Whether backpacking solo or with a friend, the Kelty Crestone 2 Tent is a lightweight design that is perfect for backpackers who are "watching their weight".
Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Kelty Crestone 2 Tent is available through Altrec.com.
Lokanar
- April 14, 2008
Good for price
I bought this tent about a year ago, and it is holding up well. It is quite light, which is why I bought it however it doesn't pack down very small. The poles are good quality and very light, however I feel that for a "lightweight" tent the segments should be shorter. When the tent is completely packed up - including the *separately sold* footprint - the tent bag is little less then two feet long. I feel they should have engineered it to be a bit shorter. The tent bag itself is much larger then it needs to be - you could fit another rain fly and still have some room. Seems like a waste to me. I love the shape of the tent very functional and reminiscent to a bivvy. It may seem tight height-wise for those who are claustrophobic, though it is very long and so would be suitable for taller folks. Despite being a 3-season tent, it kept me well though all of winter in light snowstorms - have not tested in heavy snow. In heavy rain, however, water pools on a flat spot on the tent roof between the two poles. I don't like that idea much if a leek happens to occur so I made a ridge line with some rope and mini-carabiners to help it shed water. Over all a good tent for the price. If you're looking for something light and inexpensive, and don't mind not being able to squat in your tent, this is a good choice.
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