Naturehike - Mongar 2 Backpack Tent (Nylon)

At that price point I would look at 2 person options from Naturehike and OneTigris. The Mongar 2 is a good option, and I've used a Cloud Up 3 person for several years. The Cosmitto from OneTigris is good as well. None of these are going to be as lightweight as a high end tent like one from North Face will be.

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.

I actually used a Mongar 2 a couple of winters ago up in the Lake District, so I know exactly your concerns. Comfort-wise, with the XTherm and the Softie Elite 4 (and being a warm sleeper), you should be golden unless we get some freak cold snaps! Warm socks and a hat wouldn't go amiss though.

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.

Thanks for the advice, and I'll make sure to be careful of getting something better for harsher conditions. I'm not sure if I can afford anything over £300 for a tent for the foreseeable future. However, I will say the tent itself does feel pretty sturdy to me of course when used it I did use a spot that was more protected, in the Peak District. I have also seen a few reviews of the mongar in uk winter with snow, albeit not too much snow and the guy did make sure to hit off the snow. But none of those videos actually showed its capabilities against heavier winds.

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

It absolutely depends - if theres no wind, the Mongar will be fine. If there's a 30mph wind with 40mph gusts (hardly unknown) your tent *might* survive, but you'll have a scary night. There's also a good chance is will fail completely - snapped poles, torn fabric, all the good stuff. If you're going up high, you need to think about what will happen if your tent fails catastrophically at 3am - you've got 4+ hours till it's light, the weather is shit, and if you walk in the wrong direction you're going to fall 1000ft and then bounce down the rest.

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.

Naturehike monger; my thoughts from using a lot of Naturehike tents. It has sooo much mesh and the fly doesn't come close enough to the ground, so will be very drafty; your sleep system would be 100% of your warmth. It's also very large inside and with that much mesh, it will be impossible to warm the inside air. Condensation won't be a problem though, but snow would blow in. Avoid anything but a light dusting. With its back to the wind and pegged out as long as possible with some 23cm pegs, I would use it in 20mph winds with higher guests, but I wouldn't recommend it at altitude where winds can be unpredictable unless you had a natural rock formation or natural shelter around you. Side guests could collapse it, and also pitching up and down would put a lot of strain on the poles. The poles, dispute what people say, are similar to other well-known £300-£400 tents (Big Agnes, MSR), but those tents are also not described as "4-season" tents. Snow, the tent design with the cross support would allow snow to build on the top and could collapse the tent under weight, I would avoid anything other than a light dusting. In the right conditions you could totally get away with a few winter camps in this tent but it is, a warm, calm weather tent that will hold up will in a decent amount of rain. It's also a really good summer tent allowing you to sleep under the stars on a calm night without the outta fly.

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

My mates got the MSR Hubba Hubba we did a side by side comparison to my Mongar 2. The only differences we could spot were the pockets for the Mongar are small mesh seamed pouches whereas MSR has a long pouch each end. The Mongar has a roof pouch though which we thought was awesome. Pegs are different too. Everything else was identical.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

You'd likely be better off buying a Mongar 2P than either of those tents, even with the discount. We have a Marmot 3P that gets used for car camping but its way too heavy to hike with.

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

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

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

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.

Theres two really popular styles of two person tents. Ones with one door on the short end, or ones with two doors, one on each of the long sides. I personally prefer the 2 door variety, makes it easier to get in and out with a second person, so you dont have to climb over them to get to the door if you want to get out while they are still asleep. Although, the 2 door ones are typically heavier and dont pack down as small which might not be ideal of you are trying to have a small and light backpack. Some examples of these styles: 2 door: MSR Hubba Hubba 2 (expensive, but the original) Naturehike Mongar 2 (I have this one) Paria Zion 2 Featherstone Granite 2p 1 door: Naturehike Cloud up 2 Paria Bryce 2 I bought the Naturehike Mongar 2, but the Paria is popular because it has a better warranty, though slightly more expensive.

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.

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.