mf1.jpeg?width=4096&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f807aa1710080491f032d96ae21b98ab40d30b61

How do you mean het through a Syl nylon? My current one is a mongar 2 UL and it's my first nylon tent. Definitely had to get used to it compared to polyester. Indeed Mongar 2 is maybe even a better option but a lot heavier and bigger in pack size too

I'm looking to reduce weight in my backpack. Currently I'm using the Naturehike Star River 2 which is a great tent and has worked well for me! However it weighs 2.6 kilogram or 5+ pounds including ground sheet. Before this, I've used their Cloud up 2 tent which was also great but lacked headspace so it was basically only for sleeping in it. Since I have very good experiences with the Naturehike tents I figured I wanna try their new Mongar which is a lot lighter. Almost 2 pounds lighter than my current tent. I didn't go for the Mongar before because I preferred a little less mesh. Exactly what the Star river 2 offered. The new one seems to have a bit more closed fabric The new Mongar seems like a great tent! But I have some concerns/questions about it. Firstly the 15D nylon. Does it sag when wet? This was the reason I opted for the 210T polyester on the Star River 2 and it hasn't let me down yet. Some people I know use MSR's and they sag quite a lot, even touching the inner tent which causes dripping. I truly want to avoid this. This is also a reason I'm looking to a Durston X-mid 2 for instance which doesn't say but has different challenges like not being free standing. I'm also wondering if with the new design the inner tent will get wet on the long ends of the tent. Seems like the fly doesn't go fully over the long ends which exposes the inner tent more? And what about setting it up fly first? For instance when it's raining? Not sure if this tent can do that. Lastly I'm wondering how easy it is to set up the sunshade canopy. It looks like an awesome option! Anyway, if You've been using this tent or can tell anything about it I'd love to hear! It seems like a great alternative to some other UL tents for it's price so far. 👍🏼

Thanks for your reply! That Mongar is legendary. Actually I'm now digging into their ultralight model which came out this year. It's very lightweight (only around 300 grams more than the Durston X-Dome) and only costs €150 instead of €640 for an imported X-Dome. Because indeed I agree with you I think I prefer free standing. If terrain gets more difficult or ground is looser I won't be able to pitch a trekking pole tent and never done it. For me the Mongar UL fixes all the issues my current tent has and I can sell the current one for €120 so only have to pay an €30 extra if I want to get it. Seems like a great compromise.

Well it depends where you're from! If you buy without tax in the US or Canada it's a reasonable price. Here it's just ridiculous to import and not worth it to me .. Yes funnily enough I just bought the Mongar UL. It just seems so good without any big downsides. Could get a temporary deal where it was only €150. If I sell my current Star River 2 for around €120 it's barely costing me money

I got the 2! Pretty happy with it so far. Only the fly sagged a lot on me on the first night. But didn't know I had to re-tighten it when it gets wet. Made no sense to me but that's what nylon does. Haven't had it in downpour yet so can't say anything about the splashing

It's actually around 3.5 pounds not 5 - OP listed it at 1.55kg without stakes which is pretty decent for a budget tent with this much space tbh.

I have the UL Mongar 2, and it’s a great little tent.

I have this tent too, and have loved it so far. The porch mode feature is outstanding! If you add some shock cord loops to your fly guyouts, you can reduce the nylon sagging quite a bit.

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 went with Naturehike Mongar 2 - I watched a few gear comparision videos and this one was mentioned a few times and reviewed favorably. For the price I took the gamble. Mongar 2 Lightweight Backpacking Tent Regular price1.131,00 kr # Mongar 2 Lightweight Backpacking Tent

Can you explain how you stripped it down? I just got mine and it’s around 4.2 lbs with the ground sheet — was really curious when I saw OP list theirs at 2 lbs 13 oz. Looks like a great tent, but wouldn’t mind shedding some weight if I can. Any tips or advice would be awesome!

