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Mountain Hardwear
Nimbus UL 2 Tent: 2-Person 3-Season

4.888888888888889 out of 5 stars
9 Reviews
$419.99
Color:Grey Ice

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Why We Like The Mountain Hardwear Nimbus UL 2 Tent

Mountain Hardwear's Nimbus UL 2 Tent is light as a cloud and offers weather protection uninhibited by its reduced mass. That's right, even with a lighter pack weight, this hearty backpacking tent provides reliable waterproofing in a double-wall design free from dyes and flame retardants. The mesh canopy keeps bugs at bay while allowing airflow and offering us a good look at the scenery.


Details

  • Ultralight backpacking tent slashes weight without weakening coverage
  • Waterproof sil-nylon rainfly is free from flame-retardant chemicals
  • Three-quarter mesh canopy with solid lower and floor for dust and water protection
  • Pre-bent DAC Featherlight poles offer increased interior space
  • G-Hook pole attachment is compressible for improved storage
  • Single vestibule for added storage space
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Material
[canopy] 15D nylon mesh, 15D 100% nylon ripstop, [fly] 20D 100% sil/sil nylon ripstop (1200mm), [floor] 30D 100% nylon ripstop (1500mm)
Capacity
2-person
Season
3-season
Wall Type
double wall
Freestanding
yes
Poles
DAC Featherlight NFL, DAC stakes
Pole Attachment
G-Hook
Number of Doors
1
Number of Vestibules
1
Vestibule Space
7.7sq ft
Ventilation
mesh canopy
Interior Height
41in
Floor Dimensions
86 x 52–42in
Floor Space
28.1sq ft
Packed Size
6 x 12in
Footprint Included
not included
Trail Weight
2lb 0.5oz
Packed Weight
2lb 4.6oz
Activity
backpacking, ultralight backpacking
Manufacturer Warranty
limited lifetime

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Overall Rating

5 based on 9 ratings

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4 out of 5 stars

October 13, 2024

Go one, go two.

If you are looking for a light weight backpackers tent, it would be hard to improve upon this design. It has a classic design with quality materials. I got the 2-man just because the weight increase was negligible. Discloser: I am a long-standing fan of Mountain Hardware.

RP Wells
mountainhardwear.com

Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com

5 out of 5 stars

October 2, 2024

Excellent tent

I love my new little 2 person tent. Just used it on a Mt Rainier backpacking trip and it was perfect.

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Sue Hiker
mountainhardwear.com

Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com

5 out of 5 stars

June 16, 2024

Strong and Ultralight

I recently used the Nimbus UL 2 on the very windy Lost Coast Trail in Northern California. Despite gale force winds at times, the Nimbus UL 2 held up fantastically. I will admit at times I was concerned that the tent poles might snap in the winds but they held up and gave way when needed. Lightness of this tent is ideal and the quality and ease of setup are unmatched. I highly recommend this tent and found it to be both warm on the cold nights and breathable during the day in the sun.

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Steve
mountainhardwear.com

Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com

5 out of 5 stars

March 2, 2024

Great

I used it for my 3 day backpacking trip so far and it was my first time learning to set up a tent. This was super easy to learn, perfect space inside, easy to pack up. My only complaint is that the stakes did not have a rope to grip them with so when they are in the dirt and it's cold out in the AM, it makes it really hard to get them out of the ground

Jon
mountainhardwear.com

Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com

5 out of 5 stars

August 5, 2023

Nimbus 2 tent

Extremely light! I've only used it for a few nights, but so far it's held up to some big winds, and has held it's shape without having to retention the stakes.

Ted
mountainhardwear.com

Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com

5 out of 5 stars

July 18, 2023

LIGHTEST I COULD FIND!

MUCH lighter than other tents on the market, and I looked for months. Much more expensive name-brand tents were over 6 lbs. My existing tent is 35 years old and only 5 lbs, so the whole goal of buying a new one was to save weight for long bike tours. The UL2 fit that bill perfectly and is a breeze to set up.

Jason
mountainhardwear.com

Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com

5 out of 5 stars

June 30, 2023

Awesome ultralight backpacking tent

Love how ultralight and compact this tent is, and super easy set up. Used on my first ever backpacking trip, and looking forward to using on future trips. The 2P size was perfect for 1 person, but could snuggly fit 2. Didn't have a chance to test it in rain/wind/snow, so no impression there.

JenX
mountainhardwear.com

Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com

5 out of 5 stars

June 27, 2023

Great lightweight tent

It was pretty fantastic the one time I've used it. I used it once and it held up well to probably about 20 mph gusts all afternoon and night. It did flap a fair bit in the night, but guying it out could have helped. The stakes worked well to keep it in place. The rain fly seemed like it got a little stained from campfire ash, but nothing too bad. Definitely on the snug end of 2 person tents but still comfortable.

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mountainhardwear.com

Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com

5 out of 5 stars

June 7, 2023

Great backpacking tent

Every detail is well considered and the size:weight ratio is excellent. Very happy with this one. And, the storage sack is not tight, so you don’t have to fight to get the tent in! Don’t forget to buy the footprint (sold separately).

Bobby
mountainhardwear.com

Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com

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