Naturehike - Mongar UL 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

One thing I don’t like about the new UL Mongar is how they cut out the fly so much. I’d imagine that could create a problem with rain splash back. I’d still probably get the new one just because it’s so much lighter.

Just got one of the new Mongar UL1 and am heading out for a trip with it this weekend - it looks 10/10 for me and for 1/2 the price of other tents, you can't go wrong. I really like the side opening vs the tunnel opening of the CloudUp - I'm tired of facing away from the lake's we stay on. A couple of buddies and I have been using Naturehike tents for 10 years or so, most are CloudUps and I also have a Star River 2.

Did two trips with the new 1 person Mongar UL and it's beautiful. I'd call it the best kept secret of the tent world.

I have a Naturehike Mongar UL. Fits very well for two people!

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. 

Naturehike ultralight bikepack, 40cm poles, ~1.8kg, footprint included. The best part, less than 100$

I have the 1P Monger UL and think it's a fine budget free standing tent. I used it once as I usually use an X-Mid backpacking. I also had a lot of condensation on the fly, even with the sides guyed and the vents open at a campground site. I don't think I will take it out in rainy conditions because the sides of the fly are high up and I would be concerned of splash back. Staying warm is largely about your layers and sleep system. Otherwise, I would recommend this tent to anyone who wants a budget option.

I have the Monger UL 1P and experienced similar issues with sagging from dew. Apparently, they released the Pro version to deal with this. According to Gemini AI "The Mongar Pro was released to address some of the sagging issues people had with the ultralight 15D versions. It uses a slightly more robust 20D silicone-coated nylon and upgraded YUKSOM aluminum poles, which are more eco-friendly and wind-resistant than the standard poles used in previous years. While the "UL" version is for the gram-counters, the "Pro" is marketed as the "minimalist trekker" version that balances durability with a higher-quality frame." I believe the Pro version is also heavier than the UL version. Also worth mentioning is that the first time I took my UL 1P out the pole split at the hub. Naturehike was quick to send me a replacement set which I've since reinforced with a wrap of duct tape around the pole where it inserts into the hub but I have not field tested it since (I usually use my X-Mid 1).

The 1P is awesome and honestly would suit me a bit better since I plan to use it solo. I'd also recommend it to anyone who plans to camp solo looking for a great budget option. Glad that I'm not the only one who feels that this tent is a best kept secret!!

For free standing, I bought NatureHike Mongar 1P 15D tent for around 138 USD (if I use exchange rate). Everything with their free ground mat is 1.5kg. If you remove ground mat and just bring few pegs, you can bring it down to 1.2ish-1.3ishkg. It is lighter than Featherstone Obsidian and can fit 25 inch regular wide pad. It doesn't feel cramped. You can pitch it rain fly first (watch YT video of Mongar pitching in rain). Other than that, I couldn't find another tent cheaper than that (though it's not exactly UL) and 200-500g more than XDome1+ which will be available around June.

I would've wanted the Dome but the next stock would be on June. It's around 1kg. I found slightly heavier than that which just costs me PHP 7600.00 (around 130ish USD if converted). It's called NatureHike Mongar 1 UL 15D. The entire tent (including all stakes) is just 1.31kg (excluding included ground mat). If we include the ground mat it comes with it's just 1.5kg. It's not as light and as spacious as The One though but it's same width from head to toe unlike The One. If you have ChatGPT, you can type this for comparison: "mongar 1ul 15D vs gossamer gear the one dimensions create table" It also has wide door you definitely can stand up (unlike other 1p tents that feels like you're entering a cave) in like in The One. If you don't need a tent until July, then maybe just wait for XDome because it's a lighter free standing tent.

I second the nature hike… I got the 1 person bike packing version.. and the quality is great for the price. The weight is good enough.. this is the way to go.. also maybe get some outdoor research 3 pack of dry bags and use the big one for the tent and ditch the big cluncky sack it comes with..

Just get a Naturehike UL tent if you're even remotely thinking about backpacking. The Mongar 2 UL tent seems legit and its new. 4lb tent, but it's way better than 7lbs and it packs up waaay smaller than the pop up tent.