Naturehike - Star River 2 UL

I have naturehike backpacking tent and a sleeping bag, I’m happy with both but I got them off amazon.

I have a naturehike backpacking tent and a sleeping bag. Both are great. I got them years ago when they were cheap. The prices have since doubled.

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.

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.

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.

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. 👌

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’ve got the Star River and rate it. Packs down quite small and weight is acceptable. I’ve used it throughout winter in Snowdonia and the Peak District and it’s been sound.

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!

I picked up the NatureHike Star River UL (new version in 2024) for $145 on AliExpress. Took it out to Yosemite this fall and it was fantastic! 3.5 lbs with everything including the footprint.

I have just kitted myself out with kit so that I can move forward from credit card Bikepacking to Bikepacking whilst camping. I've bought the Naturehike Star River 2 UL tent https://youtu.be/v0YDEbhGLCA?si=w857D4aaiAp5dqfF I've also bought the Nemo Disco 30 sleeping bag,designed to be wider at the shoulders and knees for side sleepers. https://www.facewest.co.uk/Nemo-Disco-30.html I stayed with Nemo and bought their Fillo Luxury pillow. https://valleyandpeak.co.uk/products/nemo-fillo-luxury-backpacking-camping-pillow?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqcO_BhDaARIsACz62vPOFdsKTEl05DzHzKTNjbLmeEg6Xo-K1q6S08UT7x71fgYIm9vOvvMaAhx-EALw_wcB I finished off my purchases with the Kilos Gear Aerocloud Sleeping Pad https://kilosgear.com/products/aerocloud-sleeping-pad-elite My first trip away with it all on tbebine will be late September to Sardinia.