Naturehike Star River 2 Person Tent 4 Season Ultralight Tent 2 Person Camping Waterproof Tent for Backpacking Hiking Traveling Camping

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If you go for the upgraded version, you’ll have a second vent in the sleeping compartment, which will reduce condensation and cool down your tent in the summer. Carrying Whether you are doing a short day walk or you are looking to do a longer expedition for a few days, the load carrying kit that you use to transport all your other gear can be the difference between making it to the end and cutting your trip short. Read More To the best of my knowledge, Naturehike is born out of a Chinese company producing tents for MSR, that’s why some tents are very similar to those by the American brand ( Chinese law obliges foreign manufacturers to share the intellectual property of the design).

Wet Environment:Wet ground or wet gear stored inside the tent.While no tent design can eliminate condensation, the key to reducing it is ventilation. Cooler, drier air has to flow into your tent and warm, moist air must escape. We have designed a variety of ways to do this. To avoid this, you’ll want to camp in a shady spot whenever possible. Keep your vents open all the time, and store any damp kit out of the sleeping compartment.The strong frame and tent footprint will help extend the life of this tent, as will regularly respraying the rainfly. With a waterproof coating of up to 3000mm, the Cloud Up 2 is slightly less water-resistant than the Cloud Up 1. That said, 3000mm is more than enough for most camping conditions, especially if you correctly pitch out the guy lines to prevent moisture from transferring to the inner tent. Just be cautious before use in extended downpours, and make sure to spray the tent with an extra waterproof coating on a regular basis. Out of the 3 tents, this one is I think the nices. It has a dome shape, with 2 large vestibules and D-shaped entrances. I’m not overly impressed with the ventilation. I would have liked to have seen a ground vent to help draw cool air in and up through the sleeping compartment. Pros & Cons Pros:

There are also two separate doors, so you don’t have to climb over your tent buddy to come and go. This makes a huge difference when you are sharing a space.For those who want to stay really minimal, here’s the lightest tent on this list. Naturehike does its magic again, coming out with an ultralight 1 or 2-person tent under 3lbs (1.35kg) that paks as small as 18*6 inches (46*16cm). Typically, people say the comfort and dimensions are very good for its weight. The two doors and two vestibules make camping a lot easier, and users report staying warm and dry in foul weather.

Forget the Cloud Up 2. I have it and love it but it's a one-plus person tent, room for kit and a dog or child but not two adults in comfort - only one entrance small vestibule. For the vast majority of campers and climates, though, Naturehike tents are a comfortable and reliable choice. A comparison of all 2023 Naturehike tents, our opinion, and tests on: Mongar, Cirrus, ViK, Cloud Up, Tagar, Cloud Peak, Opalus, Bear, Hiby, Star River & Cycling tent Camping Stove Accessories Uncover the secret to an amazing outdoor cooking experience – explore the accessories available for all your camping stoves and gas bottles. From coffee presses to pot grips, and even leather aprons, get creative with your cooking setup and make all the difference! Read More

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The Naturehike Star River 2 is an ideal tent for one or two people who want to hit the trails outside of the hot summer months.

Cook Sets Shop Wood To Water’s range of camp cookware! Our camping cook sets are made with high-quality materials, including stainless steel, for a durable and lightweight solution. Read More The materials are decent and the design is often intriguing, while there are often quality-control issues, the customer service is also very reliable and spares are shipped all over the world (we have first-hand experience with that). The two doors, one for each side, allow for easy access and storage. Both doors indeed have a decently sized vestibule that can be fully or partially closed. I still plan to get a lighter tent closer to 1.1 kg / 2 person, but in the meantime while I weigh up the finer points of which tent to get, and likely toddler proofness, I have to say I've been pleasantly surprised with the Star River 2. Stoves and Cookers Cooking is part and parcel of camping, so it’s essential to choose a good quality stove that will make the experience hassle-free. At Wood to Water, we have a range of portable camping stoves and cookers that are both easy to use, efficient and built to last. Read More >>

Naturehike Star River: Verdict

Something that isn’t so comfortable about this tent is its limited breathability. The sleeping area can get quite hot and stuffy in the summer months. Cooking There’s something for everyone with Wood To Water’s quality camping cooking gear! Our selection of lightweight kitchen utensils are ideal for expert hiking or campfire relaxing. Read More The 4-season version, similarly to the Cloud-Up, just adds a snow skirt to the flysheet, a small modification that makes a lot of difference, adding insulation and allowing the warm air to stay inside. The base price and weight of the Naturehike Star River are a little higher than that of the Cloud Up, which seems to be its closest analog. The main thing you seem to be getting for that trade-off is 2 entrances and 2 vestibules, along with slightly more stability and weatherproofing. If you’re camping with a buddy and want to split the weight between you, then the extra few hundred grams is probably a non-issue anyway.