Trango 2 Tent 2-Person 4-Season
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Why We Like The Mountain Hardwear Trango 2 Tent
When rain starts to downpour on our basecamp, we retreat to the Mountain Hardwear Trango 2 Tent and sit out the storm in time-tested alpine style. The Trango's been around since 1995 and, like cheese and wine, has only gotten better as it's gotten older.
Weighing under nine pounds, it's considerably lighter than many basecamp-style tents, but doesn't sacrifice weatherproofing or durability to get there. It pitches using four DAC Featherlite aluminum poles, and boasts fully-taped seams on the fly and floor to keep the elements at bay. All the fabrics are tightly-woven, high-denier nylon, and feature water-resistant coatings to ensure you stay dry through the burliest mountain storms.
Details
- Four-season tent made for year-round mountaineering expeditions
- Rain fly features fully taped seams for waterproof protection
- Canopy has a bathtub-style floor for better weather protection
- DAC Featherlight poles with direct connection clips for solid feel
- Mesh windows at roof and both doors for amplified airflow
- Vestibule can attache to either door for customized coverage
- Stakes, pocket, guyout line, and tensioners included
- Item #MHW01DJ
- Material
- [fly] 70D nylon taffeta, PU coating (2000mm), [canopy] 40D nylon ripstop, [floor] 70D nylon taffeta, PU coating (10,000mm)
- Capacity
- 2-person
- Season
- 4-season
- Wall Type
- double-wall
- Freestanding
- yes
- Poles
- DAC Featherlight NSL
- Number of Doors
- 2
- Number of Vestibules
- 2
- Vestibule Space
- 12sq ft
- Ventilation
- mesh panels
- Seams
- fully sealed
- Gear Loft
- internal tension shelves
- Interior Height
- 38in
- Floor Dimensions
- 92 x 64 / 58in
- Floor Space
- 40sq ft
- Packed Size
- 8 x 24in
- Footprint Included
- sold separately
- Fast-pitch Option
- footprint sold separately
- Fast-pitch Weight
- 6lb 1oz
- Trail Weight
- 8lb 10oz
- Packed Weight
- 9lb 10oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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4.5 based on 35 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageDecember 19, 2024
My favorite 4 season tent
Great, bomb-proof tent. This is our 3rd Trango 2 in the last 20 years. Heavy use for Artic research in multiple summers does take its toll with all the UV exposure but they stand up to the wind better than any other tent we have tried.. We haven't tried it winter camping, so no idea about snow load. This tent is on the slightly heavier side compared to some options but the extra room is nice for extended (6week) stays. Lots of storage space under the fly too for gear and at a pinch you can cram 3 in the tent. Its also roomier for taller folk. Never had issues with leaks and such until the fabric basically gives out from UV exposure. Then the tent is toast.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.ca
August 9, 2024
Built like a tank,, but...
Yes, it's an extremely well built tent, with great features like the mesh pockets all along the walls and in the ceiling, buckles to keep the fly doors secure in windy conditions, large front vestibule with flaps for spindrift. The clips for attaching the tent to the poles and the fly to the poles (instead of Velcro) are great. The 2 person is very roomy at 64 inches, compared to other 2 person tents at 50 to 55 inches. But, I have two complaints. 1) Why are there no vents in the fly? There's a YouTube video of a guy and his dog in the tent and the underside of the fly is swimming in condensation after a night's sleep. Where MH has a clear window in the fly, a vent would make more sense. In fact, two vents in the fly and a second vent added to the inner tent would make sense. The amount of condensation on the window makes it virtually useless for seeing out of. Other four season tents have them - Marmot Thor, MSR Remote and Access (in fact they redesigned the current Remote by adding vents in fly and tent body because of condensation complaints), North Face Mountain 25, Eddie Bauer Katabatic, Nemo Kunai and Chogori, Eureka K2-XT, they all have fly vents. I'm not sure why MH doesn't on the Trango. Worried about high winds getting under the fly, maybe? Wind is getting under there anyway, because of the gap between the fly and the ground. Regardless, a zipper closure for the vents would address that concern (zipper better than a Velcro closure to secure against wind). Do those other tents mentioned get condensation? Sure, but I owned a Thor 2 that had the little plastic window in the vestibule and tent and fly vents and I never had that window fog up. The amount of condensation has to be less with a fly vent. It just makes sense that having an opening at the top of the fly is going to let hot moist air escape. 