Kelty Gunnison 2.1 Tent Review

Reviewing the Kelty Gunnison 2 Tent for those searching to find the best backpacking tent. The freestanding design and ease of set up attracts many adventure seekers.

We discuss the advantages and disadvantages for the Kelty Gunnison 2 person tent, that is appealing for the cost conscious buyers, still looking for quality.

This tent is considered a backpacking tent, although not quite as light compared to other ultralight tents, this gunnison has something to say for the comfort seekers and all-rounders.

Kelty Gunnison 2.1 Specs/Features

• * Capacity: 2 person
• * Season: 3
• * Free standing
• * Number of doors: 2
• * Number of vestibules: 2
• * Pole type: DAC Featherlite NSL + swivel hub
• * Color-coded clip construction
• * Number of poles: 2
• * Packaged Weight(including stakes, instructions etc) : 5 lb. 9 oz. / 2.52 kg
• * Minumum Weight(tent, fly, poles): 4 lbs. 13 oz. / 2.3 kg
• * ArcEdge floor
• * Taped floor seams
• * Mesh Wall panels
• * Internal storage pockets
• * Gear loft loops
• * Jake's Foot stakeouts
• * Taped Fly seams

Advantages/Disadvantages

One of the great advantages about the kelty gunnison 2 is the ability to cater for a backpacking, hiking trip whilst maintaining good standards for a car camping, base camp tent.

This is useful for those that spend some time on the trail and recreational camping trips (base camp) but dont want to spend money on two separate tents.

The color coded clip construction and swivel hub makes setting up very easy for anyone. The clips allow a tent user to set up without threading the pole inside sleeves. However, tent buyers will agree the clips seem to be flimsy that causes concern.

The vestibules on both sides are larger than most; being able to enter and store gear on both sides is a bonus as you don't have to step over someone else to get in or out.

The length of the gunnison wins brownie points with people over six foot tall. This can be an area tall people have problems with when researching a tent that can provide enough room whilst maintaining a reasonable weight.

The poles for this tent can also be clipped at the bottom corners that allows easy set up. Also , if expecting great weather then the tent can be used without the fly.

Ventilation is very good due to the inner mesh wall panels allowing sufficent air flow. Most buyers agree that they have had no issue with condensation, although a couple of consumers report a minor amount of condensation.

Overall

If your looking for an easy to set up 2 person tent that can be used for backpacking or recreational camping, and is spacious; then it is hard to find a tent for the price, weight and strength to match the kelty gunnison 2.