Naturehike - Star River 2 UL

My girlfriend and I use the nature hike star river 2 and it’s been great so far!

I use the nature hike star river 2, cloud up 1 and 2. Awesome durable tents that are incredible quality for the price.

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.

Minimalist setup: 3x3 m cheap tarp: [https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/33012906545.html](https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/33012906545.html) \+ mesh bivy (for <185cm tall): [https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005005845318962.html](https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005005845318962.html) Coffin-bivy-tent hybrid from OPs photo with improved ventillation (but still no way to get in/out in rain): [https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005004351946532.html](https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005004351946532.html) NH Tagar 1 is great solo tent for people no taller than 175cm. Sub-1.3kg, sub 150$! For taller and duos - Star River 2 UL. UL Solo stove kit: Chitanium mug: [https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005006975196483.html](https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005006975196483.html) 25g burner 3000T: [https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005007059666712.html](https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005007059666712.html) For 2, go for 900ml chitanium mug and maybe Campingmoon XD 2-F burner. Widesea does great and cheap CCF pads and good minigroundhog stake clones. Don't cheap out on inflatable pad or down sleeping bags tho.

The alternative is Star River 2. Updated version is tad bit lighter and offers well designed way to split the packed tent. On a budget, best bought directly from Asia. I won't advise NH Taga(r) 1 as the first choice to start, because while the tent is great (for lower people), it comes with some tradeoffs. Same goes for a sleeping pad on a budget. If you want to go for CCF - then buy 10-15 EUR Z-Lite clone from Asia. Inflatable? While I love my robust Sea-to-Summit Ultralight Insulated, newest Naturhike inflatable pads that are around here for a season or two are great bang for a buck (especially the thicker, grey ones). Sleeping bag will be huge PITA. At the moment all decent, down bags are pretty expensive. Cheapest, reasonbale would be Fjord Nansen Nordkapp line (avoid 'dry down' with hydrophobic treatment, if you can pay more it's generally better to go for goose down rather than duck one) and if you want to go for goose down, then Fjord Nansen Svalbard Goose line. Generally other brands like: Pajak, Małachowski, Cumulus, Aura/Yeti, Robert's will be slightly or even more expensive unless on huge sales. Otherwise, go for cheapest synthetic and accept the bulk. Cookware is relatively simple. BRS-3000T for minimal burner, Kovea Ti Supalite for still superlight and small middleground, Pocket Rocket / Amicus / Windmaster OR Campingmoon XD-2F for something slightly bigger and more convenient with bigger pots. Pots of choice - cheap alu / chitanium Toaks 550/900mL / scout's steel mess-tin. Some filter - Sawyer Squeeze + chemical backup (Calcium hypochlorite /powder/) and you're good to go!

I've been really happy with my Star River 2 UL so far. Wouldn't be my choice for stormy weather but I've really enjoyed it.

People have made the comparison to the Naturehike Star River 2 but this comes in at much lighter and doesn't have an identical design (a little longer for us tall people). I just bought the Star River 2 but I'm looking at this for a little better packability. Could you clarify on "full Canadian after-sales support"? Would I have difficulties with any warranty scenarios as an American? The weight reduction is great, but that also leaves concerns about the 10D durability.

I have a nature hike 6 person mastiff for when my boys and when I go I use 2 person Nature hike. Have a wood stove and metal pipes. Feel safe. Might want to invest in a saw or a mini chain saw.

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.

The Star River has less mesh on the inside. That is the main difference. It means it is better for camping in slightly lower temperatures, but it is still not approaching a winter tent.

I have the Star River 2. Wouldn't say it's particularly noisy, and have had no real zip issues. It's a great tent. The main criticism I would have is that the inner door rolls down to floor level when unzipped. It can be secured there, but it's not ideal, especially if you're particularly wet as you're getting into the tent.

I carried a NatureHike brand 3 person tent in a dedicated front handlebar bag. 10/10. Seriously. 3 season ready and quick to deploy when using a dedicated bag. 👌

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!