How’d you get your mongar 2 down to 2lb 13oz? I just got the UL as well and it’s weighing around 4.2 lbs with everything. Would love any tips for shedding some weight

I did my first trip, (4 days) recently with the Mongar. It was windy, rainy and pretty cold 75% of the time and that tent did super well. Make sure you get it spread out right and staked down correctly so your fly isn't touching any mesh.

Was just about to pull the trigger on the UL as I just purchased the standard 20D mongar but in a very rainy country I might have to give it a miss now. Thanks for the heads up!

Used my tent for the first time this weekend. had a few hours of rain during the evening. because of the high cut out, there is a lot of splashing water. as a result, drops came through the inner tent! Also, due to the high cut-out everything next to your inner tent, such as my bag and shoes, were wet as well.

Not even for rain? I've used my Mongar 15D with moderate rain for 3 hours I got water droplets inside. 

Definitely get the new one with 15d! I use the nature hike cloud up 2 10d and it's not too thin

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)

Not sure how the SR2 is different to the Mongar, but I have that tent (in 15d), it's pretty light (1.8kg), seems well made, two big vestibules, can't complain. Have the Spider 1 man too. Mate of mine has the CP2, heavier but seems more suitable to poor (windy) conditions. He likes it too anyway.

The old one was available in 15d too, but only Navy (as well as 210 so make sure you're comparing apples to apples, i've seen the 15d one at 1.57kg without pegs/ropes). Just went and weighed mine, 1.88kg with the bag and everything as standard as far as i know

I also enjoyed Mongar 2 as a not expensive but quite roomy tent for backpacking. Recently update to x-dome 2 and I enjoy it - even more spacious, still has 2 entraces & vestibules and is over 1kg lighter (I had mongar polyester 240 version).

Yes! Just did a 4 day trip in a mongor 2 and have zero complaints!

I have a cloud up 1, star river 2, and a friend just got a mongar 2. It's essential to get through silnylon fly IMO. I've been through hours of rain and have never had a drop in my tent. OP, look at the mongar 2. I believe it's smaller and the side entry is a huge improvement. It also has a lot more room under the fly for gear.

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

This is the way. I have a nature hike mongar 2 for backpacking and a Coleman instant 6 person for car camping. The Coleman feels like a palace with 2 people. Just don’t expect to go 4 seasons with it. Eventually, I’ll upgrade the mongar to a xmid or other trekking pole tent, but for now, I prefer the price and extra width of the mongar. It’s a full 50” and can fit 2 pads comfortably.

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.

Also look at the Naturehike cloud up 2. Usual price is about £100, but I picked mine up for under £70 on Ali express, but you can pay a bit more and get it on Amazon if you prefer. If you want a bit more space a mongar 2 is similar in terms of internal floor space but its walls are more vertical so there is more width up to the top of the tent and a usable awning on both sides of the tent. Either one is fine for doe I would have thought. If your budget can stretch a little there ar lightweight versions. Also check out a lanshan 1 or 2 if you use trekking poles. It’s not free standing so needs a bit more certainty when you pitch it but it’s very popular for a reason, the lightest variation is only single wall and can suffer from condensation. If you are going to keep using the tent and want to buy once the Durston x dome 1+ looks like a dream tent for that sort of trip. Weighing about 1 kg it pitches very quickly in one cycle with ground sheet, inner and fly connected if you want. Plenty of space inside for one, large vestibule. Not sure where you can source them from in uk though and the US price is $ 379 though to be fair that looks good value for what you get. Customs duty may bump this up further though.

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

I have the mongar 2, love that little tent. Its tight for 2 but with the two doors and vestibules, it works really 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.

I've got a Naturehike Mongar 2 that I've used on dozens of trips now and you will never see me shell out 3-5x more money for a tent from Durston or any other big name. Not anymore. Simply can't justify paying that absurd markup on some nylon/polyester and mesh sewn together when I know it can be sold for a fraction of the cost and still make profit.