2) The doors. Having two separate panels in the door, (one is mesh and the other is nylon) is a pain for entering and exiting if one chooses to keep both zipped closed. Also, the nylon is on the outside and the mesh is on the inside, which is the reverse of many other tent designs. So, if you need a bit of ventilation and want to unzip the nylon to get some air through the mesh, you have to unzip the mesh fist, then unzip the nylon,, then zip the mesh back up. Other tents with the mesh on the outside and the nylon on the inside, you just need to unzip the nylon from inside and the mesh is exposed for ventilation. I guess if it's winter, you would keep the mesh folded out of the way, and in summer you could keep the nylon folded out of the way, but what about shoulder seasons where you want mesh for bugs and nylon for warmth but still want some ventilation though the doors? Then you're looking at unzipping two sets of doors every time you enter / exit. I'm still throwing four stars at this tent because it's so well built and its famous for its bomb proofness. If it had better ventilation, and maybe a redesign of the doors (the doors are really just me nit picking - the venting is my biggest complaint) it would easily be a 5 star.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.ca
June 12, 2024
9 months = amazing durability, tent!
A bombproof, dry tent! Back a few years, I moved to become a full-time guide. I was still paying a lease in the big city, which meant Id have to live in my tent for 9 months starting in late February. Luckily I had a Trango 2. I never got wet or had a problem with Mtn. snow. This tent is amazing!! I don't know of one better!
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
May 4, 2024
High Mountain Home
I read the reviews, studied the specs, deliberated over all the choices. Let me tell you, this sucker is bomb proof. After taking it on some seriously windy and classically foul-weathered mountains, it has stood without a scratch. I have hardly seen the walls bow at 70+mph winds. I’ve spent nights in it with three people and all our gear, attesting to its room and comfortability. Perhaps my favorite feature is the plethora of large pockets, making it excellent for drying gear and storing monstrous amounts of gear. I will add that the headlamp pocket does an excellent job of illuminating the entire tent with one headlamp. While the snow flaps on the front vestibule are excellent in certain conditions, they do make entry and exit from the tent somewhat cumbersome as you can only peek open the zipper doors. This tent’s ability to trap warm air inside is absurdly high, like a giant air bubble keeping everyone cozy. Don’t forget to vent though, lest you end up with condensation, especially on your window for viewing outside conditions. All in all, it’s a great tent and has become a home for me on high mountains.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
March 28, 2024
Killer tent!
I am still using my 1997 trango 2 and it is still bombproof! I look after it well and wash it too. It has hardly any shrinkage after 27yrs and hold back all weather. Takes nasty winds and good snow, my shelter ❤️
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.ca
February 19, 2024
Excellent tent!
Definitely worth the purchase, MH doesn’t disappoint when it comes to equipment. bought this for my Aconcagua trip and I used this tent from base camp all the way to camp Colera, will definitely use this on my next mountaineering trips from here on out!
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
December 28, 2023
Bombproof
Bombproof construction, this tent will last for years!
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
November 2, 2023
Intuitive setup and bomber construction
Intuitive setup and bomber construction! I bought this for vehicle based winter and cold weather camping. It is made from high quality materials and appears to be robust. I was quickly able to set up the tent without reference to the directions. The poles are color coated and clip in to appropriately sized wire gated plastic clips. In areas where the poles cross, there are larger clips to accommodate both poles. All poles are external, not sleeved, except for the vestibule pole. External poles allow for quick and straightforward setup. I bought the Trango 2 and found it plenty big two people, especially when using the vestibule. It is a palace if you are solo!
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
January 28, 2023
Tango 2 Awesome tent
Thing is huge and bomb proof! Spent 20 days in it probubly 1/3 of those days were spent in the tent avoiding bad weather! Thing holds up great! My favorite 4 season tent!
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
December 12, 2022
Set up/breakdown nightmare
This tent takes way too long to set up and even longer to breakdown. The rediculous amount of mini carabiners used to secure the tent to poles don't work easily. I can't imagine setting this up in cold weather with gloves on.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
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