Don't get me wrong, if you have the disposable income and the weight savings matter to you (thru hiking for example) it might be worth the cost to go with a more premium brand but I'm thoroughly satisfied with my tent and if something happens to it I like knowing I can replace it for less than $200.

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

Marmot Tungsten, Naturehike Mongar 2p, Big Agnes Copper Spur, Durston X-Dome... Lots of great options out there. Get a tent with a mesh body, not a solid body, for summer. The Sundomes is a good tent but gets hot and doesn't air out as well as a higher grade shelter since it has mostly solid walls.

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.

Naturehike is a decent brand for the price, I have the mongar 2 tent and a ultralight chair and I would recommend both.

Nature hike is not cheap but great quality, I have the Mongar 2, opalus 3, carbon poles, and ul rock backpack All great. I also have hilleberg, Durston, deuter,...

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.

I saw someone else mention the lanshan which is a great option, however it requires a trekking pole to pitch which can be more complicated for a beginner. I’m not necessarily discouraging you, if you think thats something you can handle you should definitely go for it. Another option is something by Naturehike. My first backpacking tent was a Naturehike Mongar 2 and it’s still going strong - i gave it to a friend of mine. Just gonna say though, if you’re a beginner backpacker, you may want to get a little experience under your belt before attempting to thru-hike.. and if you’re serious about thru-hiking you’re probably going to want some more serious gear. Not saying you can’t thru-hike with entry level stuff, it’s just probably not going to be as comfortable.

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..

I picked up a Mongar 2 earlier this year and I really like it as well. I must have the older version because I don’t think I can post up the vestibules like yours does. It’s a great compromise on design, quality and price. It does everything I need it do and it’s quite lightweight for what you pay for. I’ve brought it out in *very* heavy rain twice now and was bone dry inside. I only have two grips so far: mine smells weird even after using it several times, and I don’t like the toggles that hold the vestibule up when you roll it open. I find them finicky and the roll doesn’t stay tight

Yeah, I have a mongar2 and it's pretty solid. I adore it.

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’ve owned a Hubba Hubba 2 and Mongar 2 for years. Very very similar designs. Ironically the Chinese copy lasted a lot better than the original, with a bit of a weight penalty. Considering nearly every backpacking tent company has a similar tent design (double y with a short cross pole), I don’t really have a problem with intellectual property theft. It’s not exactly an exclusive or original concept.

I have the Mongar 2 and it's a cakewalk to set up. I'm 5'11 and use it for myself because I like the space. Having a smaller person inside with me wouldn't be terrible, but another large person would be tight. Weight is around 4lbs, so not super heavy, but not ultralight and under $200 like your specs. It has a cool vestibule that unfolds out with trekking poles to provide more shade, which is pretty cool. Check out TheOutdoorGearReview video of it on youtube. Good luck!

If you're set on that tent, 100% worth the 1lb savings IMO

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.

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.

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.

The Mongar is a decent tent. With two people you can just split the weight. A friend has a smaller Nature Hike tent and it's lasted her years. Alps Mountaineering is another brand that's pretty bomb proof, just a little heavier than the high end tents. The Eureka Midori that someone else suggested would be good too. For two people you may end up looking at a 3 person tent, just to have a little extra space inside for your gear. I'm one person and I use a 2 man backpacking tent. Edit: stupid autocorrect.

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

Ah, yes! I have a NatureHike Mongar--one of the old ones. It has held up really well over the years. It is very sturdy, but also very heavy, so I generally only use it in cold weather.

The weight on the 210t tent on Amazon is wrong. The grey one is 20D and should be 1.8kg. The Mongar is a knock off of the MSR Hubba Hubba. I've been using a 3F UL Gear Hubba knockoff for several years now, in the PNW and it's a great tent. No problems with rain at all. I'm sure the Mongar is similar quality.

Definitely the 20D!

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.